News paper clipping from The Age, 15 June 1985, titled "You're right, this tram has a flat wheel!", written by Tony Harrington, transport reporter about the problem of wheel flats or square wheels. Quotes the Union Secretary Jim Harper and the MTA who blamed the Union over a dispute the previous year and a backlog.trams, tramways, wheels, tramcars, maintenance, unions, mta

Magazine, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria "Met Lines" (Metlines) - A4, printed on white gloss paper, with the MTA logo or symbol. Issued under the name of Kevin Shea as Chairman. References to Minister Tom Roper. Continues from Reg Item 1059 "Met Lines" - printed in an A4 version. Major tram and bus items listed. Tramway and bus names only listed, not railway. .1 - Vol 2 No. 1 - Feb. 1986 - front cover - Flagstaff station, St Kilda/Port Melbourne light rail system announced, police at Hawthorn learning about trams, Chinese delegation looking at Melbourne's trams, Elwood depot article with photos by Lloyd Rogers at time of Elwood depot coming part of The Met, promotional posters for tramcars, Tram cards, tram power supply upgraded (photo of Z129) - Brown Boveri equipment to Kew and Ascot Vale, memoirs of a tram conductress Nancy Scutt, item with photo of Conductor Jeff Harvey, employment notes, Preston Workshops Christmas party and presentation to Essendon depot tramway soccer champs by Norm Maddock. .2 - Vol 2, No. 2 - March 1986 - Jolimont workshops, modal interchange at Bundoora, Transport Information Centre, memoirs of a tram conductress continued, tram cricket matches, tramway bowls - photos and players listed, Harris trains to be phased out. .3 - Vol 2, No. 3 - April 1986 - front cover of a Met Tram overhead maintenance, linesmen training, new super scheme (old gratuity scheme), visit from ATMOEA NSW visit, Elwood bus depot 12 months with The Met, flying flags on trams, tramway bowls, cricket. .4 - Vol 2, No. 4, May 1986 - 20 pages - Met Information Centre - "Dreams of trams become a reality - driver Peter Gamble", tram tour for American visitors to the zoo, Harris trains, article and photos on Camberwell depot, pantographs on trams, face lift for trams (758) and new buses (182). .5 - Vol 2, No. 5, June/July 1986 - 40 pages - Clock shop, materials testing, lost property, chemical analysis - Preston Workshops, Bus Driving School, Munitions bus 301 at Hawthorn, AVM on trams (223), tram track repairs, relaying Preston workshops entrance for LRV's, new type of safety zones (967 and 871), Preston Workshops redevelopment for LRV's, tram shelters, transporting arts - new series, Michael Leunig, mentions Clifton Pugh tram 504, federal funding for trams, fitting air conditioners to trams. .6 - Vol 2, No. 6, August 1986 - 20 pages - front cover - rotary converter at Carlton, Doncaster bus depot celebrates 25 years, the day the rains came - Ray Marsh - 1972 floods, substations power tram network, Carlton, tram art of a different kind, launch of Leunig's tram. Doncaster party. .7 - Vol 2, No. 7, October 1986, 20 pages, artic buses start rolling (articulated), vandals, Robert Jacks tram launched, Peace tram 829,. .8 - Vol 2, No. 8, November 1986, 20 pages, MTA Annual report, Debbie Bateman Conductor thanked by passengers, Papal tour planning, MTA Ball, Frankston Neighbourhood launched, Essendon depot Soccer report. .9 - Vol. 2, No. 9, December 1986, 20 pages, Christmas issue, (has a $1.50 sticker on it), Met Lines year in review, Federal funding for more A class trams, Bundoora - La Trobe Uni bus interchanged opened, Domain Interchange opened, For next year 1987 - see Reg Item 1141 - Announced in December issue, Met Lines quarterly next year.trams, tramways, mta, the met, elwood depot, light rail, posters, power supply, kew, ascot vale, conductresses, sports, essendon depot, bundoora, jolimont workshops, tower truck, overhead, superannuation, flags, camberwell depot, drivers, trolley poles, pantographs, clocks, buses, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, shelters, flooding, substation, carlton, transporting art, federal funding, a class, domain interchange, tram 2001, tram 129, tram 234, tram 50, tram 504, tram 871, tram 967, tram 223, tram 758

