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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs, Alexander Stoeckel, c2016
... back. .1 - boarding a green W class tram at a platform stop... - boarding a green W class tram at a platform stop. .2 - the two ...Set of two framed photos of a lady in red outfit and a man in a suit. Frame in a black plastic frame, glazed with a wooden back. .1 - boarding a green W class tram at a platform stop. .2 - the two people "travelling" in a Y or Y1 at Hawthorn depot. Photos by Alexander Stoeckeltrams, tramways, hawthorn depot, models, y class, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Yarra Trams, "W class bake upgrade (Stage 2), training for drivers", 6/2002
... Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class ...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams with modified braking systems. Has a table of contents, explaining the changes, vigilance control, emergency, and park brakes. This system followed several rear-on collisions due to indifferent braking systems. Produced by Yarra Trams June 2002.Yields information about the modified braking systems on W class trams.Document - 16 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class trams, brakes, driver training -
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
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Historic trams go", 1/11/1993 12:00:00 AM
... "Historic trams go" about the proposed removal of the W class tram... Trams tramways W Class Along the bottom edge - "My father drove ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun 1/11/1993 titled "Historic trams go" about the proposed removal of the W class tram from Melbourne - retiring some of 200 strong fleet. Quotes the Transport Minister Alan Brown and notes the number of stored trams. Item by Damon JohnstonAlong the bottom edge - "My father drove these trams John Stanley Caddell - Preston Depot - started cable trams 1905" and on right hand edge "1 Nov 1993 Herald Sun"trams, tramways, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, National Trust, "Classification Report - W class Trams", c1990
... class Trams", prepared by the National Trust Victoria, providing... Trams tramways National Trust W Class MMTB Melbourne Report - 10 ...Report - 10 A4 pages, titled "Classification Report - W class Trams", prepared by the National Trust Victoria, providing a detailed statement of significance, description, history, construction, use, condition, MMTB, tramcar types and history, other tramway cities, Melbourne network and their use. Includes a Bibliography, Document not dated.trams, tramways, national trust, w class, mmtb, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1930's?
... Unity buildings in the background. Has two W class trams... in the background. Has two W class trams and many motor cars in the view ...Black and white "real" photograph of Collins St Melbourne looking East from Russell St with the Town Hall and Manchester Unity buildings in the background. Has two W class trams and many motor cars in the view. Late 1930's? Photo has title "Collins Street, Melbourne" on base. No details as to photographer.trams, tramways, collins st, melbourne town hall -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, National Australia Bank, c1980's?
... of a W class tram in MMTB green and cream livery, produced... Trams tramways Models W Class MMTB Banking Marketing Cardboard ...Cardboard model, printed on a sheet of A4 200 gsm card of a W class tram in MMTB green and cream livery, produced for the National Australia Bank for personal loan advertising. Numbered 1123, has adverts for the bank. Has four holes and could be used as a pencil holder. Has been folded and formed into the model.trams, tramways, models, w class, mmtb, banking, marketing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1926
... Trams tramways St Kilda Junction Trackwork New Tramways W ...35mm colour slide TMSV copy slide of trackwork at St Kilda Junction, possibly soon after a change over to the new track in St Kilda Road. Has W 366 (St Kilda Beach) on the temporary or new track pending the construction of a road surface and the link to Wellington St. Photo may be from a photo held in the Public Records Office series. On the corner of Punt and St Kilda Road is s building advertising Schweppes Junction Motor service station."MP 30" in pencil on the side.trams, tramways, st kilda junction, trackwork, new tramways, w class, road works, tram 366 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Fiona Whitlock, Sunday Press, "Orange Versus Green", "Anger Trams", 15/05/1977 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways Z class W Class New Trams tram 35 tram 626 ...Newspaper Clipping - from the Sunday Press Magazine section, 15/5/1977 - titled "Anger Trams" and "Orange Versus Green "about the change some two years ago with the introduction or the Z class trams, known as "Clockwork Trams". Has comments from passengers - both for and against, includes a diary of a trip, comparison with green trams. Has photos of Z37, W2 626 and cable trams. Written by Fiona Whitlocktrams, tramways, z class, w class, new trams, tram 35, tram 626 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, The Railfan Shop, Z81 as the W11 Karachi tram, in Docklands, 16/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways Postcards Karachi Z class W-11 Tram tram 81 ...Postcard - featuring Z81 as the W11 Karachi tram, in Docklands, photo by Ian Green, 16/3/2006, produced as a Greetings Card by The Railfan Shop. See Reg Item 5399 for another version.trams, tramways, postcards, karachi, z class, w-11 tram, tram 81 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Christmas Card, The Railfan Shop, Hugh Ballment, John Prideaux, c2010
... Trams tramways Christmas Cards Karachi Z class W-11 Tram tram 81 ...Christmas Card, featuring Z81 as the W11 Karachi tram, in Docklands, photo by Ian Green, 16/3/2006, produced as a Greetings Card by The Railfan Shop. Has been used by Hugh Ballment of Transit Australia Publishing as a Christmas card to John Prideaux during 2012 and then forwarded to Keith Kings Has hand written notes. See Reg Item 5544 for another versionSee imagestrams, tramways, christmas cards, karachi, z class, w-11 tram, tram 81 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Stephenson Collection, 1938
