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Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 4/07/1959 12:00:00 AM
Colour slide, Kodak, fawn cardboard of MMTB Scrubber No. 9 at Preston Workshops 4/7/1959. Tram W5 681, ex a CW5 in the background. Keiths notes on rear "Scrubber No. 9 Preston Workshops; Brand new; entered service the next week. (Probably the first time this car photographed." Slide Number K(a)(286)Extensive handwriting on rear in ink and that it was photographed at 1/100, F4.trams, tramways, w5 class, preston workshops, new tramcars, scrubber tram, tram 9, tram 681 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Emile Badawy et al, "Trams and streetscapes Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s - 1960s", Dec. 2000
Book - 48 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, landscape format, "Trams and streetscapes Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s - 1960s", edited by Emile Badawy and John Sargent, published December 2002, featuring photos by Keith Atkinson, Graham Evans, Noel Reed and Jim Seletto. See Reg Item 4264 for the first in the series published Apr 2002.trams, tramways, melbourne, work trams, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association (ATMOEA), "1978 Edition - The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association (Victorian Branch) - Safety, First Aid, Hand tools and protective clothing and equipment", 1978
Book - 32 pages centre stapled titled "1978 Edition - The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association (Victorian Branch) - Safety, First Aid, Hand tools and protective clothing and equipment". Provides information and guidance on Industrial safety, equipment and fire. Has adverts for The Druids, Holdens, ANSI, Hibernian Society, Thomas Warburton, Wonderpak Chemicals, Fairmark, Commonwealth Engineer, Raff Jeanery, Australian Thread, Regent Motors, Yarra Falls Ltd, Fabspec, Silverway Pharmacy, Consolidated Pneumatic, Sands and McDougall, McAdams of Essendon, the Irish National Foresters Catholic Benefit Society and Tramways Benefit Society.trams, tramways, unions, safety, medical, benefit society, workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, John Webster, 19/04/1960 12:00:00 AM
Colour slide, Kodak, white cardboard of the Hawthorn Tram depot from Wallen Road looking into the depot fan and sheds. Has a man in white jacket sweeping? the track. Shows the stairs to the first floor.Hand writing on rear in ink "19-4-60, Depots, Hawthorn Tram Depot"trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, wallen rd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, 3M, mid 1980's
Adhesive Label - The Met - the first logo format, Green background with yellow symbol and letters - with instructions - produced by 3M on Controltac film.trams, tramways, logos, the met, marketing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, The Met, "Sanding Equipment", May. 1984
Extract of a the specification for Z class tramcars regarding Conductor's Enclosures and Sanding Equipment. Used for the testing of the sand equipment on A and Articulated tramcars 2001 by the Preston Laboratory. Has hand written notes on the first sheet. Dated May 1984. Three sheets stapled in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, public transport, equipment, sanding equipment, testing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Wal Jack, 30/08/1941 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Black and white negatives, by Wal Jack, of CW5 685 (City, Route 71) at the intersection of Warragul Road and Riversdale Road. The first photo shows two crewmen looking at the headlight on the tram. The second photo shows it is fitted with a war time head light mask and shows a crewman walking out of the building - a service station with Shell pumps. Above the tram on a pole is a tram signal for the single line operation between Warragul Road and the Wattle Park terminus. See also item 6771 for a photo of the pole itself. Photo dated 30-8-1941, in the Wal Jack album.trams, tramways, cw5 class, wattle park, riversdale road, headlight mask, route 71, tram 685 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Railmac, "Melbourne Tram Review", late 1988
Book - 32 pages + card covers, centre stapled, to A5, titled "Melbourne Tram Review", published by Railmac 1988, providing a detailed listing of all Melbourne trams and depot allocations with many photographs including a description of the Metropolitan Transit Authority MTA. Depot allocations as at 19-9-1988"K Stodden 24-2-89" on top right hand corner in ink of the first page..trams, tramways, mta, depot, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Ian N Lynas, "Buses and Trams of Australian Government and Municipal Operators", 1983
Book - 96 pages + covers - A5, titled "Buses and Trams of Australian Government and Municipal Operators", by Ian N Lynas, listing the fleet details of all states with details of each operator, fleet list, builder, year build, Engine, Chassis, and an Addendum with some corrections. Published 1983. Lists up to Melbourne Z3 class.Has "K. Stodden 21-8-83" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first page.trams, tramways, buses, trams, lists, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Australia Post, "Capital City Transport", 1983
