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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “A tram off the tracks”, 22/10/1977 12:00:00 AM
“A tram off the tracks” The Sun, Saturday, Oct 22, 1977 Photos and text Tram # 86 Photos of tram # 86 being transported on semi-trailer on Hume Highway at Beveridge on its way to Orange, NSW. Part of display by Bathurst-Orange Development Corporation, planning to build a new town between the two cities. Trams among the different types of transport being considered to link the proposed town to its neighbours. Tram displays “Brunswick-Moreland Rd” and route number 954.trams, tramways, displays, trucks, z class, transporting trams, tram 86 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “Clang, Clang – All Aboard for Frustration”, 7/07/1976 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Clang, Clang – All Aboard for Frustration” The Sun, Wednesday 7 July 1976 Day 3 of a Sun special by Michael Wilkinson New orange trams aren’t popular with passengers. Automatic doors closing, one entrance, queuing for tickets from seated conductor, overheating are some of the problems. Getting off through the only exit door can also be a problem. 41 new trams are now in service, costing $200, 000 each against original budget of $130K each. Critics of the “Z” class trams say the body design works in Sweden but not here. Cost savings against old green trams which have to be serviced daily, whereas Z class are serviced monthly. Fare evasion reduced as 98% of passengers now pay. 679 trams in fleet dating back to 1921. 440 (64%) made before 1940. Older model brakes have to be adjusted daily, costing over $5M per year.trams, tramways, z class, reports, new trams, public transport, passengers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram drivers say end of 86 route a dangerous area", 19-1-2019 to 13/5/2019
Newspaper clippings from The Age titled: "Tram drivers say end of 86 route a dangerous area" - 19-1-2019 "Public transport sex attacks surge" - 26-1-2019 "Sex attacks on trains trams surge" - 26-1-2019 "Transgender fears over tram train travel" - 4-2-2019 "I was groped on the tram - not for the first time" - 15-2-2019 "Woman followed off tram assaulted" - 13/5/2019 Series of article about safety of travelling on public transport following the murder of Aiia Maasarwe on the Bundoora tram Jan. 2019.trams, tramways, public transport, route 86, behaviour, bundoora, police, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Buses replace trams", Feb. 2019
Pamphlet - six fold - A3 to DL side three colour printed on off-white paper, titled "Buses replace trams", advising intending passengers of the work between 23/2/2019 and 7/3/2019 due to track renewal on Holmes and Nicholson streets in Brunswick. Has a map, list of service changes, bus replacement guides and contact information. Has the logos of Transport for Victoria, Yarra Trams and PTV. Two copies held.trams, tramways, nicholson st, holmes st, tramway construction, route 1, route 6 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram stop barriers 'doing more harm than good'", 4/09/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Tram stop barriers 'doing more harm than good'" Newspaper clipping from the Age 4/9/2019 by Timna Jacks & Spencer Fowler Steen Safety barriers at tram stops are frustrating commuters who claim they make it harder and more dangerous to get on and off trams. Melbourne Tram Museum identified in cartoon.trams, tramways, tram stops, safety barriers, tram museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Free tram expansion attacked”, 6/06/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Free tram expansion attacked” Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/6/2019 by Benjamin Preiss Melbourne's free tram zone should not be extended according to Public Transport Users Association's Daniel Bowen. He claims it causes overcrowding and loss of revenue. MP Rod Barton has proposed the extension to cover the zoo, Shrine of Remembrance and the MCG, which has been passed in parliament. Proposal will now be examined along with cheaper off-peak fares.trams, tramways, public transport, free tram, ptua -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “A very unsafe journey”, 15/02/2020 12:00:00 AM
“A very unsafe journey” Newspaper clipping from the Age 15/02/2020 Letters section Letter describing tram ride being cut short and tram passengers being dropped off in Royal Park. Yarra Trams blamed for placing passengers in an unsafe situation.trams, tramways, public transport, royal park, behaviour, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket Blocks, The Met, Zones 1+2 single journey, $1.50, Concession, mid 1980's
Block of 200 tickets - orange ink on off white paper, Zones 1+2 single journey, $1.50, Concession, issued by the Met with their logo at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink. The tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a single metal staple. See Reg Items 2957 and 2908 for other tickets of different values. See Item 6715 for other samples.trams, tramways, the met, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Board, "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", 10/10/1917 12:00:00 AM
