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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 8, W. J. Llewelyn, BTPS tram 27 making its first trip across Wendouree Parade, 7/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the establishment by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of eight images of BTPS tram 27 making its first trip across Wendouree Parade following the installation of the depot junction trackwork on Saturday 7 December 1974. Features Richard Gilbert holding the flag, Clyde Croft driving the tram and other BTPS workers. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot junction, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Fred Hardie, turt St Ballarat, looking west from Grenville, 1892
Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St and the horse tram track near Grenville St c1892Digital image from the George Washington Wilson and Co. photographic collection held by the University of Aberdeen - see related documents for information and their website for reproduction permissions. It notes that Fred Hardie was sent to Australia in 1892. There are some 41 Ballarat images available on the website. Sturt St Ballarat, looking west from Grenville St towards the Post Office and Town Hall. Shows the horse tram track and the median strip - photo number GB 0231 MS 3792/A2811. Has a number of horse cabs in the background, the 8-hour monument. In the bottom right-hand corner, has the "Summerscales Great shop of Novelties". In the centre of the photograph is a horse tram turning from Lydiard St north into Sturt St. See: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/special-collections/about-george-washington-wilson-383.php - accessed 29-12-2017.trams, tramways, sturt st, horse trams, horse cabs, grenville st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 8, David Verrier, BTM Operations, 4/09/1994
1 - Tram 33 running out with Darren Hutchesson holding the red flag. .2 - ditto .3 - at depot junction with the ice cream van pulling in. .4 - tram33 with the Sovereign Hill roof advertisement. .5 - at Carlton St .6 - ditto with Paul Mong swinging the pole. .7 - 33 being driven out of No 2 road by Len Millar. .8 - 33 on No. 2 road with Twin Lakes sign Photos by David Verrier on 4/9/1994.Yields information about Museum operations in 1994Series of seven Kodak white plastic mount slide of BTM No. 33 in use on the day. .On back of slide in ink' "Sun 4/9/94 DRV Ballarat BTPS 33"tramways, trams, btm, btps, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, gardens loop, carlton st, depot, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 16, Floyd Bromley, BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018, 30/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
Set of 16 digital images of tram operations in Wendouree Parade during the BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018 (Oct. 2018 Fares Please!) by Floyd Bromley. .1 - No. 40 end on at St Aidans .2 - 40 and 28 ditto .3 - ditto .4 - No. 28 and crew - Peter Bruce, John Whiting and Liam Davies .5 - 26 and 27 arriving Gardens Loop .6 - 27 and 28 .7 - 28 and 40 at Carlton St .8 - 27 and 26 in Wendouree Parade .9 - 26 at Carlton St .10 - 27 descending into Depot Junction .11 - view out of 26's window .12 - 26 .13 - 26 and others at the loop, changed to Black and White .14 - 13 at St Aidans .15 - six cars at St Aidans .16 - Loop - 40, 26 and 27. Note: The white discs was a trial to indicate that a tram is following. This was an SEC practice in Bendigo. It was not subsequently adopted.trams, tramways, btm, depot, wendouree parade, carlton st, st aidans drive, gardens loop, events, tram 40, tram 28, tram 26, tram 27, tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 11, Floyd Bromley, BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018, 30/09/2018
Yields information about BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018Set of 11 digital images of tram operations at the depot during the BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018 (Oct. 2018 Fares Please!) by Floyd Bromley. .1 - 26, 28 and 40 .2 - depot interior with 28 and 40 .3 - 671 and No. 1 .4 - 27 on the fan.. 5 - 27 with Neville Britton and Carl Mahoney .6 - 33 and 27 .7 - 27 .8 - 33 and 13 .9 - 33, 13 and 28 on the fan .10 - 33 running out - P. Bruce taking a photo. .11 - 28 - side on view with Dave Macartney inside. Note: The white discs was a trial to indicate that a tram is following. This was an SEC practice in Bendigo. It was not subsequently adopted.trams, tramways, btm, depot, events, tram 40, tram 28, tram 26, tram 27, tram 13, tram 671, tram 1, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 9, Floyd Bromley, BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/09/2018
