Light card, tickets for the 30/1/1978 "A Cavalcade of Transport" Child Ticket 20c on yellow - see images i1 and i2 Ticket Number 5364, featuring the X2 on one side, valid for special service only. Or rear provides a list of trams being used and the owner. Has punch marks for Up and Down services. Ticket is un punched.trams, tramways, tickets, melbourne pageant, tram cavalcade, melbourne, australia day

Poster, full colour printed on gloss paper titled "MMTB 50th Anniversary Preston 1977". Printed to celebrate 50 years of Preston workshops. Has a photo of the restored / repainted Museum of Victoria cable tram set and Z1, running a West Preston - Regent St route 10 in Gisborne St Melbourne. Two copies held.trams, tramways, preston workshops, 50th anniversary, cable trams, museum, gisborne st

Three photocopied sheets titled "Practical Fault Finding" with hand written notes by Carolyn Dean for Melbourne trams c1980. Covers: Cutting out of motors, power on tram won't start, compressor gauge under 60lbs, Compressor gauge over 90lbs, Locked controller, Bent finger (K35) Bent pole, pole on section insulator, insulated tram and Changing of light fuse. See Reg Item 1944 for the relevant assessment sheet and Reg Item 1935 for a similar list provided for the training school.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, tramcars, faults, training

Duplicated foolscap 3 sheets, has been stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Memo to: Conductors, Malvern Depot, commencing on Sunday 3rd August 1980". Page 1 details the revised fares for City Concession and City Plus One, Day Tripper, Monthly Permit, Prepaid Section, ticket issuing and "End of Section" charging for stops at Major intersections. Includes notes on Ansett-Pioneer day tripper tickets. Page 2 - details the fare increase to apply 3/8/1980 and tickets to be issued to make up the appropriate fares for Malvern routes for Adults and children. Page 3 - details the fare to be charge for passengers travelling beyond Victoria St on Web Coburg and Domain Road services.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, concession fares, city, ansett pioneer

Sixty five page, plus manila covers, bound with a brown coloured comb binder report titled "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study for the Bourke St and Collins Street routes". Looks at the background for the proposal, operational issues and an economic evaluation, including loading and unloading, a CBD loop and capital costs. Report has a note on page 2 that it was prepared prior to tendering for new trams. Report not dated as such but on front cover has a date "c1977", though based on the note done prior to ordering new trams could be c1976. See also Reg Item 338. On front cover is a post-it notes commenting about report - see image. See Reg Item 4388 for the contract tender document for the Z3 class trams which included the option for a single ended tram.Various pencil notes on front cover, and inside page.trams, tramways, single ended tramcars, mmtb, bourke st, collins st, turning loops

Pamphlet titled "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Bus and Tram", two colour printed document folded into 8 on buff coloured paper, featuring 14 various trips around Melbourne, with a detailed description of each route, time, fare and notes. On reverse side is a detailed map of the MMTB tram and bus routes - from map date document mid to late 1960's - old route numbers eg 4D and Point Ormond and Footscray have closed. See also Reg Item 1508 for an earlier version.trams, tramways, mmtb, map, tourist trips, fares, routes

Set of 15 drawings, blue prints, plus cover bound into a book form titled "MTOC - Sheaves and Pins" providing a drawing of each type of cable car sheaves, pins and washers, includes title, dimensions and weight of each piece for use on the Melbourne cable tram system. Would have been taken from Drawing No. R3232, See Reg Item 354.Has old pencil notes on rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, mto co, cable trams, cables, winding houses

Blueprint of drawing No. R3232, titled "MTOC - Sheaves and Pins" providing a drawing of each type of cable car sheaves, pins and washers, includes title, dimensions and weight of each piece for use on the Melbourne cable tram system. See also Reg Item 353 for a book of these drawings. Drawing dated 23/6/1897, has been given a MMTB drawing number.On rear of drawing in red felt pen, "Cable car pins and parts" and in black ink "R3232"trams, tramways, mmtb, mto co, cable trams, cables, winding houses

Six page foolscap printed (Gestetner?) document titled "MMTB Route Numbers - Tram Routes - Commencing as from Sunday, 1st November 1970", listing all routes. Introduced numbers with "3" and stopped the use of letters, eg "4D". Provides information on amalgamated routes, route numbers to be shown when running in and out of depots, city termini to depot, and to city from depots. Pages 5 and 6 provide a list of bus route numbers. For the previous listing see Rec Number 1424. Second copy added 30-1-2017trams, tramways, mmtb, ptc, buses, route numbers, routes

