A3 size poster featuring BTM tram 40 in Wendouree Parade, southbound near Depot Junction, with destination of Carlton St. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" on the top of the poster and "30th Anniversary Dinner" on the bottom. Prepared by Andrew Cox for use in the trams on that evening. Two surplus copies donated to the Archives, 22/9/2001. Printed using a colour laser printer.trams, tramways, btm, dinner, 30th anniversary, wendouree parade

Single truck (4 wheel) straight sill combination tramcar with open ends, closed centre saloon, longitudinal seats. Centre section originally an 1892 Sydney cable car trailer ( No. 18 - North Sydney). No mechanical equipment of the 1905 tram has survived. For an article on the tram and progress during 2018 see August 2018 issue of Fares Please! See Conservation Plantrams, tram 12

Single truck, (4 wheels), drop ends, modified open California combination - to closed tram with 4 doors, 2 at either end, longitudinal seats, 2 internal sliding doors, air brakes. For an article on the tram and progress during 2018 see August 2019 issue of Fares Please!. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. Destination City and Destination Eaglehawktrams, tram 18

Max Traction truck (2), bogie tram with drop ends and centre combination. Modified by SECV as a 1 man tram. Internal sliding doors (4 No) 4 drivers exit doors, 8 passenger entrance doors (4/side), 2 trolley poles, air braked. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. See Destination City, Destination Eaglehawktrams, tram 38

Clipping from a newspaper or magazine with a photo of the Beaumaris - Sandringham horse tram - pulled by 3 horses, - summer photo Caption - one of three trams. Contributed by MRS C. Laurence 27 Charles St, St Kilda who was paid 10/6 - has item re construction of road from Nhill to Murrayville on rear of clipping. Scan updated 19-8-2013.trams, tramways, beaumaris horse tram, horse trams

Yields information about the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 and a news story in the Ballarat Courier. Has a strong association with Peter Winspur.Newspaper clipping, cover sheet pages 1,2 47 and 48, of The Courier Ballarat, Monday July 13, 2009 titled "From tram to tool-shed and then back again", of the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 by the BTM. Front cover has a photo of Peter Winspur siting in one doorway. Page 2 has more details and another photo of Peter Winspur standing inside the tram.esco, sebastopol type, btm, tram acquisition

Cream colour China cup with a drawing of a W class tram fitted with doors and the words "South Melbourne Tram Depot - Serving the Community - 1925 - 1995 - 70 years" Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "Dynamo House" - "The Original Australian Billymug - All Australian Made", along with the Melbourne phone number. Made to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of South Melbourne Depot, 1995.trams, tramways, crockery, south melbourne depot, anniversary

Colour postcard of Melbourne tram D 5001 in the early M Tram colour scheme, with the Melbourne City baths in the Background, Swanston Sth 2006. Photo Ray Marsh, possibly late March 2004 after formal commissioning. Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No.11/06. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, d class, m>tram, swanston st, tram 5001

Notice or Timetable notice printed on off white paper, titled Notice to Passengers - New Year Celebration - Special Tram and Bus Services", for New Year celebrations 1940/41. Provides details of the last trams to various destination, other routes extended services and that all night services will be maintained with shorter intervals. Dated 26/12/1940, signed by S.M. Richardson as Manager.trams, tramways, st kilda, notices and information, timetables, events, all night services

Reports - photocopied, A4 sheet, titled "Tram Availability" for two specific dates. Lists each depot, the class type, the AM peak, depot stock, at or for Preston Workshops, defective and the number availability and the change since the last report. Also lists the tram fleet by class, and type and a summary of the out of service tramcars and the reason. .1 - For 17/11/1992 .2 - 27/1/1993.trams, tramways, tram failures, tramcars, lists, depot allocation, depots