Set of 9 digital images of tram operations at the depot junction during the BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018 (Oct. 2018 Fares Please!) by Floyd Bromley. .1 - 27 at depot junction .2 - 28 arriving .3 - Interior view of 33 .4 - 40 arriving .5 - 33 at the junction .6 - 28 and 26 - partial interior view .7 - 13 and 28 .8 - 13 running out .9 - 28 and 26 Note: The white discs was a trial to indicate that a tram is following. This was an SEC practice in Bendigo. It was not subsequently adopted.trams, tramways, btm, depot junction, events, interiors, tram 27, tram 28, tram 13, tram 33, tram 40, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 10, Warren Doubleday, Repairs to No. 40, 7/8/2004 to 26/12/2004
Set of 10 Digital Images of the work involved in the repairs to tram No. 40 during the period 7/8/2004 to 26/12/2004. .1 - No. 1 end panel removed .2 - work to sand down underway - not top gutter rail. .3 - Trolley with trolley pole bases .4 - damaged to gutter metal work .5 - close up showing the rust to the metalwork at No. 1 end drivers dash .6 - removed panels .7 - rust to the gutter metal work .8 - Alastair Reither sanding one of the pillars .9 - ditto .10 - work progressing with undercoat and new timber panel - ex the packing case that arrived with the Isolating Transformer.trams, tramways, btm, maintenance, painting, tramcars, trolley poles, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach, 20/08/1951
The photographer notes that it was the last day of operation of No. 23, the Gold tram.Yields information about celebrations to welcome the Cobb and Co coach from Melbourne during the Centenary of Gold in Ballarat.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Items 5321 and 5323 and 8994 for a print.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. Many people on the street attending the event.trams, tramways, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Ballarat tram No. 27 following a major accident, 19/01/1963
Yields information about significant damage to one end of tram 27.Set of two digital images of Ballarat tram No. 27 following a major accident 19/1/1963, The two images show the damage to the tram. The SEC workshop staff constructed a whole new end roof and the join between the two ribs can be seen in the No. 2 end of the tram. Alan Bradley’s June 2019 article on 27 at Page 8 talks about a semi-trailer demolishing the driver’s cabin of 27 at the Mair Street intersection of Drummond Street North – on 19/1/1963.trams, tramways, accidents, workshops, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,", Aug. 1947
Drawing details brake rigging and dimensions for a Brill 22E truck. Dated 4/8/1947, prepared by the SEC Geelong branch, signed by H N Hornabrook 6/8/47 showing the layout and loads on each part of the brake system, drawing No. T1647. See item 9025 for another version.Yields information about the brake rigging for Brill 22E trams and demonstrates the activities of the SEC Geelong office.Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,""D1775" in ink on top sheet right hand corner.brill 22e, drawings, brake rigging, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 13, Warren Doubleday, Final day of SEC tramway operations Ballarat - last tram from Sebastopol, 19/09/1971
Yields information about the last day of SEC Tramway operations in Ballarat and has a strong association with the archivist. Photos taken at night and show sing marked "The End"Set of 13 - 35mm negatives, of the last day of operations in Ballarat on 19-9-1971 taken by Warren Doubleday at night .1 - 40 at Sebastopol .2 - Some how I got onto the tram No. 40 fully loaded .3 - ditto .4 - yes there is always room for more. .5 - squish - lots of passengers .6 - ditto .7 - 39 and Scrubber ,8 - 40 running into the depot .9 - ditto .10 - running into the depot building .11 - The doors are closed .12 -The End 13 - The End trams, tramways, closure, depot, sebastopol, tram 40 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Yarra Trams Stress Ball
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Stress ball produced for Yarra Trams in the shape of a three section articulated tram.Demonstrates products for internal use or souvenirs of Yarra Trams.Foam rubber or equivalent with a sewn printed plastic cover of a three section articulated tram.trams, tramways, stress ball, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - "I Like TravelCard" Badge, The Met, c.1980s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories. Advertisement on TravelCard is printed on one side. Two copies held.One of the marketing methods for the TravelCard, the main ticketing system for public transport in Victoria during the 1980s.White, round plastic badge with "I Like TravelCard" printed in front. Two black, directionally opposite arrows flank the top and bottom of the text. In the back the text "BLADON MARKETING" is inscribed below the safety pin. 2 copies held.BLADON MARKETINGtravelcard, the met, metropolitian transit authority, badge, public transport, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - #560 AEC Regal Mk3 Bus Badge, c.?