Report - typed four pages - two copies - brass clipped together - titled "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", listing the details for each engine or power house in the Northern Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North Melbourne, North Carlton and Johnston St engine houses. Dated 10/10/1917trams, tramways, cable trams, track, engine houses, cables, equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, 1908
Black and white photograph of a cable car set, c1908, of a well loaded grip car on the Richmond - Spencer St line, with an auxiliary board "Direct to Football Match" Has a paper boy standing in front of the tram, Would appear that the conductor is at the front of the tram, collecting fares. Has the caption "Off to the Essendon v South Melbourne Match - Saturday's Football Essendon V South Melbourne at East Melbourne and Fitzroy v St Kilda at Fitzroy"in ink in the corners "Australasian" and "2008" and photograph measurements for printing.trams, tramways, richmond, football, sports, papers, cable trams, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - "Motorists Please Keep Off Tram Tracks", mid 1970s
Used by the MMTB in an attempt to keep tram tracks clear of motor cars. It seldom worked. Signs would have been fixed to the ends of a tram so it could be seen by motorists. See Item 6088 for another version.Demonstrates the methods the MMTB to ask motorists to keep tram tracks clear during the 1950's and 1960's.Sign - Zincalume steel sheet, with four holes in angled or trimmed corners asking "Motorists Please Keep Off Tram Tracks" Has the image of a motor car on the tram tracks with the outline of a tram following.tram stop, signs, mmtb, traffic control, trams, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, Buses Replace Trams - Routes 58, 59, 86 and 96, 2022
.1 - pamphlet provided at tram stops giving details of the works and bus services for routes 58 and 59 .2 - Project document describing the work and dates - downloaded from the Yarra Trams website after buses were used to replace route 58 from the Royal Children's Hospital rather than from Royal Park Station as originally planned. .3 - as for .1 - for the upgrading of the Merri Creek Bridge - route 86 - see also Reg Item 6066 .4 - as for .1 - for the installation of superstops in Nicholson St between Elgin St and Holden St - route 96Shows the methods that Yarra Trams customers are advised of changes due to track replacement works..1 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold printed on off white paper titled - Buses Replace Trams - Route 58 and Route 59 - Jan 2022 .2 - Project sheet - 3 A4 sheets, titled "Renewal works: Essendon Depot and Mt Alexander Road - 3.1 to 18.1.2022. .3 - Pamphlet - DL 3 fold, Buses Replace Trams, route 86, November 2021 - Merrit Creek Bridge works .4 - Pamphlet - DL - 4 fold, Buses Replace Trams, route 96, January 2020 - Nicholson St works for tram super stops.mt alexander road, tram works, track work, route 58, route 59, yarra trams, ptv, essendon tram depot, route 86, route 96, nicholson st, merri creek, bridges, carlton, super stops, trams, tramways, northcote -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White Swanston St 1931/32, 1931/32
Photograph of a busy Swanston St taken from the Swanston St/ St Kilda Road overbridge at Flinders St Railway Station looking north. In the background is St Paul's Cathedral. Has W2 442 (East Coburg, Route 1), northbound, W2 586 and another W2 southbound. Note the crowded trams and people leaning on the drop bars that "closed" the tram off on the wrong or "off side" side and decorative "flower pots" in the street between Little Flinders and Collins St. Tram 442 later became the first Melbourne Restaurant tram.Demonstrates a busy streetscape and Yields information about the use of the Flinders / Swanston St in the early 1930's.Black and White photograph of Swanston St looking north from Batman Ave 1931/32Has the stamp of the "Abbotsford Photographics" on the rear and "1931/32" in inktrams, tramways, st pauls cathedral, st kilda road, swanston street, w2 class, tram 442, tram 586, route 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins Street - Biscay A1 239, Biscay Greetings, late 1980's
Postcard looking west along Collins Street. just to the east of Swanston Street. At the time of the photograph all trams have been converted to The Met colour scheme. Swanston Street was converted into Swanston walk during 1992, so photo is late 1980's or early 1990's. There are seven trams in the view: A1 239 (City Route 42), SW5 749 in Swanston Street, A1 232 (Mont Albert Route 42), two advertising cars. Collins Street is busy. Note the Hook Turn signs supported off the overhead wires.Yields information about Collins Street late 1980's or early 1990s prior to the construction of Swanston WalkPostcard - red boarders, Collins Street - Biscay Greetings, BG 275collins street, swanston street, a1 class tram, sw5 class trams, tram 239, tram 232, tram 749, trams, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket - Incapacitated solider - 9 sections - MMTB, 1960s
