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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Y1.613 at Preston Workshops, June 1992
... The Melbourne Tram... on the route banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a "Melbourne...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Photograph shows Y1 No. 613 (with "Special" indicated on the route banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a "Melbourne Tour Tram" livery. The tram also had trolley poles installed. This specially painted tram was formally launched during June 1992, but did not operate as such. See items 539, 627 and 669 for other related documents.Shows a now-preserved tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles). This specially decorated tram was launched but did not operate as such,Colour Photograph - Y1.613 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, y1 class, public transport, tram 613, the melbourne tram, tourist trams -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Destination City, 1954
... Trams - Melbourne - History... Trams - Melbourne - History A description of the operations ...A description of the operations and the rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.Ill, map, p.16.non-fictionA description of the operations and the rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.tramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Randall Wilson et al, The Melbourne trambook, 2003
... Trams - Melbourne - History... - Melbourne Trams - Melbourne - History A pictorial description ...A pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networkIll, maps, p.79.non-fictionA pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networktramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Destination City, 1960
... Trams - Melbourne - History... Trams - Melbourne - History A description of the operations ...A description of the operations and the rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.Ill, map, p.42.non-fictionA description of the operations and the rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.tramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Destination City, 1954
... Trams - Melbourne - History... Trams - Melbourne - History A description of the operations ...A description of the operations and the rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.Ill, map, p.80.non-fictionA description of the operations and the rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.tramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Tramway Publications, Tramway by the river : a brief history of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust, 1993
... Trams - Melbourne - History... of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust Ill, maps, p.17. Tramways - Melbourne Trams ...The Hawthorn Tramways Trust was established in 1914, and merged with the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board in 1920. The Hawthorn line operated via Bridge Road, Richmond. Horse drawn trams were withdrawn in 1916 prior to the introduction of cable trams. The booklet provides technical details about this line, as well as photographs.Ill, maps, p.17.non-fictionThe Hawthorn Tramways Trust was established in 1914, and merged with the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board in 1920. The Hawthorn line operated via Bridge Road, Richmond. Horse drawn trams were withdrawn in 1916 prior to the introduction of cable trams. The booklet provides technical details about this line, as well as photographs.tramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust, ????
... Trams - Melbourne - History... Ill, maps, p.19. Tramways - Melbourne Trams - Melbourne ...This article on the Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust appeared in "Running Journal", the publication of the Tramway Museum Society of VictoriaIll, maps, p.19.non-fictionThis article on the Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust appeared in "Running Journal", the publication of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoriatramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, NE Cross, Destination City, 1981
... Trams - Melbourne - History... Trams - Melbourne - History A description of the operations ...A description of the operations and the electric rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.Ill, map, p.103.non-fictionA description of the operations and the electric rolling stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.tramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Worked 27 years without holiday", 1940
... conditions on early Melbourne cable trams. Quotes Mr. John Cain... the working conditions on early Melbourne cable trams. Quotes Mr. John ...Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 48, titled "Worked 27 years without holiday" about the working conditions on early Melbourne cable trams. Quotes Mr. John Cain (Senior) about the working conditions on the Clifton Hill and Northcote cable trams that are about to be replaced by double deck buses. Compares working conditions with that of the MMTB. Notes that some employees worked 27 years without a holiday. Notes pay rates, retirement gratuity, the history of the Northcote services, private operation and Municipal operation prior to MMTB operation. Note Item Not formally Numbered. melbourne, cable trams, northcote, clifton hill, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Caldwell, 24/07/1982 12:00:00 AM
... In ink "Melbourne Tram 920 (ABC 50th Anniversary) Batman...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Kodachrome Colour slide, cardboard, by Keith Caldwell dated 24-7-1982 of SW6 920 in an all-over advertising scheme for the ABC 50th Anniversary at the Batman Ave terminus with the destination of Prahran Route 77. Tram has been largely painted in a gold colour.In ink "Melbourne Tram 920 (ABC 50th Anniversary) Batman Ave 24-7-52" and "Keith" in the bottom left hand corner.trams, tramways, sw6 class, advertising trams, decorated trams, batman ave, prahran, route 77, tram 920 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "The Survival of Melbourne's Trams", c1990
