Set of three photograph by John Dare, 9/3/1975 of the operation of the TMSV horse Royal Park Zoo tram, No. 256, in the South Melbourne Football ground loop. .1 - Side of view of the tram with horse. .2 - With "Seven Colour Television Tram" passing on the inbound track. .3 - general view of the tram. The adtrams article (http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams) accessed 22/8/2013 gives the advertising tram as SW6 900. image i4 - scan of three back of the photographs.On .1 and .3 - On rear ink "Recently restored horse tram was one of the highlights of the Labour Day weekend when it operated on a loop of track opposite the South Melbourne Football Ground. 9/3/75". Along with the ARHS Photo collection and John Dare name and address stamp. On .2 - as for .1, but with the additional words "Here it is seen paralleling the seven colour television tram"trams, tramways, horse trams, tmsv, south melbourne loop, advertising trams, tram 256, tram 900

Black and white photograph of Z 7, Victoria Parade crossover, near Nicholson St, c1975, with the destination "West Preston - Regent St" and route No. 13. Has the old "Green Latrine", Commonwealth Government Office building in the background. MMTB photo, probably soon after entering traffic in June 1975Has a MMTB stamp on rear.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, victoria parade, tram z 7

Black and white reproduction photograph of an image of the construction of South Melbourne Depot, with W 375 entering the depot still under construction. Original photos, possibly from a newspaper mid 1920's. (W 375 in service during December 1925). Not known when photo made, assumed 1970's and MMTB.On rear in pencil "139 3-f16"trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, mmtb, construction, tram 375

Set of three photos collision damage to W2 449, possibly after a Preston workshop collision with W2 488. 488 appears to have little damage, while 449 has bumper pushed in. 488 has cabin advertisements for King Auto Electrics of Deepdene and RESI Permanent building society. 449 has an advertisement for Condor pipe tobacco. Assumed made during the 1970's by the MMTB. VicSig.net. web site accessed 23/8/2013, notes that the tram was sold during 1980.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, preston workshops, tram 488, tram 449, w2 class, mmtb

Set of three photos of the launch of Michael Leunig Art tram No. 816 at Preston Workshops with Transport Minister Tom Roper. Part of the Transporting Arts Scheme. VicSig.net. web site accessed 23/8/2013, notes that the tram was launched during July 1986. Photographed at Preston Workshops. .1 - Artist being interview by the Press with tram alongside. .2 - View of tram. .3 - Tom Roper and Michael Leunig. See also Reg Item 560 for first day ticket, issued on Sunday 13/7/1986.In ink on rear of each photo .1 - "Artist Michael Leunig @PWS with #816" .2 - "Artist Leunig painted 721" .3 - "Minister for Transport Tom Roper and artist Leunig @PWS"trams, tramways, transporting art, preston workshops, minister for transport, decorated trams, tram 816

Black and White photograph of a butchers truck (K. Potts?) truck having collided with the rail over road bridge, Merri Parade Northcote, possibly c1980. MMTB Photograph - same handwriting as Reg item 288. Has a policeman walking alongside, the damaged truck, other vehicles including a Clifton Bricks truck. The bridge has the low clearance sign in metres, but with a newer imperial sign alongside.In ink on rear "Merri Road Northcote"trams, tramways, northcote, bridges, collision

Photograph of Transport Art Tram No. 731, after conversion to a SW5, painted by Lesley Dumbrell in July 1986. Refer to vicsig.net website for dates, accessed 23/8/2013. Tram in Bourke St, with destination of Special. Has the CUB sponsorship sign behind the route number box. There was no driver in the cab at the time of the photograph. In the background are signs for Roger David and McEwans.In ink on rear of photo "731 on inaugural run as Arts Decorated Tram, City Mall"trams, tramways, transporting art, bourke st, decorated trams, tram 731

Black and White Photograph of the construction of Latrobe University bus interchange c1985. The tram overhead can be seen in the far left of the photograph. The tram extension to Latrobe Uni opened in Jan. 1985. Shows the building work proceeding.On rear in ink "Bus Interchange under construction Latrobe Uni"trams, tramways, buses, la trobe university

Black and White Photograph of a transformer face plate for a British General Electric transformer for use in Mercury Arc Rectifier Equipment, made 1950. Provides details of the transformer capacity, ratings and wiring diagram. Made at the EPM Works, Waterloo NSW.trams, tramways, transformer, mercury arc, substation, electrical equipment

Set of two Black and White Photographs of the opening of the Bundoora to La Trobe University extension 10 January 1985 by the Premier of Victoria, Mr John Cain. .1 - Has the Premier speaking with a small audience and many TV reporters crews etc. Has the McDonalds in the background. .2 - The Premier cutting the ribbon with a Z class tram behind. See Reg Item 438 for a use of this photograph and Reg Item 5155 for other photographs.1 - On the rear in ink - "10 Jan 1985 Bolderwood Parade "opening" (Prior to moving along stage two)." .2 - on the rear in pencil "Vic Premier Mr. J. Cain opening second stage of Plenty Road tram extension 10 January 1985 MTA Photo" and "Please return to JRP by 1/4/85".trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora

Black and White Photograph of the interior of W2 340 showing the detail of the interior woodwork, hand rails, doors, lights etc. Photo c1960, 1970's reproduction the original print? 2nd copy added from donation of Geoff Warburton 7/10/17.Has the MMTB stamp on the rear. On rear of 2nd copy in pencil "340-interior-MMTB"trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, mmtb, tram 340

Black and White Photograph of the interior of W2 537 showing the detail of the interior woodwork, hand rails, seating, doors, lights etc. Photo c1960, 1970's reproduction the original print? Printed on Kodak Paper. 2nd copy added from donation of Geoff Warburton 7/10/17.Very faintly in pencil in top right hand corner "1975 Pre sale" 2nd copy = "587-interior-MTMB" in pencil on rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, mmtb, tram 537