Prepaid MMTB tickets for use on MMTB services. Has the conditions of use on the rear. These were printed in sheets and torn off as needed by the issuing hospital or service for use by an Incapacitated soldier. Has been punched at section 6 on the inbound journey. The MMTB 1975 Sections and Fares book for example on page 86 advises that they were issued to ex-servicemen who have suffered the loss of an arm as the result of war service. Yields information about the type of ticket issued to incapacitated solider for free travel on public transport.9 section, dark green card, for an Incapacitated soldier, not numbered. tramways, trams, soliders, tickets, mmtb, sections, ex-servicemen -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Metcard - Love your Trams, Metlink, 2007 - 2008
One of many different designs or fronts of Metcards. This design was published for Yarra Trams with the message "Love your trams". 1 - 2 hour concession - used 20-3-2008 2 - Off-Peak daily, zones 1 and 2 - 21-6-2007Demonstrates one of many different types of Metcards issued during the period of used in Melbourne from 1996 to 2013Ticket - printed on light card with a magnetic stripe. Has the ticket number and contact details, Metcard and Metlink logo on the front of the card.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, yarra trams, trams as icons -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Metcards - fund raising - set of 6, Metlink, 2005 - 2009
Set of six Metcards with the Metcard logo and transport Mode icons. Tickets were used to promote fundraising for medical treatments Two copies of each ticket held except for item 6. 1 - 2005 - "Kids under cover" - building homes for children - Full Fare - August 2005 2 - 2007 - "Walk to cure Diabetes" - Off peak daily - 13-9-2007 and 2 hour concession - 4-10-2007 3 - 2008 - "Peter Mac connexforcancerday" - sponsored by connex - Daily concession - 14-7-2008 and 2 hour concession - 3 -7-2008 4 - 2009 - "Peter Mac connexforcancerday" - sponsored by connex - Daily concession - 12-8-2009 and 2 hour concession - 5-8-2009 5 - 2007 - "Help save a dad's life" - sponsored by Bunnings for Alfred Intensive Care unit - Off Peak Daily - 26-9-2007 and 17-9-2007 6 - 2006 - "Maidhill Chinnappan - cancer survivor - sponsored by Connex for Peter Mac, 2 Hour Concession - 12-8-2006 Demonstrates one of many different types of Metcards issued during the period of used in Melbourne from 1996 to 2013Set of six Metcard tickets - printed on light card with a magnetic stripe. Has the ticket number and contact details, Metcard and Metlink logo on the front of the card.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, kids under cover, walk to cure diabetes, peter mac, connex, bunnings, alfred hospital, maidhill chinnappan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Metcards - event promotion - set of 6, Metlink, 2006 - 2007
Set of six Metcards with the Metcard logo and transport Mode icons. Tickets were used to promote events and transport. Two copies of each ticket held except for items 5 & 6. 1 - 2007 - "Catch a ticket to all the action" - Cricket at the MCG - Off-Peak daily - 3-5-2007 and Daily full fare - 07-03-2007 2 - 2007 - Fina swimming event - both blank on the rear 3 - 2007 - Merv's Walk to the G - cricket - Daily full fare - 26-12-2007 and Daily Concession - 28-1-2008 4 - 2006 - Barry Humpries, EdnaFest - 2-hour concession - 14-12-2006 and Off-Peak Daily with a possible footy tips list on the rear - 19-4-2007 5 - undated - Melbourne food promotion - rear blank, but with use printed on the front - daily concession 6 - 2006 - Commonwealth Games, 2-hour concession - 6-12-2006 Demonstrates one of many different types of Metcards issued during the period of used in Melbourne from 1996 to 2013Set of six Metcard tickets - printed on light card with a magnetic stripe. Has the ticket number and contact details, Metcard and Metlink logo on the front of the card.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, cricket, mcg, fina, swimming, merv hughes, barr humpries, ednafest, commonwealth games -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket - "Zone 2 to Melbourne - Off Peak", The Met, 1983
These tickets were a replacement for the MetroCard Off Peaks introduced in 1980. However, the times of availability were now altered to being valid from 9am weekdays, but more importantly, could be used for return rail travel anytime that day. Like the MetroCards, they also allowed unlimited MMTB tram and bus travel within the Flinders, Spencer, Latrobe, William, Victoria and Spring Streets grid. No conditions were printed on the rear of these tickets. (Extracted from reference.)Demonstrates the development of Melbourne ticketing system that allowed travel in the CBD grid using trams.Edmondson size ticket, printed on pasteboard, and printed in blue ink on a green background. Has been date stamped 6 Oct. 1983. Purchased from Seaford Railway Station. Ticket No. 16478. Blank plain coloured rear.public transport, tickets, trams, tramways, railways, off peak, the met, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Your guide to ticketing in Victoria", 2024
Provides information on the use of myki on Melbourne public transport, actual costs (2024), types of myki, free travel zone for trains in the Melbourne CBD, myki explorer for visitors and touching on and off, including registrying your myki.Yields information about the myki card for 2024.Pamphlet - 5 fold DL on recycled paper.public transport, tramways, myki, fares, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Run Number Plate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Doncaster D118, 1970's?
