Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer 575, at the Bourke St terminus Dec 1937 with the Mail Exchange building in the background. The conductor is selling a passenger on the grip car a ticket while the Gripman sits waiting for time. The tram has the destination of Northcote.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in Dec. 1937Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Bourke St Melbourne Dec. 1937", with stamp of L A Clark, and photo Number 642 written in. Has the number "54" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 575, conductor, gripmen

Photograph shows a cable tram set in St Kilda Road, during the conversion of St Kilda Road to electric trams. Trailer No. 266. Near Mowbray St, late 1925 or early 1926.Yields information about the conversion of St Kilda Road.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "M&MTB cable & 266 trailer, scene shows laying of electric tram lines about 1925 or 1926. Brighton Road bound in St Kilda Road, near Mowbray Street." and Ken Magor stamp No. 19 Has the number "165" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, conversion, st kilda road, tram 266

Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer 522, at the Bourke St terminus with a boy looking into the grip area. The conductor is standing near the Mail Exchange building. The tram has the destination of Northcote.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus c1940.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "522 Northcote". Has the number "27" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, bourke st, conductor, gripmen, tram 522

The photograph shows the depot fan at Hawthorn tram depot with 5 W2 class tramcars parked. The depot starters office can be seen on the left hand side.Yields information the Hawthorn tram depot fan.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.with Ken Magor stamp on the rear with the number "2850" written in and "Hawthorn tram depot Victoria"..tramcars, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, w2 class trams

The photograph of PMTT tram No. 4 in a shopping strip with centre poles - possibly Glenferrie Road. Has "Municipal Tramways" on the side which indicates it was a PMTT tram, not HTT. Passengers are boarding the tram.Yields information the PMTT tramcar No. 4.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "Neg 14 057, Hawthorn Tys"tramcars, tramways, pmtt, tram 4

The photograph of X1 class tram No. 459 at Elsternwick Station, with passengers waiting to board. The tram has the destination of Point Ormond. In the background is an advertising hoarding for a Gin and on the right-hand side is the Meteor service station. Photographer unknown.Yields information the MMTB X1 class tram No. 459 in 1950.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "MMTB photo taken Elsternwick 1950, one man tram at Elsternwick station, 30-8-50". tramcars, tramways, x1 class, tram 459, elsternwick

The photograph of X1 class tram No. 462 in Nicholson St Footscray on its way to Williamstown Road. About the pass over the railway line. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information the MMTB X1 class tram No. 462.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "MMTB 462 to Williamstown Road near Rly Stn, Footscray. Tram about to cross over the Melbourne to Adelaide line". tramcars, tramways, x1 class, tram 462, footscray, nicholson st

Photograph of Ballarat tram no.15 seen travelling East on Sturt St, between Armstrong & Lydiard StsYields information about tram 15, late 1940s or early 1950s.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."71", "KEN MAGOR Neg. No 738"ballarat, ballarat tramways, tram 15, sturt st

The photograph shows VR tram 30 waiting to depart Brighton Beach terminus with saloon windows open and a double storey home left in the background.Yields information about VR 30 and Brighton Beach terminusBlack and white photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear "No.30 at Brighton beach terminus Ken Magor Neg No. 891"vr trams, tram 30, brighton beach terminus, saloon windows

Photograph shows cable tram track being removed in Nicholson St to the north of Gertrude St. The cable tram engine house can be seen in the far distance. Photographer and date unknown - 1954/55.Yields information about the removal of cable tram tracks in Nicholson Fitzroy during 1954/55.Black and white photograph with notes on rearOn rear in pencil number "141" in pencil in top right hand corner and "Removing cable track ? St?".tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, trackwork, demolition

Photograph, looks north east along High St Kew, from Kew Junction. Has a horse tram climbing the hill. There are signs for Canary tobacco, F O Stowe Fruiter Confectioner, Alice cycle works, a tobacconist Geo Neubecker, advertising Perfection, Havelock and Two Seas tobacco, and Farland Timms & Co Produce Merchants. One horse drawn cart is parked outside the Produce shop.Yields information about Kew Junction c1900.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Has on the rear in pencil "Kew Junction" and number "186"tramways, horse trams, kew junction, high st kew

