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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - cable tram alarm signalling device - set of three
... trams ...Photograph shows the device used to send a "telegraph" signal to the winding or engine house. They were positioned along the track and enabled the tram crew or a cable tram worker to send a signal about the cable. The crew member would set the pointer and depress the trigger. This sent the signal which was recorded on a telegraph tape, indicating the signal and the location of an incident. Installed by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. (MTOCo) This photograph is Public Records Office photo H165, 166 and 167 in the Victorian Railways collection.Yields information about the type of equipment the MTOCo used to operate the cable tram system.Set of three Photographs - Black and White of a Melbourne cable tram signalling device.trams, tramways, cable trams, mtoco, signalling, cables, engine houses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lloyd Rogers, 21/03/1962 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 14 at depot junction in the early 1960's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 14 entering Wendouree Parade from the depot, with Lake Wendouree in the background Dated 21/3/1962. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. The tram has an Briquette and The Age advertisements on the front dash panel. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Ballarat car 14, outside tram depot, Wendouree Parade 21/3/1962. and the number "7/43". In the top left hand corner "14 ex J75?"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, depot, tram 14 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Historical Society Field Trip Tram Tour, April 2011
... trams ...Bendigo Tramways has been in operation since June 1890. From that time, the citizens of Bendigo have experienced battery, steam and electric traction as the principal modes of propulsion for their trams.One Hundred and Forty Four photos taken on a field trip by the Bendigo Historical Society on the Bendigo Tourist Tramshistory, bendigo, bendigo tourist tramway, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White newspaper photo - X Class tram 217
Photograph, in poor condition, of a Birney tram MMTB 217, having two trolley poles, which was unusual for 4 wheel single truck trams at Hawthorn Depot.Imported Birney tram from USABlack and white photograph slightly curled and in poor condition of MMTB tram X 217, a Birney tram manufactured in USA. tramways, mmtb, birney trams, x class 217 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55
... trams ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. Photo shows the workmen excavating and demolishing parts of the massive infrastructure needed at this curve to enable cable trams to pass around the sharp curve, still one of the sharpest on today's Melbourne tram system. The outside cable tram track remains in position. The MMBW plan shows a large cable sheave pit on the outside of the curve. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. The track was opened to service in late June 1955. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, gertrude street, fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, "Flinders Street Railway Station, World War 1 Era", 1980's?
... Trams ...Reproduced photograph, sepia toned of "Flinders St Railway Station, World War 1 Era, taken from St Paul's Cathedral steps. Has part of the Princes Bridge Station building on the left hand side. The Swanston St canopy of Flinders St station has the words "Enlist and Fight for the Dear Old Flag". Two Richmond line cable trams in Flinders St along with horse drawn vehicles. One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two sizes of prints held, one large, two small. See also Reg Item 1883 for a 1944 photograph.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, world war 1, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Ballarat Tramways Rubicon Street and Sebastopol Time Table.", 1920's
Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways in providing information to the travelling public about their tram services, times and how organised in relation to the time of the day. An ESCo era timetable. Two local businesses have advertised as well.Folded printed card, off white, titled "Ballarat Tramways Rubicon Street and Sebastopol Time Table." Gives details of trams from the City for Rubicon St and Sebastopol for the various days and inbound trams from Rubicon, indicating that trams ex Sebastopol ran 10 minutes earlier. Has various notes on the timetable. On Front of card, has advertisements for R. Hutchinson - 29 Armstrong St Ballarat, auto electrician and Suttons Ltd - Musical instruments - Corner Sturt and Dawson Streets. An ESCo produced timetable - 1920's, as the SECV used "Grey St" instead of Rubicon St. (Email from Alan Bradley 8/2006). Copy of email with worksheet.Pencil marks on the cover - about tram services etc. g "Ten to the hour Aunties will catch the tram up at Sturt St"timetables, sebastopol, rubicon st, r. hutchinson, suttons, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Chas Bevan, 19/12/1970 12:00:00 AM
