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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Electrical Engineer, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, "Rail Grinding Machine for Melbourne Tramways", 1927 - 1950
Set of 6 reports, photocopied onto heat sensitive paper from various magazines. Documents match the image numbers. .1 - .2 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/8/1928 - "Rail Grinding Machine for Melbourne Tramways" - Grinders .2 - 5 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/6/`1927 - "Workshop of the Melbourne Tramways Board" - includes a layout drawing - See Reg Item 3675 for a reprint of this document. .3 - 1 sheet - Electrical Engineer - 15/9/1927 - "Worm Driver for Electric Tramcars - new type of truck constructed by Melbourne Tramways Board" - fitted to X1 class cars. Has a sketch of the truck. .4 - 8 pages - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/11/1933 - "A Supervisory Control system for Traction Substation - Equipment designed for the MMTB" - written by C. L. Steele. .5 - 8 pages - "Institute of Engineers Australia" - Dec. 1943 - "Prolonging the life of the tramway rail" - by A. H. Blanch. Note some pages have handwritten additions where the copying is out of line. .6 - 1 page - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 16-10-1950 - "Noiseless bogie for Tramcars" - PCC bogies. - St Louis Car C B-3 Bogie.trams, tramways, mmtb, rail grinding, rail wear, track materials, grinding, preston workshops, worm drive, x1 class, substation, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, tramway per way, bogies, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "A New Fare System for Melbourne Staff Training Instructions", Nov. 1983
Instruction - 18 A4 photocopied sheets with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria logo and head titled "A New Fare System for Melbourne Staff Training Instructions" detailing the introduction of the Neighbourhood Ticketing System from 13/11/1983. Details the Neighbourhoods, 10, map of the rail lines, availability, weekly and other cars, use, conditions, refunds, accounting procedures and other changes.trams, tramways, neighbourhood tickets, the met, mta, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Exercise Book, The Reading Universal, "Tickets", 1950's to 1980's
Exercise or Mapping book - The Reding Universal Mapping book, blue front cover plain paper, holding tickets collected by Keith Stodden. Titled "Tickets". Tickets have been positioned using stamp hinges. Pages 1 to 13 - MMTB imperial, dual and decimal currency tram and bus tickers, including a Munitions workers fare concession certificate, Scholars Concession ticket, swimming, Adelaide. 14 - 15 - SEC and Brisbane tickets 16 - 17 - MTT Adelaide 18 - 24 - MMTB mixed and some railway card 25 - 26 - Sydney 26 - 28 - Hobart 29 - 30 - Mixed - MOTAT, Ferrymead, Brisbane, Hornibrook Highway Toll, 31 - 32- Melbourne Rail, mixed admission, VR Excess Fare 33 - 34 - SEC 35 - 36 - Dunedin 37 - 38 - Christchurch 39 - 41 - Wellington 42 - Auckland 43 - NZR rail 44 - MMTB 45 - 46 - MTT Adelaide, Tallahassee, St Claude 47 - 48 - Ballarat, Bendigo and TMSV 49 - MMTB 50 - TMSV, SPER 51 - Brisbane 52 - Parramatta Park (COTMA), Eurail pass 53 - Hong Kong, Melbourne rail, platform tickets, pram tickets, Begonia Festival car park, 54 - 55- Mixed - NZR, Wellington, 56 - Auckland 57 - 58 - AETM, Adelaide, 59 - 60 Adelaide, MMTB, Exhibition buildings car park, 61 - Radio receiving licence, mixed bus tricks, Ansett, TAA, 62 - cover - mixed - Ansett, TAA, Ballarat ESCo, Melbourne transport Pageant and MTA/The Mettrams, tramways, tickets, the met, mmtb, adelaide, sec, tmsv, sydney, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, Aug. 1940
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of Freight car No. 17 in Cameron St, Brunswick. Has the Coburg rail line in the background. Shows the 21E truck. Dated 8/1940. May not be a Wal Jack photograph as odd negative size. See also Reg item 5333 for another photo of this car at Brunswick.trams, tramways, freight tram, brunswick, cameron st, brill 21e, tram 17 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photographs - Comeng Dandenong, 1980s - 1990s
In March 2024, Milissa Box (DTP) was at a trash and treasure market. She'd found a $5 photo album for sale with some photos that she thought might be of interest… From what I can gather it belonged to the gentleman pictured who was a worker at Dandenong in the Comeng and ABB eras. He appears to have worked on the Z3, A1/A2, B1/B2 class trams, Hong Kong LRVs, Comeng Melbourne suburban trains, and later the extra Victorian-purchased XP power cars and XAM sleepers to enable the Riverina XPT to be extended to Melbourne. It's clear he was very proud of the vehicles he'd helped to build. I have scanned a selection of the images, which appear to be a mix of official builder's portraits, team photos, and self-taken shots showing candid everyday scenes on the shop floor. There are also images of the launch of the XP power cars with then-Victorian Premier Joan Kirner; and some personal visits to see the Flying Scotsman, Victorian Goldfields Railway, Coal Creek, etc. Filename Description Date Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0001 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of Comeng suburban train 697M (Chopper unit) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0002 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of