Two foolscap sheets stapled in top left hand corner, Gestetner printed, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars January 1966", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal (disposed / approved) Has numerous alterations shown in red or blue ink.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

Dyeline print of a list titled "Tramcars due for overhaul as at 27th July 1962", listing trams due for either an 01 or 02 overhaul and providing dates when the trams were last given an 01 or 02. Notes whether New or due for a rewire. Produced by the MMTB.Has been marked up in red and blue ink with ticks, crosses, letter S. Not known what these marks mean fully.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, overhauls, preston workshops

Two foolscap sheets photocopied, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 1st January 1963", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal since 2-6-1959. Has some alterations shown in blue ink.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

386.1 - A4 photocopied sheet titled "Swanston Tram Fleet Depot Allocation", dated 13/5/1998, giving tram allocations for Brunswick, Glenhuntly, Essendon, Malvern and Preston Workshop storage. Also provided details of recent tram movements. 386.2 - ditto for 21/5/1998. 386.3 - ditto for 27/10/1998 - added 17/6/2019 Both signed by A. Chircop, Inspecting Foreman.trams, tramways, tramcars, swanston trams, lists, depots, depot allocation

386.1 - A4 photocopied sheet titled "Yarra Tram Fleet Depot Allocation", dated 6/5/1998, giving tram allocations for Camberwell, East Preston, Kew, Southbank and Preston Workshop storage. Also provided details of recent tram movements. 386.2 - ditto for 18/5/1998. Second copy signed by A. Chircop, Inspecting Foreman.trams, tramways, tramcars, yarra trams, lists, depots, depot allocation

Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. MMTB Drawing R1241 Details of Signal Bell refers. Tram 579 entered service 9/1929.Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars. Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, three nuts to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has at both ends, four screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof. Has been stamped at one end on the underside "579 2", indicating it was made or used on W2 579, No. 2 end.trams, tramways, conductors, bells, mmtb, w2 class, tram 579

Set of 19 MMTB paper tram tickets of the 1950s. All numbers in black and generally printed with black ink unless noted. Many of them have Stamina Trousers adverts on rear generally with thoughts for the month or the name of a store. Includes two advertising John Randle City Hair Salons. 1 - 4d - on off white paper, C Uk 333270 2 - 5d - on off white paper, A Re 337260 3 - 5d - on light red paper, A Ef 605928 4 - 5d - City Section, on very light red paper, printed in red ink, D Se 190001 5 - 5d - City Section on pink paper, printed in red ink, A Of 728019 6 - 6d - on off white paper, printed in red ink, B Of 585288 7 - 6d - on off white paper, printed in red ink larger size than that above - B Ed 059468 8 - 6d - City Section, on very light red paper, printed in red ink, A Md 590002 9 - 6d - City Section, on off white paper, printed in blue ink, B Vf 496283 10 - 6d - City Section, on light red paper, printed in red ink, A Lf 609035 11 - 7d - on orange paper, B Nd 304143 12 - 9d - on grey paper, A Fb 411414 13 - 10d - on off white paper, printed in blue ink - B N 227003 - note the value has been printed in reverse. 14 - 10d - red paper, B U 472173 15 - 1/1 - green paper, B N 626610 16 - 1/2 - orange paper, A Hb 424870 17 - 1/6 - yellow paper, B Ad 138958 18 - 1/9 - blue paper, B Ab 461351 19 - 2/- - pink paper, A Ac 899940 Yields information about the value and colours of Melbourne tram tickets in use prior to Decimal conversion in 1966.Set of 19 paper or flimsy paper tickets MMTB of varying colours and values.tramways, tickets, melbourne, mmtb, city section, stamina trousers, john randle hair salons.