... trams ...Yields information about No. 13 and the general scene at the City area, corner of Lydiard and Sturt Sts.Colour slide - 35mm - of Ballarat No. 13 and another single trucker at the junction between Sturt St and Lydiard St North. No. 13 has the destination for Mt Pleasant. Shows the SEC offices in the background, Racey's store, the small tram stop sign and end of section sign and the motor traffic at this point. Photo by Chas Bevan 19-12-1970."Ballarat trams 19-12-70 Lydiard St xing of West H'way" in ink.tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, sturt st, tram 13 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - MMTB M Class tram 185 - Newspaper photo, MMTB M Class Tram 125 in Newmarket - Newspaper photo, Early 1920s
... trams ...Image shows sheep crossing Racecourse Rd hindering a travelling tram M185. Has either the Newmarket Hotel or the Pastrol Hotel in the background.Early days of effect of markets on tramways MMTB M class tram 185 in Racecourse Road Newmarket, delayed by sheep neat the Saleyards.tramways, trams, m class trams, sheep, racecourse rd, tram 185, hotels -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92, mid 1920s
... trams ...Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram on a PMTT route 14 (STRATHALBYN ST (Kew) - VICTORIA BRIDGE) tram service, at Harp Road and High St. The reference gives the tram based at Kew Depot in 1928. The tram was originally a Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust tram, though, by the time of this photograph, it has been re-lettered for the MMTB, which took over the PMTT in 1920. The photograph has been marked up for a submission possibly to either Council or the MMTB for a waiting room or shelter at this location. The wall of the Harp of Erin Hotel and a Victoria Bitter sign can be seen on the right-hand side. The original photo appears to have been torn. Original photo mid to late 1920's.Yields information about the K class tram of the MMTB and methods of seeking a tram stop shelter and High Street and Harp Road intersection.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92 - at Harp Road Kew "MP17" in penciltrams, tramways, kew, harp road, route 14, k class tram, tram 92, harp of erin, victoria bitter, high st, strathalbyn st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - VR Tram 37 - Elwood Depot, Victorian Railways (VR)
... trams ...Photograph of tram 37 shows the Victorian Railways colour scheme, the oil lamp that was provided on VR trams on the St Kilda to Brighton, Electric Street Railway. Has 3 Robur Tea roof advertisements. The tram is shunting at the depot or waiting to run to St Kilda Railway Station, possibly after the closure of section south of the depot. Original Victorian Railways Photograph. Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the trams in use at the time. Black and white photograph of Victorian Railways tram 37 outside Elwood Depot in St Kilda St, possibly in the early 1950s. Original Victorian Railways Photograph.tramways, trams, vr trams, elwood tram depot, st kilda st, tram 37, victorian railways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - MTPA W2 class tram No. 407, Greg Naylor, 2022
... trams ...Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association W2 407, on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about MTPA tram 407 on loan to the BTM.Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA W2 class tram No. 407 at depot Junction.btm, trams, tramcars, w2 class, tram 407, mtpa -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Lilian Butler, 21/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...Yields information about the disposal of tramcars from the SEC Ballarat system to the TMSV following closure.Colour print of Ballarat Scrubber tram loaded on a transport truck with Graeme (Graham) Jones standing alongside. Photo taken 21/9/1971. Tram was acquired by the TMSV. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. G Jones" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler? See btm6444doca for more info about G. Jones. See Reg Item 7889 for a set of 16 photographs of the event by Graham. in ink on rear "Ballarat Tram Depot - Monday 21st September 1971. With my compliments Lilian Butler"trams, tramways, tmsv, tram disposal, sec, depot, loading trams, scrubber tram, tram scrubber -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Queen Elizabeth Royal Tram Z3 158 - set of 8, David Frost, 26-10-2011