Book - 16 pages, perfect bound, titled "Capital City Transport", containing five sheets of four stamps and a short note about each city transport means - Sydney Ferries, Melbourne Trams, Sydney Trains, Perth Trains and Adelaide O'Bahn. Printed and published by Australia Post 2012, priced $12.95 on rear cover. The Melbourne stamps and photos feature W2 529, 266 and on the stamp - SW6? Image credits on the last page - mostly National Archives.Has "K. S 22-2-12" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first page.trams, tramways, buses, trams, ferries, melbourne, sydney, adelaide, perth, stamps, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Did you know", c2008
Set of 8 pamphlets from a series of 10 Yarra trams passenger cards regarding behaviour, tickets and security on trams. See also Reg Items 2417, 2436, 3528, 5437. The first is photocopied, all others printed on light card. 0 of 10 - Ticket inspection, security with Inspector Tracker on the back 1 of 10 - be at your tram stop before the tram arrives 2 of 10 - plain clothes ticket inspectors 3 of 10 - antisocial behaviour 4 of 10 - re hailing a tram 5 of 10 - eating of food and leaving rubbish behind 6 of 10 - validation of tickets 7 of 10 - please hold on when standing 8 of 10 - tram priority on roads 9 of 10 - travelling by tram means less cars on the road. 10 of 10 - new best friend - TramTracker. Items are not formally numbered. Not dated.Some have number notes and notes written inside about changes or errors in ink. See History.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ticket inspectors, behaviour, passengers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Pennies before patrons", 11/04/1994 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun 11/4/1994 titled "Pennies before patrons". Interview with PTC CEO Ian Dobbs about the efficiency gains and the changes made after his first 12 months. Written by Peter Mickelburough, photo by Matt Bouwmeester, Looks at the future, issues, patronage, behaviour and management.trams, tramways, ptc, public transport, finances, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Auditor General of Victoria, "Public transport reforms - Moving from a system to a service", May. 1998
Report - 148 pages + card covers, perfect bound, titled "Public transport reforms - Moving from a system to a service", Special Report No. 57 by the Victorian Auditor General's Office, May 1998. Has a $10 Price label on front cover, purchased from Information Victoria 2-2-1999. Follows the implementation of the Public Transport Reform Project of 1993 looking at implementation and the outcomes. Notes that Government is moving towards a privatisation model. Has a table of contents. Gives a background, conduct of the audit, level of the Government subsidy to transport, reliability, cleanliness, safety, efficiency and the planned privatisation environment for public transport.Has in ink "K-S 2-2-1999" on the first page.trams, tramways, ptv, reports, transport, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Don English, 15/10/1983
Colour print of SW5 731 (Route 4) at South Melbourne Depot 15/10/1983. Keith notes it was the first of the W5 to SW5 conversions of the time. Photo Don English on the occasion of a TMSV Tour. Keith Kings is boarding the tram. W5 685 in the background.On rear in ink "TMSV, Tour is first of the mass W5 to SW5 conversions. 731 at South Melbourne Depot 15/10/83" and "Photo Don English"trams, tramways, tmsv, tours, w5 class, sw5 class, south melbourne depot, tram 731, tram 685 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Christmas Card, Peter Duckett, c1990
Christmas Card prepared by Peter and Patti Duckett and sent to Keith Kings Printed photo on exterior with red printed ribbons, photo corners on inside with another photo and gold block print and the Duckett's address. Photographs by Peter Duckett or from his collection. Item not dated. Cover photo of Laying the first rail for the PMTT Inside photo shows the opening scene at Malvern Depot of the PMTT."To Keith" in ink.trams, tramways, christmas cards, pmtt, trackwork, opening, malvern depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, "Hail to the Swan St Tram", 1915
Digital image of the first tramcar body built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser outside their Adelaide factory. See also Reg Item 5282. Taken from a publication titled "Hail to the Swan St Tram", and dated 12 June 1915. Has a large sign about the order and that it was built out of Australian timbers. Note the tram does not have driver cabin's metal canopy, hand rails and other fittings.trams, tramways, htt, duncan fraser, new trams, tram bodies, adelaide -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 19/01/1941 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U206 and a C Class or N class stored at Preston Workshops. Based on image the number of the second car is number 125. Note the two cable grip cars and the bus body in the background. Rod Atkins advised 11/10/2020: "The bus body is one of the four James Motors of South Melbourne body's first fitted to the group of 12 Thornycroft "J" chassis in 1924-1925 numbered 13 to 24. Then in 1929 they were all transferred to the ADC chassis but four were retained in late thirties to early forties for possible further use. The four bodies were then fitted to the new International K6 chassis in 1943. The vehicle numbers were 19 to 308 16 to 309 24 to 311 and 18 to 312. They were finally disposed of in 1949." Photo 19-1-1941, based on other similar photo dates.