Photocopy of an article from the July 1948 issue of Truck and Bus Transportation titled "Salute to the Cable Tram", about the author's view on the closure of the cable tram, a child's view point, first services, photos by Wal Larsen, route details, winding down, take over, conversion and finally closure. Based on Reg Item 3908, would have been written by Frank Sheenen.trams, tramways, cable trams, tramcars, lights, depots, closure, melbourne

Photocopy of a MMTB "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that K. Tierney has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 8/6/1976, given No. 8596, signed by J. Fuller as Instructor and RC Drummond as Traffic Manager. Signed on the left margin by K. Tierney, No. 271. Form No. 3/232. Copy trimmed to actual size and 2nd A4 copy held as well.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Document or book - 41 pages, clear plastic cover, black card cover, black comb binding, titled "Tram Attendants Unit - General Operational Manual and Procedures 2041"", providing training information to Customer Service Employees, or Tram Attendants or CSE's on duties, reporting, instructions, police assistance, behaviour, tickets, conduct. Includes a detailed table of contents which has been scanned.trams, tramways, yarra trams, training, customer service employees, cse, tram attendants, passengers, tram stops

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that Scholten R A No. 3211 of Malvern Depot has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/7/1979, given certificate No. 9534, signed by M McGrath as Instructor and R C Drummond as Manager. Signed on the left margin by Ron Scholten Form No. 3/232.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that E. Benson has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/1/46, given No. 1857, signed by E McCormack as Instructor and S M Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by E. Benson, No. 453. Form No. 3/232, June 44trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Badge - featuring the front of a W class tram with the destination of city, yellow on a red background, with the words "For Safety and Service, Retain Tram Conductors" Has a pin on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Has manufacturer's name stamped in rear of badge - Patrick Bros Melbourne. Advised by Neil Elphick 23/6/2018 that they were made at the time of the big strike - January 1990.trams, tramways, the met, conductors, melbourne, badges

Dyeline print of Drawing R1146, "General Data of Tram Cars", listing tram car number, type of body, seating capacity, truck wheel base, Motors, Horse Power, Tare tons, controllers and compressor type. Has an amendment date of 24.9.1924. Lists tramcars through to X 218, cable cars, W 338 and depot allocation if they were Coburg, Hawthorn or Footscray.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 6 Feb to 9 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Tram Men to ask for Transport Inquiry" - 6-2-62 - about the local Trades Hall supporting a enquiry into the trams - Secretary Mr. A C Williams, re public operated transport as well. 2 - "Bendigo Move" - 6-2-62 - notes that Bendigo Trades Hall people will be meeting with Mr. Bolte when he visits Bendigo. 3 - "Trolley Buses" - 7-2-62 - W J Parsons, re use of Trolley buses and Fare Boxes 4 - "Sister Cities" - 7-2-62 - work with Bendigo and notes Bolte visit to Bendigo 5 - "Costly Routes" - 8-2-62 - notes a DLP meeting and the better routes needed. 6 - "Sebastopol Delegate for Conference on Trams" - 9-2-62 - Mayor of Sebastopol, Cr F Wilson, to represent the Borough on trams. 7 - "Bolte Guarded" - 9-2-62 - could not receive the deputation while in Bendigo, talk to the Minister. 8 - "Tram v Bus" - 9-2-62 - reporting on the lack of buses in Geelong, not worth running services following a visit.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, fares, geelong, atmoea, meetings, unions, trolley buses