... Trams tramways W Class Swanston St tram 327 In ink on the rear ...Black & White Photograph of W 327 in Swanston St at Lonsdale St, mid 1920's. Details on the rear that it was from the Stephenson Collection Preston Workshops. Side on view.In ink on the rear " M&MTB W 327, Keith Kings stamp - S-R 143 - Swanston St at Lonsdale St City, mid 1920's. Copy ex Stephenson Collection Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, w class, swanston st, tram 327 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age Newspaper, Time to backtrack on Connies?, 28-7-2008
... conductor selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra... selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra. Part ...Newspaper clipping titled "Time to backtrack on Connies?", written by Lisa Martin detailing the background story to the Melbourne tram conductors, asking whether they should return, what people say, and what The Age says. Has a photo of a lady conductor selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra. Part of an Education Feature.Yields information about the issue of Melbourne's tram conductors.Newspaper cutting from The Age, 28/7/2008, title Time to backtrack on Connies?trams, tramways, conductors, connies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Flinders St Railway Station Melbourne, c1975
... Photo shows Flinders St Railway Station with a W class tram... Photo shows Flinders St Railway Station with a W class tram ...Photo shows Flinders St Railway Station with a W class tram heading north, a G class on the east side of Swanston St and a four wheel car waiting on the west side. Very busy view with many pedestrians. Photographed at 1215, possibly a Saturday. See item 7218 for a enlarged version of the G class tram.Yields information about Flinders Station, mid to late 1920sBlack & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales.trams, tramways, flinders st, swanston st, w class, flinders st station, g class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, South Melbourne Tram Workers Committee, "What's Happening", c1991
... due to lack of staff and maintenance on W class trams... Trams tramways South Melbourne Depot Unions W Class Services ...Pamphlet - single side A5 size printed on white paper, titled "What's Happening", complaining about the lack of trams due to lack of staff and maintenance on W class trams - at South Melbourne Depot. Gives contact details for the Premier (Joan Kirner), Transport Minister (Peter Spyker) and PTC Chairman - Ian Stoney. c1991trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, unions, w class, services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Ric Barker - Secretary - Kew Tram Depot Committee, "News & Views - Kew Tram Depot - August 1992", Aug. 1992
... that the last of the W class trams had left the depot - July 1992, has... Trams tramways Kew Depot W Class Unions Cartoons Victoria St ...Newsletter - photocopied A4 sheet - two pages - titled "News & Views - Kew Tram Depot - August 1992". Advises that the last of the W class trams had left the depot - July 1992, has notes on the Union Executive, Tramway Record, track relaying of Victoria St, Delegate election and a cartoon by Lodge about reducing the overhead.trams, tramways, kew depot, w class, unions, cartoons, victoria st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "A Melbourne Love Song", Mar. 1998
... the love affair with Melbourne trams, W class trams, ticket... the love affair with Melbourne trams, W class trams, ticket ...News paper clipping from The Age, March 1998 titled "A Melbourne Love Song", Saturday Essay written by Paul Bateman about the love affair with Melbourne trams, W class trams, ticket machines, how Melbourne people used them, conductors, passengers. Has a drawing by Spooner and mentions Roberto D' Andrea.trams, tramways, ticket machines, conductors, melbourne, behaviour, passengers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, National Trust, "Friends of the W class Trams Policy Statement", c1991
... , equipment and their request - continue to run W class trams, store... Trams tramways W Class B class Z class National Trust The Met ...Report - 10 A4 photocopied pages titled "Friends of the W class Trams Policy Statement" undated, signed by Don Gibson. Looks at the fleet after the delivery of all the B class trams, numbers of cars required for service, issues, a requested approach, equipment and their request - continue to run W class trams, store Z1 and Z2 trams. Provides a statement of the trust's policy - classification, present threat, Met Proposal, comparison with Z class trams, tables of costs for each type of tram, options, power consumption, ride, life span, crew costing, public support, views on upgrading, conclusions. Notes that Mr. Peter. Spyker was Minister for Transport at the time and that B class still being delivered - completed 1994. Mr Spyker was Minister from 1990 to 1992 - document c1991.trams, tramways, w class, b class, z class, national trust, the met -
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - model tramcar - Representational of a Melbourne W2
... appears to be very loosely based on a Melbourne W Class tram... on a Melbourne W Class tram design. The motorman’s cabin is realistic ...This is a small commercially made tram model. Its design appears to be very loosely based on a Melbourne W Class tram design. The motorman’s cabin is realistic, but the body with its centre doorway does not look like any known tram designs. The wheels and their arrangement at the very ends of the tram are not realistic at all. No details of the maker, or where or when the model was made. Demonstrates making tramcar models for decorative purposesNickel plated steel model with operable wheels at either end. Two copies held.models, trams, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera, Sydney Rd Accessible Transport, "Rally Accessible tram stops - make Sydney Road accessible for all", June 2023