Comeng suburban train 697M (Chopper unit) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0003 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 being lifted onto its transport loader c. 1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0004 Walter Wright transport truck (Mack) waits to draw a heavy transport platform out of a shed at Comeng Dandenong. Hong Kong Phase I LRV (1024) can be seen inside the shed c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0005 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader in a shed at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0006 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader in a shed at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0007 The photographer is pictured fitting components to the cab of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV No 1026 c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0008 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0009 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0010 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0011 The photographer and a colleague are pictured in the car park posing for a photo at Comeng Dandenong c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0012 The photographer and a colleague are pictured inside the cab of Comeng suburban train 697M, posing for a photo at Comeng Dandenong c. 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0013 A stainless steel Hitachi train bodyshell is being transported on a truck-trailer. Possibly taken at Martin and King in Bayswater, under transport to the station for railing to Somerton for fitout. This is a later series M car with the rear-mounted pantograph (note the mounting lugs above the non-driving end) c. 1980 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0014 A shot at Comeng Dandenong of the onsite workforce standing in front of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV. c.1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0015 A shot at Comeng Dandenong of the onsite workforce standing in front of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV. c.1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0016 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1038 on its transport loader at Port of Melbourne ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0017 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of a workbench at Comeng Dandenong c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0018 A newly completed Comeng train (wearing VicRail teacup orange) on the factory access track at Comeng Dandenong c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0019 A newly completed Z3 class tram on a transporter, with its bogie frames waiting transport to Preston Workshops for final fitout and commissioning c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0020 A newly completed Comeng train (wearing VicRail teacup orange) on the factory access track at Comeng Dandenong c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0021 A newly completed Z3 class tram on a transporter, with its bogie frames waiting transport to Preston Workshops for final fitout and commissioning c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0022 A Comeng/ABB artist impression presumably part of their bid for the Double Decker demonstrator train for Melbourne. Note the similarity to similar Comeng sets constructed for Sydney. c. Nov 1989 – April 1990 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0023 Victorian Railways steam locomotive K 169 on static display at Coal Creek. c. 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0024 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0025 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0026 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0027 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0028 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0029 Comeng suburban train in a shed at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0030 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0031 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T being tractor-shunted in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0032 Two Comeng workers carry a train part (possibly a first aid kit) for fitting to a Comeng suburban train. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0033 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met. One of the Met staff appears to be giving one of the Comeng workers a kiss on the cheek. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0034 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; while what appears to be a classic AP6 Valiant Safari Wagon is in the foreground. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0035 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; while a worker poses for a photo with his hand on the rigging. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0036 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; An HT Holden Belmont sedan has been posed in front to appear as if it is towing the heavy vehicle. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0037 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; An HT Holden Belmont sedan has been posed in front to appear as if it is towing the heavy vehicle. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0038 A1 Class tram 232 is pictured up on stands while various A/B class tram cab frames are in the foreground in various stages of assembly. Of note, 232 appears to have been returned to Dandenong for major repair or other work, and shows signs of having been in traffic for some time (weathering and wear) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0039 various A/B class tram cab frames are in the foreground in various stages of assembly. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0040 A group of Comeng Dandenong workers stopped on a tea break. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0041 An A/B Class tram cab being fitted out with electronics and controls. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0042 A new Comeng suburban train in Metropolitan Transit livery on the test track at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0043 A new Comeng suburban train in Metropolitan Transit livery on the test track at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0044 Interior shot of a new Comeng suburban train at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0045 Interior shot of a new Comeng suburban train at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0046 The exterior sign at Dandenong showing ABB brand. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0047 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0048 The Brush generator and Paxman Valenta engine as fitted inside a new XP power car for NSW Countrylink (paid for by Victoria) c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0049 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car for NSW under construction (paid for by Victoria) c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0050 Two new XAM class XPT sleeper carriages under construction at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0051 A B2 class tram under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0052 A B2 class tram under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0053 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car for NSW being moved out of the shed c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0054 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0055 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0056 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0057 B2 class trams under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0058 An XP Powercar from NSW wearing the Intercity XPT Candy Livery at Comeng Dandenong. It is not known if this was originally painted in this livery (incorrectly) or if this was one of the first delivered series transported to Dandenong to aid the construction process of the four additional locomotives. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0059 Melbourne B2 Class tram B2.2100 (renumbered from 2102) painted in the distinctive Chocolate and Cream livery to mark the completion of 100 B2 class trams Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0060 A factory forklift wearing a hand painted “We love Labo(u)r” cardboard sign, possibly in connection to a media event with the Victorian Premier onsite at Comeng Dandenong. c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0061 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0062 Two new new Countrylink XP power cars under construction and final fitout at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0063 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car on the traverser at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0064 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops. A large banner is draped on the side explaining that this is the 106th vehicle delivered to the Public Transport Corporation (B2.2108). c. Oct 1992 (based on delivery date) Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0065 Victorian Premier Joan Kirner addresses a group of dignitaries in front of an ABB banner inside the main administration building at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0066 An ABB executive addresses a group of dignitaries in front of an ABB banner inside the main administration building at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0067 Victorian Premier Joan Kirner addresses the media in front of a completed XP class XPT power car at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0068 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0069 A Melbourne B2 class tram undergoing testing on the test circuit at ABB Dandenong c. early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0070 An XPlorer type DMU emerges from a shed at ABB Dandenong c.1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0071 Voith final drive axle mounted units for XPlorer railcars waiting to be fitted at Dandenong. c.1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0072 A completed XAM class sleeper carriage at ABB Dandenong. c.1993 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0073 Completed XPlorer railcars wait transfer to South Dynon for bogie exchange and transfer to NSW at ABB Dandenong. c. 1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0074 A clipping from an ABB internal newsletter outlining the staff-led initiative to commemorate the 100th B2 class tram with a special livery c.1992 Has photographs of ABB, Steamrail tours, Castlemaine and Maldon Railway, Fying Scotsman 4472 visit and Puffing Billy.Yields information about the people and events at Commonwealth Engineering plant Dandenong and the activities of the unknown compiler.Album containing 40 leaves, photos in a heavy card 3 ring spring binder.comeng, commonwealth engineering co., tramcars, hong kong, nsw, sydney, melbourne, railways, the met, b class, cmr, steam engines, abb, asea brown boveri -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Section of cable tram track - Bourke St at Spencer St, c1960
