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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne A class tram 276 - partly assembled, Weico Models
... logo and number 276 in black on the trolley pole retriever... with PTC logo and number 276 in black on the trolley pole retriever ...Model of a Melbourne A class tram, partly assembled with some parts in a plastic bag. Fitted with an operable pantograph. Painted Melbourne colours of green and cream with PTC logo and number 276 in black on the trolley pole retriever position showing the destination of Mont Albert, Route 42. Model built by Weico. Has drop centre seats and driver's seats, the two saloons are left empty for motors.Demonstrates a model that represented a successful Melbourne bogie tram.Model of Melbourne A class 276 - partly assembled with some parts in packing.models, tramcars, weico models, melbourne, a class, tram 276 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR single truck closed cross bench tram
... -bench tram with trolley pole raised and depot workman in driver...-bench tram with trolley pole raised and depot workman in driver ...Photograph shows a side view of a single truck closed cross-bench tram with trolley pole raised and depot workman in driver cabin. No tram number is visible. A coupling device appears to be a feature at one end. Behind the tram are trees and perhaps gardens. Contrary to the note attached to the rear of the photograph, this class of tram was manufactured in South Australia in 1913 by Pengelly and Company for the Victorian Railways.Yields information about VR closed cross bench trams Black and white photograph with typed description on rearTyped description reads: 'One society member has preserved this toast-rack or cross-bench tram in his backyard. It was built by the Victorian Railways in 1913 for their St Kilda-Brighton tramway and was purchased after the closure of the line in 1959.'victorian railways, closed cross bench, pengelley and company -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - BTPS Depot track work, Warren Doubleday, 4 or 5/1973
... and a trolley pole placed on the trough. April - May 1973 - refer... trough on 2 road and a trolley pole placed on the trough. April ...Black and white negative - 3 scanned images - of the depot with 27 on No. 2 road, partly out of the depot, with No. 1 road yet to be commenced. Images show the new trough on 2 road and a trolley pole placed on the trough. April - May 1973 - refer to the May 1973 issue of Fares Please! which advised the first trough had been positioned. trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, overhead, tram 27 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Bob Lilburn, mid 1950's?
... the metal pan in the overhead to assist to set the trolley pole... the metal pan in the overhead to assist to set the trolley pole ...Black and white photograph of X1 460 (Russell St) at the Footscray Railway station with an X2 class car behind. Note the metal pan in the overhead to assist to set the trolley pole at night. In the background is a chemist? Franklin advertising a Corn Cure 1/- and Appleton & Wright Men's Wear Store. Photo possibly mid 1950's and by Bob Lilburn.On rear in ink "460 at Footscray Rly Station"trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, russell st, overhead, tram 460, leeds st, x2 class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Fold up calendar - MURLA, Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority (MURLA), late 1981
... . Note the Z class trams with incorrect doors given the trolley... trams with incorrect doors given the trolley pole and silver ...Shows a cross section through the Museum Station under La Trobe St (later Melbourne Central), showing trams, stairs, trains of the then new underground station. Published by the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority and Ministry of Transport, late 1980. The station was opened in Jan. 1981 see reference. Note the Z class trams with incorrect doors given the trolley pole and silver or Hitachi trains.Demonstrates a calendar produced by MURLA to show the Museum Station in cross section.Printed card with punched out folds and 1981 calendar. Two copies held.murla, museum station, diagrams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, The Met, "Overhead Appreciation - draft", 2/1995
... at the time when trolley poles remained in operation.... trolley poles remained in operation. Yields information about ...Document - full title "Met Tram Overhead appreciation for Met Tram Officers & Tram Drivers" Gives a detailed inforamation on the structure of the tram overhead, its parts, poles, such as frog pans, crossing pans, points, contactors ,broken trolley wire, pantograph operation and feeder cables. Has notes on the SCADA system and Carlton Electrical control system. Written at the time when trolley poles remained in operation.Yields information about the Melbourne tramway overhead system.Document 47 A4 pages, clear plastic cover, with card covers comb bound along top edge.tramways, tramcars, equipment, overhead, electrical engineering, trolley wire -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 2 first fleet with sister car