... of Melbourne's Trams". Article looks at the factors behind the survival...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Digital image of a report - 12 pages - titled "The Survival of Melbourne's Trams". Article looks at the factors behind the survival - modal decision, the motor lobby, cable operation, buses and trams (compares extensively to that of Sydney), departmental autonomy and capital management. Looks at the history of Melbourne trams up the retirement of Robert Risson. Has a list of notes and sources. Author not given.trams, tramways, history, significance, mmtb, melbourne, tramways, transport, buses, sydney, closure -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Argus, "Six Trams Damaged with Road Metal", 15/03/1937 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne cable tram services - by souvenir hunters and people...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Newspaper Clipping - from The Argus Monday 15/3/1937, titled "Six Trams Damaged with Road Metal", about the damage caused at the time of the closure of the South Melbourne and Port Melbourne cable tram services - by souvenir hunters and people at the Port Melbourne depot who through road metal (stones) at the trams as they came into the depot. The timeline gives the date of closure as Saturday 13/3/1937. Notes one of the Gripmen was a Mr. J. Armstrong. A comparison with the cutting as collected and the reproduction in The Argus on Trove, while the same photographs has a different text layout and text, possibly indicating two different editions of the paper.trams, tramways, collins st, port melbourne, south melbourne, cable trams, closure, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Miles Pierce, "Melbourne's cable trams - A major nineteenth century engineering achievement", 1919 - 1920
... "Melbourne's cable trams - A major nineteenth century engineering...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Research report - 28 A4 pages + cover sheet, titled "Melbourne's cable trams - A major nineteenth century engineering achievement", written by Miles Pierce and published in the June 2020 issue of "The International Journal for the History of Engineering & Technology" Paper looks at the history of the cable tram network in Melbourne, its construction, financing, operation, technology and its place in the world.trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, construction, operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne W2 tram, Weico Models, 1983
... Model Melbourne W2 tram...Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico... Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard ...Model of a Melbourne W2 class tramcar by Weico Models produced for the model enthusiast to assemble. Has detailed instructions on undertaking the work. Though not motorised, could be fitted with an electric operable bogie. Instructions dated 1983. Has a price label of $51.50 on box.Demonstrates an model kit that could be assembled by the purchaser.Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard box, cast metal parts and instructions. HO Scalemodels, tramcars, w2 class, weico models -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne SW6 tram, Weico Models, 1986
... Model Melbourne SW6 tram...Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram SW6 class tram by Weico... Melbourne tram SW6 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard ...Model of a Melbourne SW6 class tramcar by Weico Models produced for the model enthusiast to assemble. Has detailed instructions on undertaking the work. Though not motorised, could be fitted with an electric operable bogie. Instructions dated 1986. Has a price label of $45.95 from Hobby Place on box.Demonstrates an model kit that could be assembled by the purchaser.Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram SW6 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard box, cast metal parts and instructions. HO Scalemodels, tramcars, weico models, sw6 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Colin Rough, 2002
... at the intersection of Collins and Russell St Melbourne. Tram running a Mont...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Colour prints taken by Colin Rough of A 277 at the intersection of Collins and Russell St Melbourne. Tram running a Mont Albert 109, during 2002.On rear in ink various notes about the location and date - "Melbourne 2002"trams, tramways, collins st, russell st, mont albert, route 109, tram 277 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne light rail terminus, 2002
... (4) colour photographs of the Port Melbourne tram terminus...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...Further updates from Ron Laing's photograph collection of Port Melbourne.(4) colour photographs of the Port Melbourne tram terminus showing its location in relation to the old Port Melbourne railway station, now a medical centre.transport - tramways, ron laing -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Scholl, advertising Scholl corn pads, late 1970's
... of the poster. Used in Melbourne trams.... of the poster. Used in Melbourne trams. Has a name like "Jaure ...Poster advertising Scholl corn pads for feet. Has number "0877C" in bottom right hand corner, presumably the date of the poster. Used in Melbourne trams.Has a name like "Jaure" in bottom right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, advertisements, posters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Fridge Magnet, Custom Works Aust Pty Ltd, Jul. 2019
... Melbourne Tram Museum...Fridge Magnet - featuring the Melbourne Tram Museum's logo...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Fridge Magnet - featuring the Melbourne Tram Museum's logo and name, light metallic front wrapped around a magnetic surface with the Museum's website details on the rear.trams, tramways, fridge magnet, melbourne tram museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Visiting Melbourne", c2000
... Melbourne", published by Yarra Trams, c2000. Gives details...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Pamphlet - 4 fold DL full colour, titled "Visiting Melbourne", published by Yarra Trams, c2000. Gives details of tickets (Metcard), Yarra Tram depots (4), tram hire, using trams, Grand Prix map, rail map and general points of interest when visiting Melbourne and City Circle tram. Mentions a Delegate Card. CEO Yarra John Wilson.trams, tramways, yarra trams, melbourne, tourist guides -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Photocopy Z class, The Railway News, Melbourne's New Trams, 1975
