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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "New Trams", c1984
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Report - News - four A4 sheets - titled "New Trams", reviewing and reporting on the extension of Contract 3000, A class trams, in particular the fitting of pantographs, changes to the overhead, phasing out of trolley poles. Reports on the Contract 4000, construction of 130 articulated trams, - letter of intent to Comeng. AEG and Siemens equipment, Duewag trucks. Construction of the trucks/bogies, MTA Preston Workshops work and additional manpower needed. Appears to be possibly a report to the workshop stafftrams, tramways, a class, b class, comeng, new trams, pantographs, duewag, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Set of six MTA Tickets printed, 1980's
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... printed Ephemera Ticket/s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Set of six MTA Tickets printed on off white paper, all numbers printed in black. 4.1 - 30c City Section, Purple, Af 313001 4.2 - 50c Green, Ao 392847 4.3 - 60c Brown, R091201 4.4 - 80c Teal, E197001trams, tramways, tickets, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM) Operating and Instruction Manual", mid 1980s
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Instruction Book Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Twelve pages inside a hard cover, titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM) Operating and Instruction Manual". Has details of the system, its operations, preparing the system, use, summary of messages, contact telephone numbers and an index. Prepared by MTA Engineering Maintenance. Includes diagrams. See also other associated instruction documents. See Reg Item 309 for a photograph of a signpost. 2nd copy added 24/12/2014. 3rd copy added 24-8-2015. pdf scan added 9/10/2019.trams, tramways, mta, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "AVM Control Head", Jul. 1991
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Four page, stapled A4 sized photocopied document titled "AVM Control Head", revised July 1989. Gives a drawing of the layout of the control head for the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring communications system fitted to Melbourne trams and buses. Has the details for each button, a sheet on the "Tactical Message" and the details of each message, and a sheet on the AVM Control Centre and the staffing arrangements, including pay scales. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. 54.1 - three page stapled A$ - ditto - dated July 1991 - does not include information on the AVM Control centre.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Purposes / Goals of the Training Program", mid 1980's
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)..." Document Instruction Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Six Page, stapled A4 photocopied sheets, titled "Purposes / Goals of the Training Program", outlining a training program for the AVM, Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system, how it works, the system itself, vehicle operator benefits, Control Centre Operator (CCO) benefits and an outline of the system and the staged introduction. Not dated. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVMtrams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System Vehicle Control Head Operating Procedure", 1986
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Instruction Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Three photocopied A4 pages, stapled instruction titled ""Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System Vehicle Control Head Operating Procedure" with a fleet operations centre date of 30 June 1986. Outlines the preparation of the system for operation, how to use it, and the functions of the various buttons. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. See also Reg item 2011-57 for another version of this document.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, communications, control centre, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System Vehicle Control Head Operating Procedure", 1986
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Operating Procedure" Document Instruction Metropolitan Transit ...Four photocopied A4 pages, stapled instruction titled ""Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System Vehicle Control Head Operating Procedure" Outlines the preparation of the system for operation, how to use it, and the functions of the various buttons. Typed in capital letters. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. See also Reg item 2011-56 for another version of this document."Run card in No. 2 end" and "Tram .... to Fleet Operations" in ink on front page.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, communications, control centre, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Practical Fault Finding - Two motor tram", c1990
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Finding - Two motor tram" Document Instruction Metropolitan ...Three page, stapled A4 sized photocopied document titled "Practical Fault Finding - Two motor tram" - giving details on cutting out motors, tram won't start, compressor gauge, locked controller, bent finger, bent pole, pole on section insulator, insulated tram, changing of light fuse. Undated - c1990's?trams, tramways, instructions, two motor trams, mmtb, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Trainer Conductor's check list", 1983
