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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... class tram 935 and people needing accessibility. Has the City ...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
Document - Tramcar list - Hawthorn and Coburg depot at time of closure, Bob Lilburn, 1980s
... sheets. Also lists the depot locations for W3 and W4 class trams.... Also lists the depot locations for W3 and W4 class trams ...List prepared by Bob Lilburn of tramcars that were assigned to Hawthorn and Coburg tram depots at the time of closure as electric running sheds. Would have been compiled from tramcar allocation sheets. Also lists the depot locations for W3 and W4 class trams. Hawthorn depot closed on 13/2/1965 and Coburg on 11/10/1952Provides information about trams allocated to Coburg and Hawthorn depots at the time of their closure and W3 and W4 class tram depot allocations.Handwritten list on quarto ruled paper - blue and red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, notebooks, personal papers, coburg depot, hawthorn depot, closure, w3 class, w4 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Scrubber tram 10, Jim Seletto, Feb. 1962
... renumbered to 10W. Has W2 class tram No. 500 behind. This tram... renumbered to 10W. Has W2 class tram No. 500 behind. This tram began ...The photograph shows Scrubber tram No. 10 in Swanston St with the Foys department store in the background. The tram was later renumbered to 10W. Has W2 class tram No. 500 behind. This tram began its life in Sydney in 1908, converted in 1952 to a scrubber, and sold to MMTB in 1959. The tram is now at the Bylands TMSV site. Photo by Jim Seletto Feb. 62.Yields information about MMTB Scrubber tram 10 or 10WBlack and white photograph, with photographer's notes on the rear."No 10 outside Foys City, Feb 62, DX Print" in red ink, Stamp of Jim Seletto and in pencil "JSE5"trams, scrubber tram, tram 10, tram 10w -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston Street, Melbourne", late 1940s
... , Melbourne" showing northbound W2 class tram No. 435 (route 4..., Melbourne" showing northbound W2 class tram No. 435 (route 4 ...Rose Series postcard No. P 3277 titled "Swanston Street, Melbourne" showing northbound W2 class tram No. 435 (route 4) with the destination set for the return trip to Carnegie. Has another four of five trams int he view. Photo looking south from Bourke St. On the left side of the photo is a sign for a taxi stand,Yields information Swanston St late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, w2 class, swanston st, tram 435 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - L 104 Tram Badge, R. E. V Gomm, mid 1990's
... Metal lapel badge - image of MMTB L class tram No. 104... L class trams Metal lapel badge - image of MMTB L class tram ...Demonstrates a sales item produced by the museum.Metal lapel badge - image of MMTB L class tram No. 104 - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, cream, and black paint infilling the detail. Possibly made for the TMSV, not thought to be a BTM produced badge - mid 1900's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, tmsv, l class trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - SW6 887 Tram Badge, R. E. V Gomm, mid 1990's
... Metal lapel badge - image of MMTB SW6 class tram No. 887... SW Class Metal lapel badge - image of MMTB SW6 class tram ...Demonstrates a sales item produced by the museum. Metal lapel badge - image of MMTB SW6 class tram No. 887 - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, cream, and orange paint infilling the detail. Possibly made for the TMSV, not thought to be a BTM produced badge - mid 1900's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, tmsv, sw class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age Newspaper, "A push to get the trams back on the track", 30-7-1976
... , the need to push public transport. Reports on the new Z class..., the need to push public transport. Reports on the new Z class trams ...Reports on Federal and State Transport Ministers conference, the need to push public transport. Reports on the new Z class trams, extensions to Burwood Road and East Preston. Quotes Dudley Snell, MMTB Chairman, about fares, bus costs, income, and one man buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground trams not useful. Written by Stephen Nisbet Transport Reporter.Yields information about the outlook and issues of trams and buses in Melbourne in the mid 1970s.Newspaper clipping - "A push to get the trams back on the track" - The Age 30-7-1976tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, one man buses, extensions, east preston, burwood road, dudley snell, bus costs, underground tramways, z class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, Boselli Italy, Luminator Texas, Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams, c1975 - 1990's?
