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Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - CW5 681 Riversdale Road, at Boundary Road, Wal Jack, c1940
Based on the pole number (178), photo most likely at Boundary (Warragul) Rd and Riversdale Road - see item 3644 for a map of pole numbers.Yields information about tram CW5 681 in Riversdale Road c1940Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, CW5 681, (City, route 71). Undated, c1940.trams, tramways, cw5 class, route 71, tram 681, riversdale road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2 - Maximum Traction bogie trams Dandenong Road, Wal Jack, c1944
.1 - Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of C 26 (St Kilda Beach via Dandenong road, Route 67), westbound in Dandenong Road. Appears to be a new sub-division on the other side of the road. .2 - ditto - C 35, note the building in front of the tram in the centre median strip. Photo not dated in the Wal Jack album. Possibly 14-9-42 based on other similar photos.trams, tramways, c class, dandenong road, route 67, tram 35, tram 26, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Burnley Gardens, and Hawthorn district with a close up of the Hawthorn Tram depot, c1960
Digital image of the Burnley Gardens, and Hawthorn district with a close-up of the Hawthorn Tram depot and the intersection of Wallen Road, Power Sts and Riversdale Roads - c1950, prior to the construction of St Anthony's church. Shows the traffic arrangements at the intersection, tram depot buildings and the intersection prior to the reconstruction of the entry into Riversdale Road. Original photo from the Hawthorn Historical Society website - Sourced by Ron Scholten 24/1/2021trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, wallen road, riversdale road, burnley -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour prints, Roy J Mitchell, 1974 to 1998
Set of 24 colour prints of photos taken by Roy Mitchell between 1974 and 1998. For a listing of the prints see htd5640list.pdf. Word file and scanning by Mal Rowe. Roy Mitchell photos.docx Roy Mitchell photos.pdf RoyM1_Arts Centre_6Jun1998_RoyMitchell.jpg RoyM2_Arts Centre_6Jun1998-2_RoyMitchell.jpg RoyM3_Horse Car 256-AlbertPark_1974_RoyMitchell.jpg RoyM4_2055_Bundoora Opening_McLeansRd_12Oct1995_RoyMitchell.jpg RoyM5_70_Swanston St_25Sep1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM6_954_Princes Bridge_26Jan1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM7_954_Princes Bridge_26Jan1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM8_866_Flinders St_25Sep1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM9_Horse Car 256-Albert Park_1974_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM10_1020_Bourke St_1Nov1995_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM11_TrackRenewal_St GeorgesRd_4Nov1995_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM12_11W_University Terminus_16Jan1966_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM13_11W_ElginSt_16Jan1966_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM14_2112_First Car-No 3-shunt_16Jan1966_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM15_104_Spencer St_5Oct1997_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM16_Crossing-Renewal_Swanston-CollinsSt_7Jun1997_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM17_Trackwork_Brunswick St-shunt_10Nov1998_Ro yMitchell.jpg RoyM18_Riversdale Rd-pantograph_7Feb1998_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM19_Curve-renewal-Gisborne St_21Feb1998_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM20_2081_Victoria St-shunt_8Mar1998_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM21_2007etal_Park St_St Kilda_8Mar1998_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM22_New-tramway_Exhibition St Extension_Dec1998_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM23_Batman Ave-terminus-removal_16Jun1999_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM24_Batman Ave-cabin-removal_16Jun1999_Roy Mitchell.jpgAll have information written on the rear of the photo by the photographer and the donor.trams, tramways, trackwork, horse tram, bundoora, opening, swanston st, princes bridge, shelters, bourke st, melbourne university, work trams, collins st, elgin st, spencer st, riversdale rd, gisborne st, victoria st, shunting, park st, exhibition st, batman ave, tram 256, tram 2055, tram 1020, tram 11w, tram 2112, tram 104, tram 2046, tram 2081 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour prints, Roy J Mitchell, 1979 to 2005