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, grip tram, buses, tram 206, tram 125 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Wal Jack, 13/10/1940 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Black and white negatives by Wal Jack of: .1 - C class C28, E43, P136, P134, U211, U209 and No. 11 - dated 13-10-1940. .2 - Photo of the first three cars in the line. The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Note the bus body against the brick wall of the workshops and two former grip cars in the view. See Reg Item 5290 for details of the bus body.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, e class, p class, stored trams, buses, grip tram, tram 28, tram 43, tram 136, tram 134, tram 211, tram 209, tram 11, mmtb buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, The Met, "100 years of trams", 1985
Prepared by the Metroplitan Transit Authority for the celebration of 100 years of trams in Melbourne - 1985 1 - "Melbourne celebrates 100 years of trams" - 2 sheets - introduction to the event celebrations. 2 - "Tramway Centenary Celebrations" - 3 sheets - schedule of events 3 - "The cable tram" - 9 sheets - including many copies of old press clippings. 4 - "Cavalcade on Sunday 10 November" - 3 sheets - provides a list of trams to be used. 5 - "One Hundred years of Melbourne's trams: A short History" - 4 sheets 6 - "The Opening of the first tramway" - 3 sheets - Spencer St to Richmond The folder also contains the book "100 years of Melbourne Trams" - item 97. Provides infomation about the event to celebrate 100 yeas of trams in Melbourne in 1985Light card folded folders containing 6 press Media Information A4 sets of sheets stapled in top left hand corner, printed with the "100 years of trams" logo.melbourne, tramways, trams, 100 years of trams, the met, cable trams, mta, horse trams, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photographs - Comeng Dandenong, 1980s - 1990s
In March 2024, Milissa Box (DTP) was at a trash and treasure market. She'd found a $5 photo album for sale with some photos that she thought might be of interest… From what I can gather it belonged to the gentleman pictured who was a worker at Dandenong in the Comeng and ABB eras. He appears to have worked on the Z3, A1/A2, B1/B2 class trams, Hong Kong LRVs, Comeng Melbourne suburban trains, and later the extra Victorian-purchased XP power cars and XAM sleepers to enable the Riverina XPT to be extended to Melbourne. It's clear he was very proud of the vehicles he'd helped to build. I have scanned a selection of the images, which appear to be a mix of official builder's portraits, team photos, and self-taken shots showing candid everyday scenes on the shop floor. There are also images of the launch of the XP power cars with then-Victorian Premier Joan Kirner; and some personal visits to see the Flying Scotsman, Victorian Goldfields Railway, Coal Creek, etc. Filename Description Date Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0001 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of Comeng suburban train 697M (Chopper unit) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0002 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of Comeng suburban train 697M (Chopper unit) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0003 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 being lifted onto its transport loader c. 1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0004 Walter Wright transport truck (Mack) waits to draw a heavy transport platform out of a shed at Comeng Dandenong. Hong Kong Phase I LRV (1024) can be seen inside the shed c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0005 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader in a shed at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0006 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader in a shed at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0007 The photographer is pictured fitting components to the cab of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV No 1026 c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0008 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0009 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0010 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0011 The photographer and a colleague are pictured in the car park posing for a photo at Comeng Dandenong c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0012 The photographer and a colleague are pictured inside the cab of Comeng suburban train 697M, posing for a photo at Comeng Dandenong c. 