... with same destination (number obscured) and trolley poles on both... with same destination (number obscured) and trolley poles on both ...Photograph shows single truck VR tram 2 first fleet with destination showing St Kilda, immediately in front of sister car with same destination (number obscured) and trolley poles on both cars are raised. Driver of VR 2 stands at controls with no driver windscreen and conductor stands on side running board. Numerous adults are shown aboard both trams and at sides and rear of cars with trees in the background. Yields information of Railways tramcar 2 first fleet Black and white photograph with number 9 showing in lower left corner of print from previous collection. Stamp and notes on rear Blue biro note ' MMTB Print (from TMSV collection?). victorian railways, single truck, st kilda, tram 2, first fleet -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 4, John Theodore, 31-12-1978 or early 1979
... with a Sturt St West destination .4 - ditto with the trolley pole... with the trolley pole being reversed. Slide 35mm slide/s - set of 4 John ...Yields information about the early operation of the BTPS of No. 33 in Wendouree Parade.Set of 4 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of No. 33 running in Wendouree Parade - 31-12-1978 or soon after its launch by the BTPS. .1 - approaching Depot Junction - with a Twin Lakes sign. .2 - ditto .3 - at St Aidans Drive with a Sturt St West destination .4 - ditto with the trolley pole being reversed. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, wendouree parade, depot junction, st aidans drive, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, Mar. 1938
... the track brakes and trolley pole base. See also Reg Item 1031... including the track brakes and trolley pole base. See also Reg ...Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations.Black and white Negative of a photograph of SEC Tram 23 decorated to celebrate the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938 at the Wendouree Parade depot. Photo shows the interior exterior of the tram along with the flowers including the track brakes and trolley pole base. See also Reg Item 1031 for a similar image. Image i2 - hi res scan version of the negative.trams, tramways, depot, centenary, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, c1912
... . Trolley pole is set up for the tram to come into Sturt St... fitted with windscreens. Trolley pole is set up for the tram ...Yields information about the streetscape of Bridge St at Grenville St c1912.Digital image of a Postcard held by David Critchley of Ballarat ESCo No. 17 at the Grenville St terminus, west end of Bridge St. The tram has not been fitted with windscreens. Trolley pole is set up for the tram to come into Sturt St. In the background are the Bucks Head Hotel and Cowdell Tonner and Ellis drapers/ Provided by David Critchley - not to be reproduced without discussions with David. trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, bridge st, grenville st, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Tram No. 661, 1932
... , 4 drivers doors- external. 2 trolley poles, air braked... trolley poles, air braked. Tram 661 Photo by W. F Scott See ...Equal wheel (4/ truck) bogie vehicle, drop centre tram car, 2 passenger saloons, with longitudinal seating, drop centre with 4 cross seats, 2 internal sliding doors, 6 passenger doors, 4 drivers doors- external. 2 trolley poles, air braked. Tram 661 Photo by W. F Scott See Destination Citytrams, tram 661 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", 1/08/1924 12:00:00 AM
... , purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies - one copy dated... the tram, draw bar, purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies ...Yields information about the training of crews.Instruction or question sheet - foolscap carbon copy, titled "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", giving 18 questions, about electrical path, controllers, lighting, stopping the tram, faults, sand, leaving the tram, draw bar, purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies - one copy dated 15/8/19245 - suggesting it was made for Geelong by MESCotrams, tramways, birney, mesco, instructions, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Biscay Greetings, Z3 179 outside Parliament house, c1980
... house, c1980. Tram fitted with a trolley pole running a route.... Tram fitted with a trolley pole running a route 88. Produced ...Postcard - serrated edges, with title "Greetings from Melbourne", featuring a photograph of Z3 179 outside Parliament house, c1980. Tram fitted with a trolley pole running a route 88. Produced by Biscay Greetings, postcard BG 148, with a map of Australia and the location of Melbourne marked. Divided back with space for stamp and address. 2nd copy added 30/8/2020trams, tramways, z3 class, parliament, route 88, spring st, tram 179 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Journey among equals", 15/04/2000 12:00:00 AM
... and using trams in other world cities, observations, trolley poles... and using trams in other world cities, observations, trolley poles ...Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000 with an article on using Melbourne's trams, being a passenger, living and using trams in other world cities, observations, trolley poles, drivers, connies, MMTB and being a passenger in general. Written by Peter McMillan, with a photo of 2057 southbound across Spencer St bridge with the former VR offices in the background. Photo by Eamon Gallagher.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, mmtb, passengers, spencer st, tram 2057 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Aug. 1973