Colour photograph, printed using a laser printer onto off white paper of the construction of the LRV jacking system to lift trams at Preston Workshops during 1987. Show the depth of the excavation and the nature of the construction. Not known who made the print.In ink on the top left hand or the print "LRV Jacks go in @ PWS 1987"trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, delivery of tramcars, maintenance, construction

Memorandum - A4 sheet, dated 8/2/1984 from Runningsheds Engineer A. Nolan to depots titled "Failure of Motor Armature Bearings". Notes that there have been an increase in bearing failures and the problems resulting. Printed on Metroplan Transit Authority letterhead.trams, tramways, mta, depots, bearings, armatures, tramcars, maintenance

.1 - A4 photocopied sheet providing the location of tramcars at Preston Workshops, dated 8-12-1988 .2 - "Tram Maintenance and Construction Department Daily Tram Summary Friday 9 December 1988" - showing class, depot, peak, allot, available, spares in workshops, and number of unserviceable cars. Also lists trams for transport, stock, and total number of cars.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists

Report - blue Rexene cloth heavy card covers, dark blue glued end sheets, fully sewn bound, with some 9 sections, with many sheets folded and appropriate paper spacing allowed for in the binding. Report titled "MMTB The ALL-ELECTRIC TRAMCAR" with MMTB logo in gold block on front cover and on the side of the report. About 150 pages. Report prepared by Frank R. Kirby Chief Engineer, December 1961. Has a table of Contents, Appendices, figures, tables and photographs. Report looks at the development of All Electric Tramcars in Europe and North America, the cost of maintenance of Melbourne's trams, operating costs, conductors, seated conductors, passenger handling, reliability, speeds, maintenance and capital costs.Has a lable on the first page, "Plan & EPA Library M0036918", Front cover stamped in red "Secretary's Files"trams, tramways, mmtb, pcc, germany, europe, all electric trams, prototype tramcar

Foolscap Manila Folder titled "PCM Tram Equipment" with the following papers secured with an Arnos binder. Many of the documents seem to have been copied onto heat sensitive paper. Have tissue paper separating them. 1. Wiring Diagram - GE PCM Control Equipment - R4284B. 2. Westinghouse - Load test on Repair Railway Motors 3. Letter to Chief Engineer MMTB from Australian General Electric - 23/7/1935 - re delivery of 15 cases of PCM Equipment by ship and attaching drawings. 4. Drawings and maintenance notes for above - includes field shunts, magnet valves, cases, 5. GE Specification Ry-5313 - General Electric PCM Control for 4-40HP 600Volt Motors with Shunted FieldsOn rear cover in ink "To Norm Cross"trams, tramways, electro pneumatic, pcm, controllers, general electric, mmtb, tramcars

Set of five reports concerning Asbestos in Public Transport Corporation facilities and rolling stock. All printed on A4 sheets, bound with white comb binding with clear plastic covers and blue stippled blue rear covers. .1 - "Identification of Asbestos Materials in Suburban Substations" -contains documents dated from 1986 to 1991 listing the work done on substations. Approx 50 pages. .2 - "Asbestos Register - Suburban Trains / Trams" - c1992 - approx. 25 pages. .3 - "Identification of Asbestos Materials in Country Cars" - c1990 - approx. 150 pages. .4 - "Asbestos Register - Station, Tram Depots, Maintenance Depot - Book 1 of 2" - 1992-1995, approx. 150 pages. .5 - ditto, book 2 of 2 - 1996 - 1997 - approx. 150 pages.trams, tramways, ptc, asbestos, tram depot, tramcars, substation

