Set of two prints showing the equipment used for sound testing of trams crossing a H or right angle crossing. The sound recording equipment is mounted in the back of a station wagon (Ford?). Printed on Kodak paper.on the rear in ink "Sound testing @crossing PWS circa 1977"trams, tramways, mmtb, testing, trackwork

Set of two black and white photos from The Age of the first day of running Z3 117 in service. .1 -Z3 117 at the Elizabeth and Bourke St stop loading passengers. Tram has in the route number box a sign "New Trams free rides today". .2 - Interior view of tram with the conductors desk having a sign about free rides, another employee handing out pamphlets about the tram and passengers on the tram. From the Vicsig.net web site accessed 20/8/2013, gives the in service date of Z3 117 as 25/9/1979.Have "The Age" copyright stamp on the rear. In pencil, on both "Oct 1979, Z3 117 first day in service"trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class, bourke st, tram 117

Black and white photograph of Volvo Articulated bus in "The Met" colours, c1985, Number 06 at Doncaster depot. Has other buses in the background. Model No. B10ML on radiator. Web site: http://www.showbus.co.uk/Australia/gallery/met2.htm accessed 20/8/2013 - says under a photo of a similar bus: "In 1985 Japan took delivery of 100 Volvo B10ML articulated buses for services to the World Expo in Tokyo. The order caused a stir at the time as Japan was self-sufficient in bus production. However articulated buses were not street legal, so after the Expo the buses were all exported. Seventy nine of them ended up in Australia, popping up all over the country."On rear in ink "MTA Newly acquired Volvo Artic Bus"trams, tramways, the met, buses, doncaster, tram 6

Set of six small black and white prints of the interior of St Kilda Substation, tramways, 1920's, possibly soon after installation or commissioning. .1 - transformers in a large pit. .2 - view over rotary converters to switchboard .3 - Rotary converter slip rings view .4 - Rotary converters .5 - switchboard .6 - General view of interior.On rear in ink "St Kilda" on all photostrams, tramways, mmtb, substation, st kilda, rotary converters, switchboards

Set of four small black and white prints of the interior of the Carlton MMTB substation, Bouverie St, Carlton during the construction phase. Printed on Kodak paper. Has English Electric equipment. .1 - Boxes of equipment and some assembled items .2 - View of substation with rotary converter and a switch board .3 - ditto with a transformer behind .4 - ditto and more boxes. Items .1 to .3 feature a man in a white shirt. Item .3 has a hand written note and arrow "ME".On rear in ink "Carlton" on all photos, with "Control Station" in addition on item .1trams, tramways, mmtb, substation, carlton, rotary converters, switchboards, english electric

Set of six small black and white prints of the interior of the Ascot Vale or Essendon NMETL power house and associated control and generation equipment, mid 1910's? .1 - DC power generators with engines in the background .2 - Steam power engines. .3 - Boilers - and fire boxes with two man standing in the photograph. .4 - Switchboard with three men standing alongside. .5 - Repairing generator equipment - partly dismantled. .6 - ditto with three men in the photograph. .7 - Photo of rotary converters, possibly Carlton, but no notation on rear of photograph. From name plates on machines - Westinghouse Manchester.On rear in ink .1 - "Generators Ascot Vale" .2 - "Engines Ascot Vale" .3 - "Switchboard Ascot Vale" .4 - ditto .5 - "Ascot Vale breakdown" and in pencil " .6 - "Ascot Vale breakdown" and in pencil "trams, tramways, mmtb, substation, nmetl, essendon, ascot vale, rotary converters, switchboards, boilers, generators, carlton, westinghouse

Black and white photograph of Bendigo No. 3 at the Eaglehawk terminus late 1960's or early 1970's. Has passengers boarding the tram. The tram has the destination of Quarry Hill.On rear in pencil "Max Tract Ex Geelong, Ex MMTB ex Hawthorn TT"trams, tramways, maximum traction, secv, bendigo, tram 3

Black and white photograph of the MMTB tram shelter at the intersection of Gisborne and MacArthur Sts. .1 - B&W photograph of the early 1970's. .2 - Digital image of the location and view down Gisborne St, showing the relocated tram stop - 21-8-2013.trams, tramways, tram stops, tram shelters, mmtb, gisborne st

Black and white photograph of the front view of MMTB Z 14, Preston Depot. Photo notes the fitting of two trolley retrievers to the tramcar. Has the destination of City-Spencer St and the run number 58 in the front window. Photo mid 1970's.On rear in ink "Z1 14 as delivered with two trolley retrievers". Has the MMTB stamp in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, tram z 14

Black and white photograph of Bourke St Mall, looking west from the north side. Has two W class trams in the photo and many people. Trams have the destination of East Preston and East Brunswick Blyth St. In the background are buildings for Dunklings. Rear of photo dates it as c1975. The Mall opened in Feb. 1978 (Melbourne Tramways Timeline book - Barry George et al), so possibly soon after opening. See also Reg Item for a photo of Z1 in Bourke St prior to the Mall being built. Second copy added 3-6-16 from donation of Geoff Warburton.On rear in ink "Bourke St Mall c/1975"trams, tramways, w class, bourke st, mmtb

