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Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c1998
... at the various depots, includes Z and B class trams, Sydney R, Scrubbers... depots, includes Z and B class trams, Sydney R, Scrubbers ...A4 photocopied sheet providing the location of tramcars at the various depots, includes Z and B class trams, Sydney R, Scrubbers, including Heritage cars stored at Hawthorn. Undated - 1998ctrams, tramways, tramcars, depot allocation, lists, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", Jan. 1977
... January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated to each depot... as at 1st January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated ...Foolscap photocopied document, 6 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated to each depot in Melbourne, MMTB, training trams, storage, special purpose trams, summary, allocation in numerical order including Z class trams.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, mmtb, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs, Malvern Framing Gallery, "Flinders Street Station 1944", late 1920s
... Crossings Cautiously". A W class tram is northbound while an S or T... Crossings Cautiously". A W class tram is northbound while an S or T ...Taken from St Paul's Cathedral steps. Has a small part of the Princes Bridge Station building on the left hand side. The Swanston St canopy of Flinders St station has the words "Cross Crossings Cautiously". A W class tram is northbound while an S or T class tram is southbound while another single trucker is west bound to Spencer St in Flinders St. The trams in the photo were used prior to 1944. All W class trams were converted to W2 class prior to 1944 and the single trucker westbound had been scrapped by then. Photo dated late 1920s.Yields information about the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Sts late 1920s.Reproduced photograph, sepia-toned titled "Flinders St Railway Station 1944' in a brown wooden frame with a gold line, paper backed with a cotton hanging strip. On rear in ink at the top - "Donated to Hawthorn Tram Museum Feb. 19th 2012 Ron Scholten"trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, w class, s class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Minister for Public Transport, "Customers come first in Tram Decision", 18/11/1993
... Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram... Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram ...News Release from the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram, keeping at least 51, the delivery of the B class tram, and keeping a further 50 for supplementary service. The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. Also has an item of British tourist Will Bright about the use of W class trams and his thoughts along with a photo - written by Anita Quigley.Yields information the announcement of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.News Release - 2 A4 pages stapled and Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 19/11/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars, alan brown, b class trams, refurbishment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Malvern tram depot, 8/12/1994
... of Malvern Tram depot with Z and W class trams in the view.... of Malvern Tram depot with Z and W class trams in the view. Yields ...Photo of the front of the "new shed" or the northern part of Malvern Tram depot with Z and W class trams in the view.Yields information about Malvern Depot in 1994.Colour photograph printed on Kodak paper.melbourne, tramways, tramcars, malvern depot, z class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Fridge magnets - Melbourne trams, early 1990s
... featuring the outline and colours of Melbourne W class trams.... the outline and colours of Melbourne W class trams. Demonstrates ...Souvenir items made early 1990s for sale in a shop featuring the outline and colours of Melbourne W class trams.Demonstrates the nature of Melbourne tram souvenirs.Set of two fridge magnet, cut from a magnetic sheet and printed with the colours of a Melbourne tram No. 860 and City Circle tram 990. Have Australian Made labels on the rear.tramways, tramcars, souvenirs, tram 990, tram 860, fridge magnets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Collins Street Melbourne", early 1930s
... class tram No. 629 with the destination of Victoria St... class tram No. 629 with the destination of Victoria St. The tram ...Postcard of Collins St looking west from Russell St with W2 class tram No. 629 with the destination of Victoria St. The tram entered service during July 1930. Has route number boxes fitted but not in use. Another W2 class tram is westbound. There is a policeman on point duty along with many motor cars. Photo early 1930s. Unknown publisher.Yields information about the view along Collins St from Russell St.Postcard - black and white, divided back, unused.trams, tramways, collins st, w2 class, tram 629 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Australian Financial Review (AFR), "Electrical Expertise .... including new transit trams for Melbourne", 22/05/1975 12:00:00 AM
