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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Tram 1025 goes off all by itself", c April 1969
Newspaper Clipping - set of one clippings adhered to one side of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - from The Herald newspaper reporting on an event that morning when tram 1025 was travelling along Plenty Road Preston without a driver. Has a photo of James Davison a motorist who spotted the situation and of James McCougan who along with the conductor stopped the tram just before Murray Road. Cutting undated - cApril / May 1969. a comment from the MMTB Chairman, Mr. Risson.trams, tramways, accidents, drivers, runaway, plenty rd, tram 1025 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "City that went off the rails", "Is it time to get rid of Trams", May. 1969
Newspaper Clipping - set of four clippings adhered to two sides of two sheets of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - from newspapers about the removal of trams from Melbourne 1 - Part one of a Large article written by John Messer of The Age, titled "City that went off the rails" about the impact of the closure of the Brisbane tramway system, quotes Brisbane City Mayor - Clem Jones. Dated 7/5/1969 2 - Second part "Is it time to get rid of Trams", dated 8/5/1969 following the closure of the Brisbane system. Mainly quotes from Brisbane transport officials with some Sydney officials. Has photos of a tram in Swanston St and a crowded tram. 3 - "Willy-nilly scrapping of trams 'nonsense'" - written by F. R. Kirby - Acting Chairman of the MMTB - The Age" responding to John Messer's articles. The Age 20/5/1969. 4 - letter from Bernard Boles of Reservoir about the removal of trams in Collins St and replacement by buses. 5 - "Hour fight to free trapped driver" - The Age 19/5/1969 - about the collision of a panel van at corner of High and Chapel St Prahran 6 - Set of two Letters from Edward Sykes and V. Lovel about the removal of trams - for and against.trams, tramways, brisbane trams, sydney trams, closure, tram replacement, buses, collins st, accidents, letter to the editor -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Report for Department of Infrastructure on Investigation into Braking Irregularity on R1808 on Sunday 12 October 2003", 20/11/2003 12:00:00 AM
Report - 7 A4 sheets - Photocopied, stapled into the top left hand corner, titled "Report for Department of Infrastructure on Investigation into Braking Irregularity on R1808 on Sunday 12 October 2003", prepared by Safety Action Pty Ltd 20/11/2003. Has a table of Contents. Gives the background to the braking issues suffered by R1808, Sydney Tram operated by Bendigo Tramways, summary, investigation, factual circumstances, findings, conclusions, recommendations and references.trams, tramways, accidents, brakes, tours, sydney trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, late 1960's or 1970, 21/10/1963 12:00:00 AM
Digital image of a newspaper cutting from a Melbourne paper, dated 21/10/1963, titled late 1960's or 1970. Notes the placement of an emergency rope, with a drawing of how it works, following the Union ban after the death of a driver in a fall from the roof. Has a sketch of tram 720 showing the rope arrangement, a man using the rope to position the trolley pole and the broken rope. Quote Clarrie O'Shea about the ban. See Reg Items 4361 for the Chairman Robert Risson on the roof of a tram and 4353 for a photograph of an actual event.trams, tramways, safety, trolley poles, emergency, accidents, drivers, tram 720 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “Man critical after being hit by tram”, 27/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Man critical after being hit by tram” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019 A man was critically injured when hit by tram in St Kilda. Believed to be crossing Fitzroy St about 5pm. Yarra Trams was forced to divert route 3a/16 and cancel route 96 between St Kilda and Acland St.trams, tramways, accidents, fitzroy st, acland st, route 16, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notebook, personal notes on tramcar maintenance, operations, recovery etc of C. Willoughby, late 1950's to early 1960's
Exercise book with personal notes on tramcar maintenance, operations, recovery etc of C. Willoughby in a Spicers Tudor Exercise book - 64 pages with arithmetical tables on the rear cover. Topics covered: Rail Grinder - details on how to operate and maintain it North Fitzroy Dick Kerr, Clyde, K35 and RC2 Controller sequences and diagrams - notes on testing and faults Buzzer wiring diagrams Maintenance of trams interiors and rooves - items to be checked for Line Breakers Lighting Circuits Compressors Trolley poles etc Air operated doors Re-railing of Maximum Traction trams - 22E ditto for equal wheel bogies ditto when split points Use of false trucks Derailments on the Royal Park line Electrical equipment faults Adjusting Trolley Poles heights and tension Notes on truck types and braking Brake diagram summary, giving specifications and a list of relevant drawings Forms for the insulation testing of the Rail Grinders Checking motor leads and electrical equipment - written on the rear of a St Patrick's Day Procession notice for 1962. Advice from Neil Elfick, 23/6/2018 knew him when the Running Shed Foreman at Kew Depot.trams, tramways, tramcars, faults, controllers, 22e trucks, derailments, accidents, royal park, grinder, notices and information, st patricks day -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1920's?
