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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Ron Scholten, early 1960's
Colour print of Swanston St Melbourne looking south with W3 661 northbound, route 4, showing "City" as a destination at the intersection of Lonsdale St Another W3 is southbound. Has many vehicles in the street, including a Morris Minor and a van with word "Singer" across the front. In the photo is the Foys building, and a sign for the "Victorian Society for Protection of Animals". Photographer - possibly Ron Scholten. Printed on Kodak paper - from a slide.trams, tramways, mmtb, swanston st, tram 661 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, c1945
Yields information about a Ballarat bogie tram prior to its sale to the SEC Ballarat and its appearance at the time.Digital image of MMTB No. 42 stored at Coburg Depot with route number boxes, prior to sale to the SEC, became Ballarat 39. See photo Reg item 5327. Note the white bumper strips. Behind the tram is an ex Hawthorn bogie tram and T class 179. Photo provided by Mal Rowe 29/1/2016 by e-mail - who thought it came from the collection of the Sydney Tramway Museum. trams, tramways, coburg, sale of trams, stored trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Bus Takes Over has Tram Route Shortened", Jul. 1956
Newspaper Clipping - from The Age (see advert on rear), titled "Bus Takes Over has Tram Route Shortened", about the closure of the closure of the VR St Kilda - Brighton tram beyond Elwood Depot. Has a photo of VR tram 35 at the station with a half cab bus behind the tram. Notes the bus service was a private service. Tramway closed 30/6/1956 - see HTD Website article.trams, tramways, st kilda brighton, closure, vr, elwood depot, tram 35 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Mount Alexander Road Tram Improvements", Oct. 2008
Pamphlet - 3 fold DL pamphlet, full colour, titled "Mount Alexander Road Tram Improvements" showing proposed super stops, road treatments and Roadworks at Marco Polo St, Thorn St and Shamrock St Essendon, route 59. Part of the Think Tram Project. Advises of a meeting on 20/10/2008 at the Community Centre, Clocktower Centre. Has VicRoads, Yarra Trams and State Government logos.trams, tramways, route 59, mount alexander rd, road works, vicroads, superstops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Telecom, "1978-79 Melbourne Telephone Directory", 1978
Illustration of W7 1024 in an all-over advertising scheme as the Yellow Pages tram, travelling outbound in Batman Ave on a route 77 Prahran service with the Melbourne skyline in the background. Illustration titled "1978-79 Melbourne Telephone Directory" Reference from vicsig.net.au article on advertising trams - W7 1024, during Feb 1978. accessed 10/1/2019. Photo by Andrew Lucas of Telecom - see other side of cover.trams, tramways, decorated trams, w7 class, advertising trams, batman ave, route 77, prahran, tram 1024 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Illustration/s, Letter/s, Comeng - Commonwealth Engineering, "Comeng Holdings Limited 1975 Annual Report and Notice of Meeting", Nov. 1975
.1 - Illustration of Z3 3 on the front cover of "Comeng Holdings Limited 1975 Annual Report and Notice of Meeting" with the Comeng Logo. Tram appears not to have been fitted with its route number and destination equipment. .2 - Letter on stippled paper, Comeng letterhead, with raised printing and watermarked "Z Mattpost" addressed to the donor supplying copies of the cover to him. Dated 19/11/1975. Signed by G. McArley Secretary.trams, tramways, z class, comeng, letterhead, annual reports, tram 3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Formula 1 Grand Prix Tram Services Changes Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 March 2017", Feb. 2017
Pamphlet - 6 fold DL from an A3 full colour sheet titled "Formula 1 Grand Prix Tram Services Changes Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 March 2017" printed for public distribution. Gives information on tram route changes, contact details, how to get to Albert Park, circuit map and service frequency. Produced by PTV, Yarra Trams and Victorian State Government - has their logos on the sheet.trams, tramways, yarra trams, grand prix, map, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Tram and Bus", late 1950's
Pamphlet titled "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Tram and Bus", two colour printed document folded into 4 on buff coloured paper, featuring 14 various trips around Melbourne, with a detailed description of each route, time, fare and notes. Probably late 1950's given that it has a suggested tour of the Olympic Village. 2 copies held. See also Reg Item 343 for a later version.trams, tramways, mmtb, tourist trips, fares -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, "Customer Bulletin", Feb. 1990
A4 notice or poster - with The Met logo advising that route 70, Wattle Park, will be operated without conductors (except during weekday peaks) and the purchase of tickets should be from the driver. Advises that this follows an agreement between the Union and the PTC. Thought to be the first time that trams operated without Conductors following the big dispute. Reg Item 1868.9 gives the date the one person operation commenced as 3/2/1990trams, tramways, ptc, conductors, wattle park, route 70 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Stores Department - Freight Tram Time Table", 25/09/1979 12:00:00 AM