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories.Depicts a bus that served Melbourne in the mid-20th century.Metallic badge showing the #560 AEC Regal Mk3 bus (license plate AT560).public transport, mmtb, mmtb buses, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative object - PTC Magnet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c.1990s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door. Likely an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).White rectangular sheet magnet with the text "Public Transport Corporation" printed in teal serif font between 4 black lines.public transport, public transport corporation, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative object - PTC & V/Line Magnet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c.1990s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door, while also an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation and V/Line.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s). The V/Line logo shown was distinct in the 1990s, which has since changed as well.Rectangular sheet magnet with the logos of the PTC and V/Line on the top. In the centre reads, "City or Country/the best way to travel/is with The Met/and V/Line." At the bottom phone numbers for both groups are advertised, above the text "Public Transport Corporation."public transport, public transport corporation, ptc, v-line -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - RTBU Badge, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Round metallic badge with the text "WE RUN THE NETWORK" and "RAIL TRAM TRAM & BUS UNION" printed in front in concentric red and white circles. Nestled within are the lines "RTBU" and "THE POWER OF UNION" printed in white, horizontally on a blue background.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Accessory - RTBU Phone Adhesive Card Holder, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used to hold cards (e.g., bank cards, public transit smart cards, etc.) on the back of a smartphone by sticking to it (or a case) on the palm-facing side. Advertises the RTBU on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Dark blue rectangular card holder with the URL for the RTBU, its logo and slogan ("The power of Union"), and its phone number. All text is printed in white. The opposite side has 3M 300LSE tape that is covered in protective paper.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet - RTBU Diary, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for writing notes and memos, scheduling events, and consulting information on relevant individuals and groups associated with the RTBU. Advertises legal services partnered with the RTBU in the internal pages as well.A recent item advertising the RTBU and incluldes the names of key individuals involved in the organization in the late 2010s.Burgundy rectangular 2018 diary with the text "DIARY 2018" printed on top of a leather-textured cover with plastic lining on the inside. The RTBU logo and name are printed below, followed by its full name in all caps: "The/RAIL, TRAM & BUS/UNION." All outward-facing text is printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches", 24/10/23
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Melbourne’s next-generation trams, G-class, have been designed to be easily repaired with improved visibility for drivers. A prototype has been completed and will be tested by a range of groups before testing on the network in 2025. Department of Transport and Planning’s head of rolling stock development, Ben Phyland, said this redesign was a response to the number of crashes in Melbourne and after consultation with tram drivers. In 2022, there were 960 collisions involving trams and cars, including 166 considered serious – an average of three crashes each day and a 60 per cent increase on 2021. Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches"tramways, g class, trams, planning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Telephone Directory - 1981", 1981
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ..."MMTB Telephone Directory - 1981", providing telephone numbers within the MMTB system and external dialed numbers, with officer names where known or detailed and location or head office room number. Has handwritten list of frequently called numbers on the inside page. Yields information about some of the MMTB employees and their positionlBook - 52 A4 pages + manila card covers, secured with two Arnos clips.mmtb, telephones, personnel, depots, workshops, substations, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera, Sydney Rd Accessible Transport, "Rally Accessible tram stops - make Sydney Road accessible for all", June 2023
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Flyer, distributed for a Rally on 17/6/2023 to protest/support accessible tram stops in Sydney Road on route 19. Has a drawing of W class tram 935 and people needing accessibility. Has the City of Merri-bek logo and the name of the organisation - "Sydney Rd Accessible Transport", email and QR code. The rally did take place. Yields information about a rally for accessible tram stops in Sydney Road Brunswick.Flyer - A5 single sided sheet full colour.tramways, sydney road, accessibility, rally, tram 935, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Your go-to guide to myki", 2022
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Provides information on the use of myki on Melbourne public transport, actual costs (2022), types of myki, free travel zone for trains in the Melbourne CBD, myki explorer for visitors and touching on and off.Yields information about the myki card for 2022.Pamphlet - 4 fold DL on recycled paper.public transport, tramways, myki, fares, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Playing cards featuring A235 within a plastic case, Randa
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Pack ...Pack of playing cards featuring a Melbourne A class tram, No. 235 in Victoria Parade. Photo is different to the one used in item 6707. Has the name Randa on the plastic case and the Joker notes that the cards were printed in British Hong Kong.Shows the use of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Pack of playing cards,within a plastic case, printed with a photo of an A class tram on one side. Has a price label of $3.35 on rear of case.melbourne, trams, a class, tram 235, playing cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - "The Met" logo for tramcars, The Met, 1983
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...The first version of "The Met" logo for use on the side of tramcars dates 1/7/1983 - see reference. Printed on 3M SCPM-3 Application Tape / paper. Two sizes for use on different vehicle sizes. Demonstrates adhesive sign making and sizes for use on tramcars.Sign - adhesive backing - "The Met" logo - first version - in two different sizes.tramcars, tramways, the met, signs, logos -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - RTBU Pen, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for writing text with some permanence. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Black, cynlindrical retractable pen with the text "RTBU," the union's phone number and the website for its Victorian branch printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - RTBU Pen, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for writing text with some permanence. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Black, cynlindrical retractable pen with the text "RTBU" and the union's phone number for its Victorian branch printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - MMTB Padlock and Key, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c.1920s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for locking correspondence boxes belonging to the MMTB.An object in common use of an organization that has ceased to exist since 1983, with its actual creation date as early as the 1920s.Large metallic MMTB padlock for a correspondence box. The side of the key hole has the inscription "MMTB," while "516" is inscribed on the opposide side. The key is made from similar material to the lock."MMTB" and "516"public transport, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramways Toilet Key, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c.1940s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used ...Used for locking/unlocking toilets presumably maintained by the MMTB and carried by MMTB staff.An object in common use of an organization that has ceased to exist since 1983, with its actual creation date as early as the 1940s.Small metallic key (presumably associated with the MMTB) for locking/unlocking toilets. One side of the key has the inscription "TRAMWAYS.""TRAMWAYS"public transport, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - PTC Velcro Logo & Letters, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c.1990s
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Decorative item/sign used with velcro "loop" surfaces or patches to stick to surfaces. Likely used for advertising the Public Transport Corporation.Signage belong to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).The logo of the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) with the letters of its abbreviation molded in plastic. The PTC logo and the letters "P," "T," and "C" have 2, 3, 3, and 4 Velcro "hook" patches, respectively.signs, public transport corporation, public transport