... the new Z class trams in Melbourne. Gives technical details... Trams tramways Z class ASEA New Trams Tramcar Construction ...Newspaper cutting from The Australian Financial Review, 22/5/1975, Swedish Technical Feature titled "Electrical Expertise .... including new transit trams for Melbourne". Article looks as the ASEA Electrical (Aust) Pty Ltd manufacturing both in Sweden and Australia, the companies activities and in particular the new Z class trams in Melbourne. Gives technical details of the trams, has photo of the interior and one Z class tram outside the Victorian Parliament house.trams, tramways, z class, asea, new trams, tramcar construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1925
... Black and white photograph of U class tram No 207... Trams tramways U Class William St NMETL tram 207 MMTB W Class ...Black and white photograph of U class tram No 207 in William St c1925 shortly after opening the line to Williams and Collins St. Line opened 19/7/1925. The tram was built in 1906 for the NMETC as tram No 6 before joining the MMTB fleet in 1922 as U class No 207. The photo shows driver and conductor in front of 2nd unidentified W class tram with several passengers. The tram's destination displayed could be Maribyrnong River.trams, tramways, u class, william st, nmetl, tram 207, mmtb, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Code of Procedure for use in Emergencies involving trams", 1960s
... class trams and how to install an emergency trolley pole... class or number for W and Z class trams and how to install ...Produced by MMTB to provide procedures for the recovery of tramcars and buses by the Emergency Vehicle Crew known as R10 - their radio call sign. Includes many photographs showing equipment in use. Prepared based on photographs during the 1960s. Provides details on the use of equipment for derailments, damaged equipment including the use of transporter bogies on trams.Shows the preparation of training materials for the Emergency Recovery crews.Folder by "Rexel nyrex" - green covered plastic containing 24 clear plastic sleeves. Each sleeve has two sheets back to back with some black and white photographs, typed foolscap. The folder has a typed tab or document titled "Emergency Procedures". Two photocopied sheets - fault class or number for W and Z class trams and how to install an emergency trolley pole on a pantograph fitted A class tram. Note: Pages are out of order.mmtb, tramways, trams, emergencies, r10, derailments -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Fridge Magnet - rubber - W2 298, 1980s
... souvenirs, this one featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram... featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram and Melbourne landmarks ...Item demonstrates the wide variety of Melbourne tram souvenirs, this one featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram and Melbourne landmarks.Demonstrates a souvenir of a Melbourne tram.Rubber based fridge magnet of a relief view of tram W2 298 and Melbourne buildingstrams, tramways, souvenirs, w2 class, tram 298 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Yarra Trams, "Z3 Class Destination Roll", c2010
... on a Z3 class tram. c2010? See Reg Item 1942 for a 1988... Trams tramways Destination Roll Yarra Trams Z3 class List - A4 ...List - A4 sheet - titled "Z3 Class Destination Roll", listing in alphabetical order the code number for the destinations on a Z3 class tram. c2010? See Reg Item 1942 for a 1988 listing.trams, tramways, destination roll, yarra trams, z3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge/s, Kew Depot staff?, Kew Tram Depot - Travel by Tram", 1990's?
... Badge - featuring A class tram 254 and the words .Kew Tram... Trams tramways Kew Depot Badges A class Badge - featuring ...Badge - featuring A class tram 254 and the words .Kew Tram Depot - Travel by Tram" Has a pin on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. No manufacturers name other than "Made in Australia"trams, tramways, kew depot, badges, a class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 1999
... Prix featuring a chequered flag and the front of a B class tram... flag and the front of a B class tram. Metal with a gloss ...Badge or lapel pin for tram crews at the 1999 Qantas Grand Prix featuring a chequered flag and the front of a B class tram. Metal with a gloss painted finish and a pin with the retaining clip on the rear.trams, tramways, grand prix, badges, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Bob Lilburn, mid 1950's?
