The original line to the Essendon Aerodrome was constructed in 1943 to serve the airport and aircraft construction. It was funded by the Commonwealth Government. By 1976, patronage to the airport terminus in Vaughan St had dropped, the crossing of the highway to the Tullamarine Airport opened in 1970, was dangerous, and the highway needed to be widened. The new terminus was a short distance to the north between Mathews Ave and the Highway. This series of photographs show the operation of a tram service during the changeover. Trams ran from the Niddrie crossover near Keilor Road to a temporary terminus just short of the worksite, with cars running "bang" road or the wrong way for one trip along either line. This would have been controlled by an Inspector at the Niddrie end. The work was done over a 7-hour period, including changing the overhead over. Work would have been completed after the changeover period. .1 - W5 800 at “temporary” Essendon Airport terminus, Cnr Mathews Ave, Vaughan St. after running “bang” road or the wrong way to this point from the Niddrie or Keilor Road crossover. Curves have been removed.. Has an Inspector chatting to a man with a hat standing alongside the tram. The shelter has a City of Keilor logo on it. .2 - W5 684, taken from the overbridge at the TAA stop - during the changeover of the tracks. Tram running “bang” road from Niddrie to the temporary terminus. .3 - SW5 787, temporary terminus in Mathews Ave, about to return to Niddrie as an “up” car on the “down” line. .4 - MMTB Track gang commissioning and placing rails at the new terminus with scrubber 10 waiting. Overhead in position with overhead for the curves partly removed. Mobile Crane on the left-hand side moving a formwork piece into position .5 - 10W cleaning new track at the new terminus. .6 - Rail Scrubber 10W at work cleaning head of rails where new concrete section. Has a TAA bus on the right side. .7 - W5 783 is about to be the first passenger tram to the terminus, at 3.50 pm About 20 workmen are completing the inbound or up track. .8 - W5 783 about to be the first passenger tram to the terminus, at 3.50 pm About 20 workmen are completing the inbound or up track.Yields information about the last day of the operation of the original Essendon Airport tram line and the works done for the new terminus.Set of 8 Kodachrome cardboard mount colour slides of the relocation of the Essendon Airport tram terminus 7-10-1976, by Ron Scholten. All slides have detailed descriptions on the rear trams, tramways, essendon aerodrome, essendon airport, closure, new tramways, route 59, mmtb, trackwork, w5 800, w5 684, sw5 787, scrubber 10w, w5 783, w5 class, sw5 class, taa airlines, city of keilor

This photo shows the crew posing beside the tram for the photographers at the Lydiard St North terminus. There is a crowd of people, in the tram. The photographer says this was taken of the last of the last tram to run in Lydiard Street in 1971.Demonstrates that on the last day, the crews posed for many photographsDigital image of Copy of a colour slide showing Tram 42 at the Lydiard Street North terminus. ballarat trams, •last day, •lydiard st nth, •secv tramways, •tramway closure, •maximum traction, crews

Image of Ballarat tram 12 at the Mt Pleasant terminus before returning to the Gardens via Drummond St North. The tram has a dash panel advert for the Twin Lakes, a long closed water ski resort near Ballan.Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus in late 1967.Digital image of Ballarat Tram 12 at Mt Pleasant terminus 11-11-1967.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, ballarat tramways, tram 12, twin lakes

Photograph shows W5 754 (East Coburg Route 1) at the former Beaconsfield Parade terminus at the intersection with Fitzroy St Kilda. The photographer notes the square windscreen windows on the tram.Yields information about tram 754 in 1953 in Beaconsfield Parade.Black and white photograph - W5 754 at Beaconsfield Parade terminus photo number G(y)(7)Has details and date written on the rear.tramways, beaconsfield parade, st kilda, fitzroy st, w5 class, tram 754, route 1

Photograph shows a B class tram No. 24 at the Mont Albert tram terminus with Conductor Bill Simpson standing alongside during 1922. The tram is showing route "15" and the destination of "Victoria Bdg". In the background is a grocer with a Sunlight soap advertisement. Note the white top cap on the conductor, the lapel badges and an item or tickets pinned to his jacket.Yields information about MMTB tram 24, the Mont Albert terminus and conductor Bill Simpson.Photograph - Black and White - with notes on the rear and negative - 35mm with 8311."Mont Albert tram terminus (Union Rd), 1922, me"mmtb, tramways, tram 24, mont albert, conductors, uniforms