Copy photograph of an illustration, sepia toned of Bourke St looking east from about Queen St. Illustration in title gives date as 1921/ Has the Post Office, Myers, Leviathans, Music Gramophones shops in the view, along with cable trams, motor cars, horse drawn vehicles and motor bikes. See Reg Items 588 and 5274 for other copies.trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams

Copy photograph of an illustration, sepia toned of Bourke St looking west from Swanston St. Title of illustration says World War 1 era, thought appears to be more early to mid 1920's from the motor cars. Cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's, The Metropole and Danks. .2 - more extensive print - added 14-12-2018 - scanned in to sections.trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams

Black and White photograph of the new footbridge over Swanston Street at Elgin Street, mid 1980's, with sw6 class No. 931 in The Met colour scheme turning into Elgin street on route 1, East Coburg. Shows the track at this location, prior to its extensive redevelopment as a terminus. The footbridge, serves Melbourne University. A take-away shop is on the corner.On the rear in ink "Newly erected Road bridge, Swanston St North @ Melb Uni"trams, tramways, swanston st, elgin st, melbourne university, tram 931, sw6 class, the met

Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. Provides photos of US6, US13, US15, English Electric, Ohio Brass, US 15 Converted, MV, MMTB and PCC types. Titled "Trolley Pole Bases" 2nd copy added from donation of Geoff Warburton 7/10/17. 3rd copy added 11/6/2022 from unknown source2nd copy in pencil on top edge "Trolley pole bases MMTB"trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases

Black and White photograph the MMTB Type trolley pole base with lines and markings drawn on it in ink as part of an printed illustration.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases

Black and white photo of the new substation for the Bundoora to La Trobe University extension, c Jan 1985, opened 10/1/1985. Shows the cabinet type set up and foundations..1 - On the rear in ink - "Tram power sub stn newly installed near La Trobe Uni"trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora, substation

Black and white photo of a small bus/tram shelter - c1980, MMTB..1 - On the rear in ink - "MMTB Small shelter c/1980"trams, tramways, shelters, mmtb

Black and white photo of a H crossing overhead that suits both trolley poles and pantographs..1 - On the rear in ink - "Newly hung o/head crossing suits panto's and poles"trams, tramways, overhead, mmtb, trolley poles, pantographs

Black and white photo of the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring AVM sign post / transmitter for trams and buses mounted on a pole..1 - On the rear in ink - AVM Detector for Trams and buses"trams, tramways, automatic vehicle monitoring, avm, the met

Black and white photo of a side view of a bogie / truck fitted to a Z class tram.trams, tramways, bogies, trucks, z class

Black and white photo of a horse drawn cross bench or toast rack tram - Melbourne - ?? Drawn by two horses. Has Keith Kings writing on the rear.In ink "Melbourne "Toastrack" tram on a horse line" and "Neg P.W. Duckett collection".trams, tramways, horse trams

Black and white photo of a side on view of Scrubber No. 8 (8W later on) operating in a street. Photo by Mark Plummer c1970. Location not known, out of focus.Has the "Mark Plummer" stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, scrubber tram, tram 8

Set of three black and white photographs of the Melbourne Zoo Horse tram. .1 - view of tram with horses, a conductor, and a well dressed family in front of the tram. Photo taken at the Sydney road terminus. Has the note under the photo "Zoo Horse Tram Mr Richardson of W. Brunswick, driver." .2 - Side of view of the horse tram - No. 42 with "Royal Park" on the side. .3 - View of the zoo terminus, from the rear of the tram with "Zoological Gardens" on the rear dash panel of the tram. The conductor appears to be applying the hand brake. Note the signage on the right side of the photo. Photos c1900 to 1910. 2nd copy of .2 and .3 added from the Keith Kings collection - 14-8-2021 - see also Reg Item 5993 for another copy.On the rear of .3 -"M. G. R? collection" On rear of 2nd copy of .2 is the MMTB Stamp.trams, tramways, horse trams, royal park, zoo tram, tram 42

Black and white photo of MMTB Board Member, Mr. Brennan boarding a Z class tramcar, probably at Preston depot, c1975.Has on the rear in ink "MMTB Board Member ........."trams, tramways, mmtb, board members, z class

Black and white photo of W5 831, inbound route 48, Whitehorse Road or Mont Albert Road, passing a large cleared block of land. Tram has the destination of city. Photo by Mark Plummer late 1960's.Has the "Mark Plummer" stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, mont albert, tram 831

Black and white photo of W2 562 or 502, leaving a "shoofly" temporary track deviation during road / track reconstruction. Location not known at this time. Photo by Mark Plummer late 1960's. Note the kerosene warning lamps, could be route 69.Has the "Mark Plummer" stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, track repairs, trackwork, tram 562?

Black and white photo of a display panel at a TMSV event, showing the horse tram in Riversdale Road, meeting a P&MTT electric tram (No. 36) in Glenferrie Road, c1915. Has the photo caption underneath. Caption to the item says 1917, but given HTT dates, c1915. Photo reproduced c1970 by the TMSV from an original photo. See Reg Item 5081 for a negative image - far better.On the rear is a TMSV 332 Flinders St Melbourne stamp.trams, tramways, riversdale rd, glenferrie rd, horse trams, pmtt, tram 36

Black and white photo of Victorian Transport Minister, Mr. Vern Wilcox, board tramcar 1041 probably at the time of the formal launch in about August 1973. Location to be determined.trams, tramways, mmtb, minister for transport, 1041, tram 1041