... Black and white photograph of two W2 class trams and motor... Trams tramways Hawthorn Depot W2 class On rear in ink "460 ...Black and white photograph of two W2 class trams and motor vehicles on the depot fan at Hawthorn. Note the brick building at the rear of the photo. Photo possibly mid 1950's and by Bob Lilburn.On rear in ink "460 at Footscray Rly Station"trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Comeng - Commonwealth Engineering, mid 1990's
... of four A class trams at the Comeng factory, Dandenong. Shows... Trams tramways Comeng A class Construction Commonwealth ...Illustration from a printed document of the construction of four A class trams at the Comeng factory, Dandenong. Shows them being in the fit out stage, with windows, wiring, but no trolley poles. From a Comeng publication.trams, tramways, comeng, a class, construction, commonwealth engineering -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Tram Y1 610, Early 1930s
... classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB... classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB ...Photo shows the first build of the upgraded Y class design classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB Preston Workshops in 1930, 610 to 613. There was one solitary Y Class tram 469. They were built with the intention of evaluating one-man operation. Due to their higher cost and Union resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. All Y and Y1 classes were withdrawn from regular passenger service in 1965 and transferred to the Driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. All cars are preserved in various museums in Australia. Tram 610 is operable at the Bendigo Tram Museum.Black and White photograph of MMTB Y1 610 at South Melbourne Depot, as originally built with destination route number box and centre sash of windshield dropped. tramways, trams, tram 610, south melbourne depot, y1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - "Tram Stop Request", mid 1970s
... to stop or to alight. Has the outline of a Z class tram... or to alight. Has the outline of a Z class tram. Introduced after Z ...Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or be requested to stop or to alight. Has the outline of a Z class tram. Introduced after Z class trams started to be used. A small sign providing details of the route number could be placed on the bottom edge. The 1977-78 MMTB Annual report has a photo of one of these then-new signs.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Style introduced following following the use of Z class trams. Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stop Request" - formed from a formed steel sheet with a short angle leg, with holes along the top and bottom edges and on the angled side. Painted with a white background and red detailing.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Let old trams die", 28/9/1993
... and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity... and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity ...Article by Damon Johnston about Jeff Kennett and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity for their future. The reporter notes the lack of awareness for W class trams, compared to the general tram fleet, compares performance with Z class fleet. Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. See item 7613 for the decision News Release.Yields information the formation of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 28/9/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, New Z class tram Preston Workshops, c1975
... New Z class tram Preston Workshops...Colour slide of a new Z class tram at Preston workshops... Colour slide of a new Z class tram at Preston workshops on stands ...Colour slide of a new Z class tram at Preston workshops on stands being fitted out. TMSV duplicate slide - MP175.Yields information about PCC car 1041, a prototype all electric tramcar Kodachrome colour slides, duplicate cardboard mount.tramways, z class, new tram, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Olympic Swimming Pool - Swan St - Z31, Carinya Postcards, late 1970s
... Swimming pool in Swan St with Z class tram No. 31 in bound... pool in Swan St with Z class tram No. 31 in bound to the city ...Carinya postcard featuring the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Swimming pool in Swan St with Z class tram No. 31 in bound to the city.Yields information about the 1956 Olympic Swimming pool and tramsPostcard - by Carinya Postcards with rounded corners, address block, Number LV013trams, tramways, swan st, olympic swimming pool, z class, tram 31, olympics -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X 217 Hawthorn Depot, c1925
... Shows X class tram No. 217 at Hawthorn Depot with a bow... Shows X class tram No. 217 at Hawthorn Depot with a bow ...Shows X class tram No. 217 at Hawthorn Depot with a bow collector. Tram has the destination of "Bridge Rd" (Bridge Road). Yields information about X 217 when it was fitted with a bow collector and Hawthorn Depot.Black and white photograph notes on rearIn ink by Keith Kings: - X217 Hawthorn depot about 1925, courtesy of Mr Stephenson Preston Workshops", has Rev L Marshall Wood stamp and K S Kings stamp - with number S-A 111.tramways, tramcars, tram 217, hawthorn depot, bow collector, x class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, John Gillman, Sunday Herald, "old-style trams on way out", Aug. 1989