Set of 44 colour prints of photos taken by Roy Mitchell between 1979 and 2005 For a listing of the prints see htd5640list.pdf. Word file and scanning by Mal Rowe For individual photo images see: hawthtramcoll\photo_collections\htd5640-Roy_Mitchell-PartB images 25 to 69 and Roy Mitchell photos.docx Roy Mitchell photos.pdf RoyM25_Citadis-test-run_Plenty Rd_9Sep2001_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM26_Citadis-test-run_Plenty Rd_9Sep2001_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM27_3536_Glenferrie Rd_14Aug2004_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM28_3513_Swanston St_4Aug2004_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM29_3028_Brunswick St-siding_14Dec2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM30_1021_Park St_StKilda_24Dec2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM31_Berlin3007_Moomba_Swanston St_11Mar2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM32_Milan1692_Moomba_Swanston St_11Mar2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM33_3004_LaTrob eSt_11Mar2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM34_3004-under-test_Spencer St_29Jan2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM35_862_LaTrobe St_24Dec2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM36_018_Docklands_20Jan2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM37_018_Flinders St_20Jan2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM38_018_Simpson St-shunt_22Jan2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM39_018_Docklands_22Jan2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM40_946_Docklands-from-Flinders St_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM41_946_Park St_St Kilda 8Feb2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM42_282_Box Hill_4May2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM43_282_Box Hill_4May2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM44_Box Hill_looking west_4May2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM45_3501_S tKilda_18Jun2003_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM46_Box Hill_14Aug2004_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM47_3030-arriving-Box Hill_14Aug2004_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM48_1027_Dockland sDve_9Jan2005_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM49_939-442-937_Flinders St_5Mar2005_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM50_1019_LaTRobe St-HarbourEsplanade_3Aug2005_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM51_856-1039_Spring St_29Jul2009__Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM52_209-2119_Carlisle-Acland Sts_30Jul1994__Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM53_106_Spencer St_1May1994__Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM54_1000_Bourke St_28April1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM55_V214_Spring-Flinders St_28Apr1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM56_231_Carlisle St_30Jul1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM57_5013_StKilda_LX-safety_29Jul2009_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM58_CollinsSt-bridge-from-Docklands_29Jul2009_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM59_104 Fitzroy St_1992_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM60_431_Spencer-into-Bourke St_28Apr1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM61_380_Spencer St_1May1994__Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM62_186-10W_Batman Ave_30Jul1994_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM63_64_Nicholson St_11Jan1978_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM64_164_Simpson St-shunt_26Jan1981_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM65_164_Simpson St-shunt_26Jan1981_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM66_676_Batman Ave_1979_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM67_603_Batman Ave_Oct1974_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM68_2119_Spencer St_23Aug2002_Roy Mitchell.jpg RoyM69_151_Swanston St_23Aug2002_Roy Mitchell.jpgAll have information written on the rear of the photo by the photographer and the donor.trams, tramways, testing, c class, glenferrie rd, swanston st, brunswick st, park st, berlin, milan, moomba, la trobe st, spencer st, flinders st, simpson st, docklands, box hill, carlisle st, restaurant tram, harbour esplanade, spring st, acland st, bourke st, fitzroy st, batman ave, nicholson st, porto, tram 3536, tram 3513, tram 3028, tram 1021, tram 3007, tram 1692, tram 3004, tram 862, tram 018, tram 946, tram 282, tram 3030, tram 1027, tram 442, tram 939, tram 937, tram 1019, tram 856, tram 1039, tram 209, tram 2119, tram 106, tram 1000, tram 214, tram 231, tram 5013, tram 104, tram 431, tram 380, tram 187, tram 10w, tram 64, tram 164, tram 676, tram 603, tram 2119, tram 151 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, late 1920's
Sepia toned photograph - X1 462 , titled "One Man electric Tram" with an inset photo of the controls. Photo caption says the photo was taken at Hanna St depot, and describes the tram. Most likely made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot on the rear. Two copies -trams, tramways, x1 class, new trams, south melbourne, hanna st depot, tram 462 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Digital Image, Shilling Tour Map, 1927