... Trams ...The photos show Z3 158 dressed for the Royal Visit of 26-10-2011, to transport Queen Elizabeth II from Federation Square to Government House Drive. The 3rd photo shows the Breakdown / recovery truck R10 alongside the tram at one point. Photos also show interior posters and of it running a route 55 Domain Interchange in William St after the event. Image 9 - The Age report about the tram and the nominated driver - 25-10-2011 - Z-class a tram fit for a Queen.Provides a series of photographs of the Queen's visit to Melbourne in 2011.Set of 8 colour prints of Z3 158 as the Royal tram, printed on Kodak Royal Papertrams, tramways, royal visit, royal tram, z3 class, tram 158, princes bridge, r10, domain interchange, route 55, the age -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - "Mr Motorist Please keep my tracks clear", mid 1970s
... trams ...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 6087 for another version.Demonstrates the methods the MMTB to ask motorists to keep tram tracks clear during the 1950's and 1960's. The cartoon character and wording is perhaps a later attempt to get some attention.Sign - Zincalume steel sheet, with four holes in angled or trimmed corners asking "Mr Motorist Please keep my tracks clear", The sign features an cartoon image of an angry tram (W2 630 on route 70) and a rather sleepy looking motorist driving a car on the tram tracks. The letters are in a raised paint finish.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tram 630, route 70, w2 class, tramways, trams, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - PMTT bogie tram at Malvern Depot, 1913
... trams ...Photo shows one of the Maximum Traction Bogies trams built for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1913. Photographed in the Malvern depot yard - shows the very sharp curves. Most likely a newspaper photograph reproduced by the donor. The trams were only numbered on their ends at this time. Has two uniformed tramway men standing by the drop centre doors. On the end of the building portal is a "1" - possibly indicating the depot road number that it was numbered from the north end when new, rather than the south end when the depot was expanded during the 1920s.Yields information about PMTT bogie trams when new.Photograph - Black and White - PMTT bogie tram at Malvern Depot c1913 tramways, trams, malvern, pmtt, malvern depot, bogie trams, maximum traction trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, c1971
... trams ...Yields information about the Bell St loop on the Sebastopol line and tram operations.35mm colour slide - Kodak Duplicate slide produced for the TMSV of 332 Flinders St Melbourne of trams 31 (Sebastopol and Twin Lakes sign) crossing No. 27 (Lydiard St North) at the Bell St loop Ballarat - c1971 in Drummond St South.On the slide in ink "Ballarat Tram 1971 Finish Mt Pleasant". Has the TMSV Sales and address stamp.tramways, trams, sebastopol, drummond st sth, tram 31, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, B. Prentice, Dec. 1969
... trams ...Black and white photograph of Ballarat SEC No. 18 decorated for the 1969 Myers Christmas Tram. Photographed at the depot by Bob Prentice, December 1969. Tram simply decorated with standard Christmas decorations, large advertisement board on side "Its Christmas at Myers" and roof advertisement "See Santa's Lodge Win Fabulous prizes". Destination box has been covered with the words "To Myers". Photographed with the depot building in the background.On rear in black ink "Bob Prentice Photo / Ballarat "Myers Father Xmas " Tram / December 1969 / Bob Prentice Photo"trams, tramways, myers, decorated trams, drummond st. nth, christmas trams, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set 16, John Theodore, 1/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
... trams ...Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of its operations in Wendouree Parade and tramcar operations afterwards.Set of 16 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of tram running after the official opening day of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramway operations 1/2/1975. .1 - 14 and 26 in Wendouree Parade ready to carry passengers either way. .2 - 26 at St Aidans Drive .3 - 26 and another tram at St Aidans Drive .4 - 26 at Gardens Loop .5 - 26 Wendouree Parade .6 - 27 ditto .7 - 14 running in onto the access track. .8 - 27 in Wendouree Parade .9 - 40 at depot junction .10 - 27 at depot junction .11 - ditto running in .12 - 14 on access track .13 - 40 running in .14 - ditto .15 - ditto .16 - ditto Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, opening, wendouree parade, depot, depot junction, st aidans drive, tram 40, tram 26, tram 14, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, ESCo 21, Grenville St
... Trams ...Tram has the destination of City. Has 1920 in bottom rh corner. Cut from a magazine. Has photos of warehouse on rear, with horse drawn carts & motor vehicle. Sepia toned. See also Reg item 5143 for another version of this image and 9465 for a glass plate negative.Yields information about the ESCo Sebastopol type electric trams and the streetscape in central Ballarat 1920.Small clipping of ESCo tram No 21, arriving Grenville Street. 1920 in pencil on right hand bottom cornertrams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, sebastopol type, esco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Releases - G class tram for Melbourne
... trams ...Set of two documents downloaded from the respective websites about the announcement of an order for the next 100 trams for Melbourne to be known as the G class tram. Gives details of the builder (Alstom), the contract price, the trams and that they would largely be manufactured in Melbourne at Dandenong. The (Government's) document explains their reason why the tram is to be known as the G class rather than using the next letter (F), in the alphabet following E for the E class tram. Yields information about the proposed new type and class of tram for Melbourne.Set of two press releases regarding the new "Next Generation" trams for Melbourne, to be known as the G class .1 - 8 page - from Alstom .2 - 12 page from the Victorian Department of Transportnew trams, design of new trams, g class, trams, tramways, melbourne, alstom, department of transport, press releases -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1969
... trams ...Photo of SEC Ballarat No. 40 west bound in Bridge St. Tram has two car numbers on the front, the destination roll with black background with white lettering. Later replaced with black letters on white background. Has Morseheads shop on the left hand side, Coles store and Christmas decorations in the street. The driver of the car in front of the tram is giving a hand signal - STOP! White cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses assumed Jan. 1966.On the rear of the slides in black ink "Ballarat Tram, end of Main St." and "P. Moses" in the bottom left hand corner in black ink.tramways, trams, bridge st, morseheads, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image of two 1916 vehicles Wendouree Parade Ballarat, Peter Waugh, 2020
... trams ...Gives a comparision between two 1916 built road vehicles, a tram built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust in 1916 and a 1916 Talbot Roadster.Yields information about two 1916 vehicles.Digital Image of Digital Image of Ballarat Tram 26 and a Talbot Roadster both in Wendouree Parade 2020.trams, tramcars, talbot motor cars, btm, wendouree parade, tram 26, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... trams ...Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong's trams prior to closure.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 8 with the depot and powerhouse in the background. Tram has the destination of Eastern park. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies held. See Reg Item 4226 for the negative from which the image was cropped from.On rear in ink "Tram 8 Geelong and ?" in top corner, "EH32 / 21-8-55 / 1/250-4.5"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 8 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, BTM Welcome Aboard 2022, 2022
... trams ...Features photos of trams 27 and 1 in Wendouree Parade with an interior photo of 26 of a conductor handing out tickets. Has text describing "Your Trip", the trams, Ballarat Tramways, the museum itself along with maps of the Ballarat system and the Gardens area. Features a photo of tram 26 in the new Museum building. Text revised 2022 for the new building. See Reg. items 712, 1532, 4752 and 8061 for details of earlier productions. Item folded as presented to a passenger.Demonstrates the methodology of interpreting the tram trip for the Museum's visitors.Printed colour A4 folded sheet, 2022 version of BTM "Welcome Aboard" pamphlets for handing out to passengers on trams. Three copies held.trams, tramways, ballarat, btm, handouts, passengers, pamphlets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Horse Tram No. 1 completion, 1887