... of W class trams to a one man and more modern looking version... Trams tramways W Class Tickets Conversion Unions Ticket Machines ...Photocopy of a newspaper clipping reduced to A4 size from the Sunday Herald, August 20, 1989 about the conversion of the Melbourne tram system from conductors to ticket machines, conversion of W class trams to a one man and more modern looking version, phasing out of W class trams. Quotes Mr Jim Harper, Secretary of the union and spokesman for the Transport Minister, Mr. Jim Kennan. Gives some numbers regarding vehicle requirements. Written by John Gillman.trams, tramways, w class, tickets, conversion, unions, ticket machines -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "New Met tickets hit by problems", 22/12/1993 12:00:00 AM
... installed in Z class trams. Notes the equipment installed in Z class... Trams tramways Metcard Tickets Z class PTC Testing Hawthorn ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Wed 12/12/1993 titled "New Met tickets hit by problems", with a photo of Lou Di Gregorio standing by the test machine. Photo by Drew Ryan and article by Damon Johnston, transport reporter. Discusses the issues being found with Met Tickets and on tram ticket machines installed in Z class trams. Notes the equipment installed in Z class tram at Hawthorn Depot. Quotes Lou Di Gregorio, and Sandra McLaren, PTC spokesperson.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, z class, ptc, testing, hawthorn depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Duwag Articulate Joint", c1990
... Articulate Joint" for B class trams - Fig 1, plan view of floor... Trams tramways Preston Workshops B class Articulated trams ...Photocopy of a set of two drawings showing the "Duwag Articulate Joint" for B class trams - Fig 1, plan view of floor connections and figure 2 - roof connections. Used for training and maintenance purposes.trams, tramways, preston workshops, b class, articulated trams, maintenance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Sep. 1979
... Black and White Photograph of Z3 class tram 116 at Preston... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Z3 class New Trams tram 116 ...Black and White Photograph of Z3 class tram 116 at Preston workshops most likely at the time of entering service or just before Sept. 1979. Has the MMTB Preston Workshops office building in the background.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "116 - Preston - MMTB".trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, new trams, tram 116 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, 1960s
... class tram (52 or 53) fitted with tip over seats. See Reg... Trams tramways Conductors Drivers Crews VR Class Tramcars ...Black and White photograph of Paul Grech standing in a VR class tram (52 or 53) fitted with tip over seats. See Reg Item 5803 for details of Paul - No. 3533, MMTB 1960 - 1998trams, tramways, conductors, drivers, crews, vr class tramcars, interiors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Why lock Melbourne's tram into a time warp?", "On the trams", 20/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Set of two Newspaper clippings about the W class trams... Trams tramways W Class Conductors Z class Kew Depot Preston ...Set of two Newspaper clippings about the W class trams, their withdrawal and connies, both The Age 20/5/1992 .1 - "Why lock Melbourne's tram into a time warp?" - written by Claude Forrell, looks at the push to keep the W class trams, an alternative view, not supportive. Also laments that the Conductors not as good as Risson's days. Notes Z and B class trams. .2 - "On the trams", written by Louise Carbines - spread over two pages - looks at the Conductors, or connies themselves, migrant or immigrant workers, PTC attitude, Preston and Kew Depot's views, with photos of three conductors at work and notes the recent demonstration in Brunswick St. Includes Carlos Rivera, Keith "Shortie" McLellan and Elizabeth "The Sheriff" Heyes. (2nd page has not been scanned.) two copies of .2trams, tramways, w class, conductors, z class, kew depot, preston depot, brunswick st, withdrawn trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot, 1974
... Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 at Malvern... Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot ...Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot with the front door open showing the entry. Has the destination of Special. Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar at Malvern Depot.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "1041 Malvern Depot"tramways, trams, tram 1041, prototype tramcar, malvern depot, pcc class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Laminated, "Tram Ready for Road/Running In", 1980s
... W class tram... from or back for W class trams. Lists the steps required... or back for W class trams. Lists the steps required to be done ...Details the process for getting a tram ready to run out from or back for W class trams. Lists the steps required to be done by the driver.Yields information about getting a tram ready for the road and returning to a depot.Plastic clear laminated sheet - double sided tramways, drivers, depots, w class tram, training