Map shows the route of the Shilling Tour Map, using Y469 - shows the direction of travel and departure times from Batman Ave. Destination City 5th Edition notes that the services with the tram commenced in June 1927.Yields information about the MMTB's 1927 Shilling tour of Melbourne.Digital Image of an MMTB Map.trams, tramways, y class, tours, tourist trams, tourist trips, tram 191 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Flinders St Railway Station Melbourne, c1975
Photo shows Flinders St Railway Station with a W class tram heading north, a G class on the east side of Swanston St and a four wheel car waiting on the west side. Very busy view with many pedestrians. Photographed at 1215, possibly a Saturday. See item 7218 for a enlarged version of the G class tram.Yields information about Flinders Station, mid to late 1920sBlack & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales.trams, tramways, flinders st, swanston st, w class, flinders st station, g class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, State Library of Victoria, "FNPTT Conductors and Inspectors", 1/11/2021 12:00:00 AM
Digital image with Email titled "FNPTT Conductors and Inspectors", dated 1/11/2021 forwarding an image of Fitzroy Northcote and Preston Tramways Trust Staff c1920. Image from the State Library of Victoria. Lists the staff in the photo. Photo of crews standing in front of two trams at the Preston (Thornbury) Depot with their Conductors bags.trams, tramways, fnptt, conductors, inspectors, crews, preston depot, thornbury depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Set of 4, Siemens, Siemens Light Rail vehicles, c2000
The four documents produced by Siemens of Germany to sell or promote their tramcars, in particular the Combino. Melbourne has two types of this type - the D1 and D2. They have suffered a number of problems over the years. Gives details of the type of tramcars, where sold, features and other information about the type. C2000Yields information about the Siemens Combino tramsSet of four documents full colour, A4 centre stapled: 1 - Light Rail Vehicles and tramcars - 12 pages 2 - Result of a New Train of thought - The Combinio - 12 pages 3 - Combomo - low floor light rail vehicles - 12 pages 4 - The Combino - A success around the world - 16 pages tramways, new trams, combino, siemens, sales materials -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Public Transport Union (PTU), "PTU information and services directory 96/97", 1996
Information booklet provided to members of the Public Transport Union (PTU) about services, legal services, financials, health and general insurance, medical, household, and travel services. Has a list of staff and elected officials. Gives a short history of the PTU on page 3. Has several advertisements from service providersYields information about the PTU and member services available.Booklet - light card covers with an image of a tram stop information guide, 16 pages + cover, centre stapled, titled "PTU information and services directory 96/97". tramways, melbourne, unions, ptu, public transport union -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Government of Victoria, "Rail - Victoria, a sources of rail manufacturing solutions for modern cities", c2003
Information document providing details of Victoria's rail equipment and vehicle manufacturers and their capabilities. Has a forward by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry Rob Hulls, undated. Includes a list of suppliers, their contact details and activity or service provided. Includes consultants, engineers manufacturers, suppliers etc. Rob Hulls was Minister 2002 to 2005. See item 7263 for a similar document c1998Yields information about the Victorian rail and tram equipment suppliers and consultants.Document - 16 pages, + plastic cover, A4, wire bound with 4 loose pages.tramways, melbourne, railways, victoria, vehicles, equipment, consultants, rob hulls, victorian government -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Swanston Trams, "Swanston Trams - Grand Prix", 2000
Poster produced by Swanston Trams following the 2000 Melbourne Grand Prix - congratulations to staff - features several staff photos, quotes - John Taylor Director of Public Transport, Bernie Carolan - Operations Director Trains and TRams, and some statistics.Yields information about some of the staff involved in the 2000 Grand Prix.Poster - A1, full colour folded to A4.tramways, melbourne, grand prix, swanston trams, poster -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, "Theatreworks - Storming St Kilda by Tram", 1988
Pamphlet or flyer produced for the "Theatreworks - Storming St Kilda by Tram" 1988, giving details of the event, sponsors, author, actors, booking details, and its relationship to a 1982 production of Storming Mont Albert by tram. See item 1178Yields information about a 1988 Theatreworks event that involved a tram.Printed two colour pamphlet for a Theatreworks event.theatre, st kilda, trams, tramways, theatreworks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), Tram VR 53 La Trobe St, c1974