The photograph shows a section of remnant track at the intersection of Bourke and Spencer Sts that remained until it was removed on 25/8/1987 when connecting curves were installed at Bourke and Spencer Streets, forming a double track triangular junction, in preparation for the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne railway lines to 'light rail'. This necessitated the removal of the last few metres of cable car track in Melbourne, which had been left in situ at the former Bourke Street terminus as a reminder of bygone days. Shows two inspection pits in the short section of the cable slot. Photo late 1960s after the construction of the Spencer St railway station building. Photographer unknown.Yields information of last section of visible cable tram track in the city area.Black and white photograph on Ilford papertramways, cable trams, track work, bourke st, spencer st, cable track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Met Lines", 1988
Magazine, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria "Met Lines" (Metlines) - A4, printed on white gloss paper, centre stapled with the MTA logo or symbol. Issued under the name of Kevin Shea as Chairman. Continues from Reg Item 1142 "Met Lines" - printed in an A4 version. Major tram and bus items listed. Tramway names only listed, not railway. .1 - March 1988 - The Pandas car coming! - 20 pages - lists MTA Board, under Minister Jim Kennan; Helen Davison, Jenny Acton, Tony Tuohey, Sybille Kalbitzer, Greg Rodgers, John Usher. Advertising on trams etc, by Australian Posters - contractor, includes a photo of 814 as the Summer in the City tram, Transport Information Centre, launch of St Kilda light rail, photo of test tram 533, Tom Roper, tram 2002. Photo of farewell at Essendon depot. Final W2 - last tram in regular service - 646. .2 - June 1988 - Football theme - 16 pages - Station improvements, Jolimont Decentralisation, advertising the Met (photo for 273), new computer systems, Panamonium - pandas at the Zoo and Z8 painted for the event, new MAN buses - photo of 260. .3 - September 1988 - Uniquely Melbourne theme on the cover, some of the items sold at The Met shop, - 20 - photo of Light Rail vehicle lifting equipment at the workshops with Jack Armstrong and Les Jean, opening of The Met shop, Metrol, kids take a peek at trams (Brunswick depot). .4 - December 1988 - Festival season cover - 20 pages - MAN buses to Elwood, Transport Technology conference, article on the Thornbury Tramway Flyover (the Hump) at Preston Workshops - collisions or accidents on the flyover, tramcar details - submitted by Norm Cross. For next year 1989 - see Reg Item 1184trams, tramways, the met, mta, advertising trams, light rail, st kilda, essendon depot, zoo tram, buses, preston workshops, brunswick depot, the hump, bridges, w2 class, last tram, tram 814, tram 2002, tram 533, tram 2001, tram 8, tram 273, tram 646 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Footscray Tramway Trust, "Footscray Tramway Trust", 1917
First Annual Report of the Footscray Tramway Trust, for the year ending 30/9/1917. Lists the Trust Members, Consulting Engineers, and Secretary. Details the Trust's activities, financial loans, construction, car barn, and that it is the first Australian Tramway to use Australian-made rails. Engineering report by McCarty Underwood lists the lines to be built, and rails to use an 80lb/yard NSW railway section with a 30lb/yard bolt-on check rail. Notes the intention to have 7 one-man-operated cars and 3 combination cars. Gives expected cost of operations. Lists the Footscray Council Officers that were involved in the project. Supplementary letter from McCarty Underwood about the cost of the rails and the composite section dated 15/11/1917. Yields information about the construction of the Footscray Tramway Trust tramways.Ten foolscap sheets, duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, ftt, footscray tramways trust, new tramways, rails, tramway construction, annual reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 1040, titled "Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne" showing the entrance to the station, many motor cars, some with black-out headlight covers, a MMTB Leyland bus, and a W2 class tram either 288 or 388 (Kew Depot cars at the time.) with the destination of Spencer St. This would have to be one of the first W2 class cars to have the metal gutter replaced by a storm/drip rail. There is an advertising board on the railway station verandah, advertising Liberty Loans. You can just make out the tram overhead for the curve from Swanston Street into Flinders Street.Yields information about Flinders Street and railway station in the early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, flinders st, flinders st station, w2 class, buses, mmtb buses, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, National Trust, "Trust News - Vol 18 No 8", March 1990
Published by the National Trust Victoria features a front cover photo of the interior of an SW5 class car by Brian Gilkes. Has an article by Frank Strahan on Melbourne W class trams and puts a case for their classification. Includes a photo of the Great Strike lineup of trams in Bourke St, An article by Celestina Sagazio on Melbourne's cable tram system looks at its history, remaining buildings, and Alf Twentyman's cable cars. Concludes with a note on the impending demolition of the Richmond Power or Engine house on the corner of Bridge Road and Hoddle St. Notes the moves to retain it and includes a photo of the building by Brian Gilkes. There is also an article on the Port Melbourne railway line, its heritage, and demolition.Yields information about the National Trust's proposals for the W class trams, cable trams and the Port Melbourne rail line.Magazine - 32 pages - part colour centre stapled.national trust, cable trams, w class trams, tramways, richmond, engine houses, port melbourne railway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Possibly Geoff Grant, c1950
Set of two Black and white negatives of track construction in La Trobe St during 1950. .1 - Looking east from Queen St. Has the Argus building in the view. Both tracks have been constructed and the concrete foundation poured pending the top asphalt layer, a building selling Skoda cars, .2 - Looking west from Queen St with a tram crossing in the background in William St. Photo shoes the method of track construction - timber sleepers with the rail bolted to the sleeper. Pending concerting. In the background is The Mint and terrace houses on the left. There is a billboard for 1949 movie, "The Bribe". Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, la trobe st, track construction, trackwork, queen st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1960's
Set of four black and white prints of W2 221 derailed at South Melbourne tram depot, late 1960's? This tram was used a training vehicle for recovery crews to re-rail trams. Again possibly an early use of this vehicle as such - has "Kenric Best for Boys wear" sign on one end, and a "Collision not to be moved" Auxiliary board on the other end. In the background are AEC Meal Bus, Works vehicle No. 6, mobile crane used in track relaying and South Melbourne depot buildings.trams, tramways, training, emergency, accidents, recovery, mmtb, south melbourne depot, derailments, tram 221, tram 6, aec, track cleaner, works cars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, Minister of Transport, "Press Statement", Nov. 1987
Set of 11 New Releases or Press Releases with Minister of Transport letterhead. Photocopied onto A4 paper. 1. Tram services to stop for three hours on North Balwyn and Mont Albert - 18/11/1983 as a mark of respect to Naid Salem when struck by a truck at the Mont Albert terminus on 16/11. (hand written not on the sheet). 2."The Met" fare system starts today - Steve Crabb - 13/11/1983. 3. "New tram a design to meet the needs of the year 2000" - Minister visits Comeng Plant - A class trams 4. "Bonus travelcard on sale" - 10/11/1983 5. "A tram for the year 2000" - follow up - issued 11/11/1983 - A class trams. 6. "New Rail land sale on tomorrow - sale of surplus land in Doncaster - Templestowe Area" - following a decision to consider light rail rather than heavy rail. 7 "Homes now getter Transport Information Booklet" - explaining the Neighbourhood system. 8. "One Million booklets to be home delivered to explain The Met transport system" - 6/11/1983. 9. "Public Transport more cost efficient than the car" - 7/11/1983 - looks at The Met tickets pricing. 10. "Boards name for the New Transport Authorities" - 28/6/1983 - lists the names for the various authorities.Item 4 has a handwritten note in ink "NB now half a "Grand Union" at Sydney Road & Moreland Rd"trams, tramways, news broadcasts, minister for transport, mont albert, tickets, a class, doncaster, neighbourhood tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, Hector Bell Junior, "Street passenger transport system of Geelong Urban Area", 1949
Report by Hector H Bell Junior of the MMTB early 1949, titled "Street passenger transport system of Geelong Urban Area". Looks at the history of public transport in Geelong, tramway data, financial analysis, the Geelong bus system, buses servicing the North Shore industries - principally the Ford Works, the condition of the bus fleet, taxi and private car hire services, functions of a street transport authority, town planning, populations and traffic surveys, relative values of passenger vehicles, trolley buses, industry and recommendations. Said the tramway system was obsolete, should be a rail service between North and South Geelong, set up a street transport body, replan the Geelong railway station, additional roads to service the North Shore area. Refers to attachments. Has a list of people involved in the preparation of the report. See item 112 for the AETA response of April 1949 to this report.Yields information about the Geelong tram and bus services in 1948/49 and how it could be developed or reformed. Has a close association with Hector Bell Junior, the son of the then MMTB Chairman.Document - 18 foolscap sheets photocopied and stapled in three places along the side.tramways, secv, geelong, statistics, history, passenger services, reports, aeta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Cable tram at Queens Bridge South Melbourne
Photograph - undated, possibly prior to the First World War, shows a cable tram with the destination of Spring St passing under the Port Melbourne/St Kilda Rail lines overbridge in Queens Bridge Street. The bridge has a large advert for Wolfe's Schnapps - "for your health sake". On the left-hand side are two policemen talking to each other. There are four horse-drawn carts and one open-top motor car. In the background are Queens Bridge Motors Pty Ltd building and the Queens Bridge Family Hotel. Note the windmill on the left-hand side of the photograph. The railway bridge was partially demolished following the closure of the railway lines in 1987.Yields information about Queens Bridge Melbourne and the rail line over bridge.Black and White Photograph of a cable tram passing under the rail line over bridge at Queens Bridge South Melbourne. Two copies held.trams, tramways, cable trams, queens bridge street, queens bridge motors, queens bridge hotel, wolfe's schnapps, windmills, horse drawn vehicles, railways, port melbourne railway, st kilda railway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Frank Shennen, "Originals (from Alf Twentman's account), April 1978
Document or list compiled by Frank Shennen (1907-1998) providing a list of cable cars or trailers, lines, builders numbers and those equipmed with rail groove scrapers. First sheet dated 13-4-1978 and numbered.Demonstrates an extensive record compiled by Frank Sheenen about Melbourne cable trams.Hand written notes on 9 sheets of paper.tramcars, tramways, cable trams, personal papers, records -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood rail junction and Pitt Street (far right), photographed in 1960
... and Bacons. To left is sign for "Coffey's Used Cars". (2 copies... and Bacons. To left is sign for "Coffey's Used Cars". (2 copies)-1960 ...Black and white photograph - 2 copies - In right foreground is advertising sign for Dandy Hams and Bacons. To left is sign for "Coffey's Used Cars". (2 copies)-1960 .Rail junction and Pitt St. taken from clock tower" l -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "AETA Report on passenger services- Geelong - April 1949", Apr. 1949
Report examining rail, tram and bus services to mainly North Geelong area. Drawing of PCC car- possibly a proposed MMTB car - 45' long. Looks at comparative costs, provision of rolling stock, recommendations for improvement, a comparison between buses and trams and the style of an operating authority other than the SEC. Follows on from the Mr. Hector Bell Jnr's report and comments on his report. See item 9819 for this report. Prepared by: Charles Craig (Chairman), Leon Marshall-Wood, Noel Gipps, Donald Wishart, John Beckett, John Stranger (Secretary) of the AETA. Yields information about the threats to the Geelong tram system in 1949 and ways that it could be upgraded and extended to continue to serve. Was the first of the SEC systems to close. Has a strong association with the AETA members.A 20 page report + index + cover sheet + drawing foolscap size + estimate - corner stapled. Second copy, original version, stapled in top left hand corner with rounded corners.trams, tramways, passenger services, geelong, reports, aeta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Queens Parade Clifton Hill - cable tram set, Frank Shennen, c1940
Photograph shows car 586 in Queens Parade, Clifton Hill with the rail line and over bridge in the background. The grip mechanism has been lifted. The tram has the destination of Spencer St. Same handwriting as that of Frank Shennen though it may not be his photograph. Yields information about Clifton Hill cable tram depot and tram 586.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Car 586, possibly at Clifton Hill." Has the number "179" in pencil in top right-hand corner.tramways, cable trams, clifton hill, tram 586, clifton hill depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Depot track laying
Photographs show track laying inside tram car sheds. One of the photos is the Malvern Depot new shed - shows the rail support method.Yields information about depot construction Colour and black and white photographsOne photograph is stamped on rear 'Sutcliffe Pty Ltd Photographers. Cromwell Buildings 306 Bourke St Melbourne'm&mtb, depot, car shed, track laying, east preston depot -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Princes Highway Lakes Entrance, AFK International Publishers, 1970 c
Parking bay for viewing the Entrance situated on a sharp bend of the Princes Highway. Also in image part of Bullock Island and New Works area. Three motor cars in picture, post and rail safety fence Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also three colour postcards of same view showing progress at parking bay to steel mesh fence and steel guard rails numbers 04206.1, size 9 x 14 cm, 04206.2, 04206.3 size 10 x 14.5 cmColour postcard showing parking bay for viewing the Entrance situated on a sharp bend of the Princes Highway. Also in image part of Bullock Island and New Works area. Three motor cars in picture, post and rail safety fence Lakes Entrance Victoriacivil engineering, islands, waterways, gippsland lakes, vehicles -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Patterson River, Temporary and Old Bridge, c 1927
The first bridge over the river was built in the early 1880's, prior to this it was a pontoon bridge. In 1927 the construction of a concrete bridge was undertaken.Black and white photo of the old wooden road bridge (Point Nepean / Nepean Highway), and a temporary bridge over Patterson River, Carrum near the mouth of the river. Cars using the old bridge. Rowing boats on shore. Temporary and old bridge, Carrumpatterson river, road bridge, rail bridge, chelsea, transport, patterson river bridge, carrum bridge, temporary bridge, cars