Set of teo black and white photographs of W3 665 being shunted at Brunswick depot, mid 1970's. The tram does not have a destination box. Possibly being shunted or moved to or from Brunswick when the class of cars were stored and disposals commenced. Photographer unknown - could have been an MMTB.trams, tramways, w class, storage, brunswick depot, tram 665

Black and white photograph of Z1 in bound to Spencer St in Bourke St Melbourne mid to late 1970's, prior to the implementation of the Bourke St Mall in Feb. 1978 (See also Reg Item 281). Has a W class tram in the background. In the background are buildings for Prouds, the State Savings Bank of Victoria and McEwans. Note the Street Seller of tickets on the tram stop and the "No Centre Turn" sign on a pole at the back of the tram. Photo source unknown.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, bourke st, tram z 1

Set of three photograph by John Dare, 9/3/1975 of the operation of the TMSV horse Royal Park Zoo tram, No. 256, in the South Melbourne Football ground loop. .1 - Side of view of the tram with horse. .2 - With "Seven Colour Television Tram" passing on the inbound track. .3 - general view of the tram. The adtrams article (http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams) accessed 22/8/2013 gives the advertising tram as SW6 900. image i4 - scan of three back of the photographs.On .1 and .3 - On rear ink "Recently restored horse tram was one of the highlights of the Labour Day weekend when it operated on a loop of track opposite the South Melbourne Football Ground. 9/3/75". Along with the ARHS Photo collection and John Dare name and address stamp. On .2 - as for .1, but with the additional words "Here it is seen paralleling the seven colour television tram"trams, tramways, horse trams, tmsv, south melbourne loop, advertising trams, tram 256, tram 900

Black and white photograph of Z 7, Victoria Parade crossover, near Nicholson St, c1975, with the destination "West Preston - Regent St" and route No. 13. Has the old "Green Latrine", Commonwealth Government Office building in the background. MMTB photo, probably soon after entering traffic in June 1975Has a MMTB stamp on rear.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, victoria parade, tram z 7

Black and white reproduction photograph of an image of the construction of South Melbourne Depot, with W 375 entering the depot still under construction. Original photos, possibly from a newspaper mid 1920's. (W 375 in service during December 1925). Not known when photo made, assumed 1970's and MMTB.On rear in pencil "139 3-f16"trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, mmtb, construction, tram 375

Set of three photos collision damage to W2 449, possibly after a Preston workshop collision with W2 488. 488 appears to have little damage, while 449 has bumper pushed in. 488 has cabin advertisements for King Auto Electrics of Deepdene and RESI Permanent building society. 449 has an advertisement for Condor pipe tobacco. Assumed made during the 1970's by the MMTB. VicSig.net. web site accessed 23/8/2013, notes that the tram was sold during 1980.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, preston workshops, tram 488, tram 449, w2 class, mmtb

Set of three photos of the launch of Michael Leunig Art tram No. 816 at Preston Workshops with Transport Minister Tom Roper. Part of the Transporting Arts Scheme. VicSig.net. web site accessed 23/8/2013, notes that the tram was launched during July 1986. Photographed at Preston Workshops. .1 - Artist being interview by the Press with tram alongside. .2 - View of tram. .3 - Tom Roper and Michael Leunig. See also Reg Item 560 for first day ticket, issued on Sunday 13/7/1986.In ink on rear of each photo .1 - "Artist Michael Leunig @PWS with #816" .2 - "Artist Leunig painted 721" .3 - "Minister for Transport Tom Roper and artist Leunig @PWS"trams, tramways, transporting art, preston workshops, minister for transport, decorated trams, tram 816

Black and White photograph of a butchers truck (K. Potts?) truck having collided with the rail over road bridge, Merri Parade Northcote, possibly c1980. MMTB Photograph - same handwriting as Reg item 288. Has a policeman walking alongside, the damaged truck, other vehicles including a Clifton Bricks truck. The bridge has the low clearance sign in metres, but with a newer imperial sign alongside.In ink on rear "Merri Road Northcote"trams, tramways, northcote, bridges, collision

Photograph of Transport Art Tram No. 731, after conversion to a SW5, painted by Lesley Dumbrell in July 1986. Refer to vicsig.net website for dates, accessed 23/8/2013. Tram in Bourke St, with destination of Special. Has the CUB sponsorship sign behind the route number box. There was no driver in the cab at the time of the photograph. In the background are signs for Roger David and McEwans.In ink on rear of photo "731 on inaugural run as Arts Decorated Tram, City Mall"trams, tramways, transporting art, bourke st, decorated trams, tram 731

Black and white Photograph of X2 676 outside South Melbourne depot, c1980? Printed on Ilford paper.trams, tramways, x2 class, mmtb, tram 676, south melbourne depot

