Set of five Blocks each of 200 tickets bundled for issuing purposes - purple ink on off white paper, 30c City Section ticket with the letters MTA at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink. The tickets have been wrapped with a sheet of brown paper secured with adhesive tape. Numbered Af417001 to 418000 The tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a single metal staple.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, mta

Pamphlet - DL size, single side, brown printing on light manila coloured stippled card, titled "Vintage tram no. 646", giving details of the tram history and its replacement by more modern vehicles. gives some technical details. Possibly distributed on the last day of its service. Vicsig.net accessed 31/8/2016 gives Thursday, 10th December 1987 - Carried auxiliary board stating 'FINAL W2 IN REGULAR SERVICE. 1923-1987. 64 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE'.trams, tramways, the met, w2 class, vintage trams, last tram

Pamphlet - two A4 sheets - may not have been issued at the same time, titled "Upfield Corridor Public Transport Study", looking at a fourth option for the Upfield line. Lists the four options and gives details of the 4th option - retaining a tram services in Sydney Road between Bell Street and Park St during business hours. Notes the consultative period has been extended to June 1989, gives advice that Ove Arup Transportation Planning has been recently appointed, prior appoints and contact details.trams, tramways, upfield light rail, sydney rd, north coburg, conversion

Report - 20 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner - titled "Hong Kong Light Rail System" with a table of contents, explaining the joint venture between the MTA and Leighton Asia and other major sub-contractors including Comeng, with diagrams, project roles, the vehicles.trams, tramways, light rail, hong kong, comeng, the met, mta

Newspaper clipping possibly from a local newspaper advertising that an Independent Panel of Inquiry has been formed and details will be published shortly. Advising that community group meetings have been held and that further are available. Titled "Upfield Light Rail Information and Consultation Program" On the rear has an advert for the election of Gerry Hand to the Federal seat of Melbourne.trams, tramways, light rail, upfield light rail, conversion, sydney rd

Pamphlet - four fold DL size full colour titled "Low Floor light rail for the Upfield line - it is a better way to go", explaining or providing advice on the proposal for the conversion of the Upfield line to Light rail and timing. Has a map of the proposal - has a translation in 11 languages. Includes a map showing the proposals, project details, why, level crossings, rail services and timing and proposals for a shuttle along Sydney Road. Second copy added 17-7-2017.trams, tramways, light rail, upfield light rail, conversion, sydney rd

Three page, A4 document, multiple copied of a report titled "Proposal Strategy for Introduction of Articulated trams to System". Dated 3/10/1988, prepared by Trams Operations Development Department, looks the objectives of the articulated trams, factors impacting on the strategy, proposal for route introductions, timings, alternatives, depot and route impacts. Prepared by Dave McCabe, Manager Tram Operations Development. Note it has no notes regarding the use on the Upfield line.trams, tramways, b class, tramcars, articulated trams, routes, depots

Report - 10 pages - stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "MetTicket Tram Operations Employee Information (No. 2)", giving a update on the details of the new scratch system, implementation, redeployment and retraining, operating procedures for one person trams and details of the new tickets and fares. Not dated, late 1989.trams, tramways, tickets, scratch tickets, the met, reports, tram drivers, drivers, one man trams

Large plasticised colour print of A class No. 233, when new, in Gisborne Street running a route 42, City with the MFESB Fire station No. 1 (Eastern Hill) in the background. Has Metropolitan Transit Logos on the side of the tram.trams, tramways, a class, gisborne st, city, fire station, tram 233

Instruction - three A4 pages titled "Notice to Ticket Sellers", dated 31/12/1991 - advising fares for the various student passes for 1992 and the fares. signed by Andrew Clean, Group Manager, Revenue Management.trams, tramways, depots, depot instructions, instructions, depot masters