... completion. The trolley pole, numbers and other equipment is yet... prior to its completion. The trolley pole, numbers and other ...Black and white photograph of the Transport Minister inspecting prototype tram at Preston Workshops prior to its completion. The trolley pole, numbers and other equipment is yet to be fitted. Outside the tram are Ken Hall and D. H. Eakins. Photo by the Herald and Weekly Times Ltd - has their copyright stamp on the rear. Printed on stippled paper. Not dated, prior to its launch in August 1973.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil. "K. T. Hall - D. H. Eakins - 1041 - Preston - HWT Copyright / Minister of Transport V. Wilcox inside"trams, tramways, 1041, preston workshops, prototype tramcar, minister for transport, tram 1041 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Training, "Safety First - Section 1", c1974
... breakers, insulated trams, trolley poles, light bulbs, broken... breakers, insulated trams, trolley poles, light bulbs, broken ...Document retyped from possibly an SECV training document titled "Safety First" outlining tram driving safety practices, awareness for motormen, electrical aspects, tram circuits, line breakers, insulated trams, trolley poles, light bulbs, broken trolley wires and fallen wires around trams. Section 2 - "instructions to be Observed by members and workers working on track maintenance". Possibly prepared for use by the BTPS, c1974.Demonstrates a Safety document for use by tramway crews and workers.Document - typed 6 Quarto pages - original.tramways, tramcars, operations, passenger services, ballarat, training -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat Tram 27 at Mt Pleasant terminus, Robert Wilson, 13-6-1971
... with the driver/conductor putting the trolley pole back on the overhead... the trolley pole back on the overhead wire. The pole on the left shows ...Image of Ballarat tram 27 at the Mt Pleasant terminus with the driver/conductor putting the trolley pole back on the overhead wire. The pole on the left shows two tram stop signs. The shop on the right has adverts for The Sun, Robur Tea, TV Week and Peters Ice Cream. This photograph was used in an interpretative panel at the terminus installed in 2020 by the local history group. See the second image for it use and the mixed business that operated at this location..Demonstrates an event that happened at the tram terminus for about 66 years - from 1905 to 1966 - changing the pole.Digital image of Ballarat Tram 27 at Mt Pleasant terminus 13-06-1971.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, tram 27, ballarat tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram 509 Collins and Spencer Sts, late 1920s
... terminus at Spencer St. The driver is attending to the trolley... terminus at Spencer St. The driver is attending to the trolley pole ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 17/06/1962 12:00:00 AM
... Bendigo terminus. Trolley pole yet to be turned. Has railway... Birney No. 29 at North Bendigo terminus. Trolley pole yet ...Colour Negative No. N395, of Bendigo Birney No. 29 at North Bendigo terminus. Trolley pole yet to be turned. Has railway level crossing lights in the background. Tram has a Briquettes roof advertisement. Photo possibly 17/6/1962. Colour laser printed copy of image stored in box 73. Image scanned at hi res 27/5/2020 and image updated.In red pen on folder that contained negative, "NR70B" and "17 Jun 62". trams, tramways, bendigo, north bendigo, tram 29 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Duncan and Fraser, SECV Tram No. 38, 1914
... doors (4/side), 2 trolley poles, air braked. Image used... drivers exit doors, 8 passenger entrance doors (4/side), 2 trolley ...Max Traction truck (2), bogie tram with drop ends and centre combination. Modified by SECV as a 1 man tram. Internal sliding doors (4 No) 4 drivers exit doors, 8 passenger entrance doors (4/side), 2 trolley poles, air braked. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. See Destination City, Destination Eaglehawktrams, tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, William. F. Scott, 11/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Junction on 11 March 1996. Trolley pole being turned by Peter.... Trolley pole being turned by Peter Winspur, Gavin Young (in shorts ...Colour Photograph, postcard size of tram 33 at Depot Junction on 11 March 1996. Trolley pole being turned by Peter Winspur, Gavin Young (in shorts) standing by front of tram. Shuttle service for Begonia Festival, 1996. Photo used on rear cover of Ballarat Tramway Museum's Annual report for 1995-96. On rear, remains of a paper label for Trolley Wire use.On rear, in a green label sticker, '3' and on bottom left corner, 'William F. Scott/11.3.1996 24' on a white sticky label.btm, depot junction, 33, begonia festival, tram 33 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Photograph Card, Keith Kings, Highfield Road terminus, Wattle Park, c2000?