... Trams ...Photographed outside the Wendouree Parade depot, late 1887, with 16 workmen standing or lying around the tramcar. Builders Photo. Tram is lettered "BALLAARAT TRAMWAY CO LIMITED". A sign on the advertising board says "Duncan & Fraser, Builders, Ballaarat". The men around the tram are dressed in trade clothes, with aprons, including carpenters, painters and blacksmiths. For image history etc see notes. See also Reg Items 1654 and 3042 for different prints of the same photo. Yields information about the construction, final assembly, of the original horse tram at the Ballarat depot 1887, shows the workmen who were involved.B&W photo (copy print) of Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1. Multiple copies held.765.3 - In the top left-hand corner "19", "No. 1 i n 1887", a red border sticker of printing instructions. Centrally on photo "(1) Ballarat Tramways (horse) Car No. 1 after assembly at the Ballarat depot. 1887". In the bottom right-hand corner a "William F Scott" address label. 765.4 - see image i4 for the rear of Wal Jack's photo notes and i8.trams, tramways, ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, depot, duncan & fraser , tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Coburg Depot - Newspaper photo, Coburg Depot
Photograph, from a newspaper, of MMTB Works car no. 5 and S & T Class trams. Note garden plot at right of centre. Includes Tram T 182Yields information about early days of Coburg Depot.Black and white photograph of Coburg Depot showing MMTB Works Car No 5 and S & T Class trams, including tram T182tramways, mmtb, works car no. 5, coburg depot, tram 182, s class, t class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Manuscript, Wal Jack et al, "A Brief History of the Tramways of Ballarat", 1963
... Trams ...Looks at the history of Ballarat, the development of the horse tram system, Ballarat East, Battery tram trials, and other details of the horse tram company. 106.2 - carbon copy, 9 quarto pages with a smaller front page in addition and two at the rear, (stapled) in the top left hand corner - part 2 of above, looking at the development of ESCo, tram conversion, SEC takeover, rehabilitation, SEC operation and acknowledgements. Each page has been imaged - images 7 to 19 Staples removed for scanning and not replaced. Each page has been numbered 1 to 19 on the rear in 5B pencil. See also Reg item 3289 and 6419 for similar documents.Yields information about the history of Ballarat Tramways written in 1962/63. Has a strong association with the authors, two well known tramway historians.106.1 - Carbon copy, 6 quarto pages, (stapled) in top left hand corner of an article titled ""A Brief History of the Tramways of Ballarat" written by Keith Kings and Wal Jack in 1963, for the 75th anniversary of the opening of the horse trams in Ballarat. Looks at the history of Ballarat, the development of the horse tram system, Ballarat East, Battery tram trials, and other details of the horse tram company. Each page has imaged - images 1 to 6 106.2 - carbon copy, 9 quarto pages with a smaller front page in addition and two at the rear, (stapled) in the top left hand corner - part 2 of above, looking at the development of ESCo, tram conversion, SEC takeover, rehabilitation, SEC operation and acknowledgements. Each page has been imaged - images 7 to 19 Staples removed for scanning and not replaced. Each page has been numbered 1 to 19 on the rear in 5B pencil. See also Reg item 3289 and 6419 for similar documents.trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, history, manuscript, horse trams, esco, sec -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Roger J. Jones, "Back in Them Days' ", c1992/93
... Trams ...Photocopy of cover and five pages extracted from a publication - "Back in Them Days' " - an oral history of Preston edited by Roger J. Jones. Extract features "Tram building" at Preston workshops, features an interview with Clive Boxer. Worked at the workshops 1925 for 6 years, through to 1974, described the construction of trams, working conditions, working hours, the bosses, Industrial relations, wages, repairs, overhauls, working during the depression, and work done during the war.Has in ink on the front cover "Please return to John" item "Tram building" by Clive Boxer, recorded c 1992/93.trams, tramways, preston workshops, oral history, preston, tram bodies -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Saturday, September 26, 1992. Replica SECV Service ETC.", 25/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...Demonstrates and provides information on how the BTPS celebrated the 21st closing of the SECV operated tramways in Ballarat. Gives details of the days events and who did what. Gives special instructions for crews how to operate the tramcars.A4 size sheet, photocopied both sides titled "Saturday, September 26, 1992. Replica SECV Service ETC." for the 21st celebration of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system by the BTPS. Gives details of the Officers in Charge, replica SEC service - including changing ends (trolley pole) at night on a single trucker, colour-in-competition, cavalcade of trams and vintage motor cars, TMSV charter and the roster for the day. Gives instructions about driving and the use of power in the cavalcade. Two copies held.Has some changes to tram car numbers in ink on the rear sheet.trams, tramways, 21st anniversary, btps, tmsv, cavalcade