SECV DepotRecords of tramcar and depot procedures, office and SECV procedures, SECV documents regarding closure of the tramways and security of the depot.Hand written and typed notes in no apparent order.Comprises notes and misc. papers: Circuit for Wheel Grinding mechanism at depot Motor Transport The Schedule Above Referred To - muiltipage document dated 1/4/1952 Pressure Gauge Calibration notes on tramcars compressor types Instruction to Motormen and Tram Depot Staff - re tail lights - 1950 Notice to Motormen re curve speeds Special Order To Traffic Personnel Safety Notice To Motormen & Conductors - re mileage cards Security of Branch Records memo - re rolling stock and swapping cars between Bendigo and Ballarat - 12/8/1960 Tramways - Abandonment - 6-4-1962 - SECV and parliament document Provincial Tramways - extended period of operation regarding existing rolling stock, use of trolley buses or buses on existing routes, and building alterations needed? dated 7/5/1948 Memo re striking matches on the centre glass of trams - 28/2/1960 Safety memo re lifting and backstrain Cleaning of tramcar windows and shutting windows 6/3/1958 standing orders re depot during 'Silent hours" Visitors to premises Tramway rolling stock - stores - 22/8/1966 Loan and hire of commission equipment - 1965 Testing of air receivers - 1965 Requisitions - replacement tools and protective clothing - 1964secv, ballarat, reports, depot, tramcars, maintenance, air compressors, closuresecv, ballarat, reports, depot, tramcars, maintenance, air compressors, closure

Document retyped from possibly an SECV training document titled "Safety First" outlining tram driving safety practices, awareness for motormen, electrical aspects, tram circuits, line breakers, insulated trams, trolley poles, light bulbs, broken trolley wires and fallen wires around trams. Section 2 - "instructions to be Observed by members and workers working on track maintenance". Possibly prepared for use by the BTPS, c1974.Demonstrates a Safety document for use by tramway crews and workers.Document - typed 6 Quarto pages - original.tramways, tramcars, operations, passenger services, ballarat, training

Blank form to provide an administrative record - for each Provincial tramway branch to summarize the work done for a year end. Has sections for tram bodies, trucks, motors, brake blocks, tyres etc. Not dated.Demonstrates a SECV form for reporting on annual maintenance activities.Form - duplicated foolscap sheet titled "Maintenance report - Rolling stock"tramways, tramcars, secv, maintenance, reports

Image of MMTB Scrubber tram No. 8 northbound in Elizaberth St at the corner with Collins St. Has a W2 in the background. The tram was strengthed during 1961 by adding bracing between the cabs. Two ladies one with a pram are waiting at the safety zone. Based on the dresses of the ladies and pram, most likely mid to late 1950s. Note the large letter box or receiving pillar with a crown behind the tram. The tram is now part of the Museum's fleet and is used for rail/track maintenance. Yields information about scrubber tram 8, later 8W working in Elizabeth St Melbourne.Framed canvas colour photograph on a wooden frame with a hanging hook on the rear.tram 8, elizabeth st, collins st, tramways, tramcars