Photograph, from a postcard titled "Junction High St Kew." shows a horse tram at Kew Junction in Church St about to turn into High St. Buildings in the view are F O Stowe Fruiter Confectioner, Alice cycle works, a tobacconist advertising Havelock tobacco sign, and Collins Kew Hotel. There are three horse-drawn carts, one with a horse eating from a chaff bag.Yields information about Kew Junction c1900.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Has on the rear in pencil "Horse tram in Barker Road Kew" and number "185"tramways, horse trams, kew junction, high st kew, church st

Photo probably from a technical journal with the title "View of Track showing compressed rock pavement and wood blocking on sides. Shows two trams in the view. Numbers are blurred.Yields information the assembly of PMTT Tramcars in 1910 at their Malvern Depot.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In ink "Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust. Looking west in High St not far east of Chapel Street between 1910 - 16 when the centre poles were removed. PWD"tramcars, tramways, pmtt, high st, track

The photograph is of a group of two trams and two trailers of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. (NMETL) at the Saltwater River terminus for a major event. The river is now the Maribyrnong. Possibly at the time of the opening or soon after as the road surface alongside the trams is unformed, just ballast.Yields information the NMETL trams possibly soon after opening in 1906.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "No 14, 064". tramcars, tramways, v class, u class, trailers, nmetl, saltwater river, maribyrnong river

Photo of VR tram No. 50 in Bay Road at the the depot junction. The tram has the destination of Sandringham, though it is outward bound to Black Rock. In the background is the Roxy Theatre. Photo by Ken McCarthy 1-1-1951Yields information about VR tram No. 50Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Typed "VR Sandringham - Black Rock line 1-1-51, Car 50 at Depot Junction. K McCarthy Photo No. 784"tramcars, tramways, vr, sandringham to black rock, bay road, tram 50

Photo of VR tram No. 51 at the Black Rock terminus of the Victorian Railways operated Sandringham to Black Rock line. In the background is a chemist and on the right hand side, a sign on a pole advertising the tram and the fast electric train service to Melbourne. Photo by Ken McCarthy 1-1-1951Yields information about VR tram No. 51 at Black Rock.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Typed "VR 51 Sandringham - Black Rock line 1-1-51, at Black Rock terminus. K McCarthy Photo No. 782"tramcars, tramways, vr, sandringham to black rock, tram 51, black rock

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

Photograph, shows four ladies sitting or standing alongside a cable grip car or dummy with two uniformed MMTB crew standing behind. In the background is a dressmaker's shop. The tram has a sign that it goes to the "Apollo" theatre which was located at the east end of Bourke St. Photographer unknown, c1940.Yields information about the use of cable trams by shoppers.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Has on the rear in pencil number "48"tramways, cable trams, passengers

Photograph, shows a cable tram with a decorated lower panel, northbound in Russell St at Lygon St at Victoria St, with a destination of Collingwood. Along side is a MMTB bus. In the background is the Emily McPherson college and the 8 hour day monument.Yields information about the last day of the Collingwood tram in Lygon St.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Has on the rear in pencil number "158" - "Tram and bus which took over the following day. Taken ? running 15 April 1939, Victoria Parad in Lygon St. Photo Wal Larsen"tramways, cable trams, collingwood, russell st, lygon st, buses, last day

Photo of VR Tram 23 with a sign "Merry X'Mas", decorated, being used for a Christmas party on Tuesday 22-12-1953. Appeared in The Age, 23-12-1953. Has many children leaning out of the tram waving, The Conductor has a cash bag.Yields information about VR tram 23 decorated for the 1953 Christmas and used as a party tram.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "No. 4, The Age 23-12-53, relic of first rolling stock on Sandringham - Black Rock line? and a newspaper clipping "All dressed up and somewhere to go"tramcars, tramways, vr, sandringham to black rock, tram 23, christmas trams

Photo of a two horse hauled Hawthorn Tram car, operated by MTOCo from Hawthorn Bridge to Auburn. The tramcar number is blurred. Has the driver in uniform and two men standing on the front platform. Photo from The Australasian 24-8-1901.Yields information about the MTOCo operated Hawthorn Bridge - Auburn tramway.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "The car" - from The Australasian Aug 24 1901" and newspaper stamp with number W5954 and the Ken Magor stamp.tramcars, tramways, hawthorn, horse tram