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0013 A stainless steel Hitachi train bodyshell is being transported on a truck-trailer. Possibly taken at Martin and King in Bayswater, under transport to the station for railing to Somerton for fitout. This is a later series M car with the rear-mounted pantograph (note the mounting lugs above the non-driving end) c. 1980 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0014 A shot at Comeng Dandenong of the onsite workforce standing in front of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV. c.1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0015 A shot at Comeng Dandenong of the onsite workforce standing in front of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV. c.1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0016 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1038 on its transport loader at Port of Melbourne ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0017 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of a workbench at Comeng Dandenong c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0018 A newly completed Comeng train (wearing VicRail teacup orange) on the factory access track at Comeng Dandenong c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0019 A newly completed Z3 class tram on a transporter, with its bogie frames waiting transport to Preston Workshops for final fitout and commissioning c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0020 A newly completed Comeng train (wearing VicRail teacup orange) on the factory access track at Comeng Dandenong c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0021 A newly completed Z3 class tram on a transporter, with its bogie frames waiting transport to Preston Workshops for final fitout and commissioning c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0022 A Comeng/ABB artist impression presumably part of their bid for the Double Decker demonstrator train for Melbourne. Note the similarity to similar Comeng sets constructed for Sydney. c. Nov 1989 – April 1990 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0023 Victorian Railways steam locomotive K 169 on static display at Coal Creek. c. 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0024 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0025 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0026 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0027 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0028 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0029 Comeng suburban train in a shed at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0030 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0031 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T being tractor-shunted in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0032 Two Comeng workers carry a train part (possibly a first aid kit) for fitting to a Comeng suburban train. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0033 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met. One of the Met staff appears to be giving one of the Comeng workers a kiss on the cheek. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0034 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; while what appears to be a classic AP6 Valiant Safari Wagon is in the foreground. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0035 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; while a worker poses for a photo with his hand on the rigging. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0036 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; An HT Holden Belmont sedan has been posed in front to appear as if it is towing the heavy vehicle. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0037 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; An HT Holden Belmont sedan has been posed in front to appear as if it is towing the heavy vehicle. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0038 A1 Class tram 232 is pictured up on stands while various A/B class tram cab frames are in the foreground in various stages of assembly. Of note, 232 appears to have been returned to Dandenong for major repair or other work, and shows signs of having been in traffic for some time (weathering and wear) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0039 various A/B class tram cab frames are in the foreground in various stages of assembly. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0040 A group of Comeng Dandenong workers stopped on a tea break. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0041 An A/B Class tram cab being fitted out with electronics and controls. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0042 A new Comeng suburban train in Metropolitan Transit livery on the test track at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0043 A new Comeng suburban train in Metropolitan Transit livery on the test track at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0044 Interior shot of a new Comeng suburban train at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0045 Interior shot of a new Comeng suburban train at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0046 The exterior sign at Dandenong showing ABB brand. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0047 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0048 The Brush generator and Paxman Valenta engine as fitted inside a new XP power car for NSW Countrylink (paid for by Victoria) c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0049 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car for NSW under construction (paid for by Victoria) c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0050 Two new XAM class XPT sleeper carriages under construction at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0051 A B2 class tram under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0052 A B2 class tram under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0053 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car for NSW being moved out of the shed c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0054 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0055 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0056 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0057 B2 class trams under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0058 An XP Powercar from NSW wearing the Intercity XPT Candy Livery at Comeng Dandenong. It is not known if this was originally painted in this livery (incorrectly) or if this was one of the first delivered series transported to Dandenong to aid the construction process of the four additional locomotives. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0059 Melbourne B2 Class tram B2.2100 (renumbered from 2102) painted in the distinctive Chocolate and Cream livery to mark the completion of 100 B2 class trams Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0060 A factory forklift wearing a hand painted “We love Labo(u)r” cardboard sign, possibly in connection to a media event with the Victorian Premier onsite at Comeng Dandenong. c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0061 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0062 Two new new Countrylink XP power cars under construction and final fitout at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0063 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car on the traverser at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0064 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops. A large banner is draped on the side explaining that this is the 106th vehicle delivered to the Public Transport Corporation (B2.2108). c. Oct 1992 (based on delivery date) Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0065 Victorian Premier Joan Kirner addresses a group of dignitaries in front of an ABB banner inside the main administration building at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0066 An ABB executive addresses a group of dignitaries in front of an ABB banner inside the main administration building at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0067 Victorian Premier Joan Kirner addresses the media in front of a completed XP class XPT power car at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0068 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0069 A Melbourne B2 class tram undergoing testing on the test circuit at ABB Dandenong c. early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0070 An XPlorer type DMU emerges from a shed at ABB Dandenong c.1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0071 Voith final drive axle mounted units for XPlorer railcars waiting to be fitted at Dandenong. c.1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0072 A completed XAM class sleeper carriage at ABB Dandenong. c.1993 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0073 Completed XPlorer railcars wait transfer to South Dynon for bogie exchange and transfer to NSW at ABB Dandenong. c. 1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0074 A clipping from an ABB internal newsletter outlining the staff-led initiative to commemorate the 100th B2 class tram with a special livery c.1992 Has photographs of ABB, Steamrail tours, Castlemaine and Maldon Railway, Fying Scotsman 4472 visit and Puffing Billy.Yields information about the people and events at Commonwealth Engineering plant Dandenong and the activities of the unknown compiler.Album containing 40 leaves, photos in a heavy card 3 ring spring binder.comeng, commonwealth engineering co., tramcars, hong kong, nsw, sydney, melbourne, railways, the met, b class, cmr, steam engines, abb, asea brown boveri -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Set of 2, Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo), "Time table for the Toorak tramway line", Nov. 1911
The first copy printed on a light blue card provides departure times and some intermediate timings for the Toorak Cable Tramway operated by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. from both the Toorak Rd terminus and Queensberry St terminus in Swanston St. Shows the frequency of the service, provides details of fares and transfer points. Signed by H A Wilcox Secretary and dated Nov. 1911. See item 7357 for the crew running timetable. Second copy on a buff coloured card has times for passing South Yarra station as well, dated 20/7/1909.Yields information about the running times for the public on the cable trams on the Toorak line. Set of two timetables printed on light card.timetables, tramways, cable trams, mtoco, toorak -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Commonwealth of Australia, "Collins Street, Melbourne (Vic) Australia", c1920
