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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PHOTO OF EARLY BENDIGO TRAM
... 'Bendigo Tramways Co.Ltd', the front tram car is marked Number 2... markings 'Bendigo Tramways Co.Ltd', the front tram car is marked ...Black and White Photo of a very early Tram, Advertising Sign says 'Drapery Half Price - Beehive Sale', Side markings 'Bendigo Tramways Co.Ltd', the front tram car is marked Number 2 and maybe steam propulsion and towing the larger carriage. Rear of the photo has written in biro Early Bendigo Tram. Also number 91(4?) written in pencil.photograph, tram, no 2, early bendigo tram, bendigo tramways, trams, bendigo tramways co.ltd -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Richard Gilbert, 1975
... the broken side frame and the replacement side frame. The tram car... side frame. The tram car has been lifted on No. 2 road within ...Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 26 lifted while its side frame was being replaced during 1975. Photo printed in the August 1975 issue of Trolley Wire on page 32. Photo shows the broken side frame and the replacement side frame. The tram car has been lifted on No. 2 road within the depot building. Photo by Richard Gilbert. tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram equipment, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Tram No. 661, 1932
... Equal wheel (4/ truck) bogie vehicle, drop centre tram car.../ truck) bogie vehicle, drop centre tram car, 2 passenger saloons ...Equal wheel (4/ truck) bogie vehicle, drop centre tram car, 2 passenger saloons, with longitudinal seating, drop centre with 4 cross seats, 2 internal sliding doors, 6 passenger doors, 4 drivers doors- external. 2 trolley poles, air braked. Tram 661 Photo by W. F Scott See Destination Citytrams, tram 661 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Sprit and Pride", May. 1992
... train, VLine carriages, trams, cars, stations, buses and coaches... train, VLine carriages, trams, cars, stations, buses and coaches ...Pamphlet - full colour folded A3 sheet, titled "Sprit and Pride", introducing new logos and colour schemes for the Public Transport Corporation June 1992. Was contained within the 4 June 1992 issue of Changing times. Shows the application of the colour schemes for The Met, VLine, suburban trains, double deck train, VLine carriages, trams, cars, stations, buses and coachestrams, tramways, logos, colour schemes, livery, the met, ptc, vline, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - List, Ian Stanley, "MMTB Rolling Stock Data - cars", c1970
... Photocopy of a list of MMTB Rolling stock data or tram cars... data or tram cars, titled "MMTB Rolling Stock Data - cars ...Photocopy of a list of MMTB Rolling stock data or tram cars, titled "MMTB Rolling Stock Data - cars", dated 8-2-45 in the bottom left hand corner. Details the class, car numbers, number in service, type, capacity, trucks, motors, Tare tons, Controllers, Compressors and length over bumpers. 2nd copy added 11/1/2019.Has "8-2-45" written in ink in bottom left hand corner., 2nd copy has "workshops 6542 R-6660 8/2/45" written in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, lists, tramcars, melbourne, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Line Managers", 14/01/1920 12:00:00 AM
... of Melbourne not registering the tram cars like a taxi or hackney... not registering the tram cars like a taxi or hackney carriage. Signed ...Memo, duplicated on a cut sheet titled "Notice to Line Managers", dated 14/1/1920 requesting that all register numbers for all dummies (grip car) and cars be removed and returned to the car repair shop. Most likely the result of the City of Melbourne not registering the tram cars like a taxi or hackney carriage. Signed by W. O Strangward stamp or machine stamp.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, regulations, grip tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Tender Document, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board - Lighting of the Board's cars - Particulars of the Board's requirements", Aug. 1916
... - Particulars of the Board's requirements". Gives the tram car numbers... cars - Particulars of the Board's requirements". Gives the tram ...Tender document - two foolscap sheets, carbon copies, titled "Tramway Board - Lighting of the Board's cars - Particulars of the Board's requirements". Gives the tram car numbers to be lit (1014 in total), from either electricity, acetylene or other method. Information required to be provided, guarantees, testing or trial and a contract rights. Signed by W. O. Strangward as Secretary. Two copies held.Second copy has the stamp "Copied to Board etc" and dated 28/8/16 in ink.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, tenders, contracts, equipment, lights -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Illustration/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1950's?
