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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Solid 28" dia tram wheels for conversion to wheel centres", 24/7/1964
Typed report on the possibility of converting solid steel wheels to wheel centres after they were worn out and then placing a tire or tyre onto them. Looks at the costs, and mileages. Understood this was not proceeded with. Report dated 24/7/1964.Yields information about the examination of costs and methods of recycling solid wheels as wheel centres.Document or report 1 foolscap sheet - carbon copytramways, technical information, preston workshops, costs, wheels, tyres -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Bell cord - for a grip car bell, 1920s
Written on the handle in pencil "The dear old "PM" cable trams passed away March 13, 1937" - a souvenir from one of the last trams to Port Melbourne. Both the South Melbourne and Port Melbourne cable lines closed on this date. The South Melbourne line was converted to electric traction; the Port Melbourne line was replaced by a bus service. See item 5556 for another bell cord from the same event.Has a close association with the closure of the Port Melbourne cable tram line.Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into.On the wooden handle a note has been written in pencil.trams, tramways, cable trams, grip trams, bell, port melbourne, last trams, closure. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter (Collection), Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Extension of Burke Road line from Malvern Road, 1926 to 1938
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardRecord of correspondenceLetters in date orderDetails correspondence both internal and external with Councils and others about the possibility of extending the Burke Road line from the corner of Malvern Road along Waverley Road to Dandenong Rd, some 1.5miles. Has a small hand drawn map showing the various possibilities.tramways, new track, burke road, extensions, malvern, correspondencetramways, new track, burke road, extensions, malvern, correspondence -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter (Series), Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Hawthorn Road Extension - East Brighton, 1935 to 1940
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardRecord of correspondenceLetters in date orderDetails correspondence both internal and external with Councils and others about the construction of tramways along Hawthorn Road to East Brighton and beyond to Moorabbin Railway Station or along North Road. Includes estimates, notices to Passengers, fares for the extension south during 1937, notices to crews, staff working of the single line, and passenger figures.tramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, hawthorn road, east brighton, safe working, new tramwaystramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, hawthorn road, east brighton, safe working, new tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter (Series), Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Darling and Koornang Road extensions from Carnegie, 1937
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardRecord of correspondenceLetters in date orderDetails correspondence both internal and external with Councils about a possible tram line along Waverley Road, Darling Rd, Koornang Rd to the the Carnegie tram terminus in Trugannini Road. Inlcudes cost estimate, and sketch plan.tramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, darling road, carnegie, koornang rdtramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, darling road, carnegie, koornang rd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 - Temporary track St Kilda Road, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1950's
Photographs showing setting up temporary track in St Kilda Road using a mobile crane. One photo shows the temporary connection in the Alexandra Gardens area, late 1950s?Yields information about setting up temporary track in St Kilda Road for major tramway reconstruction.Series of 3 black and white photographs.Some photos have pencil marks on rear.trams, tramways, trackwork, rails, track materials, track repairs, sleepers, equipment, st kilda road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 6 - Z class tram Preston, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
Series of 6 black and white photographs of an early Z class tram at Preston Workshops 1 - Control stand 2 - Control stand with a man in the driver's seat. 3 - Showing the driver's vent window open 4 - Showing the front door closed with a lifting jack alongside. 5 - Showing the doors open and the manufacturer's signage on the riser. 6 - Interior of the car showing the conductors seat and ticket selling stand. Yields information about the layout of the driver's controls and Z class interiors.Set of six black and white photographs.trams, tramways, conductors, ticket machines, z class, controls, doors, interiors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Trolley Wheel, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1950's?