Colour slide of VR class tram 53, route 30, westbound in La Trobe St on the bypass built to enable the construction of the Melbourne Central or Museum station between Dec 1973 and 1978 - see reference. The concrete looks relatively new in the photograph. The tram was originally built by the Victorian Railways for their St Kilda Brighton tramway in 1942. It is currently on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum. Many of the buildings in the background have since been demolished. The former Myer warehouse can be seen in the top right-hand corner of the photo.Yields information about VR tram 53 and Latrobe St c1974.Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount.Has "MP146" in pencil and stamped "Tramways Museum Society Victoria" on rear.tramways, vr class, tram 53, route 30, latrobe st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), Tram VR 53 in Mt Alexander Road North Essendon, c1975
Colour slide of VR class tram 53, route 59 Essendon Aerodrome in Mt Alexander Road just to the north of Shamrock St, North Essendon. Has the Ambasador Motel in the background. The tram was built for the Victorian Railways St Kilda - Brighton tram line in 1942 and sold to the MMTB when that line closed. On display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Yields information about VR tram 52 in Mt Alexander Road c1975.Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount.Has "MP146" in pencil and stamped "Tramways Museum Society Victoria" on rear.tramways, vr class, tram 52, route 59, mt alexander road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops, Dec 1974
Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event.Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar alongside the first cable tram set of 1885Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear.tramways, trams, tram 1041, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot, 1974
Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot with the front door open showing the entry. Has the destination of Special. Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar at Malvern Depot.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "1041 Malvern Depot"tramways, trams, tram 1041, prototype tramcar, malvern depot, pcc class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, G class tram - Flinders St station, mid to late 1920s
The photographs show a G glass tram westbound in Swanston St with a W class tram northbound during the mid to late 1920s. Enlarged from a postcard - see item 5883.Yields information about a G class tram and other trams at Flinders St station.Set of 2 Black and White photographs of a scene at Flinders St station with the G class tram enlarged.Has ink notes on rear regarding the location and the TMSV sales stamp.tramways, trams, g class, flinders st, swanston st, flinders st station, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, Mal Rowe, tram 657 Swanston St, 4/10/1965
The photo shows W3 class tram No. 657, (Moreland, route 15) northbound in Swanston St, near Franklin St. Photograph by Mal Rowe late 1960s. Has a Coffey Ford advert on the front dash panel. Photo - 4 October 1965 - outside the offices of “The Nation’s Jetline” - Ansett ANA.Yields information about W3 class trams in Swanston St.Black and White photograph with details on the rear.Has ink notes on rear regarding the location, the tram and the TMSV sales stamp.tramways, trams, swanston st, w3 class, tram 657 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram Z 2 at Preston Workshops, June 1975
Black and white print of Z class tram No. 2 at Preston Workshops. Has the destination of West Preston Regent St with a route number "334". Photo possibly at the time around the trams entry to service on 28/6/1975. See reference.Yields information about Z class 2 around the time of its commissioning.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "Z 2 W'shops"tramways, trams, mmtb, z class, tram 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, AEC Mark III Bus 512 Flinders St, c1970
Black and white print of AEC Mk III No 512 in Flinders Street. with the station building behind. Has route number 246, Fishermens Bend via Ingles St. Photo taken Circa 1970 as the bus has the three number route number but is not fitted with electric turn light indicators. Comeng Body, entered service 1952/53, "Bob-Tailed" to one-man configuration in the 1962/63 conversion batch. Yields information about Flinders St buses serving Fishermens Bend.Black and White photograph - printed on plain papertramways, trams, mmtb, buses, bus 512 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "New bus garage at Footscray", c1936
Black and white print From left to right in the photograph the eleven buses are: Leyland Cubs / Preston Workshop bodies: No 48,50,46,47,49. Bedfords WLG / D. White bodies : No 88,87,89,86,81,84. All eleven buses entered service in 1936. The line up is when they are new, but one bus already has minor damage. Yields information about the Footscray Bus depot.Black and White photograph - printed on plain papertramways, trams, mmtb, buses, footscray, leyland, bedfords -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach, Wal Jack, 20-8-1951
Print of No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Items 5321 and 5323 and 7868 for the negative.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. Many people on the street attending the event.Yields information about celebrations to welcome the Cobb and Co coach from Melbourne during the Centenary of Gold in Ballarat.Photograph, black and white - plain black with Wal Jack's note on rearWal Jack number stamp and number T23PC.tramways, trams, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, cobb & co, tram 23 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), "The Melbourne W Class Tram", c1990
Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting the retention of W class trams. Notes the replacement by Light rail vehicles, sale of W2's to the USA, with numerous quotes about the W class trams. Issued at the time of Premier Joan Kirner (1990 to 1992). Printed and issued by the PTUA, City Heritage Watch, Tramways Union and the National Trust.Yields information about efforts to retain the W class trams in service.Pamphlet - 2 fold - printed in green ink on white paper.w class, heritage, tram disposal., national trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - R3808, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Combined Track Cleaner & Scrubber Car - Tank & Details, 1934
Drawing of the water tank for scrubber car 8 operated by the Ballarat Tramway Museum, showing the materials, welding and dimensions.Yields information about the water tank for scrubber tank fitted to scrubber tram 8Drawing - dyeline print folded into 8tramcars, work cars, scrubber tram, water tank, tram 8 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Booklet, Comeng Holdings, "Comeng Z3 Tram", early 1980's
Booklet or pamphlet titled "Comeng Z3 Tram" detailing the design, features, construction and equipment on Comeng tramcars including the monometer on each bogie, braking, interior seating, control systems, technical information. Equipment by AEG-Telefunken. Has photos of 117 and 120 in service and 119 on front cover. Book c1980, first car into service 116 in Sept. 1979, 120 late December 1979.Yields information about Comeng's Z3 class trams built for Melbourne.Book - 12 A4 pages + card cover, full colour.trams, tramways, z3 class, comeng, new trams, aeg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Tramway Benefit Society, "Tramways Friendly Society - Centenary 1888 - 1988", 1988
Book prepared for the Centenary of the Tramways Friendly Society in 1988 by Catherine M Grutzner. Contains a history of the Society, its formation, principal officers and facilities such as Vimy House. Includes photos of the 1908 and 1988 Committee, Operating Theatres, Vimy House both South Melbourne and Kew, the opening of Kew by the Premier Mr Hamer, Director of Nursing Mrs Maria Hubble, Sr Mary McDonnell, Society Secretaries - Mr BFM Wells, Mr JEF Worrell, Mr L J Nelson, Mr WL Marher, Mr FW Smith, JJ Long, Mr KE Cooper, Chairman of Hospital Committee - Mr RJW Brown. Provides a list of Office Bearers, treasurers, Secretaries, Trustees, and the 1988 Committee of Management. Includes photos of trams and buses and a metal cable tram pass issued to the Committee of Management. Yields information about the Tramways Benefit Society and Vimy HouseBook - 24 pages + card covers centre stapled landscape format.tbs, benefit society, tramway benefit society, friendly society, centenary, vimy house -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Menu, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", 1989
Menu cover for the full or five-course dinner menu, listing all items. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. Included was a pamphlet providing pricing, general information, contact details group bookings. Dated Jan 1989. The tram was very popular and withdrawn on safety grounds.Yields information about the menu served on the Restaurant tram early 1989 and pricing.Menu folded A4 sheet printed in full colour on one side and a price and booking details pamphlet or insert.colonial tramcar restaurant, menu, tramways, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Secretary's Newsletter October 2009", 10/2009
Newsletter - titled "Secretary's Newsletter October 2009", issued by the Tram and Bus division of the RTBU. Has a photo of Lou Di Gregorio. Has items about the re-franchising of Yarra Trams, new EBA with Yarra, Myki introduction, Industry Fund Financial Planning, and redevelopment of Preston Workshops into a running depot/workshop, including repair of trams by United which was shown to be too expensive.Yields information about the activities of the RTBU during 2009.Newsletter - folded A3 sheet, full colourtrams, tramways, rtbu, yarra trams, united group, eba, franchising