Photo of PMTT tram No. 80, showing route 6, descending the Barkers Road cutting to Victoria Bridge. Has along the bottom edge the words "by A H Enticott, Victoria Bridge - an instance of topography disregarded." Possibly from a journal with the photo supplied by Mr Enticott, c1915.Yields information about PMTT tram 80.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "Prahran & Malvern"tramcars, tramways, tram 80, pmtt, barkers road

Photographs show the installation process and official unveiling of Cable Tram set No.1, the first cable tram set to operate in Melbourne from 1885. It marked the 90th anniversary since its appearance on the cable network. This set was preserved by Alf Twentyman for many decades.Yields information about the provenance of Melbourne's first cable tram Black and white prints with notes on the rear.On rear in ink or pencil: "Melbourne. Official unveiling of Cable Tram set No. 1 at the Science Museum 1/5/75, Thurs, 3.30pm, Russell St, Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City" "Melbourne. Undergear being fitted to Cable Trailer No.1 at the Science Museum, before it joins Grip Car No.1 in the glass display case. Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Not the temporary track. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-10. Copyright reserved" "Melbourne. Cable Tram Grip Car No.1 is unloaded after overhaul at Preston W/S at the Science Museum, Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-8. Copyright reserved" "Cable Car No.1 being moved into display case, Russell St, Melbourne, 9am Sunday 20 April 1975. (Stamp): Graeme S Breydon, 204 Carlisle St, Balaclava. 3183 B48-22" tramways, trams, cable trams, cable tram set no.1, science museum, russell st, alf twentyman

Photo of the Level Crossing in Epsom Road, Flemington or Ascot Vale showing the overhead arrangement and structures either side of the road to provide power to either the trams or the trains. The small signal box is in the view as well as the interlocked gates. A NMETL saloon tram, No. 4, is crossing the railway lines. Photo late 1919 or 1920. Has the words "VR Tramway Crossing at Epsom Rd showing insulators in tram line and special crossing fitting." The level crossing was electrified on 18-8-1919 and abolished mid 1925 when the underpass was built. See Weekly Notice Extracts 1894-1994, published 1996. See item 8667 for a similar photo with tram 184.Yields information about the Epsom Road level crossing and tram 4.Photograph, Black and White, with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear: "Melbourne - North Melbourne Electric Tramway and Lighting Co. Ltd - No. 4 in Epsom Road on level crossing to Showrooms and Flemington Racecourse. About 1919-1920." Has KSK stamp and Number LWR-4 and CEE 12 in to right-hand corner.trams, tramways, level crossings, nmetl, epsom rd, showgrounds, ascot vale, tram 4

Photo looking west shows the curve from Dandenong Road into Glenferrie Road. In the background is a shelter at the stop for the junction with Hawthorn Road. Shows the centre poles, the closest one being fitted with a section insulator with associated wiring and the trees along the central reservation. Photo c1950.Yields information about Dandenong Road at Glenferrie Road.Black and White photograph with note on the rear.In pencil "Dandenong & Glenferrie Roads"tramways, dandenong road, central poles, shelters

Postcard taken from the Brighton Beach Hotel looking south. VR tram 41 is at the terminus with the conductor standing alongside the front of the tram. In the backkground are the railway overhead masts, the Ozone tea rooms, and Penny's Sea Baths. Card published by J C Simmons, News Agent Brighton.Yields information about the Brighton Beach tram terminus.Sepia toned postcard with notes on the rear.Has the Ken Magor stamp and in pencil "This photo was taken many years ago with tram near the Brighton Railway Station, one of great sea fronts"tramcars, tramways, vr, tram 41, brighton beach

Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram No 38, a bogie drop centre tram at Elwood Depot. The tram was built in 1917 and scrapped in 1959.Yields information about VR Tram No. 28, probably soon after its entry into service.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."Elwood shed" in ink and RS68.tramcars, tramways, vr, tram 28, elwood depot

Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of a cross-bench or toast rack type tram at Elwood depot. Seven of this type of tram were built in 1907 and scrapped in 1922.Yields information about VR cross bench trams.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."? Toastrack at Elwood shed" in ink and RS90. in penciltramcars, tramways, vr, elwood depot, cross bench tram, toastrack tram

Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram No 3, a Combination tramcar at Elwood Depot. The tram was built in 1907 and scrapped in 1956.Yields information about VR Tram No. 3.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."Victorian Railways, No. 3 Combination (old photo and cleaner car) at Elwood shed" in ink and RS63. in penciltramcars, tramways, vr, elwood depot, tram 3