Set of 6 newspaper cuttings about the redevelopment of the site to apartments and the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot. .1 - Progress Press - 15/3/1999 - "Tram depot rework fast getting a roll on" - article by George Svigos, photo of depot prior to work commencing by Tony Gough. .2 - Progress Press - 19/4/1999 - "New Life for depot", about the redevelopment of the building, quotes Mike Ryan and Matt Faubel. Article by Nicole Strahan. Also "Engineer at home with the changes" - about memories of the depot by Charlie Booth - has photo of Charlie. .3 - Progress Press - 28/6/1998 - "Tram depot may be part of scheme" - about the rezoning of the tram depot. .4 - Progress Press - 19 July 1999 - "Depot developer to be announced" - quotes the Matt Faubel, lists possible developers and timeline for a decision. Article by Nicole Strahan. .5 - Progress Press - 16/8/1999 - $25m plan to convert tram site" - advised that the Urban Land Authority had selected East Asia Property Group. Article by Nicole Strahan .6 - The Age - 13/9/1999 - "Joint deal puts wheels back on tram plan" - about the redevelopment of the site, who was undertaking the work. Has a photo of Mike Ryan and Matt Faubel by the door of 180 and a photo of the depot.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport, tram 180

Plenty Road in Bundoora will be hit with partial lane closure between Bradshaw, Kingsbury and Grimshaw Streets from February 2-4 (2019) due to tram track maintenance works.News article 1 page, black text.plenty road bundoora, closure, tram track maintenance works, public transport

No 40 the very last tram at the depot gates - Greg Triplett, with Lou Walker at the controls. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, last tram

Digital image of the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association Victorian Railways Tram No. 41 on display in the Ballarat Tramway Museum, new building. Photo by Peter Knife 5/9/2023.Yields information about Victorian Railways tram 41.Digital image of VR 41tramways, tramcars, btm, mtpa, tram 41, vr class tramcars

The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. Shows the longitudinal seats.Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, gripmen, uniforms

Yields information about the services on the Wendouree Parade prior to closure.Set of two Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb. 1969 of tram 18 to Victoria St, arriving at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade.ballarat, tramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 18

Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways, and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. Has been marked up in colour pencil to show the all-night routes and the individual services. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, opened in July 1941, but not the extension to Essendon Airport built in 1942.Demonstrates a detail drawing of Melbourne tramways, junctions and pole numbers.Drawings - dyeline cloth-backed print - titled - "Route Map showing the location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "All night tram routes in colours". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2, night trams

Personal papers - 1 A4 sheet - titled "Tickets Please overview: TRAM", listing all Australasian tramway operators except for NSW. Probably early 2006.trams, tramways, tickets, new zealand tramways, australian tramways

Photo shows W2 630 leaving Camberwell depot on 5-8-79. The photographer has noted that it was the last green tram to leave before being replaced by an all orange Z class fleet. Tram is showing Special, indicating a depot transfer. Has adverts for Jex Soap pads and James Ould Motors. In the background is the Camberwell depot offices and a shelter.Yields information about Camberwell depot and the transfer to an all orange Z class fleet.Photograph - Black and White - Last green tram leaving Camberwell DepotOn rear in ink - ''w2 630 leaving Camberwell Depot 5-8-79, last green tram out of Camberwell - Paul Nicholson.tramways, camberwell depot, w2 class, tram 630, last tram, shelters

Printed postcard/ticket for the 16/9/1905 Railway Picnic by the Electric Supply Co of Victoria promoting Bendigo Tramways. Has three views of ESCo's depot and power station and one of a tram. Ticket priced at 6d. On the rear is an advertisement for Henderson & Goodisson's Beehive drapery, furniture, and Carpets. The letter has been sent to Mr Lewis Morgan of Pitfield Plains Vic, noting the trams. In the top right-hand corner is "B Deakin Engineer and Manager", following an English practice of providing details of the Manager;s name.Demonstrates an ESCo printed ticket for a specific event of 1905.Postcard - ticket - divided back used number 6188Hand written message written on the rear - see image 2tramways, trams, bendigo, esco, ticket, railway picnic