Black and White Photograph of a major tram delay at the intersection of Gertrude and Nicholson St with many cable trams backed up in Nicholson St with a cable tram pit cover lifted, two workmen. Photo appears to have been taken soon after when trams were recommencing. In the view is a workman with a trolley and possibly the pit cover. Turning is a Barnet Glass Rubber Co. Ltd. truck with a soft roof. L. Perrin Photo.On rear in ink bottom left hand corner "L.Perrin"trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, gertrude st, accidents, tram 528 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, 14/10/1974 12:00:00 AM
Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View R10 Emergency vehicle pushing tram 809 in the Victoria St shunt after a collision with another tram? Shows the damaged cab and roof. Tram has a side advertisement for Pental Pencils. Photos taken 14/10/1974. See also Reg Item 3579 for an earlier photo and the location.In ink: "Mon 14/10/74, AEC Breakdown van and tram 809 Victoria St after 2 tram collision Flemington Rd"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, route 59, accidents, r10 vehicle, victoria st, tram 809 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, 14/10/1974 12:00:00 AM
Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View R10 Emergency vehicle pushing tram 809 in the Victoria St shunt after a collision with another tram? In the background is the National Bank building, IOR and the Datsun dealership buildings. Photos taken 14/10/1974. See also Reg Item 3570 for another photo and the damage to the end of the tram.In ink: "Mon 14/10/74, AEC Breakdown van and tram 809 Victoria St after 2 tram collision Flemington Rd"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, route 59, accidents, r10 vehicle, victoria st, tram 809 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Jumper leads, anyone", "Off the tracks", "Extensive damage to derailed tram", 2004 - 2005
Set of newspaper clipping featuring derailed or incidents. .1 - "Off the tracks" - The Age 25/11/2005 with a photo of a city circle car being pushed to clear a section insulator. .2 - "Jumper leads, anyone" - Herald Sun 6/12/2005 - tram C 3001 - derailed at the corner of Flinders and Spencer Streets. Photo Ellen Smith .3 - "Extensive damage to derailed tram" - The Age 20-05-2004 - derailment of a C Class tram at the Victoria Gardens shunt, and hitting a pole with heavy damage to the centre section. Quotes the CE Hubert Guyot. Picture John Woudstra.trams, tramways, derailments, accidents, spencer st, c class, city circle, passengers, overhead, victoria st, victoria gardens, tram 965 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “Truck, trams hit in city”, 13/06/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Truck, trams hit in city” – Herald Wednesday, June 13, 1973 Photos and text of collision at Spring St & Collins St Trams # 759 & 596 18-ton truck loaded with asphalt and two trams collide at corner of Spring St and Collins St at 2:15pm (13/6/73) Truck driver, Greg Gerard, said his brakes failed when stopping at Spring St. Truck hit stationary car before hitting trams, one head on. Both trams were crossing Spring St in opposite direction. Tram driver, Tony Rawlins, said he managed to scramble clear before truck hit and crushed cabin.trams, tramways, collision, accidents, spring st, collins st, trucks, tram 596, tram 759 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, untitled, 29/09/1969 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping untitled. The Herald 29/9/69 Photo and text of tram crash with petrol tanker in North Fitzroy Tram driver jumped for his life seconds before tram crashed into empty Golden Fleece petrol tanker in North Fitzroy. Tram driver Arthur Smart taken to hospital with cuts and bruises Only passenger on tram taken to hospital with shock. East Preston tram.trams, tramways, collision, accidents, trucks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “Fatal collision – then fire”, 10/11/1967 12:00:00 AM
“Fatal collision – then fire” The Age, Friday November 10 1967 Photo and text Car tram collision, Camberwell Rd, Camberwell Car overtaking petrol tanker on Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, collides with Burwood bursts into flames and was completely destroyed. Tram driver (Van Leeuwin) leapt from cabin, conductress thrown forward but no injured. Tram had no passengers. Tram pushed burning car for about 100 yardstrams, tramways, accidents, collision, camberwell rd, camberwell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “And Four Were Hurt”, 13/02/1969 12:00:00 AM
“And Four Were Hurt” Photos and text from the Herald 13/2/69 showing damage to bus and tram. Tram crash Holden St, North Fitzroy Four people were treated at St Vincent's Hospital, tram had no passengers and was on the way to Preston Workshops, possibly tram 907, could be 807trams, tramways, accidents, collision, holden st, buses, preston workshops, tram 907? -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “Tram, bus hit: 8 hurt”, 24/04/1969 12:00:00 AM
“Tram, bus hit: 8 hurt” The Sun, Thursday, April 24, 1969 Photo and text of tram crash Gertrude and Napier Sts Fitzroy Eight people (tram driver and 7 passengers) taken to St Vincent's Hospital by ambulance, none seriously hurt Peak-hour tram collides with bulk-flour tanker. About 85 people were in tram. Tram driver was thrown clear of tram, his cabin wrecked.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, trucks, fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, “Trams wild and woolly”, 20/12/1979 12:00:00 AM
Magazine clipping titled: “Trams wild and woolly” Australasian Post, December 20, 1979 Photo and text Photo of Richmond tram at Victorian Tram Museum at Bylands, Museum caretaker G Wilcock Victorian Tramway Museum Society of Victoria has collection of more than a dozen trams, including historic Richmond (Melb) line tram Photo Rob Fox 333H x 505H Magazine, folded, staple holes in phototrams, tramways, accidents, collision, trucks, albert park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “Tram crashes rise on crowded roads”, 3/07/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Tram crashes rise on crowded roads” Newspaper clipping from the Age 3/7/2019 by Timna Jacks & Rachael Eddie Trams crashing into pedestrians at highest rate for 5 years, up from 35 in 2014 to 51 in 2018 according to Transport Safety Victoria annual safety report. Mobile phones and headphones considered to be major distraction for pedestrians. More than 70% of crashes caused by cars turning or merging onto tram tracks. 15% increase in number of times trams crashed into cars or trucks with 1122 incidents reported. Total number of people falling has nearly doubled from 180 in 2014 to 380 in 2018. Refer to htd3242doc.pdf for the 2018 Transport Safety Victoria statisticstrams, tramways, statistics, annual reports, accidents, rail safety, ptsv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “Distracted motorists blamed for rise in tram collisions”, 13/08/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Distracted motorists blamed for rise in tram collisions” Newspaper clipping from the Age 13/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Distracted motorists are blamed for increased tram collisions. Motorists failing to look for trams while turning right, performing U-turns or merging are to blame.trams, tramways, statistics, accidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "I've seen a tram go up in the air", "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history", 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
"I've seen a tram go up in the air" by Rachel Wells & Tate Papworth Tram derailment in Cotham Rd, Kew, caused when a car collided with the 109 tram causing it to crash through a fence. About 20 people were on the tram, with two being taken to hospital. Two occupants from the car were also taken to hospital. Tram was taken back to the depot for investigation. "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history" by Zach Hope & Tate Papworth Tram 3011 has been involved in at least 3 derailments according to Yarra Trams. Union spokesperson Phil Altieri said the poor design of the Citadis C-class model was to blame for the latest derailment. He said the trams were unstable and should be withdrawn from service.trams, tramways, c class, derailments, accidents, citadis, cotham rd, derailments, tram 3011 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, c1971
Set of two Black and White photographs of the front section of tram SW5 840 in Flinders Melbourne, tram has a Associated Securities Limited advertisement on the side of the tram. Tram has run number K5, route 48 and destination of Spencer St. Photo taken post August 1971 as the tram is fitted with Marker lights .1 - view of tram and a motor vehicle (Ford Galaxy) with a damaged front right headlight and minor damage to the tram front of the door post. Also note the damaged bumper bar on the car. .2 - photo of the tram crew looking at the front of the tram - Opps more paperwork.trams, tramways, flinders st, accidents, crews, route 48, motor vehicles, sw5 class, tram 840 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, MMTB Chairman standing on the roof of a tram, 1963
Digital scans of photograph provided by Kevin Tierney of the MMTB Chairman standing on the roof of a tram to demonstrate retrieving a pole. This event occurred after a driver fell of the roof and was killed. See also Reg Item regarding a second rope Tram has destination of Kew Depot. From a The Age photograph during 1963. See Reg Items 4353 for a photograph of an actual event and 3973 for a newspaper cutting that is related to the provision of an emergency rope.trams, tramways, safety, trolley poles, emergency, accidents, drivers, chairman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, 'Hit-run driver' says Tesla was on autopilot, 23/03/2022
Driver of Tesla car involved in a hit-run incident with a passenger boarding a tram in Wattletree Road, Armadale. Passenger was trying to board tram when struck by a car that the driver, who fled the scene, later claimed was on autopilot. It was the first case involving a Tesla for Victoria's major collision investigators. First tram accident involving a car on autopilotNewspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Hit-run driver says Tesla was on autopilot"tramways, trams, yarra trams, accidents, wattletree road, armadale, tesla -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Tram smashes spark warning", 20/6/2024
Newspaper report by Ian Royall about Yarra Trams recording some 450 car incidents so far this year - about 3 per day. Notes CCTV on trams, the Dudley and William Sts roundabout and that Rhino on a skateboard campaign is being rebooted. Quotes Yarra Trams CEO Carla PurcellYields information about the number of incidents so far during 2024 with motor car to tram collisions.Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun, 20/6/2024 page 11Has source label on rear.tramways, accidents, yarra trams, collisions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Nov. 1981
Set of two Black and white photographs of W6 974 following a collision at the corner of Balaclava and Hawthorn Roads, November 1981. Tram has a route 3 number and has two RESI advertisements. Details of the incident not known."Cnr Hawthorn & Balaclava Rd, Nov. 1981" and has the ARHS Archives stamp, not completed.trams, tramways, accidents, w6 class, balaclava rd, hawthorn rd, route 3, tram 974 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, "Notice to Tram Crews", 1950s
Sign, metal - machine inscribed, with black paint infill, black edge and four screw holes in corners largely covered in tramway green paint. Has been curved to fit the curved section above the windows which is rounded - the top rail. Titled "Notice to Tram Crews", advising the crews which numbers to ring or call in the event of a delay to service. Gives both the track and public telephone numbers. C1950.trams, tramways, signs, delays, accidents, incidents, control centre, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Black & White Photograph/s, 30/06/1984 12:00:00 AM
Series of four Black and White Photographs of W2 262 deliberately derailed for re-railing training at South Melbourne depot 30/6/1984, by Keith Kings. .1 - tram has been derailed following split points situation .2 - R10 towing the tram .3 - as for .1 .4 - Hydraulic jacks lifting the tramOn rear in ink in each print, location, film number and situation.trams, tramways, accidents, derailments, recovery, south melbourne depot, training, mta, tram 262 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, c1955
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 257 after a collision with a large vehicle. Has part of the front saloon stowed in, footboard and grab handles torn away. Tram has the destination of Spencer St, route 27?. Appears to be in Bridge Road with the river in the background - see also Reg Item 5171 for another photo in Wellington Parade, near Simpson St Photo Wal Jack on a very wet day. Dated 20/4/1951 in the Ray Pearson Album, photographed in Wellington Parade.trams, tramways, w2 class, wellington parade, accidents, route 27, tram 257 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, tram 867 derailed - Riversdale Road, 22/10/1976
The photographs show SW6 tram 867 derailed at the Riversdale Road level crossing on 22/10/1976. The tram ran out of control in Riversdale Road due to the compressor not being turned on before running out to take up a Wattle Park run. This event resulted in trams being rewired so that power to the controller could not be obtained unless the compressor had been turned on. An extract from Electric Traction magazine, Nov. 1976 has been imaged. Tram 331 would have been used in rerailing. See item 7368 for The Herald report of the date.Yields information about the 1967 derailment of tram 867,Set of four Black and White photographs - printed on plain paper and digital copy of a news item.tramways, trams, mmtb, tram 867, rivesdale road, level crossings, derailments, accidents, compressors, tram 331 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Alexander Cameron, 1920
Set of nine dockets, notes that were located in a plastic container - see history of object: 1 - docket - H R Hammond, Gentlemen's clothes cleaner, dyer and tailor - 20/5/1920 - cleaning 13/- 2 - ditto 6/5/1920 - 6/6d 3 - written note to Alex Cameron from F J Smith (?), regarding a book title 22/3/1920 4 - docket from Norman Bros Stationers, for a paper knife, 1/9d, 7/5/1920 5 - docket from Miss Allpress Registry office sending a Mr William Spencer, dated 23/4/1920 - has the address details on rear and those of H. S Dix. 6 - note - possibly arising from a meeting, undated, about the northern suburbs. 7 - Handwritten note dated 23/6/1920 about a person (cant make out name) knocked down in Flinders St at Spencer St - received two pounds compensation 8 - Receipt for a subscription to Science and industry journal for 12 issues, 1920 - from the Commonwealth Institute of Science and Industry. 9 - Docket or receipt for purchases during 1919 and 1920 from McEwans of Elizabeth St Melbourne.trams, tramways, mmtb, chairman, accidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995", 1995
.1 - Essay or Report - 16 A4 photocopied sheets stapled in the top left hand corner with a green sheet on the front, titled "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995" written by Alistair Fincher. Gives a detailed history of the depot, its routes, relationship to the cable tramways, some stories, the Restaurant tram, comment from Chris Jacobson, Inspector Frank Reardon, Jack Gregan, electrocution of Dan White climbing a roof, Kingsway, "the TV programme "Our World", Women of the depot. Includes notes on industrial disputes, tram types, a map showing countries of origins, a WW2 Roll of Honour, and a list of Union delegates. .2 - Illustration of a logo - red circle with a SW6 tram - 70 years - colour photocopy cut into a circular.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, stories, kingsway, women drivers, conductors, accidents, tv broadcasts