Foolscap duplicated sheet with two punch holes in the left hand side, providing a timetable for the Freight tram, dated 24/5/1976, notes normally uses tram No. 17. Gives details of the times and the depots served, meal breaks and servicing at South Melbourne depot on a Wednesday. Also provides route to be taken, precautions and that the Batman Ave turnout is not to be used. See Reg Item 6496 for March 1963 version.In top right corner in ink "ON loan from JRP" and in top left hand corner "Acquired per Mr. Solly Stores Controller, Freight Tram made about 60 point changes"trams, tramways, freight tram, depot, stores department -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Vic Post Card, Collins and Russell St Melbourne, mid to late 1950's
Postcard photo of W2 637 at the corner of Collins and Russell St Melbourne with the T&G life society building and a FJ Holden Taxi in the view. The tram has the destination of Kew Depot, Route 42. In the background is the Town Hall and the National Mutual building. Possibly mid to late 1950's. Divided back with places for stamp, address, correspondence and details with makers details "Vic Post Card"?, Series 1/12.trams, tramways, collins st, route 42, russell st, tram 637 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Peter Duckett, "North Melbourne electric Tramway and Lighting Company", late 1940's?
Manuscript - 3 foolscap typed - 1st page a title page, titled "North Melbourne electric Tramway and Lighting Company", written by Peter Duckett. Not dated, possibly late 1940's. Outlines the history of the formation of the company, the routes, track construction, depot, power house, car barn, rolling stock, tramcars, overhead and take over by the MMTB - "what is now one of the worlds finest electric tramway undertakings."trams, tramways, nmetl, essendon, keilor rd, saltwater river, track construction, essendon depot, power station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 24/10/1968 12:00:00 AM
Photograph, Black and White, Photo of the intersection of Bourke and Elizabeth St at evening peak on 24/10/1968, 5.35pm. SW6 872, route 20 to Coburg and W5 740 at the Safety Zone tram stop. Many pedestrians heading towards Flinders St station . In the background is the State Savings Bank and London Stores. The man bending over is possibly a newspaper seller given the leather straps around his back.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number 44-23 "M&MTB SW6 872 and W5 740 in Elizabeth St at Corner Bourke St, city 5.35pm 24/10/68" "1/60 @ f8 HP4"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, bourke st, sw6 class, w5 class, route 20, coburg, tram 872, tram 740 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Peter Moses, Sep. 1973
Photograph of W6 958 on a Carnegie Route 67 Service leaving the tram stop at the south end of Princes Bridge, over Jeffries Parade, St Kilda Road 1973, probably 9/73. Slide Dated Oct. 73. Has the Shrine of Remembrance in the view. Tram has advertisements for Roh Wild wheels, Williams & Co. Real Estate Agents. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses.In ink on slide "1973 St kilda Road, Tram stop with Underpass.trams, tramways, w6 class, st kilda rd, princes bridge, route 67, carnegie, tram 958 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Ess-vee-vee, late 1960s
Colour slide - red and white cardboard mount - reproduction of a photo of tram 255 looking east along Collins St from Swanston St with the Scots Church spire in the background. Tram has destination of City, Route 42 and has not been fitted with marker lights. It is a very quiet scene traffic wise. Produced by Ess-vee-vee, No. 1079, Set No. 31, and then number "8601 - Looking east in Collins St"trams, tramways, collins st, w2 class, swanston st, tram 255 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Caldwell, 25/04/1964 12:00:00 AM
Agfa colour slide, blue / white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of SW6 919 nearing the corner of Swanston St and Victoria St, showing Glen Iris, route 6. Tram is northbound. The tram has adverts for Vincents headache powders, Rent A Holden and Tucker box. Alongside is a bucket with a red flag and equipment used by the point cleaners. In the background is the Ansett ANA building, 25/4/1964In ink "SW car 25.4.64"trams, tramways, swanston st, route 6, glen iris, victoria st, track cleaner, sw6 class, tram 919 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Caldwell, 10/03/1966 12:00:00 AM
Agfa colour blue white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of SW6 947, in Swanston St, about to cross Collins St, running a route 64 to the city. In the side a W2 southbound. IN the photo is the building that was later demolished for the City Square. A white van is completing a hook turn. Street decorations for the Moomba festival. Queen Victoria Building on the south east corner of Collins and Swanston. 10/3/1966In ink "10 iii 66"trams, tramways, collins st, sw6 class, swanston st, route 64, moomba, hook turn, tram 947 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2 - Maximum Traction bogie trams Dandenong Road, Wal Jack, c1944