Letters - set of three documents printed on A4 sheets concerning the operation of a tram tour for the Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) on 28 July 1991 or the Public Transport Users Association on Sunday 27 Oct. 1991. .1 - Letter to D. Mehlman, ARHS 5/7/1991 regarding the conditions and costs of the charter. Signed by Gregory Dower, Manager Operations Tram and Bus. .2 - letter to H. Waldron, Driver Kew Depot, regarding the conditions of the hire for the PTUA. Signed by Dennis Griffith's. .3 - Tram Tour timetable - 3 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner setting out the timetable for the ARHS Tour on 28/7/1991.trams, tramways, arhs, tours, charters, tram hire, ptua

Form - photocopy - A4 sheet - "Vehicle Passing Stationary Tramcar" on Metropolitan Transit Authority letterhead, form 3/285. Requests extensive details of the incident. Two copies held.trams, tramways, the met, forms, incidents, reports, police

Set of many documents related to the operation of "The Fox Black Thunder Tram" during 1992 around the system. Comprises: .1 - list of weeks, dates, depot and routes - two A4 pages .2 - Timetable for early Jan. 1992 when running out of Glenhuntly Depot. Many similar copies held for all depots. .3 - Poster for the Fox Morning presenters .4 - Party invite ticket for Sep 21 - using the Fox tram. .5 - The Fox FM 101.9 stickers or adhesive labels. .6 - Newspaper Cutting from the Progress Press 11/9/1991, "Quiet trams better" complaining about the tram and the noise.trams, tramways, fox fm, decorated trams, timetables, advertising trams

Report - summary - folded A3 sheet titled "Union Metplan - August 1988". Gives a summary of the August 1988 report - see Reg Item 345, submission by the Public Transport Unions to Government. Outlines the Benefits, expanding the train and tram system, bus network, increasing patronage, workshops, funding and employment. Has a photo of John Halfpenny launching the plan at Caulfield station, August 1988 with the MTA band in the foreground.trams, tramways, the met, reports, melbourne, mta, atmoea, unions, metplan, tramway band

Ballpoint pen - plastic, screw type with back plastic base with a gold tip, central band, clip with a white top and the letters "P.T.C." in green covered with a domed clear finish. Fitted with a metal pocket clip. Contained with in a black felt rounded package or holder.trams, tramways, ptc, public transport corporation, passengers, publicity, crews

Specification or report - 6 A4 pages, photocopied titled "A class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, a class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, the met, new trams

Badge - featuring the front of a Z class tram with the words "Keep the Sydney Road Trams". Has a pin with a white plastic backing on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Has manufacturer's name and logo on the rear of badge - Badge Minit. Advised by Neil Elphick 23/6/2018 that they were made at the time by Sydney Road traders when the Upfield Light rail was being considered 1988/1989.trams, tramways, the met, conductors, melbourne, badges, sydney rd, upfield light rail

Pamphlet - three fold DL full colour titled "Free ride on the Light Rail", providing a voucher for travel on the Upfield or North Coburg lines, to travel on the St Kilda Port Melbourne Light rail lines by circling a date on the image of a scratch ticket. Gives the conditions of travel. Used to promote the conversion of the Upfield rail line to light rail.trams, tramways, upfield, light rail, tickets, conversion, st kilda, north coburg

Three part ticket - Rail Single, available for three zones with detachable sections on the right hand side - could be used for Adult or Concession fares. Stamped in a cancelling or stamping / date Almex machine on the left hand side, location not fully legible, dated 5 August 1983. Used in the outer suburban areas on replacement buses that allowed the passenger to then travel on the rail system. See http://www.robx1.net/victkt/zone123/html/almex.htm - accessed 21-7-2018 - see htd2898note.pdftrams, tramways, ticket, railways, buses

Paper or pasteboard "Neighbourhood ticket - Caulfield Moorabbin - Sandringham" - issued on the trams as part of the Trail Neighbourhood system late 1982. Refer to http://www.robx1.net/victkt/zone123/html/nhd.htm - accessed 21-7-2018 - see htd2899note.pdf for full details. Three copies held - 011354 - used 17/10 at 3pm. 022312 - used 1/9 at 7pm 027209 - used 7/9 at 8pm.trams, tramways, mta, neighbourhood tickets, tickets, caulfield