Trolley Wheel - cast brass, fitted with a cylindrical bush in the centre. Used on Melbourne trams until the late 1950's when changed for trolley skids to bring the power from the overhead into the tram. Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. Has been used. Used by Ballarat and Bendigo trams.trams, tramways, tramcar component, overhead, trolley wheels, trolley poles -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Revision of General Scheme and Special Construction Scheme for Proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension", 1974
Report - Foolscap bound with black comb binder, 10 pages + two fold out drawings + card covers titled "Revision of General Scheme and Special Construction Scheme for Proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension", not formally dated (1974). Continuing information on the proposal such as route, existing services bus and rail, General Scheme, type of track construction, overhead, costs, fares, resumptions, plans. Includes plans P14604 (shows track arrangement) P14605 general location including the City of Melbourne.trams, tramways, east burwood, new tramways, general scheme, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "East Burwood Passenger Survey November 1978", Nov. 1978
Report -A4 bound with brown comb binder, 45 pages + fawn covers, titled "East Burwood Passenger Survey November 1978".. Contents include passenger origins, access modes, trip purpose, frequency, destinations and comments. Has 14 appendices, Not all sheets scannedtrams, tramways, east burwood, new tramways, passengers, surveys -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Huntingdale - Ferntree Gully Light Rail - Preliminary Feasibility Study", Dec. 1982
Report -A4 bound with brown comb binder, 35 pages + fawn with clear plastic covers, titled "Proposed Huntingdale - Ferntree Gully Light Rail - Preliminary Feasibility Study", dated Dec. 1982. Has a Table of Contents - includes transport proposal, patronage estimates, existing bus services, service levels, costs, financial evaluation and Community Assessment (Cost - Benefit study), maps. Says more detailed work would be required. Not all sheets scannedtrams, tramways, huntingdale, ferntree gully, proposals, new tramways, passengers, surveys -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Preliminary investigation of track curves designed for regions of acceleration and retardation", May. 1966
Report - Foolscap 9 pages typed carbon copy including drawings, some on heat sensitive paper, with card covers and a red binding strip titled - "Preliminary investigation of track curves designed for regions of acceleration and retardation" Looks at varying curve radius. Dated May 1966trams, tramways, trackwork, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Horizontal Curves General Arrangement and Selection", May. 1966
Report - Foolscap about 8 pages typed carbon copy, with card covers and a red binding strip titled - "Horizontal Curves General Arrangement and Selection" dated May 1966. Includes diagrams and basis of transition curves.In top right hand corner " Lees" in ink.trams, tramways, trackwork, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Intersection Improvement designs", 1973-1974
Report - Foolscap about red comb binder with card covers, 5 pages + 3 fold out plans - titled "Intersection Improvement designs" dated 1973 - 1974. Provides designs for intersections in Flemington Road and Elizabeth St to improve flow of trams, pedestrian safety and traffic flow. Drawing P14640 - Victoria and Elizabeth Sts P14684 - Flemington Road, Royal Parade and Elizabeth St (Haymarket Roundabout) P14600 - Royal Park Junction - Abbotsford St - Flemington RoadIn top right hand corner "D W Lees" in ink.trams, tramways, trackwork, royal park, abbotsford st, flemington road, elizabeth st, victoria st, junction, road works, traffic control, haymarket -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Preliminary investigation of curve design for Underground tramways", Apr. 1966
Report - Foolscap 16 pages typed carbon copy including drawings, with card covers and a red binding strip titled - dated April 1966. Part 1 - Horizontal track curvature and cant (super elevation) Part 2 - Transition curves Part 3 - Vertical curvesIn top left hand corner "Lees" in penciltrams, tramways, trackwork, melbourne, underground tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "A discussion on fundamental aspects of underground tram operations that are of importance for the preliminary design', Jul. 1966
Report - Foolscap 21 typed pages, 18 bound sheets of diagrams and 1 loose diagram, with card covers, with red binding strips, titled "A discussion on fundamental aspects of underground tram operations that are of importance for the preliminary design', dated July 1966. Looks at the design aspects, tunnel sections, size, passenger access (all stairs), direction of operation - allowed for reversal of running, curvature, turnouts and cross overs, gradients, storage sidings, freight, ventilation and emergency uses. A loose sheet of a doubled deck Liverpool tram. Vehicles modelled included double deck buses and suburban trains including W class trams.In top left hand corner "Lees" in penciltrams, tramways, trackwork, melbourne, underground tramways, crossover -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne - Doncaster & Templestowe - Public Transport Proposals - Submission to the Parliamentary Works Committee - August 1974", Aug. 1974
Report - A4, 90 pages + card coves with plastic sheets black comb bound, titled "Melbourne - Doncaster & Templestowe - Public Transport Proposals - Submission to the Parliamentary Works Committee - August 1974" Has a Table of Contents, appendices, photograph, tables and diagrams. Looks at the use of light rail or buses. See Reg Item 5969 for a supplementary document also dated August 1974.trams, tramways, new tramways, doncaster, light rail, buses, parliament, submissions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Swanston Street Underground Tramway City Road to Bouverie Street", Jun. 1972
