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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Australian Financial Review (AFR), "Electrical Expertise .... including new transit trams for Melbourne", 22/05/1975 12:00:00 AM
... the new Z class trams in Melbourne. Gives technical details... Trams tramways Z class ASEA New Trams Tramcar Construction ...Newspaper cutting from The Australian Financial Review, 22/5/1975, Swedish Technical Feature titled "Electrical Expertise .... including new transit trams for Melbourne". Article looks as the ASEA Electrical (Aust) Pty Ltd manufacturing both in Sweden and Australia, the companies activities and in particular the new Z class trams in Melbourne. Gives technical details of the trams, has photo of the interior and one Z class tram outside the Victorian Parliament house.trams, tramways, z class, asea, new trams, tramcar construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1925
... Black and white photograph of U class tram No 207... Trams tramways U Class William St NMETL tram 207 MMTB W Class ...Black and white photograph of U class tram No 207 in William St c1925 shortly after opening the line to Williams and Collins St. Line opened 19/7/1925. The tram was built in 1906 for the NMETC as tram No 6 before joining the MMTB fleet in 1922 as U class No 207. The photo shows driver and conductor in front of 2nd unidentified W class tram with several passengers. The tram's destination displayed could be Maribyrnong River.trams, tramways, u class, william st, nmetl, tram 207, mmtb, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Code of Procedure for use in Emergencies involving trams", 1960s
... class trams and how to install an emergency trolley pole... class or number for W and Z class trams and how to install ...Produced by MMTB to provide procedures for the recovery of tramcars and buses by the Emergency Vehicle Crew known as R10 - their radio call sign. Includes many photographs showing equipment in use. Prepared based on photographs during the 1960s. Provides details on the use of equipment for derailments, damaged equipment including the use of transporter bogies on trams.Shows the preparation of training materials for the Emergency Recovery crews.Folder by "Rexel nyrex" - green covered plastic containing 24 clear plastic sleeves. Each sleeve has two sheets back to back with some black and white photographs, typed foolscap. The folder has a typed tab or document titled "Emergency Procedures". Two photocopied sheets - fault class or number for W and Z class trams and how to install an emergency trolley pole on a pantograph fitted A class tram. Note: Pages are out of order.mmtb, tramways, trams, emergencies, r10, derailments -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, "A History of Commonwealth Engineering 1977 - 1985", 2019
... at Dandenong, ownership changes, A class, Prototype Articulated trams... Trams tramways Comeng Commonwealth Engineering A class B class ...Photocopy of pages 210 to 221 of "A History of Commonwealth Engineering 1977 - 1985" which looks at the history of the "Z4 concept, the Lonie Report, Low Floor tram proposals, senior staff at Dandenong, ownership changes, A class, Prototype Articulated trams (B class), in service modifications, the failed Knorr Brake Franchise and ANI takeover.trams, tramways, comeng, commonwealth engineering, a class, b class, new trams, articulated trams, lonie report -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Yarra Trams, "Z3 Class Destination Roll", c2010
... on a Z3 class tram. c2010? See Reg Item 1942 for a 1988... Trams tramways Destination Roll Yarra Trams Z3 class List - A4 ...List - A4 sheet - titled "Z3 Class Destination Roll", listing in alphabetical order the code number for the destinations on a Z3 class tram. c2010? See Reg Item 1942 for a 1988 listing.trams, tramways, destination roll, yarra trams, z3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge/s, Kew Depot staff?, Kew Tram Depot - Travel by Tram", 1990's?
... Badge - featuring A class tram 254 and the words .Kew Tram... Trams tramways Kew Depot Badges A class Badge - featuring ...Badge - featuring A class tram 254 and the words .Kew Tram Depot - Travel by Tram" Has a pin on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. No manufacturers name other than "Made in Australia"trams, tramways, kew depot, badges, a class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 1999
... Prix featuring a chequered flag and the front of a B class tram... flag and the front of a B class tram. Metal with a gloss ...Badge or lapel pin for tram crews at the 1999 Qantas Grand Prix featuring a chequered flag and the front of a B class tram. Metal with a gloss painted finish and a pin with the retaining clip on the rear.trams, tramways, grand prix, badges, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Bob Lilburn, mid 1950's?
