35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of SW2 644 after a repaint at Preston Workshops 17/8/1968. Has adverts for Sasso Olive Oil and Reddi.Keith Kings stamp and number "32-30", with details of exposure. "MMTB SW2 644 at Preston W/s 17/8/68"trams, tramways, sw2 class, overhauls, preston workshops, tram 644

Black and white print of prototype tram 1041 at Preston Workshops - mounted onto a heavy white cardboard sheet, prior to the painting of the dark brown section on the lower side of the tram c1973.trams, tramways, mmtb, prototype tramcar, 1041, preston workshops, tram 1041

Black and white photograph of workshop staff with Fred Turner and ?? at Preston Workshops late 1970's or early 1980's, standing in front of Z23 -see Reg Item 1006 also.trams, tramways, preston workshops, tram 23

Series of four photographs by Lloyd Rogers of Victorian Railways tramcar No. 20 1 - arriving at Preston Workshops - 2/12/1992 2 - The body of VR Tram 20 on stands at Preston Workshops - 1993 3 - the 21E truck from the tram at the Preston Workshops with Lloyd Rogers standing alongside 1993 4 - The 21E truck from VR 20 is being reassembled at Bendigo tram depot 1-2-2005.Yields information about former VR tramcar No. 20 after its recovery.Series of four photograph printed on Kodak paper.Two have details on rear including photo numbervr trams, tram 20, tramcars, preston workshops, bendigo

Newspaper clipping photocopied onto an A3 sheet from the Herald Sun 8/11/2000 titled "Tramways Heritage hidden away in depots - Next Stop, a museum" with a photo of the Minister for transport Peter Bachelor under a tram at Preston workshops. Story by Genevieve Lally, is about the possibility of using Preston Workshops as a Museum. Looks at other options of Docklands, Newport Workshops and the Gertrude St cable tram winding house. Quotes Roberto D'Andrea.trams, tramways, tram museum, preston workshops

Set of two black and white photographs printed on A4 sheets using a laser printer. .1 - W5 body under overhaul, Preston Workshops early 1980's - shows the tram with all fittings removed and cabins. .2 - W2 518 on a trailer at Preston workshops prior to shipment to Seattle. Not known whether the trailer went to the USA as well. Has a TV cameraman filming it. Images provided by John Prideaux with notes on .1 about the two images.Notes in ink re dates and information.trams, tramways, preston workshops, seattle, w5 class, w2 class, transporting trams

Black and white photograph of Melbourne W4 671 at Preston Workshops, c1960. Has an advertisement for Chic-ola Health Drink. On the rear has the Copyright Public Transport Corporation stamp and No. H 302see abovetrams, tramways, w4 class, preston workshops, tram 671

Negative (120) of a view of W6 938 on a traverser at Preston Workshops c1940. A low resolution A4 laminated was received with the negatives. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3586large.jpgtrams, tramways, w6 class, preston workshops, traverser, tram 938

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of - Work tram or spare freight tram No. 16, green, at Preston Workshops 24/2/1968. SW6 885 is along side.Keith Kings stamp and number "18-116", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB 16, the W/S Works tram at Preston W/S - 24/2/68"trams, tramways, preston workshops, freight tram, service tramcars, sw6 class, tram 16, tram 885

Book - perfect bound - card covers - 186 pages printed on off white paper + 32 pages gloss paper printed with a mixture of black and white and colour photographs. An autobiography of a Rail Worker (Preston Workshops) and Enthusiast Norman (Norm) Cross. Tells the story of Norm, his work at Preston Workshops, characters, work mates, his travels within Australia and overseas and family. Has photographs of his work, travels and family. Published by Norm Cross 2004.trams, tramways, preston workshops, mmtb, mta, railways, tramways, heritage

Set of 2 Black and white photographs of control panel, seat in cab of prototype mock-up at Preston Workshops Printed on Kodak Paper. See also Reg Item htd4540 and 7370 for other photos.trams, tramways, 1041 mock-up, preston workshops, prototype tramcar, pcc class, tram 1041

Black and white photograph of W4 673 decorated and illuminated for the Centenary of Victoria (10/34) (Destination City) Photographed at Preston Workshops of the MMTB. Was an official photograph, by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. From Ray Pearson collection.trams, tramways, mmtb, centenary of victoria, preston workshops , tram 673

Black and white photograph of SW6 class 913 at Preston Workshops. A second unidentified tram is in the background. Has in the background door 13 of the workshops. Began service 18/4/1946 and is currently stored at Newport Workshops.trams, tramways, preston workshops, sw6 class, tram 913

Black and white photograph the ASEA Truck at Preston Workshops. These trucks were used on the Z class trams. Shows the completed bogie with ASEA nameplate on the motor and SKF on the bearings. Photo taken with the truck on one of the traverser.Has in pencil on the top of the photograph "ASEA -truck-Preston-MMTB" and "ASJ" in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bogies, asea, skf bearings, preston workshops, trucks, z class

Set of 2 colour photographs by Norm Cross, of Z1 at Preston Workshops prior to being formally numbered. The number 1 is shown in the route number box. The tram was delivered to Preston Workshops in Dec. 1974 and entered service in May 1975. Photos not dated. In the background are trams 995 or 895 and W2 560.Demonstrates the work of Norm Cross in photographing trams and his collection.Set of 2 colour prints.trams, tramways, z class, tram 1, preston workshops

Set of three photos of the launch of Michael Leunig Art tram No. 816 at Preston Workshops with Transport Minister Tom Roper. Part of the Transporting Arts Scheme. VicSig.net. web site accessed 23/8/2013, notes that the tram was launched during July 1986. Photographed at Preston Workshops. .1 - Artist being interview by the Press with tram alongside. .2 - View of tram. .3 - Tom Roper and Michael Leunig. See also Reg Item 560 for first day ticket, issued on Sunday 13/7/1986.In ink on rear of each photo .1 - "Artist Michael Leunig @PWS with #816" .2 - "Artist Leunig painted 721" .3 - "Minister for Transport Tom Roper and artist Leunig @PWS"trams, tramways, transporting art, preston workshops, minister for transport, decorated trams, tram 816

.1 Black and white photograph of control panel, for 1041 at Preston Workshops .2 Black and White photographs (2 copies) of cab showing control panel installed plus seat and foot controls Printed on Kodak Paper.MMTB stamp on rear of all copy 1 od .2 has A "ASEA PAGE 3" and printing dimensionstrams, tramways, preston workshops, prototype tramcar, tram 1041

Black and White Photographs 8 partly hand operated presses and jigs for undertaking a particularly assembly process at Preston Workshops. Has foot controls on the underside of the bench. No details of date - assume c1975. Black and Decker presses.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "Presses - jigs - Preston - MMTB"trams, tramways, preston workshops, equipment

Digital image of a Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board MMTB No. 15 truck or bogie photographed at Preston Workshops. Note the motor suspension bearing oil caps are opened. Marked for possible use under No. 1 end of tram 747.trams, tramways, bogies, trucks, mmtb, preston workshops

Photocopy onto a foolscap sheet of paper of a pencil drawing or illustration of prototype tramcar (later 1041), has destination of Mont Albert, route 42. Not signed. Possibly prepared by one of the MMTB draftsmen at Preston Workshops for use in publications.trams, tramways, mmtb, prototype tramcar, preston workshops, tram 1041

Black and White photograph of W2 340 at Preston Workshops, showing Special, and the route number 01, possibly indicating the completion of an O1 overhaul. Record cards extracted by Geoff Warburton give the last 01 date of 12/1959.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w2 class, overhauls, tram 340

Photograph of W6 969 being rewired at Preston Workshops, possibly early 2000s. Has the Yarra tram logo in the centre doorway. Tram has been placed on stands to enable the work. During Feb 2011 the tram was sold and placed on display as a coffee and drink bar at the Melbourne Arts Centre. It was subsequently sold to a coffee shop near Preston Workshops.Demonstrates work on tramsLaser printed colour photo on an A4 landscape sheet of paper. trams, tramways, preston workshops, yarra trams, electrical engineering, tram 969

Photograph, Black and White, of X2 674 at Preston Workshops 1934? Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 366 Bourke St. This tram was later renumbered to 680, see page 30 of Destination City 5th Edition. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB SA 945, X2 674 1934(?), (Preston Workshops)" and the photographers stamp.trams, tramways, x2 class, tram 674

Prepared by Preston Workshops staff, in the Truck Shop, to show the electrical apparatus line diagrams for testing of motors in a bogie or truck.Demonstrates the equipment used to test tramcar bogies or trucks prior to fitting to a tramcar.Drawing - dyeline print taped and edged to a piece of masonite. Has two screw holes for mounting on either side.trams, tramcars, bogies, trucks, truck shop, preston workshops, electrical engineering, electrical equipment

Black and White photograph of W2 531 at Preston Workshops, showing Special, and the route number 02, possibly indicating the completion of an O2 overhaul. Record card date 4/1971 2nd copy - stamped TMSV sales on rear and MMTB.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w2 class, overhauls, tram 531

Colour photograph, printed using a laser printer onto off white paper of the construction of the LRV jacking system to lift trams at Preston Workshops during 1987. Show the depth of the excavation and the nature of the construction. Not known who made the print.In ink on the top left hand or the print "LRV Jacks go in @ PWS 1987"trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, delivery of tramcars, maintenance, construction

Black and white photograph of W4 671 at Preston Workshop, alongside No. 19 road of the Paintshop during a special tram tour 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "W4 671 Preston W'Shops 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, special trams, tram 671

Sample of brown vinyl material used in Original Z and Z3 tramcars with a large brass eyelet placed in the sample. Manufacturer unknown, used by MMTB at Preston Workshops. Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"trams, tramways, preston workshops, z class, z3 class, tramcar construction, tram acquisition, tramcar manufacture

Negative (120) of the traverser that ran between the body shop and paint shop at Preston Workshops. Shows the detail of the cabin and wheel arrangements. In the background is a W2 fitted with a reflective red T lamp. The tram is showing route 9A, Thornbury. Date 1950?trams, tramways, preston workshops, traverser, w2 class

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of - trailer No. 20 at Preston Workshops 16/4/1968. MMTB W2 419 as cut down to a flat car (trailer), not used as such due to safety problem when being pushed.Keith Kings stamp and number "21-35", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB W2 419 as cut down to a flat car (trailer), not used as such due to safety problem when being pushed. Preston W/S No. 20".trams, tramways, w2 class, work trams, trailers, preston workshops, tram 20