Tickets - set of 12 Travelcard card tickets 1983 - 1984 for various Neighbourhoods, including weekly tickets, 7 for five cards, zone 1 and zone 1 and 2 Travel cards. Some have been used, rest have been stamped "Cancelled". Individual tickets have not been given Item numbers - see image for ticket details.trams, tramways, mta, neighbourhood tickets, tickets, travel cards, weekly tickets

Tickets - set of 60 Neighbourhood paper tickets 1983 - 1984 for various Neighbourhoods. Some have been used, rest have been stamped "Cancelled".trams, tramways, mta, neighbourhood tickets, tickets, travel cards, weekly tickets

Tickets - set of 23 Neighbourhood light card tickets 1983 - 1984 for various Neighbourhoods. Some have been used, rest have been stamped "Cancelled".trams, tramways, mta, neighbourhood tickets, tickets, travel cards

Newspaper - Surrey Hills Neighbourhood News, Oct. / Nov. 1989, No. 42, four pages large format, with an article titled "Tram Centenary". Article about the forthcoming centenary of the Box Hill - Doncaster Tramway, an exhibition at the Box Hill Town Hall, the display of the cable tram, and a special bus retracing the route on Sat. 14/10/1989. Has other items about the Surrey Hills district and events.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, centenary, the met, exhibitions, cable trams, tram 1000

Nine A4 sheets, were stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 1.7.1984". Sheets 1 to 3 - Allocation of Tramcars in Numerical Order including listing of tramcars for storage and disposal and storage and retention in operating condition. Sheets 4 to 8 - allocation by depot showing some crossed out in red including trams in storage, Preston Workshops, Training Trams, Tourist Trams, Miscellaneous and a summary of the Fleet. Sheet 9 - distribution list. Copy 2 - has not been marked up.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

Nine A4 sheets, were stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 1.7.1980". Sheets 1 to 3 - Allocation of Tramcars in Numerical Order including listing of tramcars for storage and disposal and storage and retention in operating condition. Red crosses against trams possibly withdrawn, hand written changes and additions to the Z class fleet to 150, Sheets 4 to 8 - allocation by depot showing some crossed out in red including trams in storage, Preston Workshops, Training Trams and a summary of the Fleet. Sheet 9 - distribution list.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

Newsletter, A5 centre stapled, 12 pages, December 1987, titled "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987" as a Special Strike Issue. Reports on strike by car cleaners at Dynon rail depot, replacement of train guards and tram conductors, guards on strike, how to survive while on strike, a "letter" (tongue in cheek) from the Premier to the Transport Minister, in the form of an exam, dispute with management at Dynon. Covers the proposal to remove over 800 jobs at the Tram and Bus Division, Connies, maintenance, revenue clerks, operational inspectors, tram drivers and bus drivers, Port Melbourne light rail conversion See also Reg item 1395 and 2963 for other similar documents.trams, tramways, unions, light rail, conductors, disputes, railways, preston workshops, the met, light rail

Forms - set of 6 - index card size - titled "Car History" - with space for Car No., class, type, date built, date into service, with columns for 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, Km and Date with Alterations and Remarks. On rear, has space for further information. See Notes for further details.trams, tramways, tramcars, maintenance, forms, preston workshops

Instruction - two foolscap sheets - titled "Traffic Wages - Rates of Pay", listing rates the various components of the pay, including weekly and hourly rates for Tram and Bus conductors, tram drivers, bus drivers two man and bus drivers one many. Gives details of service increments and how paid hours are calculated. Sheet 1 dated 4/11/1979 and sheet 2 - 1/7/1984.trams, tramways, mmtb, mta, wages, payroll, conductors, drivers, buses

Notice - A4 sheet - titled "AVM News", dated 3/8/1992 from D. Bernardini of Fleet Operations Centre, regarding issues with the AVM system; Beeps from control head, testing and instructions for preparing, and testing the system.trams, tramways, avm, fleet operations centre, tramcars