... a drawing of W class tram 935 and people needing accessibility. Has... accessible tram stops in Sydney Road on route 19. Has a drawing of W ...Flyer, distributed for a Rally on 17/6/2023 to protest/support accessible tram stops in Sydney Road on route 19. Has a drawing of W class tram 935 and people needing accessibility. Has the City of Merri-bek logo and the name of the organisation - "Sydney Rd Accessible Transport", email and QR code. The rally did take place. Yields information about a rally for accessible tram stops in Sydney Road Brunswick.Flyer - A5 single sided sheet full colour.tramways, sydney road, accessibility, rally, tram 935, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Rattling through the years", 21/06/1983 12:00:00 AM
... by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W... by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W ...Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Alexander Robertson, "The Cromwell Building - Auction", 2009
... class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing... class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing ...Pamphlet - folded and cut in the shape of a Melbourne W class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing of an auction of "The Cromwell Building" - Wednesday 19 August 2009 (year based on calendar search). Gives details of the building and site, and agent contact details. Has photos of the building on the corner of Elizabeth and Bourke Streets. Agents Alexander Robertson and Colliers Jardine.trams, tramways, auctions, real estate, advertisements, bourke st, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Sally Wilkins, "The stars go on a nostalgic journey", 8/03/1975 12:00:00 AM
... of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also... at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 8/3/195, titled "The stars go on a nostalgic journey" about the visit of Royal Shakespeare Company to South Melbourne Depot. Features a photo of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott as the Assistant Traffic Manager of the MMTB. Item written by Sally Wilkins.trams, tramways, mmtb, theatre, south melbourne depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Victorian Department of Human Services, "Guide to travel concessions", c2004
... of a Melbourne W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met... W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met" logo ...Pamphlet - DL three fold, full colour on semi gloss paper, titled ""Guide to travel concessions" on the Victorian public transport system. Gives notes on the type of concession, health, seniors and student concessions. Published by the Victorian Department of Human Services in 2004. Has a diagrammatic sketch of a Melbourne W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met" logo.trams, tramways, the met, ptc, concession fares, students -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Classification", 6/1998
... features. The second sheet provides a list of each W class tram... sheet provides a list of each W class tram in service ...The first sheet provides a list and brief description of each class of tramcar in service in Melbourne at the time, including W, Z, A and B class. Gives the major distinguishing features. The second sheet provides a list of each W class tram in service at the time and its status whether City Circle, original or DOT modified. Both sheets dated 6/1998.Yields information about tramcars in the Melbourne fleet during 1998.Set of two A4 sheets, printed.tramcars, ptc, tram class, w class, a class, b class, z class, list, fleet list -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Tram Y1 610, Early 1930s
... resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. ... resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. All ...Photo shows the first build of the upgraded Y class design classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB Preston Workshops in 1930, 610 to 613. There was one solitary Y Class tram 469. They were built with the intention of evaluating one-man operation. Due to their higher cost and Union resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. All Y and Y1 classes were withdrawn from regular passenger service in 1965 and transferred to the Driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. All cars are preserved in various museums in Australia. Tram 610 is operable at the Bendigo Tram Museum.Black and White photograph of MMTB Y1 610 at South Melbourne Depot, as originally built with destination route number box and centre sash of windshield dropped. tramways, trams, tram 610, south melbourne depot, y1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Its your responsibility to hand fare to the Conductor before leaving car", c1953
... bulkhead of a W class tram.... paper. The glass was used in the driver's bulkhead of a W class ...Poster - blue background with a colour image of a conductor pointing to the sign wording in black or red print. Titled "Its your responsibility to hand fare to the Conductor before leaving car". Refers to By Law 5, with a penalty of five pounds. Poster has been adhered to a sheet of glass that was backed with a sheet of brown paper. The glass was used in the driver's bulkhead of a W class tram.trams, tramways, mmtb, by laws, conductors, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Michael Leunig, "Goodbye, 816", 1993
... (including a cartoon of a tram on the bridge) and his feelings for W...) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael ...Photocopy of an article that appeared in The Age, Thursday 25 November 1993, written by Michael Leunig about the tram he painted - No. 816 - in 1986. Tells the story of the painting, notes the wooden tram bridge over the Maribyrnong River Bridge (including a cartoon of a tram on the bridge) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael sitting on a bench drinking a mug of tea.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, maribyrnong river bridge, cartoons, tram 816 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, Kew Barkers Rd, c1930
... the Yarra River. Has a W class tram, eastbound in Victoria St... towards Victoria Bridge over the Yarra River. Has a W class tram ...Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Kew Barkers Rd" on CD, looking west from over Kew Junction towards Victoria Bridge over the Yarra River. Has a W class tram, eastbound in Victoria St, about to cross the bridge. c1930 (Cable conversion late 1929)trams, tramways, kew, barkers rd, victoria st