Equal wheel (4/ truck) bogie vehicle, drop centre tram car, 2 passenger saloons, with longitudinal seating, drop centre with 4 cross seats, 2 internal sliding doors, 6 passenger doors, 4 drivers doors- external. 2 trolley poles, air braked. Tram 661 Photo by W. F Scott See Destination Citytrams, tram 661

Equal wheel bogie vehicle, drop centre tramcar, 2 passenger saloons- cross bench with central aisle - as for drop centre. 2 internal sliding doors, 6 passenger doors, 4 drivers external access doors, 2 internal, 2 trolley poles, air braked. Tram 671 12/95 completed repaint to City of Ballarat colour scheme. Photo by Austin Brehaut. See Destination City, Fares Please April 1976, December 1995, March 1996.trams, tram 671

Cover letter dated 2/6/47 from Birmingham City Transport and 2nd sheet notes on UEC double deck tramcars, - Type, make of body, when built, wheel base and gauge, motors, brakes and remarks.trams, tramways, birmingham, uk

Specification or report - 6 A4 pages, photocopied titled "A class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, a class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, the met, new trams

Instruction - printed on both sides of a sheet cut to fit into Rule Books, titled "MMTB Tram Car Braking on Greasy Rails", signed by R. C. Drummond Traffic Manager 1/5/1975. Gives instructions about braking, use of sand, conditions, skidding, wheel flats and braking distances. See also 3652.1 for another copy.trams, tramways, drivers, braking, instructions, tramcars, training

Report - photocopy of a computer print out, 36 pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Tram Kilometres Report Period Ended 4/4/1981", dated 8/4/1981 listing Tram No., Current Period, Since 1st July, Progressive Total, Since Truck Change, Since Compressor Change, for all trams. List by class, depot, brake kilometres, truck kms. Does not appear to list L class, works cars. Has some updates in ink. Only front page imaged.Updates in ink - date unknown.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation, bogies, mileages

Booklet or pamphlet - titled "Comeng Z3 Tram" detailing the design, features, construction and equipment on Comeng tramcars including the monometer on each bogie, braking, interior seating, control systems, technical information. Equipment by AEG-Telefunken. Has photos of 117 and 120 in service and 119 on front cover. Book c1980, first car into service 116 in Sept. 1979, 120 late December 1979. Yields information about the Comeng built Z3 trams used in Melbourne.Booklet or pamphlet - 12 A4 pages + card cover, full colour.trams, tramways, z3 class, comeng, new trams, aeg

Newspaper clipping titled - “Supertram” Photo and text of model of new 70s tram Undetermined source & date Wilcox – transport minister, full scale prototype to cost about $100,000 being constructed by the Tramways Board, new trams will require no major overhauls for 12 years, model 5ft long, 12 inches high, heating in winter, near-noiseless journey, separate entrances and exits, all-electric braking, automatic acceleration and deceleration for a faster operating speed and a more comfortable ride. Passengers will pass a seated conductor at the front entrance. Eliminate fair evasion, estimated at 9% of fare revenue. Wilcox will ask Treasury to approve purchase of 100. Full-scale prototype to have tail and stop lights, and indicators.trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, models, lights

Newspaper clipping - two sheets - from the Herald Sun newspaper, Thursday 29/11/2001 about the tramcar and parts stored at Newport Workshops East block - includes photos. Page 1 - titled "Our rotting treasurers" has a photo of the W's lined up in the former workshop. Article written by John Masanauskas - Transport Reporter Page 4 - titled "More brakes put on W-class return" with a photo of dismantled motors and a tramcars in the background. Includes comments by Rupert Hamer, John So and John Cain.trams, tramways, newport workshops, stored trams, w class

Set of two personal papers hand written on approx. A5 sheets, ,1 - "Principle Dimensions of Tram Body Work" - lists various dimension including ceiling clearance height, door sizes, step for Z class trams, 1041 and the W7. .2 - "ASEA Truck" - 8 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, describing the various dimensions, systems, mass, braking, motor, gear boxes, wheels, suspension systems, motor alternators, trolley pole head, foot controllers and the ASEA Tramiac unit.trams, tramways, z class, new trams, w7 class, 1041, prototype tramcar, bogies, trucks, asea, brakes, tram 1, tram 1041