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Conductor's check list" Document Instruction Metropolitan Transit ...Folded A4 sheet to give an A5 printed - provides a check list of things the Trainer Conductor should show and teach a trainee conductors, such as punching tickets, booking up, changing trolley poles, rosters and reporting. Has a set of columns which were to be ticked.trams, tramways, mta, training, conductors, hawthorn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "North South Light Rail Project - St Kilda and Port Melbourne conversion - concept plans", Sep. 1986
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Melbourne conversion - concept plans" Drawing Metropolitan Transit ...Set of 20 A3 sheets titled "North South Light Rail Project - St Kilda and Port Melbourne conversion - concept plans", giving drawings for the conversion to Fitzroy St and Port Melbourne station. Prepared by the Metropolitan Transport Authority, Sept 1986, drawing numbers P15803 to P15822.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, mta, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Operation of Z class Trams", mid 1980's
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Instruction Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Duplicated A4p 9 page document titled "Operation of Z class Trams", providing instructions for the operation of Z class trams, fault finding, running out, changing ends, brake issues, defective doors, track brake, lights, automatic points, loud speaker, Public Address, safety, hot weather, tram No. 5, Z3 tramcars, slip indication, changing destinations, overspeed and defects.trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, training, operations, instructions, faults -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Bus Route 754, Glen Waverley to Wheelers Hill, Oct. 1984
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Waverley to Wheelers Hill, Ephemera Timetable Metropolitan Transit ...Printed fold out timetable for Bus Route 754, Glen Waverley to Wheelers Hill, published by The Met, effective 29/10/1984. Provides a map, description of route, time points, timetable, ticketing information (Travel cards and Neighbourhood tickets) and the Glen Waverley Railway station and train service. Has a sponsored advert by the Statewide Building Society. Has logos of the Met. Folded into four.trams, tramways, tickets, the met, bus services, timetables, neighbourhood tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), 10/01/1985 12:00:00 AM
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... of two Black & White Photograph/s Metropolitan Transit Authority ...Set of two Black and White Photographs of the opening of the Bundoora to La Trobe University extension 10 January 1985 by the Premier of Victoria, Mr John Cain. .1 - Has the Premier speaking with a small audience and many TV reporters crews etc. Has the McDonalds in the background. .2 - The Premier cutting the ribbon with a Z class tram behind. See Reg Item 438 for a use of this photograph and Reg Item 5155 for other photographs.1 - On the rear in ink - "10 Jan 1985 Bolderwood Parade "opening" (Prior to moving along stage two)." .2 - on the rear in pencil "Vic Premier Mr. J. Cain opening second stage of Plenty Road tram extension 10 January 1985 MTA Photo" and "Please return to JRP by 1/4/85".trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Jan. 1985
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Black & White Photograph/s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Black and white photo of the new substation for the Bundoora to La Trobe University extension, c Jan 1985, opened 10/1/1985. Shows the cabinet type set up and foundations..1 - On the rear in ink - "Tram power sub stn newly installed near La Trobe Uni"trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora, substation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), mid 1980's
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... & White Photograph/s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Black and white photo of the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring AVM sign post / transmitter for trams and buses mounted on a pole..1 - On the rear in ink - AVM Detector for Trams and buses"trams, tramways, automatic vehicle monitoring, avm, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metplan Draft Strategy - Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan - May 1988", May. 1988
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Draft Strategy - Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan ...Report - 40 pages, green card cover, centre stapled titled "Metplan Draft Strategy - Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan - May 1988", looking at Melbourne's transport needs over the next 15 years. Comments were to close on 15/8/1988. Produced by the MTA, signed off by K. P. Shea as Managing Director. Has an index, looks at the Task, heavy, light rail, tram, bus, taxis, ticketing systems, management, and the various regions including funding and budget.trams, tramways, discussion paper, transport, light rail, tramways, railways, road transport, minister for transport, mta, metplan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metplan Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan - September 1988", May. 1988
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)..., green card cover, centre stapled titled "Metplan Metropolitan ...Report - 64 pages, green card cover, centre stapled titled "Metplan Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan - September 1988", looking at Melbourne's transport needs over the next 15 years. Produced by the MTA, signed off by Jim Kennan Minister for Transport . Has an index, looks at the Task, heavy, light rail, tram, bus, taxis, ticketing systems, management, and the various regions including funding and budget.trams, tramways, transport, light rail, tramways, railways, road transport, minister for transport, mta, metplan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), City Saver, early 1980's
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...City Saver – A79631 - $4.00, printed on blue card with a map of the available CBD area on the back. - has space for 10 punch marks. Gives details of availability. See Reg Item 963 for the check tickets and 955 for a example of a $5.30 ticket.trams, tramways, mta, ticket, city section -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Photo 1987
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).... Photograph Colour Photograph/s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Colour photograph, printed using a laser printer onto off white paper of B2 2003 arriving at Preston Workshops during 1987. Shows a tractor pulling the tramcar off a trailer with a number of people observing the delivery of the tram. Has a Comeng banner on the tram. Not known who made the print or when.In ink on the top left hand or the print "B2 2003 arriving @PWS 1987"trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, personnel, b class, delivery of tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Met Lines", 1990
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... see item 3056 "Met Lines" Magazine Metropolitan Transit ...Magazine, published by the Public Transport Corporation - "Met Lines" (Metlines) - A4, printed on white gloss paper, centre stapled . Continues from Reg Item 1184 "Met Lines" - printed in an A4 version. Notes Editor as Judi Lalor and writer Sandra McLaren. Chris Astridge. Major tram and bus items listed. Tramway names only listed, not railway. .1 - March 1990 - The adventures of Metman cover - 20 pages - Met tickets, agents, Metcard, PTC formed - amalgamation of VLine and the Met, future planning, restructure, organisation chart, ambulance buses - part of state disaster plan, graffiti, Upfield light rail line planning. Had The Met logo on the rear page. .2 - June 1990 - 20 pages - with The Met logo on the rear page and noting it as a PTC publication. Article on wheel chair loading onto bus, disability services, Epping train depot, graffiti, the adventures of Metman (safety for children), PTC Press took over in 1990 see item 3056trams, tramways, the met, mta, tickets, metcard, ptc, v/line, buses, upfield light rail, light rail, disability services, tram 2004 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), MTA Relief points, shift composition etc, July 1989
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).... Document Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Digital document - MTA Tram Division Relief points and allowances, shift composition each depot July 1989 - listing crew relief points for each depot, routes, times allowed, tram shift composition, (shows shift start and finish times), and the number of rosters at the time.Yields information about MTA tram depot shifts and rosters.Digital document - 5 pagestramways, crews, rosters, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Manual, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The Met Design Manual", 11/1984
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Manual" Manual Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Document - The Met design or style manual details the Corporate Identity to be used on all publications, and documents including logos, logotypes, symbols, standard lettering, and colour. Has a table of contents. The design manual is dated Nov 1984, just over one year after the creation of The Met - see reference. Parts 2, and 4 to 9 are missing insert pages.Demonstrates a Style Guide or Design Manual used by The Met in Melbourne.Document - multi ring binder green plastic covers, with approx 40 sheets, full colour, including table of contents.the met, design, style guide, logos, colour schemes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Manual, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The Met Design Manual", 1988
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)..." Manual Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Document - The Met design or style manual details the Corporate Identity to be used on all publications, and documents including logos, logotypes, symbols, standard lettering, and colour. Has a table of contents and an index. Includes printed publications, signposting, rollingstock road vehicles, uniforms, stationery, and miscellaneous items. Has an index at the rear. The design manual is dated 1988, some five years after the creation of The Met - see reference.Demonstrates a Style Guide or Design Manual used by The Met in Melbourne.Document - 4 ring binder white plastic covers, with approx 100 sheets, double side, full colour, including table of contents and an Index.the met, design, style guide, logos, colour schemes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Destinations and Route Numbers - Tram Routes - as at February 1983", 9/02/1988
... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)... Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) ...Document titled "Destinations and Route Numbers - Tram Routes - as at February 1983", listing route number, destinations (to and from). Notes on the second sheet, replaces that of July 1978. Signed D. E. Lamb, Assistant Traffic Manager, Operations.Yields informaton about MMTB and The Met Route numbers.Set of 2 foolscap sheets photocopied "copied 9/2/88" on the bottom right hand corner of both sheets.trams, tramways, destination roll, route numbers, destination indicators, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative object - The Met Paperweight, The Met, c.1980s
... ) with the logo of the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the text... (presumably paper) with the logo of the Metropolitan Transit Authority ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Ministry of Transport, "Transport Progress", Jul. 1983
... Metropolitan Transit Authority... Trams tramways Melbourne MMTB Metropolitan Transit Authority ...Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, July 1983, Issue 2, about the formation of the new transport authorities, STA, Metropolitan Transport Authority, new trams and trains, extensions to Bundoora, railways, Ministry of Transport..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Ministry of Transport, "Transport Progress", Jul. 1983
... Metropolitan Transit Authority... Trams tramways Melbourne MMTB Metropolitan Transit Authority ...Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, late 1982 with a collection of newspaper stories about Melbourne transport dated to early Nov 1982. Has stories about more Comeng trains, new articulated trams for Melbourne, merger of the transport bodies, restructure, Jolimont, Domain Interchange, level crossings, Restaurant tram and rail and road safety. 2nd copy added 5-6-2016 from Charles Craig Collection..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Minister of Transport, "Ministry of Transport - Plans and Benefits 1982 - 1983", 1982
... Metropolitan Transit Authority... Trams tramways Minister For Transport Metropolitan Transit ...Sixteen page, full colour, glossy paper, centre stapled pamphlet titled "Ministry of Transport - Plans and Benefits 1982 - 1983", providing details of the plans for 1982-1983 of the Victorian Ministry of Transport, including notes on transport notes, funding sources, jobs, transport benefit and particular notes for users of the various modes of transport. Has a Foreword by Steve Crabb, Minister of Transport. Also has notes on Road Safety, deaths on the road and contact information. Note the contact details are for the former organisational names. Information provided for: Metropolitan Transport Authority - The Met Road Construction Authority State Transport Authority Road Traffic Authority.trams, tramways, minister for transport, metropolitan transit authority, state transport authority -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Ministry of Transport, "Moving Victoria", 1986
... Metropolitan Transit Authority... Trams tramways Minister For Transport Metropolitan Transit ...Thirty two page book/booklet titled "Moving Victoria", providing information on the 1986-1987 Victorian Government Transport Budget and Capital Works Program. Has the Victoria Transport logo on the base of the front cover. Foreword by Tom Roper, Minister, details new initiatives, eg Jolimont Decentralisation, Port Melbourne - St Kilda light rail, Overseas initiatives, Transport funding, costs, industry, employment, the Ministry and its authorities, including Ports and Grain Elevators Board and the State Bicycle Committee. Information provided for: Metropolitan Transport Authority - The Met Road Construction Authority State Transport Authority Road Traffic Authority See Reg Item 1774.5 for the 1987 - 1988 version..trams, tramways, minister for transport, metropolitan transit authority, state transport authority -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, The Met, Public Transport Corporation, "Trammie Talk", 1994/5
... Metropolitan Transit... Trams tramways Operations The Met Metropolitan Transit Buses ...Set of three newsletters, printed both sides on yellow or white A4 sheets, titled "Trammie Talk", by the PTC with The Met banner. .1 - September 1994 - Welcome, gives names of people involved, Automated Ticketing System, Priority Services, Tram Fleet (B class), Recruitment, W class tram preservation, marketing and training. .2 - undated - December 1994 - speed of trams in Swanston St, Enterprise Bargaining, Uniforms, hot weather, Priority Service, Awards. Has a calendar for 1995. .3 - undated March 1995 - employee health, short trip tickets, overhead wires and electrical safety, Priority services.trams, tramways, operations, the met, metropolitan transit, buses, domain interchange, avm, overhead, safety