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, 12 sheets + 4 drawings (fold out), titled "Swanston Street Underground Tramway City Road to Bouverie Street", detailing the proposal, including costs, issues, drains, obstructions. Includes cross sections of the tunnels and notes on public access. Dated June 1972. Drawings not scanned.Has "Lees" in ink on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, reports, new tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Underground Routes - Ultimate Development - St Kilda Road Section", Aug. 1969
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, 12 sheets + 4 drawings (fold out), titled "Underground Routes - Ultimate Development - St Kilda Road Section", detailing the proposal, including costs, issues, drains, obstructions. Includes cross sections of the tunnels and notes on public access. Dated August 1969. Includes parts where the roadway would dip under cross streets as well as the tram lines. Drawings not scanned.Has "Lees" in pencil on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, reports, new tramways, st kilda road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Some thoughts on the ventilation of tramway systems", Aug. 1966
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, 8 pages + 2 drawings or charts, titled "Some thoughts on the ventilation of tramway systems" looking at the design aspects for tram tunnel ventilation of underground systems. Dated August 1966.Has "Lees" in pencil on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, reports, new tramways, st kilda road, ventilation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 'Current trends which may indicate the future growth and nature of the metropolitan area and in particular the Central Business area of Melbourne", Jan. 1966
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, about pages + drawings or charts, titled 'Current trends which may indicate the future growth and nature of the metropolitan area and in particular the Central Business area of Melbourne" Has three parts: 1 - Future growth of population of the Melbourne Metropolitan Area 2 - The Centre of Gravity of and general distribution of the Central Business area of Melbourne 3 - Future growth of the Central Business Area of Melbourne. Dated Jan 1966, prior to the construction of the Underground Railway and the move to Docklands.Has "JEC" in pencil on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, planning, development -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Traffic Operations Investigations - Route Study Methodology", Nov. 1975
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red comb binding, 15 pages, titled "Traffic Operations Investigations - Route Study Methodology". Looks at the methodology for studying the operating characteristics of transport route and the programme for doing it. Dated Nov. 1975. Signed R B Sinclairtrams, tramways, routes, passengers, planning, development -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Chapel Street - Tram Routes - Data Sheets - Stop by Stop survey 1972", Dec. 1972
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red tape binding, 10 pages, titled "Chapel Street - Tram Routes - Data Sheets - Stop by Stop survey 1972" Maps running times and summary including a check across conductors journals. Dated Dec 1972, notes work done by L Hogan, W. TootellHas "Lees" in the top right hand corner and the title on the left side of the report.trams, tramways, routes, passengers, planning, development, chapel st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Staggering of Office Houses of State Public Services Effect on trams and buses", Jun. 1972
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red cloth binding, 3 pages plus graphs, tables and diagrams, titled "Staggering of Office Houses of State Public Services Effect on trams and buses" Dated June 1972 Signed D W Lees, Planning Engineer.trams, tramways, routes, passengers, planning, development, victorian government -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1926
35mm colour slide TMSV copy slide of trackwork at St Kilda Junction, possibly soon after a change over to the new track in St Kilda Road. Has W 366 (St Kilda Beach) on the temporary or new track pending the construction of a road surface and the link to Wellington St. Photo may be from a photo held in the Public Records Office series. On the corner of Punt and St Kilda Road is s building advertising Schweppes Junction Motor service station."MP 30" in pencil on the side.trams, tramways, st kilda junction, trackwork, new tramways, w class, road works, tram 366 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Single Truck car", 1922
Print of drawing 932 or R932, titled "Proposed Single Truck car" - giving dimensions and details of the Radiax truck, seating capacity and crush loading. Dated 27-1-1922. See also Reg Item 4395.1trams, tramways, radiax truck, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Seating Plan 48 passenger box car (Hopper Windows)", Aug. 1937
Print of drawing R4661, "Seating Plan 48 passenger box car (Hopper Windows)", showing a side elevation and floor plan of a tramcar like a SW6 but with two large central sliding doors.trams, tramways, sw6 class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed W5 Car with sliding doors", Aug. 1937
Print of drawing R4664, "Proposed W5 Car with sliding doors" - lower ventless roof, hopper windows and modified front - side elevation has two separate sliding doors.trams, tramways, sw6 class, w5 class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Box Car", Sep. 1937
Print of drawing R4691, "Proposed Box Car" - with end and central doors, high floor - streamliner approach. Gives side elevation and floor plan.trams, tramways, sw6 class, w5 class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Box Car", Jan. 1955
Print of drawing R9495, "Proposed Box Car" - with one end and one large central door, high floor - streamliner US PCC approach. Gives side elevation and floor plan. Seats 52 passengers. Prepared 10/1/1955trams, tramways, pcc class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals