Set of 6 pamphlets - folded to DL size - full colour - each titled "Melbourne Official Visitor Map" giving location of various Melbourne attractions, transport information, ticketing, Myki, and visitor information. Has two maps - Melbourne and the inner suburbs and the CBD + Southbank area. .1 - 14 - fold - published 2012 - 13 - has standard tram and rail maps as well. .2 - 14 fold - published 2013 - 14, also has a map of Melbourne laneways. .3 - 12 fold - published 2016 - has D 3523 on front cover outside Flinders St Station. .4 - 12 fold - published 2015 - map of City Centre and Inner Melbourne, .5 - 12 fold - published 2017 - as above. .6 - 12 fold - published 2019 - as abovetrams, tramways, melbourne, ptv, maps, tramways, railways, tram 3523

Pamphlet - 2 fold DL full colour - titled "D class automatic announcements", advising that automatic tram stop announcements would be coming to Malvern and Southbank depots from March 2013. Provides information to staff, why, starting dates, and what happens if tram diverted. Part of Yarra Trams "Tramsforamtion" project. Two copies held.trams, tramways, d class, public transport, tramcars, yarra trams

Set of some 10 items issued by Alstom around the time they became responsible for the operation or the facilities manager of Preston Workshops and other corporate materials. .1 - Letter dated 3-7-2002 to all employees as the Preston Workshop and Press Release advising that Alstom was the successful bidder for the Facilities Management of the workshops. .2 - document - 4 sheets - titled "Alstom Citadis Tram Presentation - Preston Workshop August 7, 2001" - PowerPoint slides by Dan Davies introducing the C class tram. .3 - Large foldout folder or pamphlet titled "Citadis the spirit of your city" introducing the tram. .4 - DL four fold pamphlet - "Citadis at your fingertips, the spirit of your city" with information about the various types of trams. .5 - Folder with company name printed on a label, containing four sheets: Citadis for Yarra Trams Ballarat Railway Service Centre Alstom Melbourne Transport Limited - asset management for Connex Alstom's New Preston Service Centre Launched - 27-8-2002 .6 - Book - Alstom Australia and New Zealand Capabilities and Profile 2001 - 36 pages + card cover with high gloss photos. .7 - Plastic bag with company name, logo and website.trams, tramways, alstom, preston workshops

Black and White photograph, of MMTB No. 52, ex VR tram at the Essendon Airport terminus c1960. Tram has the destination of Toorak, route 8. Probably on a special charter. Has the PTC Copyright stamp on rear, from the VR collection - negative number H590-A.In blue pencil, "590-A"trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, essendon airport, route 8, tram 52

Article written by the Age transport Reporter, Patrick Hatch. Discusses the possible non-return of trams to Domain Road following the opening of the new tram interchange at ANZAC station. Tram route 8 from Coburg to Toorak was axed when Domain Road closed to St Kilda Road in 2017, and it was combined with route 55 to create a new 58 route. which travels 400 metres further south along St Kilda Road and tuns eastward along Toorak Road.Newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Domain trams may be gone for good"tramways, trams, route 8, route 58

Drawing shows the layout of the Melbourne tram system in 1990. Has a detail for the City area, prior to the expansion into Docklands and relocation of Batman Ave. Legend shows safety zones, loading zones, tram stops and substations, along with details of intersections, curves and crossovers.Yields detailed information about the Melbourne tram system layout in 1990.Dyeline print of drawing PTC drawing No. P16245tramways, tram stops, map, light rail, substations

Provides tram information for track renewal works in Melbourne's CBD. Contains a link for further information. Yields information about tram service and timetable changes.Hanging strip type notice for track renewal works on Collins and Spencer streets in July 2023. Also includes PDF from Yarra Trams website providing detailed information about the works.trams, tramways, spencer st, collins st, trackwork

Used to hold a myki card in a wallet. Instructions on how to use the auto top-up feature is printed on both sides.One of many marketing methods for the myki ticketing system which may be superseded by 2024.White cardboard folder used to hold a myki card. In the background of the cover is the spire at Arts Centre Melbourne in front of blue skies with a few clouds. 2 copies held.myki, public transport, public transport victoria, tickets, arts centre

Used to hold a myki card in a wallet. Advertisement on new E-Class trams and Luna Park are printed on both sides.One of many marketing methods for the first additions to the Melbourne tram fleet (i.e., the E-Class trams) in the 2010s.White cardboard folder used to hold a myki card. In the background of the cover is the entrance to Luna Park along with a new E-Class tram serving Route 96. 2 copies held.myki, public transport, public transport victoria, tickets, luna park, e-class tram

Set of two adhesive signs advertising The Met. For use on a window or wall. The Met was superseded in 1989 by the Public Transport Corporation. Yields information about some of the public transport signage used by The Met.Set of two signs with adhesive backing. The letters have their own adhesive which would allow them to be placed on a wall or window.the met, public transport, melbourne, signs

Sign for advertising or promoting Metlink - the marketing body and umbrella brand for public train, tram and bus transport operators in Melbourne, Australia. Commenced in 2003. On 2 April 2012, the operations of Metlink were transferred to the newly created public transport planning and management authority, Public Transport Victoria.Yields information about some of the public transport signage used by Metlink.Sign with adhesive backing. The letters have their own adhesive which would allow them to be placed on a wall or window.public transport, melbourne, signs, metlink

Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories. Advertisement on TravelCard is printed on one side. Two copies held.One of the marketing methods for the TravelCard, the main ticketing system for public transport in Victoria during the 1980s.White, round plastic badge with "I Like TravelCard" printed in front. Two black, directionally opposite arrows flank the top and bottom of the text. In the back the text "BLADON MARKETING" is inscribed below the safety pin. 2 copies held.BLADON MARKETINGtravelcard, the met, metropolitian transit authority, badge, public transport, tickets

Used to prevent scattering of papers in an office environment.A stationary that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s.Rectangular, transparent, and (presumably) acrylic paperweight with a single green printed sheet (presumably paper) with the logo of the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the text "METROPOLITAN TRANSIT" in gold.the met, public transport, metropolitian transit authority

Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories.Depicts a bus that served Melbourne in the mid-20th century.Metallic badge showing the #560 AEC Regal Mk3 bus (license plate AT560).public transport, mmtb, mmtb buses, buses

Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door. Likely an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).White rectangular sheet magnet with the text "Public Transport Corporation" printed in teal serif font between 4 black lines.public transport, public transport corporation, ptc

Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door, while also an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation and V/Line.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s). The V/Line logo shown was distinct in the 1990s, which has since changed as well.Rectangular sheet magnet with the logos of the PTC and V/Line on the top. In the centre reads, "City or Country/the best way to travel/is with The Met/and V/Line." At the bottom phone numbers for both groups are advertised, above the text "Public Transport Corporation."public transport, public transport corporation, ptc, v-line

Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Round metallic badge with the text "WE RUN THE NETWORK" and "RAIL TRAM TRAM & BUS UNION" printed in front in concentric red and white circles. Nestled within are the lines "RTBU" and "THE POWER OF UNION" printed in white, horizontally on a blue background.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used to hold cards (e.g., bank cards, public transit smart cards, etc.) on the back of a smartphone by sticking to it (or a case) on the palm-facing side. Advertises the RTBU on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Dark blue rectangular card holder with the URL for the RTBU, its logo and slogan ("The power of Union"), and its phone number. All text is printed in white. The opposite side has 3M 300LSE tape that is covered in protective paper.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used for writing notes and memos, scheduling events, and consulting information on relevant individuals and groups associated with the RTBU. Advertises legal services partnered with the RTBU in the internal pages as well.A recent item advertising the RTBU and incluldes the names of key individuals involved in the organization in the late 2010s.Burgundy rectangular 2018 diary with the text "DIARY 2018" printed on top of a leather-textured cover with plastic lining on the inside. The RTBU logo and name are printed below, followed by its full name in all caps: "The/RAIL, TRAM & BUS/UNION." All outward-facing text is printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions

Melbourne’s next-generation trams, G-class, have been designed to be easily repaired with improved visibility for drivers. A prototype has been completed and will be tested by a range of groups before testing on the network in 2025. Department of Transport and Planning’s head of rolling stock development, Ben Phyland, said this redesign was a response to the number of crashes in Melbourne and after consultation with tram drivers. In 2022, there were 960 collisions involving trams and cars, including 166 considered serious – an average of three crashes each day and a 60 per cent increase on 2021. Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches"tramways, g class, trams, planning

Project notice for - "Glenhuntly Station Level Crossing Project works" - tramway square. Gives details of alternative bus arrangements, maps and timing for the works. Work scheduled 5/5/2023 to mid July 2023.Yields information about the removal of the Glen Huntly station/road level crossing and the associated trackwork.Notice - 6 A4 page document - pdf version downloaded and printed version.tramways, public transport, level crossing, glen huntly road, glenhuntly, railway square, tramway square, trackworks

Project notice for - "Collins St and Spencer St junction renewal works" - Gives details of alternative arrangements, walking around the works, tram service changes, maps and timing for the works. Work scheduled 30/6/2023 to 9/7/2023. The last time that the junction was relaid was during 2011.Yields information about the renewal of the Collins St and Spencer St junction track work.Notice - 3 A4 page document - pdf version downloaded and printed version.tramways, public transport, collins st, spencer st, trackwork

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

Provides information on the use of myki on Melbourne public transport, actual costs (2022), types of myki, free travel zone for trains in the Melbourne CBD, myki explorer for visitors and touching on and off.Yields information about the myki card for 2022.Pamphlet - 4 fold DL on recycled paper.public transport, tramways, myki, fares, tickets

City Circle pamphlet - contains a map of the route and intersecting tram routes, with the route number "35" on both sides and major locations of interest. Has an image of W6 957 with a montage behind of inner Melbourne iconic buildings and the Docklands wheel. Gives times for the service with a QR code to check if the service is running that day Has Yarra Trams and PTV logos. In use during 2022/2023. On the day of cataloguing, Sunday, the service was shown as not running that day. Yields information about the City Circle tram service.Pamphlet - 3 fold DL - full colour. Two copies held.tramways, city circle, yarra trams, docklands, route 35, ptv

Used for writing text with some permanence. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Black, cynlindrical retractable pen with the text "RTBU," the union's phone number and the website for its Victorian branch printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used for writing text with some permanence. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Black, cynlindrical retractable pen with the text "RTBU" and the union's phone number for its Victorian branch printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used for locking correspondence boxes belonging to the MMTB.An object in common use of an organization that has ceased to exist since 1983, with its actual creation date as early as the 1920s.Large metallic MMTB padlock for a correspondence box. The side of the key hole has the inscription "MMTB," while "516" is inscribed on the opposide side. The key is made from similar material to the lock."MMTB" and "516"public transport, mmtb

Used for locking/unlocking toilets presumably maintained by the MMTB and carried by MMTB staff.An object in common use of an organization that has ceased to exist since 1983, with its actual creation date as early as the 1940s.Small metallic key (presumably associated with the MMTB) for locking/unlocking toilets. One side of the key has the inscription "TRAMWAYS.""TRAMWAYS"public transport, mmtb

Decorative item/sign used with velcro "loop" surfaces or patches to stick to surfaces. Likely used for advertising the Public Transport Corporation.Signage belong to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).The logo of the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) with the letters of its abbreviation molded in plastic. The PTC logo and the letters "P," "T," and "C" have 2, 3, 3, and 4 Velcro "hook" patches, respectively.signs, public transport corporation, public transport