... ". Shows many motor vehicles and a lone tram car at the top... vehicles and a lone tram car at the top of the hill near Swanston ...Black and white Illustration, reproduction of a MMTB Annual report photograph of Traffic Congestion in Collins St, titled "Traffic Congestion, Collins Street - 2.45pm - 3rd November 1954". Shows many motor vehicles and a lone tram car at the top of the hill near Swanston St. Photo taken near the intersection with Elizabeth St. Originally reproduced in the 1955 MMTB Annual Report.trams, tramways, mmtb, collins st, traffic control -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Bendigo Tramways Brochure, abt 1950s
... were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station... were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station ...In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsBrochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways." 8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program and Toast list, 1951
... were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station... were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station ...In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsToast list for a Bendigo Tramways Division Retirement Dinner - A complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary of The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association. Held at the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Saturday 29th September 1951. Inside are two tramways photos, one of the Bendigo Steam trams 1902, and the other of trams passing through Charing Cross in 1951. On the last page is a program and menu for the event.history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways, arthur douglas, australian tramway and motor omnibus employees association -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Jack Richardson, "Destination City", 1954
... with black. Describes Melbourne's tram car fleet, including... Melbourne's tram car fleet, including Victorian Railways tramcars ...Reproduced from the Australian Tramway Album 2nd Edition, (revised). 2nd Edition, (revised). Two colour cover - green with black. Describes Melbourne's tram car fleet, including Victorian Railways tramcars, cable cars and the Doncaster and Box Hill tramway. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover, has PCC 980 with green banding and price. On back cover is a map of Melbourne tramways drawn in 1948. Book - "Destination City" - paper covers - 20 pages - with sub title "A Pictorial Review of Melbourne's Tramcars", priced at 2/-, published by Traction Publications of Brighton Beach in 1954. Copy 2 - on front cover has number "500/18" crossed out with "501/2" in blue ink underneath. Copy 3 - on inside of front cover, stamped in black ink "R.J.Meyer / 6 Moorefield Rd., / Johnsonville".trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb, vr -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Y1 class tram interior, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, early 1930's
... Black and white photograph of the interior a Y1 class tram... of the interior a Y1 class tram car, photographed at Camberwell Depot ...Black and white photograph of the interior a Y1 class tram car, photographed at Camberwell Depot. Shows arrangements of seats, lights with covers and roof ads. A number of roof ads and window posters in the tram - of tram in service. Part of tram 550 in background. On rear is Sutcliffe stamp, and Gordon and Gotch stamp with date July 10. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo. Destination City, 4th Edition and 5th edition.Yields information about the interior of a Y1 class tramcar.Black and white photograph with details on rear.On rear in pencil is "Return to F. Shennen" with arrow pointing to Gordon and Gotch stamp. "Interior Y1". The Sutcliffe stamp has two pencil crosses through it.trams, tramways, mmtb, y1 class, interiors -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Y1 class interior photograph, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, early 1930s
... Black and white photograph of the interior a Y1 class tram... Black and white photograph of the interior a Y1 class tram car ...Black and white photograph of the interior a Y1 class tram car, photographed at Glenhuntly Depot. Shows general arrangements of seats, light defuses and internal advertising. Part of W2 class No. 550 is in the background. Advertisements for: Brockhoff's Biscuits, Senitts Ice Cream, Saunders and Madison Utility Chairs of 309 Collins St Melbourne. Also note the paper notice on the window promoting Albert Park. On rear is Sutcliffe Photographers stamp. See item 7672 for another similar photograph. Destination City, 4th Edition and 5th edition.Yields information about the interior of a Y1 class tramcar.Black and white print with photographer's detail on the rear."Sutcliffe" photographers stamp and in pencil "class Y1"tramways, mmtb, y1 class, interiors, trams, tram 550, w2 class, advertisements, glenhuntly depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: NO 30 TRAM
... Black and white photo of No 30 Burnie Car Tram. Tram... Burnie Car Tram. Tram is painted with the S.E.C Livery ...Black and white photo of No 30 Burnie Car Tram. Tram is painted with the S.E.C Livery.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard, Rose Stereograph Co, 1906 view of Charing Cross, Bendigo, 1990's?