MMTB paper transfer ticket that was issued by the conductor / or bus driver to enable a transfer between tram and bus services. Has the transfer points or routes listed with the conditions of use listed on the rear. Number C GH E 546278 - issued by the Glen Huntly depot.Yields information about the Transfer tickets used by the Glen Huntly tram depot.Paper flimsy ticket MMTB with purple and black printing.tramways, tickets, melbourne, mmtb, transfer tickets, glen huntly, glenhuntly depot

The photograph shows the procedure for releasing the drum brakes on PCC tram 980 and where the brace (spanner) is located on the tram. Dated 24/8/1960.Demonstrates the methodology of releasing the drum brakes on a PCC car.Photograph - black and whiteHas MMTB stamp on rear and number P25/1/248 in ink.trams, tram 980, brakes, pcc class, tramways, mmtb, st. louis b3

Used by Conductors to enable the checking of tickets by Examiners. Was to be filled out prior to the commencement of journey and placed in the clip provided. Has space for date, punch mark, each fare time and Signature and Number. See also item 2609 for a similar form dated Aug. 1971Demonstrates a MMTB Supplementary Running Journal.Form - "Supplementary Running Journal" form number 3/134, dated Dec. 1968. Five copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, revenue journal, inspectors, tickets

Booklet issued for the use by drivers on the then new Bourke St tram line, which commenced on Sunday 26/6/1955. Provides a long list of Do Nots, typical of the time. Gives information to crews about the new trams, their quiet running, and their handling. Has a few "Always" at the rear of the booklet.Demonstrates an information document produced by the MMTB for drivers of the new Bourke Street routes.Booklet - 12 pages printed on light fawn paper, centre stapled.trams, tramways, bourke st, new trams, new tramways, opening, instructions

Photograph of W7 1024 decorated and illuminated for the Centenary of Kew. See March 1961 Electric Traction - "W7 1024 was decorated and illuminated for the centenary of the City of Kew, and was scheduled to run between December 4 and December 16, 1960, from Kew Depot on the Mont Albert and North Balwyn lines. Its term was extended to mid-January and it was still running in early February. It was similarly decorated for the centenary of the City of Fitzroy in 1958 (see illustration E.T. 10/60). Has the MMTB stamp amd number on the rear of the print.Yields information about tram 1024 decorated for the centenary of the City of Kew in 1960.Black and white print with remnants of mounting paper on rear.tramways, city of kew, decorated trams, tram 1024, illuminated trams, w7 class, centenary celebrations

Set of two notices regarding passenger behaviour: 1 - "Person travelling in a condition likely to offend Passengers" - dated 30/11/1967 about a Mr G A Duncan travelling on tram in a filthy state of dress - quoting By-Law 11, section 8, being not permitted to travel. 2 - "Passengers unable to pay fares" - dated 8/11/1967, about excessive fare owing reports, regular offenders, false names and addresses asking crews to obtain proof of address or ask the person to leave the tramcar,Yields information about the behaviour of some passengers in relation to dress and unpaid fares.Document - Set of two quarto sheets, printed, each with two punched holes on left side.tramways, instructions, operations, unpaid fares, fares, behaviour, conductors

Set of three notices regarding the introduction of Decimal Currency that took place on 14/2/1966 1 - Notice No. 3 dated 6/9/1965 regarding how revenue pay-in would be made and coins counted. Has a sample pay-in form showing the methods. Notes the training to be provided. 2 - Notice No. 4 dated 16/9/1965 - in a question and answer format about the conversion from imperial to decimal currency. 3 - Notice No. 5 dated 31/10/1965 - training using plastic model coins and conversions.Yields information about the conversion from imperial to decimal currency and the training undertaken for this.Document - Set of three notices foolscap, each with two punched holes on left side.Some have numbers in the top left hand corner in ink.tramways, instructions, operations, conductors, decimal conversion, decimal currency, training

Set of 5 Prepaid MMTB ticket for use on MMTB or MTA services, all have the condition of use on the rear. The 10 sections card is a MTA. .1 - 2 sections, printed on red card - A003060 .2 - 3 sections, printed on fawn card - A893232. .3 - 6+ sections, printed on prink card x 2 No. - A339856 and A0699950 .4 - 10 Section, printed on yellow card - C66248 - headed MTA. .5 - 3 section, printed on fawn card - B808517 - headed MTAtrams, tramways, mmtb, mta, trams, buses, tickets

Memorandum printed using a spirit duplicator ruled (red and blue horizontal and red vertical) foolscap sheet titled "Roster Dept. 18-9-57 - Memo 15 - Brunswick Depot", giving adjustments to the Brunswick depot, Saturday timetables and headway and shunt arrangements - Moreland Road instead of Cameron St.trams, tramways, mmtb, rosters, brunswick depot, moreland rd, cameron st