... terminus, Wattle Park, 1925. The conductor is placing the trolley..., 1925. The conductor is placing the trolley pole ...Photograph - copied from an original print using a scanner and then printed on an A4 sheet of HTT 9 (could be 8) at the Highfield Road terminus, Wattle Park, 1925. The conductor is placing the trolley pole. A photocopied caption with the print notes as "The first tram along Riversdale Road to Highfield Road" See image i2 for further notes. Photo from Mrs Doris Turnbull of Essex Road.In pencil on the print "Keith Kings"trams, tramways, wattle park, highfield road, opening, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 35 Lydiard St Nth reversing, late 1950s
... is preparing to lift the trolley pole, while the conductor is standing... is preparing to lift the trolley pole, while the conductor is standing ...The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 reversing at the Lydiard St North x-over opposite the Post Office. The driver is preparing to lift the trolley pole, while the conductor is standing alongside the tram. The tram has the destination of City and has been fitted with tail lights and large reflective triangles - from 1956 to 1960. In the background are the Post Office and the Ballarat Mining Exchange building fitted with Mobil gas petrol bowsers. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about tram 35 reversing at the Lydiard St Nth crossover opposite the Post Office - late 1950s.Black and white print on plain papertramcars, tram 35, lydiard st nth, city, mining exchange, post office -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR Single truck tram 3 second fleet
... in Elwood Depot yard with trolley pole raised, weather blinds raised... in Elwood Depot yard with trolley pole raised, weather blinds raised ...Photograph shows single truck VR tram 3 second fleet in Elwood Depot yard with trolley pole raised, weather blinds raised and destination Dickens St. The exterior of the tram appears to be in poor condition and it stands amid low grass with trees and a large building at the rear. Dickens St was an intermediate crossover about 2 km south of the St Kilda Station terminus and was used as a turnback for short run cars during peak hours.Yields information about VR tram 3 and Elwood Depot Black and white photograph with surface peeling at bottom of printvictorian railways, st kilda railway station, vr tram 3, second fleet, dickens st, elwood depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Lake trams do big business", Jan.1989
... of Richard Gilbert turning trolley pole at Carlton St. on tram 14... turning trolley pole at Carlton St. on tram 14. Also quotes ...Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Jan 1989 - about the operations of the BTPS over the holiday period. Item has photo of Richard Gilbert turning trolley pole at Carlton St. on tram 14. Also quotes Richard about the number of passengers carried, details of the BTPS and where people could join. Item dated from a bereavement notice on back page for a death that occurred on 25/12/1988.btps, carlton st, operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... " and AETA tour board on bumper bar. Photo taken after trolley... trolley poles reversed at terminus, from the rear of the tram ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Wurr, Jan. 1971
... , a Milk bar. The tram has arrived at the terminus, the trolley... at the terminus, the trolley pole has been turned, but the headlights ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 7/10/1939 12:00:00 AM
... turning the trolley pole. The tram has the destination of Golden... turning the trolley pole. The tram has the destination of Golden ...Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 19 at the Lake Weeroona Terminus, 7-10-1939, with the driver turning the trolley pole. The tram has the destination of Golden Square. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On rear in ink "SEC Bendigo, No. 19 (ex MMTB 185) at Lake Weeroona terminus 7-10-39" with the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T189" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, lake weeroona, tram 19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Plan, Ken McCarthy, "NSWGT - Electric trams 1,2,3 1890 - 1900", May. 1960
... , front and side elevation - with side running trolley poles - 3/8... plan, front and side elevation - with side running trolley ...Yields information about the nature of the trams that came from Sydney to Ballarat for the first electric tramcars and has a strong association with the person who prepared by the plan.Blueprint plan of NSW Govt. Tramway cars 1,2,3,- Roof plan, front and side elevation - with side running trolley poles - 3/8"=1' scale with O gauge 1/4 and O gauge 3/8" scale marked. (These cars become part of the 1905 ESCo Ballarat Fleet). Imaged by scanning in two halves and joining together - could do some further work.trams, tramways, nswgt, plans, tramcars, esco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Modern tramcar with PCC Equipment", 24/07/1950 12:00:00 AM
... compartments, doors, trolley pole and a list of principal dimensions..., equipment compartments, doors, trolley pole and a list of principal ...Report - 3 foolscap typed sheets, titled , dated 24 July 1950. Document details the PCC tram for an article describing in detail the tram, the seating, floor, ceiling, strap hangers, PCC equipment, supplied St Louis Car Company, bogies, electrical equipment, controllers, general description, equipment compartments, doors, trolley pole and a list of principal dimensions. Signed A. Stephenson 24/7/50.trams, tramways, pcc, new trams, manufacturing, licence fees, agreements, bogies, controllers