... Black and white photograph of two W2 class trams and motor... Trams tramways Hawthorn Depot W2 class On rear in ink "460 ...Black and white photograph of two W2 class trams and motor vehicles on the depot fan at Hawthorn. Note the brick building at the rear of the photo. Photo possibly mid 1950's and by Bob Lilburn.On rear in ink "460 at Footscray Rly Station"trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Comeng - Commonwealth Engineering, mid 1990's
... of four A class trams at the Comeng factory, Dandenong. Shows... Trams tramways Comeng A class Construction Commonwealth ...Illustration from a printed document of the construction of four A class trams at the Comeng factory, Dandenong. Shows them being in the fit out stage, with windows, wiring, but no trolley poles. From a Comeng publication.trams, tramways, comeng, a class, construction, commonwealth engineering -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne's Tram Fleet", 2019
... the type of tram used by Yarra Trams, W class, Z3, A, B, C1, C2, D3... by Yarra Trams, W class, Z3, A, B, C1, C2, D3, D5 and E. Includes ...Poster or list - colour print of a photograph or photocopy of a poster, A4 sheet, titled "Melbourne's Tram Fleet", detailing the type of tram used by Yarra Trams, W class, Z3, A, B, C1, C2, D3, D5 and E. Includes the number of each class (2019), routes and capacity. Has a print date of 27/2/2021trams, tramways, posters, tramcars, lists, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age Newspaper, Finding the tram Dad painted, 2-7-2018
... , article by Debbie Cuthbertson. David painted tram W5 class 722... by Debbie Cuthbertson. David painted tram W5 class 722 Yields ...Newspaper clipping titled "Finding the tram Dad painted", about the visit of the family of the late David Larwill to see the tram that "Dad" painted at Newport Workshops. Has the back ground story, photos of the family and a cartoon about touching on or off the artwork. Notes the involvement of the Creative Industries Minister, Martin Foley. Photos by Daniel Pockett, article by Debbie Cuthbertson. David painted tram W5 class 722Yields information about the storage of Transporting Art trams at Newport and one of the artists David LarwillNewspaper cutting from Sunday Age 7-1-2018 - titled Finding the tram Dad paintedtransporting art, newport workshops, trams, tramways, tram 722, martin foley, david larwill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Upgrade of Z1 and Z2 class trams", 22-4-1995
... newspaper calling tenders for PTC - "Upgrade of Z1 and Z2 class... tenders for PTC - "Upgrade of Z1 and Z2 class trams" and other ...The document is a copy of an advertisement in the Age newspaper calling tenders for PTC - "Upgrade of Z1 and Z2 class trams" and other items. Tenders were to close on 31/5/1995. This was for a mid-life refit of the trams and was for 75 vehicles.Yields information about the timing of a mid-life refit of Z1 and Z2 class tramcars.Document - single A4 sheet with date of 22-4-95 from The Age tramcars, tenders, ptc, z1 class, z2 class, tramcar maintenance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, John Gillman, Sunday Herald, "old-style trams on way out", Aug. 1989
... of W class trams to a one man and more modern looking version... Trams tramways W Class Tickets Conversion Unions Ticket Machines ...Photocopy of a newspaper clipping reduced to A4 size from the Sunday Herald, August 20, 1989 about the conversion of the Melbourne tram system from conductors to ticket machines, conversion of W class trams to a one man and more modern looking version, phasing out of W class trams. Quotes Mr Jim Harper, Secretary of the union and spokesman for the Transport Minister, Mr. Jim Kennan. Gives some numbers regarding vehicle requirements. Written by John Gillman.trams, tramways, w class, tickets, conversion, unions, ticket machines -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "New Met tickets hit by problems", 22/12/1993 12:00:00 AM
... installed in Z class trams. Notes the equipment installed in Z class... Trams tramways Metcard Tickets Z class PTC Testing Hawthorn ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Wed 12/12/1993 titled "New Met tickets hit by problems", with a photo of Lou Di Gregorio standing by the test machine. Photo by Drew Ryan and article by Damon Johnston, transport reporter. Discusses the issues being found with Met Tickets and on tram ticket machines installed in Z class trams. Notes the equipment installed in Z class tram at Hawthorn Depot. Quotes Lou Di Gregorio, and Sandra McLaren, PTC spokesperson.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, z class, ptc, testing, hawthorn depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Duwag Articulate Joint", c1990
... Articulate Joint" for B class trams - Fig 1, plan view of floor... Trams tramways Preston Workshops B class Articulated trams ...Photocopy of a set of two drawings showing the "Duwag Articulate Joint" for B class trams - Fig 1, plan view of floor connections and figure 2 - roof connections. Used for training and maintenance purposes.trams, tramways, preston workshops, b class, articulated trams, maintenance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Sep. 1979
... Black and White Photograph of Z3 class tram 116 at Preston... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Z3 class New Trams tram 116 ...Black and White Photograph of Z3 class tram 116 at Preston workshops most likely at the time of entering service or just before Sept. 1979. Has the MMTB Preston Workshops office building in the background.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "116 - Preston - MMTB".trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, new trams, tram 116 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, 1960s
... class tram (52 or 53) fitted with tip over seats. See Reg... Trams tramways Conductors Drivers Crews VR Class Tramcars ...Black and White photograph of Paul Grech standing in a VR class tram (52 or 53) fitted with tip over seats. See Reg Item 5803 for details of Paul - No. 3533, MMTB 1960 - 1998trams, tramways, conductors, drivers, crews, vr class tramcars, interiors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, R. A. Birrell, "Melbourne Tram Review", 1988
... and allocations of tramcars, listing of tram classes, with various... and allocations of tramcars, listing of tram classes, with various ...Thirty two page book contained within a heavy card cover, saddle stapled. Printed on gloss paper with many black and white photos inside and colour cover. Book titled "Melbourne Tram Review" written by R.A. Birrell Details the formation of the MTA, The Met or the Metropolitan Transit Authority from the MMTB in 1983, the changing nature of the fleet, depots and allocations of tramcars, listing of tram classes, with various technical specifications, including tramcar numbers and photographs. For the B class, includes those which were not in service at the time of publication. Two separate allocation listings are given, the last one being that at 19/9/1988. Has contents pages, introduction by author and on rear cover, a listing of other publications produced by the publisher, Railmac. On the title page, (page 1) in green ink "Ex B.K."trams, tramways, melbourne, mta, metropolitan transit authority, tramways, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Why lock Melbourne's tram into a time warp?", "On the trams", 20/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Set of two Newspaper clippings about the W class trams... Trams tramways W Class Conductors Z class Kew Depot Preston ...Set of two Newspaper clippings about the W class trams, their withdrawal and connies, both The Age 20/5/1992 .1 - "Why lock Melbourne's tram into a time warp?" - written by Claude Forrell, looks at the push to keep the W class trams, an alternative view, not supportive. Also laments that the Conductors not as good as Risson's days. Notes Z and B class trams. .2 - "On the trams", written by Louise Carbines - spread over two pages - looks at the Conductors, or connies themselves, migrant or immigrant workers, PTC attitude, Preston and Kew Depot's views, with photos of three conductors at work and notes the recent demonstration in Brunswick St. Includes Carlos Rivera, Keith "Shortie" McLellan and Elizabeth "The Sheriff" Heyes. (2nd page has not been scanned.) two copies of .2trams, tramways, w class, conductors, z class, kew depot, preston depot, brunswick st, withdrawn trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue, Nucolorvue Publishing, Swanston St looking to the Shrine of Remembrance, Early 1970's
... 373 (Route 67, Carnegie) and a number of other W2 class trams..., Carnegie) and a number of other W2 class trams in the view. Yields ...One of a series of postcards produced by Nu-color-vue. Shows Swanston St looking south from Little Bourke St. Has W2 373 (Route 67, Carnegie) and a number of other W2 class trams in the view.Yields information about the appearance of Swanston St in the early 1970's and the nature of tramway operations in the street.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - serrated edges looking south along Swanston St towards the Shrine of Remembrance - ML144swantson st, w2 class, nucolorvue, postcard, souvenir, tram 373, tramways, trams, shrine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 245 Normanby Rd Caulfield Races, c1975
... Black and white print of W2 class tram 245 picking up... Black and white print of W2 class tram 245 picking up passengers ...Black and white print of W2 class tram 245 picking up passengers in Normanby Road after a race meeting at Caulfield. The tram has the destination of Domain Road. Many punters wait on the kerb while an Inspector supervises.Yields information about the Caulfield Race Traffic.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "Caulfield Races '75"tramways, trams, mmtb, caulfield, normanby road, tram 245, domain road, w2 class, race traffic -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Looking west along Collins Street, from Spring St. Melbourne", late 1930s
... Rose Series postcard No. P 714 with W2 class tram 636...Rose Series postcard No. P 714 with W2 class tram 636 ...Rose Series postcard No. P 714 with W2 class tram 636 turning from Collins Street into Mcarthur Street. Photo is looking west along tree lined Collins Street. with two other W2's in the distance.Yields information about Collins St, late 1930sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, w2 class, collins st, tram 636 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "MMTB Electric Tramways", c2000
... - class VR R11-333 - Class Z1 and Z2 trams R11-387 - class Z 0... - class VR R11-333 - Class Z1 and Z2 trams R11-387 - class Z 0 ...Set of 41 A4 sheets, photocopied with the title "MMTB Electric Tramways", providing GA drawings of the following: R1146 – General Data of Tramcars – 24-9-1924 PMTT 160 - PMTT Bogie closed car (O class) PMTT 161 - PMTT Combination car PMTT 162 – Summer car (old type) – F class PMTT 163 - PMTT Bogie car PMTT 164 – Summer car – G class PMTT – 700 – Bogie Car with dropped centre compartment and longitudinal rattan saloon seats R2461 – class W – W class converted to W2 R2460 – class W1 R2459 – class W2 R2462 – class X R2464 – class Y R2463 – class X1 R2465 - class Y1 R3071 - class W3 R3076 - class A R3077 - class G R8617 - class Sw6 and W6 R3078 - Class C R3080 – Class X2 R3093A - Class T R3812 - class W4 R4382 - class T - arrangement for one man operation R4646 - class Sw2 R4678B - class W5 R4771A - Class SW6 R5818 - class SW5 R5963 - class A - One man Coburg type R6928 - PCC Car - double end operation (based on a USA drawing) R7416 - class L R8332 - PCC Type car (980) R8999 - Class A tramcar Coburg type original R9601 - class CW5 R9529 - class W7 R9622 - Proposed SW6 car with front entrance R9980 - Freight car 17 R10-129 - class VR R11-333 - Class Z1 and Z2 trams R11-387 - class Z 0 outside dimensions R11-580 - class Z3 tram R12-052 - class W5 sliding door conversion R12-062 - class A tram Articulated tram - class B2trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, tramcar design, preston workshops, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, The Met, "Universal Destination Rolls", Jul. 1987
... Rolls" for Z1, Z3 and A class trams. Has a date of 7/87... Trams tramways Destination Roll The Met A class Z class Z3 class ...Set of three photocopies of the "Universal Destination Rolls" for Z1, Z3 and A class trams. Has a date of 7/87 in the top left hand corner. Gives the list of destinations for each class of tram at the time. Note the z1 class list is smaller than the Z3 and this is smaller than the A class. Would appear to have been photocopied from a The Met handbook. See also Reg Item 2199 for another A class listing.trams, tramways, destination roll, the met, a class, z class, z3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Bourke Street at twilight, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970c
... Street, with many W class trams in the view. Possibly early..., with many W class trams in the view. Possibly early 1970s. Has signs ...National View postcard of Bourke St looking east from Queen Street, with many W class trams in the view. Possibly early 1970s. Has signs for Drummonds, Coles and Garrard Opticians, Myer, Foys, London Stores and McEwans.Yields information about Bourke St early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1076-9trams, tramways, bourke st, w class, night photo -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Chris Andrews, MMTB class L, 5/1967
... of the MMTB L class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck... of the MMTB L class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck ...Drawing - special size sheet - titled "MMTB Class L", drawing Chris Andrews 5/67 for the TMSV giving a GA type drawing of the MMTB L class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck, seated load and motors. Yields information about the MMTB L class tramPrint on off white paper.Has a stamp on the rear.drawings, mmtb, l class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Metlink, "Customer feedback for public transport", c2010
... " - with an image of Southern Cross station, a D class tram and a bus... of Southern Cross station, a D class tram and a bus on the front ...Pamphlet - "Customer feedback for public transport" - with an image of Southern Cross station, a D class tram and a bus on the front. Details the feedback process used by viclink or metlink, including responses, the public transport ombudsman and the methods. Provides the contact numbers.Yields information about customer feedback or complaints regarding Victorian public transport.Pamphlet - DL - four fold, full colourtrams, public transport, feedback, complaints, viclink, metlink, buses, customers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... Workshops. These trucks were used on the Z class trams. Shows.... These trucks were used on the Z class trams. Shows the completed bogie ...Black and white photograph the ASEA Truck at Preston Workshops. These trucks were used on the Z class trams. Shows the completed bogie with ASEA nameplate on the motor and SKF on the bearings. Photo taken with the truck on one of the traverser.Has in pencil on the top of the photograph "ASEA -truck-Preston-MMTB" and "ASJ" in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bogies, asea, skf bearings, preston workshops, trucks, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Yarra Trams, "Z1 & Z2 Class Destination Roll", c2010
... on a Z1 and Z2 class tram. c2010? See Reg Item 1942... Trams tramways Destination Roll Yarra Trams Z class List - A4 ...List - A4 sheet - titled "Z1 & Z2 Class Destination Roll", listing in alphabetical order the code number for the destinations on a Z1 and Z2 class tram. c2010? See Reg Item 1942 for a 1988 listing.trams, tramways, destination roll, yarra trams, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Commonwealth Engineering (Comeng), "General Assembly T4000 Articulated Tram", 1987
... , with the option of couplers. Became the B class tram.... Trams tramways MMTB New Tramcars Tramcar Design B class Comeng ...Drawing - Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng - spread over two A3 sheets titled "General Assembly T4000 Articulated Tram", showing the layout and dimensions of the proposed tram, with the option of couplers. Became the B class tram.trams, tramways, mmtb, new tramcars, tramcar design, b class, comeng