.1 - Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of C 26 (St Kilda Beach via Dandenong road, Route 67), westbound in Dandenong Road. Appears to be a new sub-division on the other side of the road. .2 - ditto - C 35, note the building in front of the tram in the centre median strip. Photo not dated in the Wal Jack album. Possibly 14-9-42 based on other similar photos.trams, tramways, c class, dandenong road, route 67, tram 35, tram 26, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 4/01/1943 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram N 118 (Kew Cotham Rd Route 69) and possibly CW5 682 passing. The driver of 118 has his handles and point bar in hand while attending to the pole. N 118 is on turning loop track at the intersection of Carlisle St and The Esplanade. Photo dated 4-1-43 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, st kilda, the esplanade, route 69, carlisle st, n class, tram 118, cw5 class, tram 682, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Biscay Greetings, Four views of Melbourne including SW5 725, late1980's
Colour postcard divided back, four photo panels - Biscay Greetings, 1. - SW5 725 in Collins St, route 9, Northcote 2 - Elizabeth St 3 - A fruit vendors cart 4 - China Town Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1980's. Card No. BG814 Has title "from Melbourne Australia - impressions"trams, tramways, collins st, tourism, sw5 class, elizabeth st, tram 252 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, MX News, "Melbourne's last work of art. (And you thought it was just a tram stop.)", 11/10/2002 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - full page newspaper - from the MX news, Friday 11/10/2002 - titled "Melbourne's last work of art. (And you thought it was just a tram stop.)", featuring stop 6, Collins St, Town Hall - about Yarra Trams Superstops - notes that Yarra trams were awarded the John Truscott Design Foundation award recognising excellence in community designs. Also advertises Route 109.trams, tramways, yarra trams, superstops, collins st, route 109, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Help us to build a better service", 2001
Pamphlet - four fold DL - gloss paper, titled "Help us to build a better service", asking Yarra Trams (prior to amalgamation of M>Tram) passengers, survey, about the appearance of the new Yarra trams livery, inside and outside, security cameras, and information provided. Has a map of the Yarra tram routes, or network. Include contact number and logos. Dated 2001 and signed by Steve MacDonald as CEO of Yarra Trams.trams, tramways, yarra trams, livery, surveys, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, c1950
Black and white negative, of SW6 876 passing over the Glen Iris Burke Road level crossing, c1950. Has the destination of City, route 7, dash canopy lighting and a sign "For comfort travel between 9.30 & 4.0" Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album. Neg was in a Bright Methodist Church offering envelope - stored with negative file - has 1949 in pencil on the envelope. Wal Larsen was a Bright resident.trams, tramways, sw6 class, dash canopy lights, burke road, glen iris, level crossings, tram 876 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, "The Melbourne, Brunswick & Coburg Tramways Trust", c1990
Eleven page research report titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick & Coburg Tramways Trust", giving details of the formation of the trust, the routes it constructed, opening, extensions, proposals, description, power supplies, depot, rolling stock, tramcars, passenger numbers, financial results, tickets, sections and fares, extracts from the rules and regulations, instructions for crews, destination indicators, safe working, trailers and operations. Stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, mbctt, coburg, brunswick, coburg depot, construction, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, tram W2 542 at the Glen Iris terminus, 1960's
Black and white photograph of tram W2 542 at the Glen Iris terminus, with the destination of City route 6. Has the large hedge of a house and shops in the background. Trams has good appearance, possibly just after a repaint. Has a number of adverts on the front - including one for Milk. Tram at the intersection of Malvern and Darling Roads, Glen Iris. Printed on Fujichrome paper. Not known who took the photograph or when it was printed.Stamped in black ink on back "TMSV Sales"trams, tramways, glen iris, darling rd, route 6, tram 542 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1960
Black and white print of W7 1003 in front of the Preston tram depot building c1960. Tram has panel edge lining, the logo and number on the saloon panels and has the destination of East Preston - Bell St and route 89. 269.1 - large format print added 18/9/15 - had been on display in main room from Norm Cross - 2009 - record updated 24-10-2015.On the rear has the "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" stamp.trams, tramways, mmtb, tram 1003, east preston depot, w7 class, route 89 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, TTM Consulting, "Evaluation of North Balwyn Fairway, Balwyn Road to Harp Road", May. 1985
Approx a 70 page, comb bound, report by TTM Consulting in May 1985, titled "Evaluation of North Balwyn Fairway, Balwyn Road to Harp Road" for the Public Transport Corporation. Evaluates the impact of a Fairway along the North Balwyn tram route. Principal conclusions given on page - tram travel times in both AM and PM peaks were virtually unchanged. Document has many tables at rear, graphs and maps.Stamped on cover and inside page "Discarded from PTC Library 19 Oct 1989" and "1985" in red ink on front cover.trams, tramways, north balwyn, fairways, traffic control, tram priority -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Ministry of Transport, mid 1970's?
Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z class tram No. 5, has specification details on the base. Showing route 96. Probably produced by the Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a MMTB bus and a VicRail Silver Train. Two further examples found in cabinets added 14-11-2015 and added to the folder - both are complete sheets of card.trams, tramways, models, z class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
document - Correspondence, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), Apr. 1929
Set of two letters between Mr. P. J. Pringle of ESCo Ballarat and Mr. D. Murdoch, General Manager of the TB Melbourne and a copy of the Victorian Government Gazette of Wed. 20/3/1929 regarding fares along the same routes that trams and buses travel. In Bendigo and Melbourne, the fare by bus was 1 penny more than the tram. 1976.1 - Victorian Government Gazette - No. 32 - 20/3/1929 - pages 1067 to 1124 - with page 1081 highlighted on the front cover in blue pencil and a ESCo date received stamp (16/4/1929) on the front cover. Page 1081 details the City of Bendigo's By- Laws and Regulations No. 58, pursuant to the Urban and Country Act of 1927, relating to Motor Omnibuses. Details the requirements of bus owners in the Bendigo district, definitions, licence fees, routes and fares, timetables over five pages. Following this item are similar regulations for the Shire of Mildura (p1086). Item 335H x 210W, consisting of four staple sections. Damaged on left hand edges, particularly around page 1081 where the two letters were pinned. (Removed at time of cataloguing). Also yellowing and damage due to silver fish along bottom edge. Printed by H.J. Green Government Printer, Melbourne. 1976.2 - Letter from Mr. P. J. Pringle (ESCo) to A. D. Murdoch Manger TB dated 16/4/1929 forwarding a copy of the Bendigo Motor Bus regulations and noted that where the buses traversed the tram routes, the fare is 1d more and that the buses have regular service schedules. Licence fee is 5/- per annum per passenger that the bus can carry. Mr. Pringle thought that this was inadequate. Also notes the cost of insurance. On ESCo letterhead - two pages white paper, has been folded into 6, pinned in the top left hand corner., damaged on the right hand edge and top left hand corner. Size 262H x 203W. 1976.3 - Carbon copy of letter from Mr. Murdoch to Mr. Pringle on pink paper, dated 20/4/1929 thanking of the advice and noting that on the Melbourne - Brighton - Caulfield route, the minimum fare where the bus traverses the same route as the tram, is 5d, while the tram fare is 4d. All corners damaged or folded, silver fish damage on right hand edge. Size - 336H x 2089W. See Reg Item No. 2260.1 and 2260.2 for the relevant Acts of Parliament On top of the pink sheet written in pencil is the file number "22/1/2" and "52/1/15".tram, trams, bus fares, bus competition, esco, mmtb, licence fees, melbourne brighton bus -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 25, Noel Simons, 26/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
Set of 25 transparencies taken on 26/2/1972 on Kodak mounts. 1204.1 - Bendigo No. 5 - just arrived at Manchester Loop near Havilah Road, Long Gully. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1204.2 - No. 26 in Backhaus St. Long Gully passing William St, en route to Quarry Hill. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1204.3 - No. 5 climbing the High St. Hill Eaglehawk, heading for Quarry Hill with the buildings on the West side of High St. in the background, including the Eaglehawk Town Hall. 1204.4 - as for 1204.3, but tram close up. 1204.5 - as for 1204.3, but after tram has passed photographer. 1204.6 - No. 5 at intersection of Mt Korong Road Ironbark and Calder Highway, with the AMPOL service 'station in the background. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1204.7 - No. 26 en route to Quarry Hill shortly after leaving Needle Loop, passing William St., Long Gully. 