Photo of MTA or The Met scrubber No. 8W or tram 8 on display in front of No. 7 road at the BTM Depot 20-2-2000. The trolley pole and head lights etc are yet to be fitted. The BTM acquired the tram in Sept. 1999.Yields information about the scrubber tram 8 at the BTM Depot following its acquisition.Colour print - on Agfa paper - two copies held.tramcars, trams, tram 8w, tram 8, scrubber tram, btm, depot

Set of three photographs showing BTM operations.Yields information about tram operations by the Museum.Set of three colour prints: 1 - Begonia Festival Gardens Loop - 28 and 671 - possibly 2007 2 - Trams 671 and 33 at the depot - - possibly 2007 3 - tram 18 in Wendouree Parade - 24-4-1994ballarat, trams, tramcars, tramways, btm, wendouree parade, depot, begonia festival

Postcard size stylized art image of BTM trams 661 and 18 side by side at the depot. No details as to the source of the image. Has the word "Ballarat" in the top right hand corner.Demonstrates a stylized image of two BTM trams.Photograph / postcard plain back - stylized art image.btm, tram 661, tram 18

Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer and the BTPS.Printed single sheet pamphlet, advertising tramway at BTPS/BTM featuring tram 26 on side, map and details on reverse. Printed in red and black on yellow paper with McDonalds Logo 300.1 - BTPS Name 300.2 - BTM Nametrams, tramways, btps, btm, ballarat vintage tramway, botanical gardens

Colour photograph of No. 661 on No. 6 road at the BTM depot, 1998. Photo by Travis Jeffrey. Has No. 26 in background. Taken on Kodak paper.On rear in blue ink "1998 Ballarat Tram Depot * W3 661 M26"btm, depot, tram 661

These certificates were printed in the mid 1980's and backdated to when the driver's passed their exams. On the reverse side there is no printing and it is a white sheet of paper. Note: Used for driver's certificates until the BTPS was renamed to the BTM, then a new type issued.Demonstrates a tram driver certificate issued by the BTPS.BTPS Tram Drivers Certificate printed on fawn stippled paper with brown ink printing and BTPS Tram loco on left BTM corner. Stamped No. 16 and dated as issued to Driver David Frost on 11/12/77. Signed by R. Gilbert Traffic Manager and the recipient. tramways, trams, btps, driver's certificate

Newspaper clipping from the Melton Moorabool leader, August 24. 2011, titled "Its hats off to Ryan", featuring BTM Conductor, Ryan Vanderzweep of Melton Mowbray College.btm, conductors

Set of two Digital image of BTM Scrubber No. 8 in Wendouee Parade 19/1/2025 Photos by Benjamin Boehle-Mitchell. Yields information about the BTM Operations Jan. 2025Digital image of 2 colour photographstramcars, btm, tram 8, wendouree parade, scrubber tram

A complimentary letter from a child of the Lardner Family that arrived at the depot (placed under the door) on 12 April 2000, with drawings and a note on computer printer paper with perforated holes on the sides. 1429.1 - Drawing of the depot building with tracks outside, with No. 6 road highlighted and with a note "best". Two people with bikes in from of the shed, shows sign and a tree. 1429.2 - two sheets of same computer paper, addressed "Dear the Tramline People" on one side, a sketch of tram 13, and two written notes, from the "Lardner family"BTM letter Date stamp and item no. - arrived at the depot 12 Apr 2000 and given the item No. "9136" in black ink.trams, tramways, children, btm, complimentary, drawings

Has a printed image of Ballarat Tram 28 at the Springfest tram pull event. Was a presentation to BTM Staff member.Demonstrates printing of cloth tea towells.Tea Towell - 75% linen & 25% cotton with sewn edges. Has a printed image of Ballarat Tram 28 at the Springfest tram pull event.tea towell, btm, tram pull event, springfest, tramways, trams

Newspaper Clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 28/12/1999 featuring a colour photograph of BTM driver Dave O'Neil sheltering on tram 123 during a heavy downpour on 26/12/1999 during the 25th anniversary celebration of the operations of the tramway by the BTM. Photo by Jeremy Banister of The Courier."Tuesday 28th Dec. 1999" in bottom right hand corner in blue ink.trams, tramways, btm, storms, 25th anniversary

Colour print of BTM W4 class tram 671 in the City of Ballarat colours on an BTM organised tour in conjunction with the Rail Tourist Association. Photographed by David Frost at the South Melbourne Beach, route 1 terminus with the Bleak House hotel in the background. Date 13-4-1996. Z3 149 is at the terminus as well.Demonstrates the work of BTM and the City of Ballarat tram.Colour photograph print on Kodak paper.btm, tram 671, w4 class, tramways, trams, tours, south melbourne beach