Handwritten draft on ruled Foolscap folio sheet, folded in half and written on three of the four sides, titled "Details of the Comeng Trams". Could have been written by John Prideaux for the AETA Electric Traction. Gives details of the tram, designer, seating, doors, ASEA Equipment, motors, control equipment, braking, resilient wheels, testing. The final page is about the history of the East Preston and East Brunswick Routes.trams, tramways, z class, new trams, w7 class, 1041, prototype tramcar, bogies, trucks, asea, brakes, comeng, electric traction, aeta

Two reports on PCC type tramcar No. 980, contained within one bound document. Pages 1-9, Drum Brake Characteristics - April 1951 (B15/1/22) and pages 10 - 16, Dynamic Brake Service Test - May 1951 (B15/1/23). Documents stapled on left hand side and bound with adhesive tape. First report looks at the braking of the tram and problems with getting smooth stops, issues and what changes could be made, signed by the Testing Engineer D.H. Eakins 4/7/51. Second report - further testing following the first report, gives methodology, analysis and results - no significant improvement over those previously obtained.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, pcc, braking, tram 980, tram 959

Report on PCC type tramcar No. 980, 6 pages + blue print graph of acceleration compared with SW6 886 contained within one bound document titled "Performance of PCC Car No. 980". Dated 31/8/1951. Report looks at some safety concerns of the tramcar - rollback when starting on a steep positive grade, bucking of the car, high rate of acceleration and controller settings. Documents stapled on left hand side and bound with adhesive tape. Two copies held. Copy 2 is an original, Copy 1 is a carbon copy.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, pcc, braking, tram 980, tram 886

Report on PCC type tramcar No. 980, 50 pages including appendices and charts, titled "Braking Tests - car 980 - June 1950". Dated 10 July 1950. Report looks at the braking characteristics of the tram. Testing done in Miller St Preston. Document bound within a manila cover with fold back clips and white adhesive tape over the left hand side. Includes a distribution list on the inside of the front cover.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, pcc, braking, tram 980, tram 886

Report on G class tramcar No. 140, 19 pages including appendices and charts, titled "Braking Tests - car 140 - March 1952"". Dated 2 April 1952. Report looks at the braking characteristics of the tram under varying conditions.. Testing done in Miller St Preston. Document bound within a manila cover stapled with adhesive tape binding on the left hand side. Original copy marked "Chief Engineer's Copy"trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, g class, braking, tram 140

Report on SW6 class tramcar No. 928, 28 pages including appendices "Braking Tests - Car No. 928 - July 1952 - Emergency Brake Procedure". Dated 12th August 1952. Report looks at the impact of using the 1st Emergency brake and the 4th Emergency Brake, stopping distances, skidding and instruction to drivers. Document bound within a manila cover with fold back clips and clear adhesive tape.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, sw6 class, braking, tram 928

Report on W6 class tramcar No. 977, 40 pages including appendices and charts, plus one bound drawing and one loose drawing, titled "Dynamic Braking on Tram No. 977". Dated 10 September 1954. Report looks at the effectiveness, wear, use and suitability of dynamic braking on trams. Gives results with comparisons to other tramcars. Document bound within a manila cover stapled with red adhesive tape.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, w6 class, braking, tram 977

Instruction - 5 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "Duties of Electrical Mechanics - Runningsheds" Details electrical work to be done on tramcars at the 100 hours service; trolley pole, electrical equipment, controllers, switches, resistance boxes, line breakers, RC units, motors, governor, compressor, lighting, buzzers, door engines, wipers, brake cylinders and general body eg handrails. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, electrical equipment, instructions, procedures

Set of instructions - 22 A4 sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner - PTC tram driver training notes, c1995 for A, Z2 and Z3 tramcars. Looks at the objectives and steps to be done for each module, eg Switches, locations and function, tram operations, fault finding, doors, insulated trams, AVM, practical tram driving, preparing tram, braking system, road rules and track infrastructure.Written in ink on first sheet top right hand corner "PTC tram driver training notes, c1995 for A, Z2 and Z3"trams, tramways, z class, training, instructions, z3 class

Specification or report - 3 A4 pages, photocopied titled "New Non-articulated tramcar for Melbourne" with notation "(Z1 & Z2 class trams" above heading in ink. Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, contract price, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications.has "See Fraser Donaldson at lunchtime" in ink along the top of the first page and "(Z1 & Z2 class trams" above heading in ink.trams, tramways, z class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, asea, mmtb, new trams

Specification or report - 5 A4 pages, photocopied titled "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, contract price, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, z3 class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, mmtb, new trams

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

Set of documents, charts, notes and other papers about Braking chart / graphs for A and Z3 class trams - produced c1998 - has notes on charts etc.trams, tramways, tramcars, preston workshops, maintenance, a class, z class

Black and white photograph of VR tramcar 42 at Elwood Depot in St Kilda St. VR tramcar 42 built at VR Newport Workshops as one of 4 air brake equipped bogie drop centre trams (40-43) and entered service at Elwood Depot in 1923. Operated by VR on the St Kilda to Brighton broad-gauge line until it was scrapped in 1957. Tramcar 42 operated the last service on the Brighton Beach to Park Street Middle Brighton, on 1 January 1956. Tram has the destination of St Kilda Station. Advertising includes "Blue Label" and "Briquettes"trams, tramways, elwood depot, vr class tramcars, vr photos, vr trams, st kilda brighton, tram 42

Manuscript - two typed quarto sheets - titled "Ferodoisation" written by "Dick Kerr", looking at the use of Ferodo brake shoes in Melbourne. Looks at costs, service, noise, braking, disadvantages of noise, smell, dust and braking effort. See also Reg Item 3054 - "Electric Traction - May 1969", that has an article by "Richard Kerr" - most likely the same author and the collector - Bob Prentice. With the manuscript are two photographs of the brake blocks and drawing of a wheel marked Fig 1 and Fig 2 - these are not referenced in the article.trams, tramways, mmtb, brakes, ferodo brakes shoes, braking, tramcars

.1 - single A4 sheet - titled "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", dated 24/3/2006, detailing procedures for the use of the parking braking system fitted to W class tramcars. Includes a photograph of the button. .2 - Instruction - from Staff Induction Manual, detailing terminus procedures for Malvern Depot; University terminus, Malvern Burke Road, Glen Iris, Camberwell and Kew terminus for Z and Combino trams .3 - as above, but includes Luna Park terminus.1 - Has "Ron, FYI" in ink on the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class, braking, instructions, malvern depot, university, burke rd, glen iris, kew, luna park, camberwell

Agfa Colour slide, cardboard mount, by Keith Caldwell of 7 March 1960 - of the sleeper transport car No. 15 westbound in Victoria St at intersection with Brunswick St - now St Vincent's Plaza. Tram appears to be carrying old brake blocks back to Preston Workshops..1 - hand stamped "12 Mar '60"trams, tramways, st vincent's plaza, victoria parade, work trams, service tramcars, brake blocks, tram 15

Report - 7 quarto typed sheets - untitled, but gives a detailed description of the design basis and construction of the SW6 class tram. Dated May 1939. Details the design after Bell's overseas trip the previous year. Details dimensions, seating, ventilation, seating, doors, structure, construct, timber, materials, door engines, cab equipment, PA system, interior appearances, flooring, colours, lighting, conductor's bell / signals, trucks, bolster, wheels, brake shoes, braking, motors, acceleration, performance, controllers, contactors, compressor. Gives a detailed list of the specifications.Has a note in pencil about a typographical error on the bottom of the sheet.trams, tramways, sw6 class, specification, tramcars, tram controllers, tram equipment, tramcar design

Series of 2 black and white photographs of the finishing off and testing of tram 1041. .1 - Internal view with conductors desk and workmen possibly installing the glazing sections or cleaning the tram. .2 - weights laid out on the floor to simulate a full passenger load for braking tests.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, testing, interiors, tram 1041

Electrical Faults on Tramcars Workshops and Runningsheds Branch Runningsheds Section 2 documents 1. - 9 page report from Senior Foreman RJ Tippett on procedures dealing with electrical faults on tramcars. Dated 23/5/1968 2. - 2 page report from RC Drummond, Traffic Manager, titled "Tram Car Braking on Greasy Rails". Dated 52/1/1967. (This document found within the pages of the main document)trams, tramways, reports, instructions, safety, electric failure, repairs