An electrified tram route from Melbourne along High Street replaced an original Horse Tram that terminated at the Kew Cemetery. This new tram only reached the bridge over the Outer Circle railway at the Harp Junction. The line was later extended to North Balwyn.Black and white print positive of the Tram Terminus in High Street, Kew at the Harp of Erin hotel. "Harp of Erin Tram Terminus about 1916. House on left still standing behind delicatessen [in 1978]. / Courtesy Mrs E Bennett, Kew East / Property of Miss Foley."tramways, mmtb, tram terminus, no 48 tram route, harp of erin hotel, trams - kew, trams - kew east

Black and white photograph of Ballarat 36 at the Sebastopol terminus, 16-1-1970. Tram has an SEC roof ad at rear, and has Lydiard St. Nth destination. On Kodak paper.On rear in black biro "36 at Ballarat Sebastopol terminus, 16-1-70/ Ex 132 MMTB"trams, tramways, ballarat, sebastopol, tram 36

Set of 18 transparencies taken on 26/2/1972 on Kodak mounts. 1203.1 - Bendigo 5 at Eaglehawk terminus - with new traffic works. 1203.2 - No. 5 climbing the High St. hill Eaglehawk with the buildings on the east side in the photo. 1203.3 - No 2 descending the road over rail bridge at Job's Gully, heading for Quarry Hill. 1203.4 - as for 1202.3, but more side on. Tram has two SEC roof ads. 1203.5 - as for 1202.4 1203.6 - No. 26 entering Garden Gully Loop, Mt. Korong Road, Ironbark. Tram en route to Eaglehawk. Water column on right hand side of photograph. 1203.7 - No. 2 on the Eaglehawk route, Iron Bark area?, bound for Quarry Hill. 1203.8 - as for 1202.7, but photo taken after tram has past photographer. 1203.9 - No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus, night photo. Tram has arrived at terminus, showing Quarry Hill, pole turned, but the tram lights have yet to be turned around. 1203.10 - as for 1202.9, but lights have been turned around. 1203.11 - No. 26 climbing the View St. Hill near the Commodore Hotel. Has Campbells Electrical Services building in the background. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. 1203.12 - No. 7 end on photograph, at Golden Square, destination showing Golden Square - night photo. 1203.13 - number not used. 1203.14 - as for 1202.12, but partially side on, has a passenger looking out the tram. 1203.15 - as for 1202.12, but with hotel in the background. 1203.16 - No. 26 and 2 at Charing Cross, night photo. Tram 26 en route to Quarry Hill, 2 to Eaglehawk. 1203.17 - Interior photo of No. 26, at night. 1203.18 - No. 26 at the Quarry Hill terminus as night. 1203.19 - as for 1202.18, but central portion of the tramcar.Information written on in blue ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1203.1 - "No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1203.1 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk" 1203.3 - "No. 2" 1203.4 - "No. 2" 1203.5 - "No. 2" 1203.6 - "No. 26 at Garden Gully Loop Mt Korong Rd., Ironbark" 1203.7 - "No. 2" 1203.8 - "No. 2" 1203.9 - "No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1203.10 - "No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1203.11 - "No. 26 in View St. Near the Commodore Motel" 1203.12 - "No. 7 at Golden Square Terminus" 1203.14 - "No. 7 at Golden Square Terminus" 1203.15 - "No. 7 at Golden Square Terminus" 1203.16 - "Nos. 26 and 2 at Charing Cross" 1203.17 - "Interior of No. 26" 1203.18 - "No. 26 at the Quarry Hill terminus" 1203.19 - "No. 26 at the Quarry Hill terminus "tramways, trams, bendigo, eaglehawk, bridges, iron bark gully, night photo, quarry hill, golden square, tram 2, tram 5, tram 7, tram 26

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the bogie trams.Black and white print of Geelong 31 at the North terminus. The tram has the destination of Belmont. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in pencil "29/3/1948, X HTT, North Terminus Geelong"trams, tramways, geelong, north, belmont, tram 31

Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency" top and bottom. On the other side is "Made in England" and "View from this side". Photo taken by Ben Parle 1/1954. Image of Ballarat No. 28 at Lydiard St. terminus, destination Grey St Sebastopol. Note the long grass on either side of the road. For high resolution scan see btm2811h.tif "Lydiard St North terminus Ballarat" "1/54"tramways, trams, ballarat, lydiard st north, tram 28

Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" top and bottom. Photo taken by Ben Parle 5/4/1958. Has slide No. "16" stamped in red in top corner and date stamped on slide. Photo of the No. 41 and 21 on an AETA tour, at the Sebastopol terminus, with another single trucker waiting at the end of the track. Note the new houses in the background, the lamp guard around the street lamp to the right of No. 21. No. 21 has the destination of Sebastopol and the AETA special tram sign. For high resolution scan see btm2845h.tif"Sebastopol terminus" "-5 APR 1958"tramways, trams, aeta, sebastopol, albert st, tram 41, tram 21