Set of seven black and white prints of prototype tram 1041, during its first days of commissioning and testing in the city and on the Wattle Park route. All printed on Kodak paper. .1 - at Preston workshops, showing City, route 088 .2 - ditto .3 - ditto - 2nd copy added from donation of Geoff Warburton added 10/10/17. .4 - In Riversdale Road, Wattle Park, showing W. Park Elgar Rd, route 070. .5 - ditto, but showing special and route 000 - trees behind the tram had been faded out. .6 - turning out of Bourke St into Spring St with destination of E. Brunswick, route 96. Has been painted with words "Welcome Board" and "Enter here" on front door. Has the Windsor hotel in the background. Second trolley retriever fitted as well. .7 as for .5 but at a different location. 2nd copy of .3 added 10/10/17.4 - notes to remove pole, ext and I HT and grating on rear along with a sketch of the tram outline and number 16. .6 - on rear "9 3/4 x 6 1/8" .7 on front of the photo "9 3/4" x 6 1/4" in felt pen. .3 - second copy "1041-Preston-3-MMTB" in pencil on rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, prototype tramcar, 1041, riversdale rd, wattle park, preston workshops, tram 1041

Black and White Photograph of the construction of Latrobe University bus interchange c1985. The tram overhead can be seen in the far left of the photograph. The tram extension to Latrobe Uni opened in Jan. 1985. Shows the building work proceeding.On rear in ink "Bus Interchange under construction Latrobe Uni"trams, tramways, buses, la trobe university

Photograph of the intersection of Burke Road and High Street, North Balwyn, looking back towards Kew and the city. Shows the inbound section of track being rebuilt, using a temporary track deviation method. Two trams can be seen on this track. Also note the additional temporary overhead lighting install above the track relay. Photo c1980. Has Kevin Donnellan tyre and a Mobil service station in the view. The overhead work being done by two bucket trucks.Yields information about High St North Balwyn and track reconstruction.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.On rear of photograph in ink "High St Balwyn ?"trams, tramways, high st, north balwyn, burke rd, tram track, reconstruction, east kew, mmtb, tower trucks

Photograph of the south end of St Kilda Road, before the full reconstruction of High Street St Kilda (now St Kilda Road) but after the reconstruction of the Queens Road underpass, photo c1975. Shows the buildings at the junction including the Tower Hotel in the distance. Signs for advertising include Repco, Caltex Astron, UniRoyal Tyres, and Dunlop Tyres. The "Timeline history of Melbourne Tramways etc Barry George et al" gives the date of the opening of the High St section as March 1975.Yields information about the redevelopment of St Kilda Junction.Black and White Photograph with notes on the rear.On rear of photograph in ink "St Kilda Road Junction Stage One complete c1975"trams, tramways, high st, st kilda junction, st kilda rd

Black and White Photograph of a transformer face plate for a British General Electric transformer for use in Mercury Arc Rectifier Equipment, made 1950. Provides details of the transformer capacity, ratings and wiring diagram. Made at the EPM Works, Waterloo NSW.trams, tramways, transformer, mercury arc, substation, electrical equipment

Set of two Black and White Photographs of the opening of the Bundoora to La Trobe University extension 10 January 1985 by the Premier of Victoria, Mr John Cain. .1 - Has the Premier speaking with a small audience and many TV reporters crews etc. Has the McDonalds in the background. .2 - The Premier cutting the ribbon with a Z class tram behind. See Reg Item 438 for a use of this photograph and Reg Item 5155 for other photographs.1 - On the rear in ink - "10 Jan 1985 Bolderwood Parade "opening" (Prior to moving along stage two)." .2 - on the rear in pencil "Vic Premier Mr. J. Cain opening second stage of Plenty Road tram extension 10 January 1985 MTA Photo" and "Please return to JRP by 1/4/85".trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora

Black and White Photograph of the interior of W2 537 showing the detail of the interior woodwork, hand rails, seating, doors, lights etc. Photo c1960, 1970's reproduction the original print? Printed on Kodak Paper. 2nd copy added from donation of Geoff Warburton 7/10/17.Very faintly in pencil in top right hand corner "1975 Pre sale" 2nd copy = "587-interior-MTMB" in pencil on rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, mmtb, tram 537

Copy photograph of an illustration, sepia toned of Bourke St looking east from about Queen St. Illustration in title gives date as 1921/ Has the Post Office, Myers, Leviathans, Music Gramophones shops in the view, along with cable trams, motor cars, horse drawn vehicles and motor bikes. See Reg Items 588 and 5274 for other copies.trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams

Copy photograph of an illustration, sepia toned of Bourke St looking west from Swanston St. Title of illustration says World War 1 era, thought appears to be more early to mid 1920's from the motor cars. Cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's, The Metropole and Danks. .2 - more extensive print - added 14-12-2018 - scanned in to sections.trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams

Black and White photograph of the new footbridge over Swanston Street at Elgin Street, mid 1980's, with sw6 class No. 931 in The Met colour scheme turning into Elgin street on route 1, East Coburg. Shows the track at this location, prior to its extensive redevelopment as a terminus. The footbridge, serves Melbourne University. A take-away shop is on the corner.On the rear in ink "Newly erected Road bridge, Swanston St North @ Melb Uni"trams, tramways, swanston st, elgin st, melbourne university, tram 931, sw6 class, the met