... class trams for Melbourne. Item written by Malcolm Lind... - Photocopy of an article on "Melbourne's New Trams" The Railway News...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Provides a short description and features of the new Z class trams for Melbourne. Item written by Malcolm Lind for the NSW School Railway Clubs Association. Gives a list of features and data dimensions.Yields information about the manufacture of the Z class trams and the specifications.Document - two sheets stapled in top left hand corner - Photocopy of an article on "Melbourne's New Trams" The Railway News July August 1975trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, commonwealth engineering, mmtb, asea, design of new trams, specifications -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Arts Victoria and Barbara Mau and Michael McLeod, "Melbourne's Painted Trams", c1990
... Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "Melbourne's Painted Trams... Trams" Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "Melbourne's Painted Trams ...Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "Melbourne's Painted Trams - detailing six of Melbourne's - cut with a serrated edges on the left and right hand sides and the base in the outline of a tramcar. Tram 824 - Alex Danko 814 - Philip Faulks 829 - Lin Onus 837 - Terry Matassoni 726 - Jenny Watson 760 - Brett Colquhoun Notes the involvement of the Hearth Foundation and Arts Victoria. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Arts Victoria, Barbara Mau, Michael McLeod, "Melbourne's Painted Trams", c1990
... Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "Melbourne's Painted Trams...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "Melbourne's Painted Trams - detailing six of Melbourne's - cut with a serrated edges on the left and right hand sides and the base in the outline of a tramcar. Tram 824 - Alex Danko 814 - Philip Faulks 829 - Lin Onus 837 - Terry Matassoni 726 - Jenny Watson 760 - Brett Colquhoun Notes the involvement of the Hearth Foundation and Arts Victoria. 4 copies held.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, melbourne, tram 824, tram 814, tram 829, tram 837, tram 726, tram 760 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Melbourne's old tramways", 1/11/1930 12:00:00 AM
... of Melbourne cable trams and where you could travel and notes issues...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Newspaper clippings - titled "Melbourne's old tramways", from an unknown newspaper reviewing a 1894 MTOC guide timetable booklet. Written by CHM, following the conversion of the North Fitzroy line. Reviews the booklet, its details the history of Melbourne cable trams and where you could travel and notes issues with horse trams. Dated 1/11/1930 - the dateline has been glue onto the top of the cutting.trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, guides -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Randal Wilson and Dale Budd, "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 3rd Edition, 2014
... "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 3rd Edition... on gloss paper, titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 3rd Edition... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Melbourne ...Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 3rd Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd of 2014. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors.KS 22-9-18" on top of first inside page.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Scrap Book, Tim Wright, "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society", 1971 - 1975
... trams, Melbourne items, Sydney trams, new Z class trams... Francisco, Melbourne, cartoons altered to support trams, Melbourne ...Demonstrates the development of the BTPS and yields information about the Society and other tramways. Has a strong association with the maker.Scrap Book - approx. 66 plain sheets, centre stapled within a cardboard cover with a Muppet type character on the rear cover. Front cover has a manila colour sheet attached with the label "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society" Comprises many newspaper cuttings of the time of the closure of the SEC Ballarat tram system, the formation of the BTPS, buses, tickets, moving the trams to the new depot, tickets, samples of signs, cuttings from magazines, some cuttings from San Francisco, Melbourne, cartoons altered to support trams, Melbourne items, Sydney trams, new Z class trams in Melbourne, Bendigo Trust, Bylands, TMSV, Steam rail trains to Ballarat, an invite to the opening of the BTPS Tramway for 1/2/1975, opening photographs from The Courier. Each page has been scanned to the two pdf files.trams, tramways, scrap book, btps, opening, tmsv, bendigo, melbourne, z class trams, buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Royal Victorian Instituted for the Blind. and Deafness foundation, get immunised for Rubella, 1970's
... on a Melbourne tram.... on a Melbourne tram. Trams tramways advertisements Posters Royal ...Poster advertising the need to get immunised for Rubella, a cause of deafness. Space donated by the Royal Victorian Instituted for the Blind. Notes the Deafness foundation. Used on a Melbourne tram.trams, tramways, advertisements, posters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, FOHTD, Adam Chandler, "Melbourne Tram Museum", Apr. 2015
... "Melbourne Tram Museum"...Pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tram Museum", advertising...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tram Museum", advertising the Hawthorn Tram depot, giving opening hours, location and contact details. Prepared by Adam Chandler April 2015.trams, tramways, hawthorn, melbourne tramway museum, pamphlets, fohtd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Dick Jones, X2 676 in Albert Road, South Melbourne, Apr. 1970
... Digital image of X2 676 in Albert Road, South Melbourne...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Digital image of X2 676 in Albert Road, South Melbourne. Tram showing Football, most likely on a tram tour. Photo by Dick Jones - reference - 676_AlbertRd_DickJones_7004M3.13.148trams, tramways, x2 class, albert road, football, tram 676 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, Newspaper clipping re flooding in South Melbourne, 13-1-1980
... Newspaper cutting about flooding in South Melbourne... flooding in South Melbourne and delaying tram W7 1019...-1980 about flooding in South Melbourne and delaying tram W7 ...Newspaper cutting about flooding in South Melbourne disabling a tram and a "trammie" conductor or driver, directing traffic. Tram W7 1019, route 10.Yields information about the type of delays that can occur on a big tram system.Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun 13-1-1980 about flooding in South Melbourne and delaying tram W7 1019"Sun Herald 13.1.80"trams, tramways, tramcars, flooding, floods, south melbourne, w7 1019, route 10, crews