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Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Elizabeth Street, Melbourne", early 1940s
... class trams in the view with white panels under the driver's... class trams in the view with white panels under the driver's ...Rose Series postcard No. P 1936 titled "Elizabeth Street, Melbourne". Photo taken from the tower at Flinders Street Railway station, looking north along Elizabeth Street. Has several W5 class trams in the view with white panels under the driver's windows. Yields information about an aerial view of Melbourne early 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, elizabeth st, world war ii, w5 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Stephen Huxley for Swinburne University, "Thoroughly modern Millimetre" and "Makeover", c2001
... to the C class trams by Millimetre, previously known as MYD Graphic... Trams tramways Yarra Trams C Class Livery Colour Schemes tram ...Pamphlet - set of two A4 size full colour single side documents, titled "058:Makeover - Thoroughly modern Millimetre - Melbourne trams have got a new look" and "060 Makeover" about the application of the Yarra Trams" graphics or Corporate Identity to the C class trams by Millimetre, previously known as MYD Graphic Design. Details the basis of the design, the new C class trams, design considerations and the design brief. Has a photos of the exterior of C3003 and the interior design. Written by Stephen Huxley for Swinburne University. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, c class, livery, colour schemes, tram 3003 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
... on W3 class trams Reference Drawing R3245 One of a series... and White photograph of a MMTB No. 9B truck, used on W3 class trams ...Black and White photograph of a MMTB No. 9B truck, used on W3 class trams Reference Drawing R3245 One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Jeff of the Melbourne Sun, Bourke St Mall the previous day by Charles, Prince of Wales and Princess Diana, 14/04/1983 12:00:00 AM
... by Charles, Prince of Wales and Princess Diana. Features a Z class... Trams tramways Royal Visit Bourke St Opening Z class Photocopy ...Photocopy of a newspaper cartoon by Jeff of the Herald Sun following the opening of the Bourke St Mall the previous day by Charles, Prince of Wales and Princess Diana. Features a Z class tram with two sets of legs protruding from the front of the tram.trams, tramways, royal visit, bourke st, opening, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 10/01/1985 12:00:00 AM
... and sitting inside a class tram. Photographer unknown See Reg... inside a class tram. Photographer unknown See Reg Item 298 ...Set of 6 Black and white photographs of John Cain opening the Bundoora Tramway on 10/1/1985. Has John cutting the ribbon and sitting inside a class tram. Photographer unknown See Reg Item 298 for another photo.trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Tie clip or tie bar, Bombardier, c2010
... . Bombardier Dandenong manufactured the E class trams, Velocity.... Bombardier Dandenong manufactured the E class trams, Velocity ...Tie clip or tiebar produced as a branded item by Bombardier. Bombardier Dandenong manufactured the E class trams, Velocity railcars for the Victorian Government. The Dandenong plant was sold to Alsthom when they purchased the Bombardier Rail division. The clip was given to the donor at a rail event during the early 2010s Demonstrates a tie clip produced as a branding item by Bombardier.Tiebar or tie clip - with the name Bombardier in a nickel plated finish.badges, souvenirs, tie clip, bombardier -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "New Stud Markings for Section Insulators - Driver information Malvern Depot - September 2013", Sep. 2013
... system being installed to allow for E class trams. Notes... system being installed to allow for E class trams. Notes ...Full colour pamphlet, 16 pages, A5 centre stapled, titled "New Stud Markings for Section Insulators - Driver information Malvern Depot - September 2013". Provides information on a new system for stud markings by diagrams showing the old and new system being installed to allow for E class trams. Notes there are now 10 different classes of trams, and 20 possibilities for driving from either No. 1 or No. 2 ends. 2nd copy added 15/4/2019.trams, tramways, yarra trams, stud marking, drivers, tram driving -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tram & Bus Strategic Review - Cross linking, 1992
... at the proposed cross linking of tram routes through the city, W class... cross linking of tram routes through the city, W class trams ...Report or comments by an unknown person, most likely a Union representative on the 1992 document - Tram & Bus Strategic Review. See item 344 and other related documents. Looks at the proposed cross linking of tram routes through the city, W class trams, Swanston Walk, and provides suggestions.Yields information about the early 1990s proposal to link cross city tram routes and other proposals.Reports - set of 4 A4 sheets printed on both sides.tramcars, tramways, cross linking, linking routes, reports, swanston walk, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Commonwealth Engineering - General Arrg't MMTB Tram, 25-2-1976
... class tram, the first one entering service in 1975. Has a list... class tram, the first one entering service in 1975. Has a list ...Drawing showing the General Arrangement of a new tram for Melbourne, MMTB, first dated 12-3-1974. Gives a list of drawings, shows the plan and elevations of the tram that became the Z class tram, the first one entering service in 1975. Has a list of amendments along the bottom edge.Yields information about the design process of a new tram by Commonwealth Engineering. At the time, the design and drawing office was based in Granville NSW.Print of Commonwealth Engineering, Granville NSW drawing number L01-10119 Revision F, titled "Commonwealth Engineering - General Arrg't MMTB Tram". Drawing Number and revision number written on the rear of the sheet.trams, tramways, commonwealth engineering, z class, comeng, new trams, drawings, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Historic tram plan derailed", 1/4/1992
... the crashworthiness of the W class trams. Notes issues with the timber framed... the crashworthiness of the W class trams. Notes issues with the timber framed ...Report titled "Historic tram plan derailed", concerning a report by Monash University Accident Research Centre about the crashworthiness of the W class trams. Notes issues with the timber framed cabins, National Trust, and others. Quotes Norm Cross about the 1993 proposal with a photo of the tram that was to be the prototype. Yields information about the investigation into the crash worthiness of the W class tram and Monash University report.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 26/3/2003.tramways, w8 class, preston workshops, w class, accidents, national trust, monash university -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 661 Victoria Parade and Brunswick St, early 1976
... Colour print of W3 class tram No. 661 at the intersection...Colour print of W3 class tram No. 661 at the intersection ...Colour print of W3 class tram No. 661 at the intersection of Victoria St and Brunswick St, being transported from Malvern Depot to Preston Workshops. This tram was acquired by the Museum in 1976 - see reference. Has the Salvation Army Training building in the background. Photographer unknown, date early 1976.Yields information about transporting W3 class tram 661 to Preston Workshops for on-sale to the BTPS.Colour print - on plain papertramcars, tram 661, victoria parade, btps, w3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Earl Ewers, 1/10/2011 12:00:00 AM
... for consultation purposes at the Melbourne Show 1/10/2011 of the E class... Trams tramways E class Showgrounds Models tram E in green felt ...Colour print of a photograph of the mock-up or model for consultation purposes at the Melbourne Show 1/10/2011 of the E class tram - tram in basic white colour scheme as it would be delivered. Photo on Kodak Royal paper, taken by Earl Ewers.in green felt tip pen on rear - Model of new E type tram Melb. Show 1 Oct 2011"trams, tramways, e class, showgrounds, models, tram e -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 13/08/1949 12:00:00 AM
... Black and White photographs of X class trams at the Point... Trams tramways X class Point Ormond One Man Trams tram 217 tram ...Black and White photographs of X class trams at the Point Ormond terminus by Keith Kings. Photos shows the lettering and signs for one man trams. .1 - X-217 - 13/8/1949 .2 - X-218 - 29/4/1950On the rear in ink details of each tram and photo along with Keith's photo numbers c(e)(4) and D(k)(7).trams, tramways, x class, point ormond, one man trams, tram 217, tram 218 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Teaspoon, Melbourne W5 class, c1990
... Souvenir tea spoon featuring Melbourne W5 class tram made... Trams tramways Teaspoons Sales Items SW2 class Souvenir tea ...Souvenir tea spoon featuring Melbourne W5 class tram made from Pewter set on a silver spoon and contained with in a clear / blue plastic case. Has a typed label stating that it is made from Pewter made in Australia. No manufacturers name.trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, sw2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Traffic employees accident report - Collisions trams", c1975
... . Has a drawing of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396... of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396 Demonstrates an accident ...Form used by the MMTB traffic staff to report accidents, provide information, details of the event, conditions, damage, names of those involved, cause of the collision, map or drawing of the location, witness details and sobriety of the people involved. Has a drawing of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396Demonstrates an accident report form used by the MMTB c1975Form - four foolscap pages printed on yellow paper and stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, forms, collisions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Transit Graphics, Avant Card, c2002
... class tram, numbered 3001. Has a pantograph attachment as well... Trams tramways C Class Yarra Trams Models tram 3001 Cardboard ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne C class tram, numbered 3001. Has a pantograph attachment as well. Tram in the first Yarra Trams colour scheme. Has various destination signs and fleet numbers. Produced by Transit Graphics of Canberra for Yarra Trams. Three copies held. 1246.1 - postcard size model tram - with pantograph only. On rear has an paragraph about Melbourne being a most liveable city and that Yarra Trams are truly Melbourne all over. Produced by Avantcard with phone and website. Added 12-01-16. Two copies held.trams, tramways, c class, yarra trams, models, tram 3001 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Destination Roll, C. Brose Wuppertal Germany, c1985
... in the machine. Use on A class trams - see Reg Item 851 for the actual... Trams tramways Destination Indicators A class Z3 class Transport ...Destination roll - printed on a rolled plastic sheet, with the destination names - white letters on a black background with holes on left hand side that were used to position the roll in the machine. Use on A class trams - see Reg Item 851 for the actual destination equipment.trams, tramways, destination indicators, a class, z3 class, transport equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, "Z1 Tram", c1990
... Metal badge - relief of a Melbourne Z1 class tram No. 99... Trams tramways Badges Z class Route 96 Souvenirs Tie Clip Metal ...Metal badge - relief of a Melbourne Z1 class tram No. 99 with a gold and brown enamel painted areas. Has a pin clip on the rear. Tram has route No. 96 and destination of City. No manufacturer details. .1 - tie clip with spring clip on rear.trams, tramways, badges, z class, route 96, souvenirs, tie clip -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Mr. Melbourne Day by Day, "Mr. Melbourne Day by Day", 20/02/1926 12:00:00 AM
... a lady passenger climbing aboard a W class tram, commenting about... passenger climbing aboard a W class tram, commenting about the high ...Newspaper cutting from The Sun, 20/2/1926, glued to an A4 sheet with a cartoon from "Mr. Melbourne Day by Day", observing a lady passenger climbing aboard a W class tram, commenting about the high steps involved in boarding tramcars.trams, tramways, tramcars, cartoons, tramcar design, passengers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ray Jackson, 6/04/1969 12:00:00 AM
... Black and White photograph of two W3 class and one W2 class...Trams tramways Essendon Depot MMTB W2 class W3 class ...Black and White photograph of two W3 class and one W2 class tram on the south of the outside roads at Essendon tram depots with motor vehicles in the view. The front tram has a Lipton's tea advertisement on the side of the tram. Dated 6/4/1969.On rear in ink "April 6th 1969 Essendon Depot"trams, tramways, essendon depot, mmtb, w2 class, w3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Allocation of Tramcars", June 1969
... . Gives totals for each depot and class of tram. ... for each depot and class of tram. Yields information about ..."MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Runningsheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars June 1969", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal. Gives totals for each depot and class of tram. Yields information about the allocation of Melbourne tramcarsList - two foolscap duplicated pages stapled in the top left hand corner and punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, tramcars, depot allocation, list, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Passenger Tram Fleet", 21/12/1964 12:00:00 AM
... "Passenger Tram Fleet", as at 21/12/1964. Lists all bogie trams.../1964. Lists all bogie trams, numbers, class, number in service ...Duplicated two page foolscap sheet, stapled in the top left hand corner, issued by the MMTB Engineering Department - titled "Passenger Tram Fleet", as at 21/12/1964. Lists all bogie trams, numbers, class, number in service, stored, to be sold, Tare weight, length and width, roof height, number of doors and seated / crush capacity loads. Has form G.43 in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, tramcars, lists, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "A new automated ticketing system goes for a test drive", 23/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
... in front of a tram, Z class, without a destination roll. Quotes... of a tram, Z class, without a destination roll. Quotes Alan Brown ...Newspaper clipping, from The Age, 23/11/1994, titled "A new automated ticketing system goes for a test drive", written by Bruce Tobin, Transport Reporter, about the start of testing of Metcard system on trams. has a photo of a number of Metcards held up in front of a tram, Z class, without a destination roll. Quotes Alan Brown, Transport Minister. Photo by Sebastian Costanzo. Testing out of Camberwell Depot.Date and news paper written in ink along the top edge.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, trials, camberwell depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches", 24/10/23
... Melbourne’s next-generation trams, G-class, have been... Melbourne’s next-generation trams, G-class, have been designed ...Melbourne’s next-generation trams, G-class, have been designed to be easily repaired with improved visibility for drivers. A prototype has been completed and will be tested by a range of groups before testing on the network in 2025. Department of Transport and Planning’s head of rolling stock development, Ben Phyland, said this redesign was a response to the number of crashes in Melbourne and after consultation with tram drivers. In 2022, there were 960 collisions involving trams and cars, including 166 considered serious – an average of three crashes each day and a 60 per cent increase on 2021. Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches"tramways, g class, trams, planning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Visit Gallery, SW6 class Restaurant trams in Melbourne, c2010
... Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams... Melbourne Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams ...Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams in Melbourne. Has the details of the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant on rear and that it was produced by Visit Gallery. See item 6033 for a similar postcard.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Visit Gallery, SW6 class Restaurant trams in Melbourne, c2010
... Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams... Melbourne Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams ...Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams in Melbourne. Has the details of the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant on rear and that it was produced by Visit Gallery. See Item 5546 for a similar postcard.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, late 1920's
... " of a W class tram that has over run or runaway from the William... Trams tramways W Class Accidents Collins St William St Cable ...Sepia toned photograph titled "Runaway Electric Tram" of a W class tram that has over run or runaway from the William St terminus and is blocking cable trams in Collins St. Could be tram 230, 236, 290, 296. Has the original newspaper caption under neath - date not know - late 1920's. Shows tramway staff (captioned as Engineers) attaching a cable to pull the tram back over the intersection. Possibly one a set of cards made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot.trams, tramways, w class, accidents, collins st, william st, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Tram It 2006 - Family Fun Day - Sunday 8 October - your guide to the Tram It family fun day", Oct. 2006
... of each tram or class of tram, with a reversed colour image... at the event along with details of each tram or class of tram ...Full colour pamphlet folded A3 printed on gloss paper titled "Tram It 2006 - Family Fun Day - Sunday 8 October - your guide to the Tram It family fun day", advertising the Yarra Trams event at Docklands on 8/10/2006 to celebrate 100 years of electric trams in Melbourne. Has an image of V214, event details and planning. Has the Yarra Trams 100 years logo and their logo and the City of Melbourne logo along the bottom of sheet. Inside lists the 11 trams to appear at the event along with details of each tram or class of tram, with a reversed colour image. On the rear has a map of the event and location plan. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, 100 years of electric trams, docklands, displays, tramcars, v class, htt, w class, w5 class, vr, w7 class, z class, a class, b class, c class, d class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Bookmark, Ausroo?, c2000
... or pressed in with an outline of a SW6 class tram, No. 889... Trams tramways Souvenirs SW6 class Melbourne Bookmarks tram 889 ...Leather bookmark made from Kangaroo skin - stamped or pressed in with an outline of a SW6 class tram, No. 889. On the rear has printed an notes about the Melbourne tram system and Kangaroo skin leather being very tough. Has the manufacturer's stamp at the bottom - Ausroo?trams, tramways, souvenirs, sw6 class, melbourne, bookmarks, tram 889 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, LWR, c1920
... probably an "O" class tram about to pass under the Swan St railway... Trams tramways O class MMTB Bridges Swan St Richmond Railways ...Copy photographs . Photograph, Black and White of MMTB probably an "O" class tram about to pass under the Swan St railway bridge early 1920's. Shows the original bridge beams, the track layout and dips in the roadway. Shows the bluestone bridge pillars.In ink on the rear: " Melbourne Probably an "O" class car in Swan St. Richmond, looking west at Railway bridge." Has KSK number LWR7 and ADV320trams, tramways, o class, mmtb, bridges, swan st, richmond, railways