Used by Doncaster bus depot to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Was displayed in the front window of the vehicle.Demonstrates a MMTB Run Number plate used on both trams and buses.Run Number pressed plastic sheet with rounded corners, off white or cream sheet with the letter "D" and number "118" using a red adhesive tape.trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, buses, doncaster depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Extension of the service to the Williamstown Road Route", 1926
Pamphlet details the introduction of the X1 class safety trams to the Williamstown Road route from 9/6/2024. Gives information on the tram, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), or pay as you leave, and provides hints for passenger behaviour. See also item 7470 for a pamphlet on the tram itself. See 7518 for the pamphlet on the introduction to the Russell St route. Notes the discontinuation of the through service to Russell St,.Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926 to Williamstown RoadPamphlet - one sheet folded printed on off white paper.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray, russell st, williamstown road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - HTT, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), "Influenza Outbreak", 1919
Notice posted in tramcars by the Hawthorn Tramways Trust about the 1919 "Influenza Outbreak" and precautions passengers should take to prevent the spread. Advises that spitting or expectorating is forbidden on trams and that windows will be kept open as recommended by Health Authorities.Yields information about the 1919 influenza outbreak in Melbourne.Notice or Pamphlet - printed on off white paper.tramcars, tramways, covid-19, influenza, htt, health -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), "Exchange of shift", 1910s
Set of two Hawthorn Tramways Trust forms for motormen or conductors to notify management of an exchange shifts with one another. Has space for crew names, dates, run and signatures of the parties. Form 55, two different versions - approved by either the Traffic Superintendent or the Chief Inspector.Demonstrates an exchange of shift forms.Set of two printed forms on off white paper.tramways, htt, forms, exchange of shift, tram crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Form, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), "Car Oiling Record", c1920
Hawthorn Tramways Trust form No. 82, recording the oiling of the various components of tramcars over 28 day period. Has been marked up in pencil for changes to the layout, at the time of the takeover of the Trust by the MMTB and the formation of the Eastern System. Demonstrates an HTT tramcar maintenance form.Printed form on off white card - form No. 82tramways, htt, forms, tramcar maintenance, tramcar inspection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Form, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), "Reconstruction of Track", c1920
Hawthorn Tramways Trust form No. 95, recording the work done on the reconstruction of the HTT track for the week ending. The card has been marked up in ink for changes to the layout, at the time of the takeover of the Trust by the MMTB and the formation of the Eastern System. The HTT tramway track had fell apart due to poor ballasting material and had to be reconstructed by the Trust and the MMTB.Demonstrates an HTT track reconstruction form.Printed form on off white - form No. 95tramways, htt, forms, trackwork, track repairs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and white - SW6 850 Chapel St - Brighton Road Prahran, c1939
Photograph of SW6 850 (Route 77) at the Prahran terminus, Chapel St and Brighton Road, probably soon after its construction and entry into traffic on 31-3-1939, although the roof appears weathered. The tram has a sign promoting off peak travel, dash canopy lights and a tail light. In the background are the shops at this location. The tram was the first of its class and was considered a luxurious car compared to the W2's and W5s.Yields information about SW6 850 and the Prahran terminus.Black and white photograph on paper.trams, tramways, chapel st, prahran, brighton road, sw6 class, tram 850 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Did you know", c2008
Poster of a person standing on the top of a set of air line steps with a aeroplane taking off in the background - with a message about running late. One of a series of "Did you know" series - see item 5437. Has Yarra trams logo and Love your Trams button badgeYields information about a series of Yarra Trams "Did you know" posters.Full colour poster printed on an A4 sheet.trams, tramways, posters, yarra trams, passengers, behaviour -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Your go-to guide to myki", 2022
Provides information on the use of myki on Melbourne public transport, actual costs (2022), types of myki, free travel zone for trains in the Melbourne CBD, myki explorer for visitors and touching on and off.Yields information about the myki card for 2022.Pamphlet - 4 fold DL on recycled paper.public transport, tramways, myki, fares, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet - PTC Road Vehicle Drivers Handbook, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c.1990s
Handbook for PTC road vehicle drivers. The booklet contains important information for drivers concerning multiple aspects of operating a motor vehicle (e.g., buses).Instructional publication belonging to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s). Likely well-used by staff of said agency.A small off-white booklet printed with green text. The front cover reads "P.T.C./ROAD VEHICLE/DRIVERS/HANDBOOK."public transport corporation, public transport, buses, drivers, driver training