The original line to the Essendon Aerodrome was constructed in 1943 to serve the airport and aircraft construction. It was funded by the Commonwealth Government. By 1976, patronage to the airport terminus in Vaughan St had dropped, the crossing of the highway to the Tullamarine Airport opened in 1970, was dangerous, and the highway needed to be widened. The new terminus was a short distance to the north between Mathews Ave and the Highway. This series of photographs show the last day of operations to the original terminus and the changeover, which was done in about 7 hours. No buses were required. It was done by workers of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. The line was later extended to Airport West. .1 - W5 789, (Essendon Airport Route 59) about to turn from Mathews Ave into Vaughan St. Has new track and footbridge in the foreground. .2 - W5 791 on the siding or spur at the airport terminus, the last tram to use this facility. .3 - W2 571, at the Airport terminus alongside Vaughan St on the last morning of the use of this terminus. The Bundy clock can be seen behind the pole on the lefthand side and the Brick passenger shelter. Shows buffer stops, and Forestair hanger behind. .4 - W2 595 turning from Vaughan St into Mathews Ave. Has the tram stop No. 55 in the view. .5 - W5 839 turning from Vaughan St into Mathews Ave. Shows the flashing yellow light that gave some protection to the trams. .6 - W2 247 about to turn into Vaughan St. Driver about to reboard the tram. Note the new copper trolley wire is up for the new track but has been pulled to the west side using rope. .7 - W5 805, turning from Mathews Ave into Vaughan St, to the old Essendon Airport terminus. Has a new track in the foreground, and the overhead for the curves is still in position. .8 - W6 991 turning from Vaughan St into Matthews Ave, at 855am, the last tram from the old terminus. The track gang has commenced work to remove the outbound curve. Would appear four passengers waiting at the tram stop, two with lunch bags. Note the cattle grid in the foreground between the rails. New rails on the ground on the left-hand side. See Reg Item 6163 for further photos of this event.Yields information about the last day of the operation of the original Essendon Airport tram line.Set of 8 Kodachrome cardboard mount colour slides of the relocation of the Essendon Airport tram terminus 7-10-1976, by Ron Scholten.All slides have detailed descriptions on the reartrams, tramways, essendon aerodrome, essendon airport, closure, new tramways, route 59, w5 789, w5 791, w2 571, w2 595, w5 839, w2 247, w5 805, w6 991, w2 class, w5 class, w6 class, mmtb, trackwork

Possibly has a strong association with SEC Ballarat tram crews.Colour print of driver or motorman - M Cahil (48) and J. Maher standing in front of a tram at Lydiard Street North terminus, 10th August 1971. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler?in ink on rear "10th August 1971, Lydiard Street Nth terminus. With my compliments Lilian Butler".trams, tramways, crews, motormen, conductors, lydiard st nth

Photo shows BTM Member and tramway enthusiast Ian Stanley with B1 2001 at the East Burwood terminus during an ARHS tram tour. Tram has a Bank of Melbourne advertisement on the front.Yields information about Ian Stanley whose estate donated considerable material to the Museum.Colour print on Agfa paper of Ian Stanley at East Burwood terminus leaning on tram B1 2001 - 26-7-1997Has details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.tramways, tramcars, east burwood, b1 class, tram 2001

Image of Ballarat tram 40 at the Mt Pleasant terminus 1-12-1970. The tram has roof adverts for Eureka Roofing Tiles and Electric Cooking. The metal device above the trolley pole, assisted crews to put the pole back on the overhead, especially at night. The mixed business on the right-hand side has an advert for The Sun newspaper.Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus in late 1970.Digital image of Ballarat Tram 40 at Mt Pleasant terminus 1-12-1970trams, tramways, mt pleasant, ballarat tramways, tram 40, trolley poles

Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" top and bottom. Photo taken by Ben Parle 5/4/1958. Has slide No. "21" stamped in red in top corner. Photo of Ballarat No. 41, 21 at the Lydiard St. North terminus. No. 41 and 21 have the destination of Special and has the AETA special tram sign. For high resolution scan see btm2854h.tif"Lydiard St Nth terminus" "5-4-58"tramways, trams, lydiard st, aeta, tram 41, tram 21