A postcard showing a scene looking west from Russell St along Collins St. Has some 7 cable trams, horse-drawn carts, and motor vehicles in view. In the view is Scotts Church, the Athenium, and the Town Hall. In the bottom left-hand corner of the card is "Printed for Commonwealth Immigration Office by Rose Stereograph Co. Vic."Demonstrates a card printed to promote Australian Immigration to Melbourne, possibly post the first world war.Black and White postcard, Divided back.In pencil in the bottom right hand corner "Government publicity issue in England $12"tramways, collins st, cable trams, immigration -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, C T Melbourne, "Melbourne Elizabeth Street", c1910
Coloured postcard of the view from Little Collins St looking north along Elizabeth St. Has a northbound cable tram and several horse-drawn wagons in the view. In the view are the GPO, Newing's Artists materials, Royal Arcade, and Turner's bicycles. The letter is dated 8/12 from an Eck in Toorak addressed to Doris Ettelson in Ballarat. The stamp used was introduced in 1913 by the Commonwealth Government as the first National stamp - see reference. Card published by C T Melbourne. Yields information about Elizabeth St c1910Colour postcard, divided back used with a 1d Commonwealth of Australia stamp.See image for the handwritten note and a purchase price of $7 in pencil.tramways, cable trams, elizabeth st, gpo, postage stamps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR Tram No. 2 Elwood Depot, c1906
... information about the first VR tram No. 2 at Elwood Depot tramways VR ...Copy photograph of a postcard featuring Victorian Railways Tram No. 2 at Elwood Depot. Based on the photo on page 6 of The Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall Wood, it is one of the original fleet which destroyed by the depot fire on 7/3/1907. See item 1351. Has the driver and possibly a conductor on the platform. Shows both destinations of St Kilda and Brighton. Yields information about the first VR tram No. 2 at Elwood DepotBlack and white copy photograph of a postcard with remnants of adhesive tape on the rear.tramways, vr trams, elwood depot, st kilda brighton, tram 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Mirka Mora tram 243 - Official Launch photo, 1978
Official launch photograph of W2 243 painted by Mirka Mora as part of the Transporting Art project of 1978. For the principal pamphlet using this photograph featuring the first 15 tramcars see item 404. See also items 1642 and 7374 for associated newspaper cuttings about the tram and its artist.Yields information about the Mirka Mora's Transporting Art tram of 1978.Colour print with remnants of mounting paper on rear.tramways, transporting art, w2 class, tram 243, mirka mora -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Mike Brown tram 336 - Official Launch photo, 1978
Official launch photograph of W2 336 as part of the Transporting Art project of 1978. For the principal pamphlet using this photograph featuring the first 15 tramcars see item 404. Yields information about the Mike Brown Transporting Art tram of 1978.Colour print with remnants of mounting paper on rear.tramways, transporting art, w2 class, tram 336, mike brown, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Rosemary Ryan tram 502 - Official Launch photo, 1981
Official launch photograph of W2 502 as part of the Transporting Art project of 1981. For the principal pamphlet using this photograph featuring the first 15 tramcars see item 404. Yields information about the Rosemary Ryan tram 502 of 1981Colour print with remnants of mounting paper on rear.tramways, transporting art, w2 class, tram 502, rosemary ryan, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Les Kossatz tram 525 - Route 70, 1978
Photograph of W2 525 by Les Kossatz as part of the Transporting Art project of 1978. For the principal pamphlet using a similar photograph featuring the first 15 tramcars see item 404. Yields information about Les Kossatz Transporting Art tram of 1978.Colour print with remnants of mounting paper on rear.tramways, transporting art, w2 class, tram 525, les kossatz, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co Ltd, "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd", 30/6/1914
Annual report to share holders of "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd" - dated 30 June 1914, detailing the company's activities, finances, planning, routes, buses, passengers carried, maintenance, and staff. Signed by F Massy Burnside, with J W C Downs Chairman of Directors. Gives details of the Mr Burnside the Manager. Shows the company at the time was not profitable.Yields information about a bus competitor to the cable trams, its operations, routes, and the impact of the First World War.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink.buses, competition, annual reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1973
Colour print of prototype tram 1041 in Nicholson St, near the Victoria Parade intersection with tram 1038 in the background. Tram 1041 has the destination of East Brunswick, route 96. 1038 has the destination of East Preston. Presumed to be MMTB official photograph soon after 1041 issued to traffic - August 1973. Printed on Kodak paper.On rear in ink "Prototype tram built at Preston W/Shops "The first Z".trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, nicholson st, mmtb