... , Bendigo looking towards the west - Mitchell St. Has three tram... towards the west - Mitchell St. Has three tram cars in the view ...Black and White postcard, c1906 view of Charing Cross, Bendigo looking towards the west - Mitchell St. Has three tram cars in the view, the fountain, centre poles and a tailors shop on the south west corner of the area. Reproduced by the Rose Stereograph Co of Glen Waverley. Photo courtesy of Rod Aikman. Has the Rose Co. symbol on the rear of the car, along with areas for the stamp and address block.Has "24" in a circle in the top left hand corner of the front of the card and on the rear, a "William F Scott" address label on the bottom left hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st, charing cross -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAdministrative record - Depot List, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "The Melbourne Tram Fleet (Service Trams), 5/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Tram car restaurant, privately owned, Public Transport... for tramcars operated by the Colonial Tram car restaurant, privately ...Digital image of a report titled "The Melbourne Tram Fleet (Service Trams), listing trams sorted by Tram number with a table giving the age of the tram for tramcars operated by the Colonial Tram car restaurant, privately owned, Public Transport Corporation, Swanston and Yarra trams. Gives the number, class, operator, in service date and age in years. Does not give the actual depot. Dated 5/7/1999.trams, tramways, tramcars, swanston trams, yarra trams, lists, depots, depot allocation, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAdministrative record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Supt electric running sheds daily return", 1939
... tram cars - bogie and single truckers and the cars for the All... details of the weather, traffic conditions, depot tram cars ...Administrative record - "Superintendent electric running sheds' daily return" for MMTB dated 28/2/1939 - form 3/312 of 1938. Give details of the weather, traffic conditions, depot tram cars - bogie and single truckers and the cars for the All Night services and their availability. Lists 5 cars taken out of service - defective or accidents, provides detail of status of fire services at depots, and watchmen's tell tales. Would have been compiled from individual depot reports. See item 7516, 7517 and 7518 for similar reports.Yields information the mmtb tram allocation and events at electric running sheds - 1939Completed preprinted foolscap form with type information.tramways, trams, mmtb, depots, daily reports -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: NO 25 TRAM
... Black and white photo of No 25 Bogie Car tram leaving depot... Bogie Car tram leaving depot, S.E.C Colour Scheme. Photograph ...Black and white photo of No 25 Bogie Car tram leaving depot, S.E.C Colour Scheme.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BURNIE SAFETY CAR
... Black and white photo of Burnie 'Safety Car' Tram. '257R... 'Safety Car' Tram. '257R' stamped on back in black of photo ...Black and white photo of Burnie 'Safety Car' Tram. '257R' stamped on back in black of photo.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "In retrospect", 20/06/1998 12:00:00 AM
... , of the report 75 years ago of the derailment of a tram car, fully loaded..., of the report 75 years ago of the derailment of a tram car, fully loaded ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 20/6/1998 in the 'In Retrospect' section of the newspaper, of the report 75 years ago of the derailment of a tram car, fully loaded at intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Notes passengers left quickly and that traffic was delayed for some time. Another item also mentions of the plans, 25 years ago, of traffic lights at the intersections of Sturt St. with Lydiard, Armstrong and Doveton Streets.In bottom right hand corner in ink, "Sat 20/6/98", and ink markings on either side of the tramway item.trams, tramways, in retrospect, accidents, derailments, traffic lights -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
... paper "Decorated Tram-car by Night - Ballarat Centenary". Photo... ink on white paper "Decorated Tram-car by Night - Ballarat ...Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat celebrations of the Victorian Centenary celebrations at night. Original print of this photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of the founding of Victoria, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tram-car by Night - Ballarat Centenary". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. See Reg Items 1362.2 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Minimum Fare 8d", 1950's
... of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car... on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Minimum Fare 8d ...Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Minimum Fare 8d", white letters on black paint. The reverse side has had a number of paper signs glue to it. Not readable. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod.trams, tramways, fares, signs, auxiliary board -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "University", 1950's
... of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car... hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words ...Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "University", white letters on black painted background. The reverse side has been painted in black and the words "Via Nth Melb" chalked on. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod.trams, tramways, signs, auxiliary board, university -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - "THIS END RELEASE AIR BEFORE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED"
... made in each corner for attaching to the tram car. The reverse... made in each corner for attaching to the tram car. The reverse ...Demonstrates how the SEC used painted metal signs to advise and remind staff of procedures for operating equipment.A metal sign painted in red. Hand painted lettering reads "THIS END RELEASE AIR BEFORE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED" painted in off white. The corners of the sign have been rounded, with a hole made in each corner for attaching to the tram car. The reverse has the number 33 printed in small black lettering. The back of the sign has not been painted and has a rusted surface finish. The plate is slightly buckled.The number 33 is written in black on the reverse.tramways sign, painted signage for trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - Cable tram records - book 4 of 4, Alf Twentyman, 1918
... Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. Lists cars... Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. Lists cars ...This is the fourth of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. Lists cars (trailer and grips) observed 1917 and 1918 and other notes. Alf's notes on Physics remain in the book, though not scanned.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in a graph paper format - 40 pages with red card covers.Has been used for Physics lessons tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, records -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electrical Faults on Tramcars", 23/5/1968, 25/1/1967
... from RC Drummond, Traffic Manager, titled "Tram Car Braking... from RC Drummond, Traffic Manager, titled "Tram Car Braking ...Electrical Faults on Tramcars Workshops and Runningsheds Branch Runningsheds Section 2 documents 1. - 9 page report from Senior Foreman RJ Tippett on procedures dealing with electrical faults on tramcars. Dated 23/5/1968 2. - 2 page report from RC Drummond, Traffic Manager, titled "Tram Car Braking on Greasy Rails". Dated 52/1/1967. (This document found within the pages of the main document)trams, tramways, reports, instructions, safety, electric failure, repairs -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - "SOLE AGENTS AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 217 CLARENCE STREET SYDNEY AND C/R QUEEN AND LITTLE COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE HP9266"
... positioned on the sides to allow attaching to the tram car.... on the sides to allow attaching to the tram car. Sign "SOLE AGENTS ...Demonstrates how the SEC used etched signs to provide information for their staff.A small, etched brass metal plate reading "SOLE AGENTS AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 217 CLARENCE STREET SYDNEY AND C/R QUEEN AND LITTLE COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE H.R.9266". The etched lettering background has been painted black, with the lettering proud in brass. Although the reverse was originally painted, much of the paint has worn off. Two holes have been positioned on the sides to allow attaching to the tram car.tramways sign, makers plate for general electric co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
... Two black and white photographs of tram number 379, 'Bogie... of tram number 379, 'Bogie Car'. Photograph BASIL MILLER ...Two black and white photographs of tram number 379, 'Bogie Car'.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Set of 2, Wal Jack, early 1948
... during early 1948 - see Wal Jack tram car notes, Reg Item 5545... the refurbishment of former Melbourne tram to Ballarat car 34 within ...Yields information about the refurbishment of former Melbourne tram to Ballarat car 34 within the depot.Set of two Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of tram No. 137 being converted to tram 34 during early 1948 - see Wal Jack tram car notes, Reg Item 5545. Has the body jacks on either side of the tramcar. .1 - head on view .2 - 3/4 view with window frames removed and the tram being repainted. Still has the white fronts from the MMTB World War 2 usage.trams, tramways, depot, bogie trams, mmtb, conversion, tram 137 tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List, Wal Jack, "Ex MMTB C class bogies to SEC", 1951
... or Geelong in the period April to June 1951, provides tram car number... to June 1951, provides tram car number, date left Melbourne ...Yields information about the dispatch of MMTB C class tramcars to the SEC Provincial tramways and the order that they were transported in.Hand written list on ruled paper titled "Ex MMTB C class bogies to SEC", giving list of nine tramcars to Ballarat, Bendigo or Geelong in the period April to June 1951, provides tram car number, date left Melbourne, to which city and Melbourne mileage. Has a note the "cars loaded at Preston shops each Monday" Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see BTM5623 loose items list.pdf.bogie trams, mmtb, preston workshops, ballarat, bendigo, geelong