Black and White Photograph of Bendigo No. 2 at the Eagle Hawk terminus, Jan. 1971, night photograph. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is the Foodland Store, a Milk bar. The tram has arrived at the terminus, the trolley pole has been turned, but the headlights and dash canopy lights have yet to be turned. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear. In top left hand corner, in ink "71)" and "Bendigo (SEC) Tramways / 1.1971 / Eaglehawk Terminus"trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, night photo, tram 2

The photograph shows VR tram 48 waiting to depart Sandingham Station terminus with many passengers in summer clothing and displaying the destination Sandringham. The weather blinds are up and all saloon windows are open. The station building is seen behind the tram and to the left many adults and children stand together. Yields information about Sandringham Station terminusBlack and white photograph with note on the rear.in ink on the rear "No 48 at Sandringham Station terminus K J Magor Neg No. 893"vr trams, saloon windows, destination, sandringham station, weather blinds, summer clothing, station building

Photograph shows W2 class tram No. 509 at the Collins St terminus at Spencer St. The driver is attending to the trolley pole rope. The tram has the destination of Deepdene and is yet to be fitted with route number boxes. The tram was built as a W2 entering service 13/6/1928 and was fitted with route number boxes in March 1930. In the background is the State Savings Bank building, now the Batman Hill Hotel and part of the VR Head Office building.Yields information about tram 509 and the Collins St terminus late 1920s.Black and white print with photographers notes on the rear.In pencil "W2 class at City terminus Cnr Collins & Spencer Sts."trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st, tram 509

Set of 6 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 22/5/1971. 1171.1 - Tram 33 at Sebastopol terminus, showing destination of Lydiard St. Nth, with Royal Mail Hotel in the background and three parked cars. Tram has "Twin Lakes" sign on front dash. 1171.2 - as for 1171.1 but taken from other side of tram, has hotel in part of photo. Shows arrangement of tram terminus signs on a pole in the background. 1171.3 - Tram 26 just after arrival at the Lydiard St. terminus, with passengers getting off and driver about to swap ends. Destination has been changed to Sebastopol. Has Lydiard St. shelter in the right edge of the photo. 1171.4 - as for 1171.3 - but with pole turned and looking back along street towards city. Shows the undulating nature of the street. 1171.5 - Tram 26 outbound in Albert St. for Sebastopol, crossing the street near Ophir St. Has a motor cyclist stopped for tram and shows tram stop on the west side of the road. 1171.6 - Tram 26, close up of tram at the Sebastopol terminus with two cars parked along side. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. Nth.1171.1 - "No. 33 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.2 - "No. 33 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.3 - "No. 26 at Lydiard St. North terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.4 - "No. 26 at Lydiard St. North terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.5 - "No. 26 crossing from left side of Albert St. Sebastopol to right side near Ophir St." and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.6 - No. 26 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. All slides have date stamp of "22 May 1971" in purple ink and Kodak developing date of "Jun 71M7" in red ink. tramways, trams, sebastopol, lydiard st nth, royal mail hotel, tram stops, tram 33, tram 26

Yields information about the appearance of tram 40 at the Sebastopol terminus and the overhead pan helped to locate the trolley pole.Set of two Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier of tram No. 40 at the Sebastopol terminus. .1 - end on photograph showing the destination sign ready for the return trip to Lydiard St North and the terminus overhead pan used to assist the location of the trolley pole. .2 - similar. Tram has roof advertisements for Eureka Roof Tiles and an SEC Electric Cooking advert. On the dash panel is an advertisement for Dancing at the Civic Hall. In the background is the Royal Hotel and the a Milk bar with a telephone box outside. Photo taken 6/10/1964.On back of slide in pencil "Tues 6/10/64 Ballarat, No. 40 Sebastopol Terminus" on both slides.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, tram 40

Bromide of a black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 34 at the Lydiard St. North terminus. Photo probably taken shortly before closure. Tram has destination of "Sebastopol". Has waiting shelter behind. Photo looking south. Shows pan arrangements at terminus. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used. Source of original photographic print not known at time of archiving. Note Reg. Item 1023 of 34 in Lydiard St. North. Tram does not have advertising - photo could be at the same time and same photographer.trams, tramways, lydiard st. north, terminus, tram 34

Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" top and bottom. Photo taken by Ben Parle 5/4/1958. Has slide No. "14" stamped in red in top corner. Photo of the No. 41 and 21 at the Mt Pleasant terminus, Barkly St, with another single truck tram behind. No. 41 has destination of Special. Both trams are carrying the AETA special car auxiliary signs. For high resolution scan see btm2848h.tif High Res image jpg added 8/5/2019 from Peter Lambert."Mt Pleasant terminus" "-5-4-58"tramways, trams, mt pleasant, barkly st, aeta, tram 21, tram 41

Colour prints taken by Colin Rough at the North Coburg tram terminus, Sydney Road, 14/3/2003. Tram B2 2105 is waiting on B 2022 to leave. Route 19. Cross street is Bakers Road.On rear in ink various notes about the location and date - 14/3/03, North Coburg Terminus, Sydney Roadtrams, tramways, north coburg, sydney road, route 19, b class, tram 2105, tram 2022

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Set of six black and white photographs from Keith Kings of the staged closures of the Geelong tramways. Note some of these photographs are very similar to those of Geoff Grant - See Reg Item 485 and 476i7. .1 - No. 18 last tram to East, leaving city - 8/1/1956 - KSK Photo Q(x)(6) .2 - No. 7, last tram at West at terminus - 8/1/1956 - KSK Photo Q(x)(7) - has a group of people standing in front of the tramcar. .3 - No. 6 - last tram at North terminus, with a very large group of people in front of tram. Tram has the destination of North. 4/3/1956 - KSK Photo T(b)(6). .4 - No. 18 - last tram at Newtown terminus, with a very large group of people in front of tram. Tram has the destination of Newtown. 22/1/1956 - KSK Photo R(y)(3). .5 - No. 19, last tram to Eastern Park, at terminus on second last trip, with conductor on front step. 22/1/56, KSK Photo R(y)(2). Tram has the destination of Eastern Park. .6 - No. 1 - last regular tram from Beach to Chilwell, leaving Beach terminus - KSK Photo Q(x)(5).On the rear in ink and with the Keith Kings Copyright stamp: .1 - Geelong - 18 last tam to East leaving city, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(6) .2 - Geelong - 7 - last tram at West at terminus, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(7) .3 - Geelong - 6 - last tram at North terminus, Sun 4/3/56 - T(b)(6) .4 - Geelong - 18 - last tram at Newtown terminus, Sun 22/1/56 - R(y)(3) .5 - Geelong - 19 - last tram to Eastern Park, at terminus on second last trip - Sun 22/1/56 - R(y)(2) .6 - 1 - last regular tram from Beach to Chilwell, leaving Beach terminus, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(5)trams, tramways, geelong, closure, east, north, chilwell, beach, newtown, eastern park, last tram, tram 18, tram 7, tram 6, tram 19, tram 1

The photo shows Geelong tram No. 10 at the Newtown terminus, showing the return destination of Beach. Note the large overhead pan to assist the crew in locating the trolley pole, particularly at night. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.Yields information about the Geelong Newtown terminus and tram 10Black and white photograph with typed details on rear.Typed on rear "Car No 10 at the Newtown terminus (Geelong), May 1947". Ken Magor stamp and "K Winney" tramways, trams, geelong, newtown, tram 10

One slide on a Kodak Ready Mount made from the Association of Railway Enthusiast Provincial Tramways film strip, during December 1971 of Bendigo No. 3 at Eaglehawk terminus with its reflection in a shop window looking through a multi post verandah. Has the Eaglehawk Town Hall in the background."No. 3 and its reflection at Eaglehawk terminus" and "Dec 1971" in purple ink using a hand stamp.tramways, trams, eaglehawk, bendigo, tram 3

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 19 at the Sebastopol terminus shortly after arriving. The pole is yet to be reversed, though the destination has been set for Lydiard St North. The Royal Mail Hotel is in the background. Note the departure clock on the tram stop pole - see second image - appears to be set for a 20 min service at 2mins etc past the hour. Photo by I K Winney of Sydney, 12/1949.Yields information about tram 19 and the Sebastopol terminus.Black and white photograph with photographers details on rear."Car No. 19 at Sebastopol terminus, Ballarat 12/1949, I K Winney"tramcars, sebastopol, tram 19, albert st., royal mail hotel, clocks

Black & White photo of Geelong SECV No. 39 at Newtown terminus, while operating the Australian Electric Traction Association's special tram tour of Geelong on 2/4/1955. Tram has destination of "SPECIAL" and an auxiliary board of "CHARTERED" and AETA tour board on bumper bar. Photo taken after trolley poles reversed at terminus, from the rear of the tram. See also Reg item 5714 and 1549.On rear on typed paper "GEELONG TRAMS. Car no. 39 at one of the terminus AETA special April 2 1955". Geoff Grant stamp in btm rh corner.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, tours, newtown , tram 39

Negative No. 267 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of No. 39 at Newtown terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Dave O'Neil identified the terminus from the photograph 12/03/2001. See also Reg Item 5711. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, terminus, newtown, tram 39