... to Z, Z3 and B class trams. .1 - dot matrix type... Trams tramways Destination Indicators Z3 class Transport ...Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams. .1 - dot matrix type destination sign fitted to the side of a B class tram - set at Preston Depot - serial number 232636 - Luminator type, back cover loose, 180H x 1300W x 100D. See images 3704i1a to e. .2 - dot matrix type route number fitted to the front of a tram, type fitted to B2 class tram, set at 86D, serial number 273644 - Luminator type, marked "163 No", 240H x 350W x 135D. See images 3704i2a to d. .3 - flipper type, side destination type, marked "ex 53" (Z class tram), made in Italy by Boselli has yellow label 37/702S, serial number 40A1603, set to St Kilda Beach and stamped 136 on one flange. 120H x 330W x 165D. See images 3704i3a to c .4 - flipper type, destination box, with markings "B'Wick Flaps", with labels "New" "Universal A flaps" made in Italy by Boselli, serial number 40A6623, set to St Kilda Junc". 210H x 1000W x 1900. See images 3704i4a to d. .5 - flap from an above type box, half of "Richmond" and "South Melb Depot", 970W x 80H. See images 3704i5a to b .6 - controller box, marked "No. 105" on rear, serial number 202311 Luminator, numeric pad, illuminated display and five control buttons made by gulton Luminator division fitted to a B2 tram. See images 3704i6a to b .7 - dot matrix destination sign fitted to the front of a B2 class tram, set to "Not in Service", Serial number 502626 Luminator, 220H x 1300W x 165D, See images 3704i7a to e. Source of items 3 and 4 name based on drawings held by the Museum for the destination signs fitted to Z class trams. Refer to drawing R11-982 as an example. Luminator made by Luminator Technology Group Texas - see https://www.ltgglobal.com/ access 12/7/2019. Imagetrams, tramways, destination indicators, z3 class, transport equipment, z class, b class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "MTA Tram Maintenance Instructions - Version 1.0, May 1988", May. 1988
... , brakes, pantographs to be undertaken on Z and A class trams.... Trams tramways Tramcars Instructions Z class Z3 class A class ...Set of Instructions - 35 A4 photocopied sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner - titled "MTA Tram Maintenance Instructions - Version 1.0, May 1988". Has a table of contents or index. Gives a list of checks, work, testing's, inspections, brakes, pantographs to be undertaken on Z and A class trams.In felt pen in the top right hand corner "Mostly Z & A class.."trams, tramways, tramcars, instructions, z class, z3 class, a class, maintenance, testing, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration, June. 1982
... Illustration of Melbourne Z3 class tram 118 in Nicholson St... Trams tramways Z3 class Nicholson St Spring St Route 89 tram 118 ...Illustration of Melbourne Z3 class tram 118 in Nicholson St at Spring St Melbourne with the Princess Theatre and the Imperial Hotel in the background. Tram has the destination of Preston Depot, Route 89, 6/1982. Possibly from a Topmill Calendar. Has been pasted onto another sheet of paper.On rear in ink "Nicholson St, Nth Melbourne Vic 6/82"trams, tramways, z3 class, nicholson st, spring st, route 89, tram 118 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Real estate sale, Cranny Sambell & Co, "Camberwell Panorama Estate", Oct. 1923
... or small tram A class. Gives details of the 110 lots to be sold... or small tram A class. Gives details of the 110 lots to be sold ...Pamphlet advertising the sale of land at the "Camberwell Panorama Estate" - Doncaster and Bulleen Road 13-10-1923. Gives terms of sale, photos showing the views and a nearby shopping centre. Has a large photo of MMTB No. 20 on the front cover. The tramcar is of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust four-door bogie type. MMTB No 20 was an ex-Prahran and Malvern single trucker or small tram A class. Gives details of the 110 lots to be sold, terms, location, and that the tram was proposed to be extended to the corner. This extension took place in 1937. The locality plan shows proposed plans for tram lines in Belmore Road and Burke Road north of Whitehorse Road. Demonstrates the style of land sale pamphlet including the availability of tram services to prospective purchasers.Pamphlet - folded - printed in two colours of cream coloured paper with photographs and plans.has pencil notes on the top of the front page.sale of land, trams, real estate, camberwell panorama estate, east camberwell, doncaster road, bulleen road, tram 20 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar - Record Card, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of 12 photocopied tramcar record cards listing:, c1995
... : Sheets: 1 - Special features on W2 class trams. 2 - ditto 3...: Sheets: 1 - Special features on W2 class trams. 2 - ditto 3 ...Set of 12 photocopied tramcar record cards listing: Sheets: 1 - Special features on W2 class trams. 2 - ditto 3 - List of W1 class building dates - cars 470 to 479 4 - Y class 469 5 - X1 ditto - cars 459 to 468 6 - W1 - 419 to 438 7 - W1 - 470 - 479 - part of above 8 - special features on W2 class trams - two sheets - giving where made. 9 - W class 219 to 248, 339 to 368 10 - ditto, 339 to 368 and 399 to 418. 11 - ditto 439 to 458 and 419 to 438 12 - ditto 542 to 549 and 480 to 541."Certain record cards" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first sheet.trams, tramways, tramcars, construction, records, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1948
... c1948 First tram 500 is a W2 class tram built by MMTB... Trams tramways W2 class Q class Preston Workshops Lights tram ...Black and white photograph of 2 trams at Preston Workshops c1948 First tram 500 is a W2 class tram built by MMTB at Preston Workshops in 1928. It entered service 27/4/1928 and was withdrawn from service and sold in 1981. The tram's destination is shown as "Special". The tram has been fitted "T" lettered taillights. The second tram, 198, is a Q1 class single truck straight-sill combination tram built by the MMTB at Holden St Workshops. It entered service in 1923 and was reclassified as a Q class tram. It was converted to all night service in 1937 and operated until 1957. It was reclassified as a freight car and renumbered as W15 in 1958, before it was withdrawn from service in 1986.trams, tramways, w2 class, q class, preston workshops, lights, tram 500, tram 198 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Interesting Facts about One-Man Safety Cars", 1926
... Pamphlet details the features of the X1 class trams... Pamphlet details the features of the X1 class trams that were ...Pamphlet details the features of the X1 class trams that were introduced onto the Footscray system during late 1926. Details the construction of the tram, seating, safety features, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), and provide hints for passenger behaviour. See items 7519 and 7530 for the introduction to Russell St and Williamstown Road respectively also using the Pay as You Leave system,. Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926.Pamphlet - one sheet folded printed on light brown paper.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - sample, Johnson Farebox Co, "Johnson Fare Box Co. Chicago", 1920s
... class trams used fare boxes in 1926 and this may have been... class trams used fare boxes in 1926 and this may have been ...The Johnson Fare Box Co. was a manufacturer of Fare Boxes that enabled the viewing as the coin was deposited and receipt of a fare from a passenger - see reference. The MMTB Footscray X1 class trams used fare boxes in 1926 and this may have been a sample coin to show how it worked. See item 7470 for an associated pamphlet that notes the use of Fare Boxes. Further research is required.Demonstrates an item from the Johnson Farebox Co. of Chicago.Sample coin? - round, stamped aluminium with a piece of green felt glued to the rear."Johnson Fare Box Co. Chicago" in raised letters on both sides.trams, tramways, fares, tickets, fareboxes, fare box -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Flinders St Melbourne", late 1930s
... Melbourne" with W2 class tram 412 (Spencer St, route 40) westbound... Melbourne" with W2 class tram 412 (Spencer St, route 40) westbound ...Rose Series postcard No. P 206, titled "Flinders St Melbourne" with W2 class tram 412 (Spencer St, route 40) westbound in Flinders St with Flinders Street Railway Station in the background. A group of ladies has alighted from the tram at the Safety Zone near Queen St. Note the "Do not park here" sign placed behind the pole on the right side of the photograph.Yields information about Flinders St late 1930sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, w2 class, flinders st, tram 412, safety zone, trams, route 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1928
... later become Ballarat No. 11. Ex Melbourne J class tram.... Melbourne J class tram. Photograph Black & White Photograph/s ...Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's trams in particular and crews at the time of opening of the system.Black and White Photograph of Geelong No. 28 at the Geelong depot, c1928?? Has the destination of Depot, a MESCo logo on the side panel and on the side of the truck, a tow bar. Assume photographed soon after repainting etc for use in Melbourne. The tram later become Ballarat No. 11. Ex Melbourne J class tram.In hand writing on the rear "23)" in top left hand corner. In the body of the photograph "c1928 / Corio Tce now called Brougham St" and along bottom edge a "William Scott" address label and "WFS / Geelong Heritage Centre" trams, tramways, geelong, depot, new trams, mesco, tram 28 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Touch on to Win", c2014
... of an E class tram and on the rear the prizes that could be won... "Touch on to Win" featuring the front of an E class tram ...Pamphlet, printed and cut for use in trams around passenger hanging rails, titled "Touch on to Win" featuring the front of an E class tram and on the rear the prizes that could be won for users with registered myki open route 96. List prizes on rear. Has the Yarra Trams and PTV logos, permit number.trams, tramways, yarra trams, myki, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 1979 featuring the new Burwood Highway tram line, 1979
... for 1979, featuring a photograph of Burwood Highway with Z class... class tram 25. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions ...The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The MMTB photo features Z25 inbound on Burwood Highway. The caption gives a description of the project.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1979, featuring a photograph of Burwood Highway with Z class tram 25. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1979 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, z class, burwood highway, new tramway, tram 25 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket Holder, Steel ticket holder, c1975
... tickets for use on Z class trams. Has two lugs on rear to enable... on Z class trams. Has two lugs on rear to enable ...Steel ticket holder with five spring clips for holding tickets for use on Z class trams. Has two lugs on rear to enable it to be clipped to the conductors desk. See Reg Item 4543 for the photographs of an MTT Adelaide set up and Reg Item 4618 for the coin dispenser. Three copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, coins -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, differences in the various seating arrangements in SW6 trams, c2000
... arrangements in SW6 trams and seat types, including passenger load... Trams tramways SW6 class Seats Loading Trams Passengers ...Memorandum - A4 sheet typed to Dale Budd from an unknown person detailing the differences in the various seating arrangements in SW6 trams and seat types, including passenger load details. Lists trams SW6 851 to 1000. undated. Has handwritten notes about the modifications, door engines and A class trams.trams, tramways, sw6 class, seats, loading trams, passengers -
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Metra News - Winter 1980", 1980
... design new tram - Z3 class trams 3. Bus only lane in Johnston.... Mall 2. Senior citizens help design new tram - Z3 class trams ...Single sheet of paper, folded to from a four page newsletter, titled "METRA News, the news vehicle for MMTB employees" and dated Winter 1980. Has the title printed in red ink and uses the same colour for other titles for items with the newssheet.. Items of interest: 1. Bourke St. Mall 2. Senior citizens help design new tram - Z3 class trams 3. Bus only lane in Johnston Street 4. Education of City Police 5. An extensive item on people, new employees, promotions - including the promotion of BTM Board Member Greg Rodgers to Trainer Drivers at Camberwell. A number of these people have been underlined or circled in red ink. 6. Depot employees' social and facility fund 7. Profile on R.C.Dummond, Traffic Manager 8. Wilbur's corner - a review of out of court settlements for accidents. 9. Two cartoons by AugustineRed ink circling or underling specific employee names in the people section.trams, tramways, mmtb, bourke st, bus only lane, accidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Swedish design for our new tram", 23/05/1975 12:00:00 AM
... class trams with many details about the ASEA equipment... Trams tramways Z class New Trams ASEA "Age 23/5/75" in ink along ...Newspaper cutting from The Age 23/5/1975 titled "Swedish design for our new tram "giving a detail description of the new Z class trams with many details about the ASEA equipment, but nothing about Comeng. Has a photo of a Z tram inbound in Spring St with Parliament House behind."Age 23/5/75" in ink along the top edge.trams, tramways, z class, new trams, asea -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Gerry Carman, "Our trams set to star in Seattle", 10/03/1982 12:00:00 AM
... trams set to star in Seattle" about the sale of W2 class trams... Trams tramways Sale Of Trams Seattle W2 class Newspaper cutting ...Newspaper cutting from The Age, 10-3-1982, titled "Our trams set to star in Seattle" about the sale of W2 class trams to Seattle and their use on a proposed tramway. Quotes advocate George Benson, purchase prices and operations. Gives some details of the city as well. Item written by Gerry Carman.trams, tramways, sale of trams, seattle, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, John Prideaux, "Drivers cabins Air Conditioning", 2010
... to the cabins of A, B1 and Z class trams between Dec. 2006 and Nov. 2009... Trams tramways Airconditioning Z class A class B class List ...List - Single A4 Sheet, titled "Drivers cabins Air Conditioning" listing dates for the fitting of air-conditioning units to the cabins of A, B1 and Z class trams between Dec. 2006 and Nov. 2009. Gives the first and last date for each class. Gives notes on the suppliers. Information provide to John Prideaux.trams, tramways, airconditioning, z class, a class, b class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Report, R P Baird?, "The Melbourne L class cars", 1980s
... the history of the L class tram from the time of ordering by the PMTT... Trams tramways PMTT L class Tramcars MMTB Marked "draft" in top ...Research Report- 3 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "The Melbourne L class cars", detailing the history of the L class tram from the time of ordering by the PMTT to 1981, including changes to the body and their use. Includes notes on the motors, trucks, controllers. Written by R P Baird?Marked "draft" in top left hand corner and "R. P Baird" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, pmtt, l class, tramcars, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Ron Scholten, Jan. 2004
... ://vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&specialnum=018&class=Eurotram...=trams&specialnum=018&class=Eurotram (accessed 17/6/2021) See ...Colour slide - Kodachrome plastic mount - Porto Portugal Euro Tram 018 parked in the Docklands tracks - January 2003 For extensive details of the visit and its operation see https://vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&specialnum=018&class=Eurotram (accessed 17/6/2021) See 6670 for another photo.trams, tramways, eurotram, docklands, tram 018, tram 18