1204.8 - No. 5 at California Gully Loop, picking up a passenger, with the shops at Long Gully in the background. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1204.9 - No. 5 in Long Gully, en route to Quarry Hill. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1204.10 - No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus with the Eaglehawk Town Hall and Post Office in the background. Tram has two SEC roof ads. 1204.11 - No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus, close up. 1204.12 - as for 1204.11, but through the park gates. 1204.13 - as for 1204.11, but with tram stop shelters in the foreground and buildings on the West side of High St in the background. 1204.14 - No. 2 in Mt. Korong Rd, midway between California Gully Loop and Needle Loop. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1204.15 - No. 5 in Long Gully, en route to Quarry Hill. 1204.16 - as for 1204.15, but with trams departed loop. Has an ESSO service station in the background. 1204.17 - No. 26 leaves Charing Cross up View St.. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has Armstrong Tyre Service, Cohns Drinks ad on a building and the T&G building in the background. Also Firestone ads on the tyre service building. 1204.18 - No. 5 waits at Charing Cross with the Alexandra Fountain in the background. Tram has two SEC roof ads, 'Everything s fine in my all electric kitchen' and 'Electricity Best for Cooking'. Has RACV, Colonial Mutual Life buildings in the background and the planting areas around Charing Cross gardens in the foreground. 1204.19 - No. 21 en route to North Bendigo arrives at Charing Cross, with passengers waiting to board. No. 5 in the background. In the background is the Fountain Gate Plaza building and the City Family Hotel. 1204.20 - as for 1204.19, but with No. 7 en route to Golden Square. 1204.21 - as for 1204.19, but closer up. 1204.22 - as for 1204.18 1204.23 - No. 25 in Nolan St. near the crossing of Bendigo Creek, running a special tram tour. 1204.24 - No. 25 on a special charter, in Weeroona Ave. at Cnr of Caledonia St. passing the Gas works. 1204.25 - Nos. 25 (showing Golden Square), 7 and 26 at Charing Cross. Has fountain in the background.Information written on in blue ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1204.1 - "No. 5 at Manchester Loop, near Havilah Rd. Long Gully." 1204.2 - "No. 26 in Backhaus St. Long Gully passing William St." 1204.3 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk." 1204.4 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk." 1204.5 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk." 1204.6 - "No. 5 in Mt. Korong Rd., Ironbark, passing Calder Highway Junctn." 1204.7 - "No. 26 shortly after leaving Needle Loop, passing William St., Long Gully. No. 5 cresting hill in distance." 1204.8 - "No. 5 at California Gully Loop." 1204.9 - "No. 5 in Long Gully" 1204.10 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus." 1204.11 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus." 1204.12 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus." 1204.13 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus." 1204.14 - "No. 2 in Mt. Korong Rd, midway between California Gully Loop and Needle Loop. 1204.15 - "Nos. 2 and 26 crossing at Long Gully." 1204.16 - "No. 26 leaves Long Gully loop for Eaglehawk as No. 2 pulls out of the far end towards Bendigo" 1204.17 - "No. 26 beginning the climb up View St. from Charing Cross." 1204.18 - "No. 5 at Charing Cross." 1204.19 - "No 21 arrives at Charing Cross from Golden Square while No. 5 awaits departure time for Eaglehawk." 1204.20 - "Nos. 7, 21, and 2 (behind which is No. 5) at Charing Cross." 1204.21 - "Nos. 7, 21, and 2 at Charing Cross." 1204.22 - "No. 5 at Charing Cross." 1204.23 - "No. 25 in Nolan St. near Bendigo creek crossing" 1204.24 - "No. 25 in Weeroona Ave. at cnr of Caledonia St." 1204.25 - "Nos. 25, 7, 26 and 2 (behind 26) at Charing Cross."tramways, trams, bendigo, eaglehawk, long gully, california gully, charing cross, north bendigo, tram 2, tram 5, tram 7, tram 21, tram 25, tram 26