Three issues of "Tram Tracks - The Electric Traction Monthly" of the Australian Electric Traction Association. Each issue has a standard cover, of the magazine name etc, and featuring a front end photo of Victorian Railways tram No. 52 with the destination of Elwood but are in different colours, all have been saddled stapled with a single staple. The Volume and date details have been over printed. Back covers inside covers have the same advertisements. The three issues contain advertisements for the Wee Folks productions, Wattle Park, G&R model railway parts, Richard Noble model electric motors, Hobbyco, Fleet scale model railway equipment, Masseys Sports, Lloyd's Hobbycraft, John Martin Ltd, Johnson's Variety Store, the ARLHS, Barnes Tennis Centre, The Model Dockyard, the American Subscription Agency, Robilt Models, Meadmore Model Engineering and Austral Bronze Pty Ltd, Hearns Hobbies, Christie Scale Model Railway Products and Traction Publications. 2466.1 - Vol. 3 No. 10 - 20 pages, Oct. 1948, with cover printed in red ink. Has articles on anti-tram propaganda, Alphington - Heidelberg duplication and Sydney's early electric trams - C and D class. Also has news items on Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Sandringham - Black Rock, Hobart, Launceston, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne electric trains, Launceston Trolley Buses, AETA notes, and a caricature of the Editor, Jack Richardson. 2466.2 - Vol. 3 No. 11 - 24 pages, Nov. 1948, with cover printed in blue ink. Has articles on construction of tram track in Melbourne (Victoria Parade), Bourke St., tram-bus controversy, (Reg Ansett, Noel Gipps and USNR Commander Quinby), Sydney's early electric trams - C and D class continued. Also news items on Last tram to Mayfield, Sydney, Latrobe St. Melbourne, Adelaide, opening to Alamein, Melbourne show traffic, VR Trams and AETA notes. 2466.3 - Vol. 3 No. 12 - 16 pages, Dec. 1948, with cover printed in green ink. Has articles on Sydney's electric railways, Brisbane Tramways and an AETA Melbourne tour. News items cover Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Kalgoorlie, Melbourne and Sydney trains and AETA news. 2466.4 - Vol 3 - No. 7 - 20 pages - July 1948 with cover printed in red ink. Has articles on cost of building trams for Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, abandonment of VR trams, Newcastle, Sydney, centre page photo of Y1 611, Sydney Electric train system including map and AETA news. 2466.5 - Vol 3 - No. 9 - 20 pages - Sep 1948 with cover printed in blue ink. Has articles on Mr. T. G. Patterson, Acting Director of Commonwealth Road Transport and Chairman of Federal Road Safety Council (very anti tram), news from Brisbane, Launceston, Sydney, Newcastle, Burwood, cost of trams, impressions of transport in Europe and North America, Melbourne and Sydney electric trains, tramways of Newcastle and model notes and AETA news. 2466.6 - Vol. 3, No. 1 - Jan 1948 - 16 pages with photo of Brisbane 407, political news, direct Melbourne to Footscray line proposal, new trams, bogie trams in Ballarat, article on Melbourne cable trams, electric trains, AETA outing in Melbourne and various adverts for model railways. 2466.7 - Vol 3 No. 2 - Feb. 1948 - 16 pages - political news, Ballarat news, traffic in Sturt St and new bogie cars, Christchurch closure, cartoon by Mercier on Sydney Honesty box, Brisbane suburban electrification, general tramway and electric railway news and various adverts for model railways. 2466.8 - Vol. 3 No. 3 - March 1948, with photo of VR 52 on front cover, 16 pages, political news, closures, Reg Ansett offer to buy the Melbourne bus system, Newcastle News, SEC Transfer of cars between the three systems, tramways in the Maribyrnong area, map of Melbourne trams, cartoon by Mercier, Brisbane train electrification and general news. 2466.9 - Vol. 3 No. 6 - June 1948 - 12 pages - MMTB political news, new trams for Sydney, tramways of Newcastle, Invercargill, Sydney Suburban trains, and AETA General news. .6 to .9 added 24-3-18 - from consolidation of Melbourne Tram Museum and BTM collections - ex AETA. trams, tramways, electric traction, aeta, models, australian tramways, melbourne, sydney, brisbane, newcastle, costs, ballarat, footscray