SECV DepotRecords of tramcar and depot procedures, office and SECV procedures, SECV documents regarding personnel employment and general matters. Has lists of employees. closure of the tramways and security of the depot.Typed memos with hand written notes in reverse date order.Comprises notes and misc. papers: Recording of Accidents Operation Costs 1957/58 SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 26/09/1958 Tramways SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 25/09/1958 PMG Telephones in Officers Residences SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 15/05/1958 D. C. Traction supply SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 26/08/1958 Store Requisitions SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 09/09/1958 Claims for Reimbirsement - SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 24/04/1958 Ballarat Begonia Festival - Floral Float SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 04/03/1958 Important Notice to Car Cleaners … SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Elec Development Divn 24/01/1958 Sick Leave SECV, Works Superintendent 06/03/1958 Adelaide Paint for Roof - Trams SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 31/10/1957 Car Decoration - Materials 07/08/1951 Car Depot Employees Addresses SECV, Works Superintendent 17/11/1953 Tramways Maintenance - Oils and Greases SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 08/07/1955 Car Cleaners SECV, Works Superintendent 06/05/1954 Retiring Gratuity SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 21/09/1956 Brinell Hardness Tests … SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 14/11/1955 Tramways Depot Supplies SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 10/07/1956 Safety Boots SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 10/09/1956 Tramway Maintenance - Disabled Tramcar … SECV 25/07/1955 Salaried Staff Officers - Medical Examination … SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 07/06/1956 Tramway Maintenance 6th Annual Conference - Notes Regarding Action By Ballarat Branch SECV 30/05/1956 Estimate Of Cost Of Recovery Of Tram Rail SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 16/05/1956 Schedule Of Tram Rails Installed in Geelong SECV, ESD, Geelong Branch Tramway Maintenance SECV, ESD, Geelong Branch Tramway Maintenance - 1952 Conference: Points & Crossings Manager - Geelong Branch 18/12/1952 Employees - Retention of Wages Employees ….. Manager - Geelong Branch 22/01/1953 First Aid Allowances SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 20/12/1955 Car Decoration - Materials SECV, Manager: Ballarat Branch 13/09/1955 Service Benefits Works Superintendent 17/11/1953 Employees - New Australians - Registration of Telephone Services - Officers' and Employees' Private Residences SECV, Elec Sup Dept, Mngr Ballarat Branch 22/06/1955 Telephones SECV, Manager: Ballarat Branch 01/07/1955 SECV, Manager: Ballarat Branch 22/03/1955 Tramway - Expenses CofA PMG Dept 21/03/1955 Insurance - Motor Vehicles … SECV, ESD, Works Super 04/03/1955 Sponges "Aerub" Foam Latex SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 02/02/1955 Costs of Material for Tramways 16/05/1955 Soft Solder SECV, ESD, Works Super 03/11/1954 Tramways Depot SECV, Manager, Commercial Division 14/09/1954 Sponges SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 13/08/1954 Refresher Coats 17/08/1954 Smoking Section in Bogie Trams 17/08/1954 Double Bogey Type Trams SECV, ESD, Ballarat Branch 07/05/1954 Appointment of Deputy Works Superintendent SECV, Ballarat Tramways 30/10/1945 Safety and Discipline SECV, ESD, Works Super 28/01/1953 Workers' Compensation Insurance SECV, Ballarat Branch 24/06/1953 Painting - Ballarat Tramway Shed SECV, ESD, Works Super 10/08/1953 Employees - Times of Ceasing work SECV, Architectural Branch 10/05/1938 Please obtain from the following men … SECV, ESD, Station & Workshops Super 29/08/1950 Registration of Employees - Charles White W.J.K. Dunstan Office Manager Registration of Employees - Leslie Godsall SECV Registration of Employees - Herbert Knight SECV Tramways Re-Organisation of Staff SECV Axlebox Oil SECV, Ballarat Elec Sup & Tramways 04/07/1936 Regulations Governing the Granting of Recreation Leave … SECV 07/05/1932 Regulations Governing the Granting of Long Service Leave … SECV 05/01/1948 Names encountered are: H W Linaker - District Manager A M Wilson - re Begonia Festival floral float J R Taylor - SECV Manager Car depot employee addresess - 1955 F Minns T Duke S Lakey N Grant A Edwards E Romeo R Mason D Bell E Wheeler J Myers R Dunn W Lyons E Salter F Spielvogel Inspector Lawrence H McLaren - Deputy Works Supt. Men joining the service of SECV dates T W Duke R Tregaskis F Drummond A Drummond C Bartlett A Maxwell A T Dunstan J Ebbels D E Hale A Edwards A McIver E Powell W J K Dunstan Mr Hodgson Registration of Employees Charles F J White Leslie J Godsall Herbert D Knight H Hornibrook T J Strickland Chief Engineer MMTB secv, ballarat, reports, depot, tramcars, maintenance, employees, proceduressecv, ballarat, reports, depot, tramcars, maintenance, employees, procedures