Digital image of a set of 8 different MMTB depot tramcar fleet lists in various formats. .1 - 1923 - at 1/2/1923 - "Stock sheet" - two pages - see image files htd1923p1 and htd1923p2. .2 - 1938 - at 30/6/1938 - "MMTB Car Allocation list" - 5 pages - see htd1938p1 to htd1938p5. .3 - 1952 - at 27/12/1952 - "Allocation of cars at end of period" - 2 pages - see htd1952p1 and htd1952p2. .4 - 1958 - at 30/8/1958 - "Allocation of cars at end of period" - 2 pages - see htd1958p1 and htd1958p2. .5 - 1971 - at January 1971 - "Allocation of tramcars" - 2 pages - see htd1971p1 and htd1971p2. .6 - 1972 - at 1/1/1972 - "Allocation of tramcars" - 2 pages - see htd1972p1 and htd1972p2. .7 - 1974 - at 1/1/1974 - "Allocation of tramcars" - 2 pages - see htd1974p1 and htd1974p2. .8 - 1981 - at 1/7/1981 - "Allocation of tramcars - both in numerical order and depot allocation" - 9 pages - see htd1981p1 to htd1981p9. .9 - Actual copy of the .6 - 1/1/1972 - "Allocation of tramcars - both in numerical order and depot allocation" - see image htd824i9.pdf Added 17/1/2019. .10 - Actual copy of .5 - 1/1/1971 - Added 17/1/2019. .11 - Actual copy of .7 - 1/1/1974 - added 13/5/2019 .12 - "Allocation of tramcars in Numerical Order as at 1/1/74" added 13/5/2019 as images htd1974a.pdftrams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

Set of tickets - late 1940s early 1950s. All numbers in black, all printed in black unless noted otherwise. 1 - 3d light red No. 088137 with advert for Davis Gelatine cookery book and a schoolboy howler "The Crusades were fought in plasticine" 2 - ditto No. 283521 with advert for Stamina trousers on the rear 3 - ditto No. 303817 with advert for Shuron-Austral opticians 4 - two 4d City Section, Nos 430965 and 971649, fawn paper, overprinted in red with Stamina Trousers on rear 5 - 5d City Section, pink paper, red price with black over printing, No. 143181 with Stamina Trousers on rear 6 - 5d City Section, small, red paper, red price with black over printing, No. 143181 with Stamina Trousers on rear 7 - 7d, orange paper No. 844808 with Stamina Trousers advert on rear 8 - 9d, purple paper No. 287155 9 - 9d off white paper, reverse price No. 967758 with Snows Stamina Centre advert on rear. 10 - 1/1d green paper, No. 644123 small size with Stamina Trousers advert on rear 11 - 1/2d pink on off white paper, reverse price No. 167414 with Stamina Trousers on rear 12 - 1/3d on green paper reverse price No. 722796 with Snows Stamina Centre advert on rear. 13 - Two 1/3d on green paper, small size, No. 240955 and 893557Demonstrates tickets used by the MMTB some with the price in reverse printing.Set of 15 tram/bus tickets - paper flimsy - various colours and denominations, some with advertising on the rear.tramways, tickets, mmtb, stamina trousers, snows, davis gelatine, shuron-austral

Set of four nickel silver MMTB Coat buttons with brass backs and a sewing lug or ring on the rear. All of the items are made by Buttons of Birmingham - name stamped into the rear section. Two large - 22mm diameter and two 15mm dia. Received in a small envelope with information that they were issued by the Interim Tramway Board. The design appears to be similar or identical to that of the MMTBIn a small manila envelope "2 large and 2 small buttons issued by the (interim) Tramways Board on their uniforms of its cable tram crews"trams, tramways, melbourne tramways, uniforms, buttons, tramway board, cable trams

List of tramcars used in the Australia Day Pageant, 1982. Prepared by the MMTB, titled "Salute to Australia Pageant - Australia Day 1st February 1982", "Background details of Vintage Trams in Service" for use on 1/2/1982. Printed on both sides of pink sheet of foolscap paper, using a wax stencil and duplicator. Gives details of MMTB 214 (V), Ballarat 27, MMTB 180 (T), Bendigo 19, MMTB 104 (L) and standby tram MMTB 164 (S). Details tram number, date built, for built for, points of interest and present operator. Also lists other vintage passenger vehicle displays in Wellington Parade, abbreviations and list of significant events concerning Melbourne tramways. 2nd copy added 22/08/04 - has had bottom section of sheet torn off. Images of this item shown.australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant