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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Christmas message with a ex HTT tram in Sturt St, c1950
The photograph shows a former Hawthorn Tramways Trust tram (HTT) four doors, eastbound at the corner of Sturt and Doveton Streets with the Harry Davies store in the background. Item has been torn/cut from a Christmas message. The colour rendition of the tram is brown rather than green.Demonstrates the printing of an image for use on a Christmas card.Printed photograph on a pre-printed Christmas sheet oi paper.tramways, trams, doveton st, sturt st, christmas cards, bogie trams, htt -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Extract of SEC systems meeting minutes, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Tramway Conference 1954, 1954
Extract from the 1954 Tramway Conference of the three tramway systems - notes on painting of trams, track wear, lighting, tramcar maintenance, trolley wheels, costs, and failure of pony wheels. See item 8057 for the 1954 Minutes.Demonstrates minutes of the 1954 Tramway Conference.Five foolscap pages of a carbon copy document - first and possibly other pages missing. tramcars, tramways, bogie trams, pony axles, costs, tramcar maintenance, track wear -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Specification, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia", 1979
Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, contract price, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.Yields information about the Z3 class tram.Specification or report - 5 A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, z3 class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, mmtb, new trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Wal Jack, 1951
Yields information about the delivery of bogie trams form Melbourne and that became No. 38Set of two Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of ex MMTB No. 41, being lifted or lowered on jacks within the Ballarat tram depot. Tram still has the white war time black out markings on the bumper and the front dash panel. The tram became No. 38. .1 - Beams either being readied for lifting of after lifting. Not sure what the jack under the bumper is doing. .2 - another view from further back in the depot. Reg Item 5551 has the arrival date of 1/5/1951trams, tramways, depot, new trams, bogie trams, tram 41 tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1952
Yields information about the bogie tram No. 38 before its conversion to a one man format.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No 38 prior to its conversion to a one-man-tram early in 1953 (See Reg Item 5551). In the background are Patersons Ltd,. Taylor & Taylor Chemist, McNulty's Dry Cleaners, The Ritzy Grill Rooms.trams, tramways, sturt st, one man trams, tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 15/02/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about how bogie trams were transported to Ballarat from Geelong.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong No. 39 being delivered to Ballarat, later became Ballarat 41 - see Reg Item 5343 also. Photographed by Wal Jack 15-2-1956. Has destination of Newtown. See also Reg Item 5341 for another photograph of the event. trams, tramways, delivery of tramcars, bogie trams, depot, tram 39 tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 29/03/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about delivery and recommissioning of trams from the Geelong system at the depot.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of possibly Geelong No. 40 on jacks within the depot. See Reg item 5345 for further details. trams, tramways, delivery of tramcars, bogie trams, depot, tram 43 tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne A class tram 276 - partly assembled, Weico Models
Model of a Melbourne A class tram, partly assembled with some parts in a plastic bag. Fitted with an operable pantograph. Painted Melbourne colours of green and cream with PTC logo and number 276 in black on the trolley pole retriever position showing the destination of Mont Albert, Route 42. Model built by Weico. Has drop centre seats and driver's seats, the two saloons are left empty for motors.Demonstrates a model that represented a successful Melbourne bogie tram.Model of Melbourne A class 276 - partly assembled with some parts in packing.models, tramcars, weico models, melbourne, a class, tram 276 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Bogie Bolsters, Moore - see Destination City, 1928
Bolster sections of W2 505 body - fabricated steel component with centre king pin trunnion, side wearing plates- have been extended at both ends, to support tramcar bodies being moved around depot. This was done by the BTPS. See original worksheet for dimensions and sketches. See Destination Citytramways, trams, mmtb, tramcar component, bolsters, w2 class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo Tram 24, 1947
Photograph of Bendigo Tram 24 in 1947 painted in the SEC colours with a cream rocker panel, the prewar SEC scheme. The tram is ex Hawthorn Tramways Trust No 32, which became MMTB No. 138 before being sold to the SEC arriving in Bendigo late 1945. Photographer unknown. See item 326, Bendigo Tramways by Keith Kings.Yields information about Bendigo tram 24 appearance in 1947Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.In ink "No. 24 car Bendigo 1947" and the Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, bogie trams, tram 24 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - ESCo Bendigo tram 9 - set of 2, Peter Duckett, c1945
Photograph of Bendigo ESCo No. 9, at the Depot, during the 1940's following "modernisation" scheme. Tram has the destination of "Depot". See page 28 of Destination Eaglehawk for the same photograph and page 30 for notes regarding the "modernisation", undertaken in 1945, but not liked by the Union and subsequently scrapped in 1947. See Reg Item 4341 and 9110 for photographs of the same tram before modernization Peter Duckett Collection. 4342.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 2/7/2013. See Destination Eaglehawk.Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo's ESCo bogie trams during the 1940's.Black and White photograph with notes on the rear.On the front, top left hand corner of the print "27" in ink within a circle. On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." In the bottom right hand corner, a "William F Scott" address label in the bottom left hand corner. 4342.1 - Bendigo - No. 9 as rebuilt @ bard. Mr. McNaught (Manager) at Master Controller.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, secv, unions, esco, tram 9 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Duckett, 1946
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of No. 24 at the Quarry Hill terminus, with No. 22 behind. Poles are being reversed. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. Photo by Peter Duckett, 1946. See Keith Kings "Bendigo Tramways" for the tram number. In pencil on rear "SEC Bendigo No. 24, ex M&MTB 138" and "Peter Duckett" in bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, bogie trams, quarry hill, tram 138, tram 24 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Bob Lilburn, Nov. 1956
Yields information about an ex Geelong tram at the SEC depot, possibly soon after it entered service in Ballarat.Black and white photograph of SEC tram 43 in the depot yard, November 1956, prior to the tram entering service. Photograph from the Bob Lilburn Collection. Inscription in Bob's handwriting. Based on the 2nd print, photo taken 11/1956.On rear in ink "43 at Ballarat Depot, Ex Geelong 40, Ex 40 MMTB PMTT" Has stamped on the rear "Print by Vergolia" and date stamp "17.2.70". Two copies held. In the second print, has "Ballarat 43 at depot prior entering service" and "Ex Geelong 40 Ex 40 MMTB, PMTT".trams, tramways, sec depot, bogie trams, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Bob Lilburn, Apr. 1958
Yields information about tram 41 and the AETA tours in the last 1950'sColour print of Ballarat 41 on an AETA special April 1958 in Sturt St West? Photo by Bob Lilburn. Has in red and blue ink on rear - "R Lilburn 4/58"trams, tramways, bogie trams, sturt st west, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 21/02/1985 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with the people employed by the BTPS in 1985 under the CEP Scheme and the completion of the overhaul of No. 40's trucks.Black and White photograph of No. 661 with one of 40's truck on a bearing testing run at St Aidans Driver 21/2/1985. Photo has Ken Walker and Warren Doubleday looking at the truck. Photographed by Dave Macartney. See April 1985 Trolley WireOn rear in ink "661 with 50's truck on bearing testing run, St Aidans Drive 21-2-85", label "Photo Page 35 bottom Reduced to 5 1/2" x 3 1/8". and in bottom left hand corner "Photo Dave Macartney"tramways, trams, btps, cep, bogies, maximum traction, tram 661 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 3, Warren Doubleday, Aug. 1990
Has a strong association with a BTM/BTPS volunteer - mid 1980's and the work to repair the main bolster on tram 661.Set of three colour prints showing the repairs to No. 661 bolster following extensive cracking in the bolster. Taken August/Sept. 1990 (661's book would show actual dates). Reported in the September 1991 issue of Fares Please! Printed on Kodak paper. .1 - Showing the drill in position to drill the 2nd of four holes. .2 - Drilling the second hole - Warren Doubleday .3 - Work complete with the bracket in position. See September 1990 Fares Please!repairs, volunteers, btps, bogies, tram 661 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "A class tram - Melbourne Australia", 1984
Specification or report - 6 A4 pages, photocopied titled "A class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, a class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, the met, new trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Comeng - Commonwealth Engineering, "Comeng (Victoria) Light Rail Vehicles", c1987
Report - 14 colour A4 sheets + two card covers bound with white comb binding titled "Comeng (Victoria) Light Rail Vehicles", detailing the trams or light rail vehicles built for Melbourne. Details the company, its capability, plant in Dandenong, Design using CAD systems, tram production photographs, details of the B class, A and Z3 along with description and engineering details including drawings of each unit.trams, tramways, comeng, commonwealth engineering, b class, a class, z3 class, tram bodies, bogies, light rail, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tram Kilometres Report Period Ended 4/4/1981", 8/04/1981 12:00:00 AM
Report - photocopy of a computer print out, 36 pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Tram Kilometres Report Period Ended 4/4/1981", dated 8/4/1981 listing Tram No., Current Period, Since 1st July, Progressive Total, Since Truck Change, Since Compressor Change, for all trams. List by class, depot, brake kilometres, truck kms. Does not appear to list L class, works cars. Has some updates in ink. Only front page imaged.Updates in ink - date unknown.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation, bogies, mileages -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, John Prideaux, "Contract 2500 Progress", 1974 - 1979
Set of hand written notes, plain paper, stapled together, 12 sheets listing: Tram Number - date to Preston, Lowered onto trucks, truck number, mobile allocated to depot and notes Fault list on trucks, Dimension and other notes Tram destination roll for East Preston. Condition poor.trams, tramways, z class, comeng, commonwealth engineering, preston workshops, bogies, destination roll, new trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Principle Dimensions of Tram Body Work" and "ASEA Truck", 1975
Set of two personal papers hand written on approx. A5 sheets, ,1 - "Principle Dimensions of Tram Body Work" - lists various dimension including ceiling clearance height, door sizes, step for Z class trams, 1041 and the W7. .2 - "ASEA Truck" - 8 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, describing the various dimensions, systems, mass, braking, motor, gear boxes, wheels, suspension systems, motor alternators, trolley pole head, foot controllers and the ASEA Tramiac unit.trams, tramways, z class, new trams, w7 class, 1041, prototype tramcar, bogies, trucks, asea, brakes, tram 1, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, John Prideaux, "Details of the Comeng Trams", 1975
Handwritten draft on ruled Foolscap folio sheet, folded in half and written on three of the four sides, titled "Details of the Comeng Trams". Could have been written by John Prideaux for the AETA Electric Traction. Gives details of the tram, designer, seating, doors, ASEA Equipment, motors, control equipment, braking, resilient wheels, testing. The final page is about the history of the East Preston and East Brunswick Routes.trams, tramways, z class, new trams, w7 class, 1041, prototype tramcar, bogies, trucks, asea, brakes, comeng, electric traction, aeta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, John Prideaux, "Z3 Tram Truck Allocation", c1980
Handwritten list on quarto ruled paper, two sides titled "Z3 Tram Truck Allocation", listing each Z3 trams from 116 to 151 and the number of initial trucks fitted the tram at the No. 1 or 2 end.trams, tramways, z3 class, bogies, trucks, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, The Met, "Z3 class Bogey Assembly - Car Set - Truck shop", 26/03/1981 12:00:00 AM
List - 5 foolscap Gestener sheets, stapled in top left hand corner titled "Z3 class Bogey Assembly - Car Set - Truck shop" list the stores item number, description, quantities, and stock balance for each car. Dated 26/3/1981, car 176.trams, tramways, z3 class, workshops, lists, bogies, the met, tram 176 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Scope of works for Z1/Z2 tram upgrades", mid 1990''s
Document or report - 6 A4 pages, photocopied - titled "Scope of works for Z1/Z2 tram upgrades" giving listing of work recommended for the upgrade of Z class trams. Gives cost per car and total cost - based on 114 trams. Document undated - assumed mid 1990's. Includes pantograph conversion.Sheets 2,3 and 5 has comments in ink.trams, tramways, z class, overhauls, bogies, pantographs, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia", c1979
Specification or report - 5 A4 pages, photocopied titled "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, contract price, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, z3 class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, mmtb, new trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, J D Nowell, 1938
Black and white print of W2 class 385 fitted with MMTB No. 13 trucks. in St Kilda Road late 1938. Tram has the destination of Hanna St Depot in St Kilda Road late 1938. With the item is extensive correspondence and notes prepared by Keith and Roger Greenwood about the photograph and the trucks, 2007 and the families work. Photo by J. D Nowell supplied by CC Nowell - see notes re publication. Photo filed with paperwork within a A4 folder.trams, tramways, trucks, bogies, st kilda rd, w2 class, tram 385 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Preston Workshops truck shop 1946 with No. 15 trucks under construction, 1946
Digital Image of the Preston Workshops truck shop 1946 with No. 15 trucks under construction and No. 1 trucks in the background undergoing repairs. Image made from a published print.trams, tramways, preston workshops, bogies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1970's?
Black and White photograph of W6 921 being lowered onto a set of refurbished No. 15 trucks at Preston Workshops - mid 1970's? Has adverts on Long John Whiskey, Exide batteries and Uncle Toby's Oats. In the background is a W2 - 45? and another tram with an advert for Crunchie Bars. Date could possibly be determined from examining the car records for a truck changeover. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "8-16"trams, tramways, preston workshops, tramcar trucks, maintenance, bogies, tramcar equipment, w6 class, tram 921 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 16/02/1957 12:00:00 AM
Set of four Black and White Photographs of "Radiax" truck MMTB and SEC Geelong. .1 - "Radiax" Truck ex T-179, Preston Workshops, 23/10/53 .2 - Geelong - "Radiax" Truck from No. 20, which is on pillar jacks on right. 21/8/1955 .3 - Photo of part of the truck, under T179, 20/8/1953 .4 - as for .3On rear in ink .1 - "M&MTB - "Radiax" Truck ex T-179, Preston Workshops, 23/10/53 and KSK number "H(q)(7)". .2 - "Geelong - "Radiax" Truck from No. 20, which is on pillar jacks on right. Note: Transom at bottom right hand corner 21/8/55" and KSK number "P(e)(8)" .3 - "M&MTB T-179, Detail of Truck arrangement. 20///8/53" and KSK number "H(i)(8)" .4 - "M&MTB T-179, Detail of Truck arrangement. 20///8/53" and KSK number "H(i)(7)"trams, tramways, trucks, bogies, radiax truck, mmtb, geelong, preston workshops, tram 179, tram 20