Colour print of BTM W3 661 on tour at Carlisle St terminus of route 96/16 route - 9-12-1989 by David Frost.Demonstrates the work of BTM and its tours.Colour photograph printbtm, w3 class, tram 661, st kilda, carlisle st

Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years. Metal lapel badge - image of Ballarat tram No. 27, with a BTM "Tram rides" sign - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, yellow and white paint infilling the detail. Made by R. E. V Gomm the BTM, mid 2000's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm

Photograph of Ballarat Tram No. 26, converted to the ESCo colour scheme standing on No. 5 road at the BTM depot c1993. Has destination of "Depot".btm, esco, depot, tram 26

Colour photograph by Earl Ewers of BTM Ballarat No. 33 at Gardens Loop, northbound while running the BTM Members special on 8/10/2000. Tram showing Special. Photo used in the November 2000 issue of Fares Please!. On Kodak Royal Paper.trams, tramways, btm, gardens loop, wendouree parade, agm, tram 33

Produced by the Museum to show tramway staff that the person has paid an admittance for example the horse tram, as well as being given a ticket. Produced by AAC.Demonstrates a method of showing tramway staff that the person has paid their admittance.Sheet of 6 printed 19mm wide Tyvek wristbands number 00001 to 00006 with an adhesive strip at one end. Has the BTM pictogram logo.btm, tickets, wrist bands, marketing

Photograph shows BTM tram W3 class 661 at the Carlton St terminus during a tour on 7-12-1994. Photographer not known.Yields information about 661 and a tour at Carlton St.Colour print on Agfa paper.tramcars, trams, btm, carlton st, w3 class, tram 661

Digital image of BTM tram 14 at the time of the launch following an extensive overhaul and replacement of wiring, air piping, electrical systems and repainting on 30-3-2025. Photo by Benjamin Boehle-Mitchell. See Fares Please! April 2025 for details of the work done.Demonstrates the work of the BTM in the refurbishment of tram 14 by the BTM 2024/2025.Digital image of a colour photographtramcars, btm, tram 14

Digital images of the BTM horse tram operating day, in Wendouree Parade - 22-04-2023 with Clydesdales Noah and BrookeYields information about the BTM crew for the 2023 horse tram operating day.Digital image by Benjamin Boehle-Mitchellhorse tram, tram 1, btm, wendouree parade, tram crews, crews, clydesdales

Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Red tram for the gardens" Wednesday 12 November 2014, about the delivery of the Restaurant tram and grant to the BTM for its restoration. Tram 939.btm, restaurant tram, tram acquisition

Colour photograph of BTM Display Board at Ballarat & District Model Railway Club's Exhibition, Queens Birthday Weekend, June 1996 Exhibition. On Fujifilm paper.On rear 'M29/8, BJE 96'btm, exhibitions, displays, model railways

Has a strong association with the BTM membership, being photographed at an AGM.Laminated A4 colour print of the 2006 AGM with No. 40 in the background. Features many BTM members. Photo Carolyn Dean?trams, tramways, btm, agm, depot, tram 40

Item show corrosion of part of the eye bolt that supports the overhead in Wendouree Parade that has occurred primarily around the screw thread. Also shows how the span wire is terminated around a thimble that is fitted to the eye bolt. The item was probably erected by the SEC during the mid-1930s and replaced by the BTM 2024. Salvaged from Wendouree Parade during overhead span wire replacement and repair work in March 2024 undertaken by the BTM. See also item 9019 for a corroded section of span wire around insulators.Demonstrates a corroded eye bolt and associated parts.Overhead equipment - galvanised eye bolt with screw thread - partly corroded with left over wire around a galvanised thimbleoverhead, span wires, btm, tramways, poles

Colour Photograph, postcard size of BTM tram 26 travelling southbound in Wendouree Parade near depot junction. Photo taken October 1993. (2 copies)btm, street scene, wendouree parade, tram 26

.1 - At St Aidans Drive .2 - At Gardens loop .3 - at Carlton St with Darren Hutchesson, Paul Mong and Len Millar. .4 - At St Aidans Drive .5 - running in along the access track. .6 - on the depot fan .7 - Running into the depot on 5 road. Photo by David Verrier on 4/9/1994.Demonstrates BTM Operations in 1994.Series of seven Kodak white plastic mount slide of BTM No. 14 in use on the day.On back of slide in ink' "Sun 4/9/94 DRV Ballarat BTPS 14"tramways, trams, btm, btps, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, gardens loop, carlton st, depot, tram 14

A4 sheet of white paper printed on a colour laser printer for the 50th Anniversary of the BTM. Has the address details and 50th logo by Peter Lambert.trams, tramways, btm, letterhead, stationery

Items show two different wire terminations - fully wrapped - 7 wires and part wrapped and secured by bending the wire. Shows how the galvanized span wire - 7 strands - can corrode within the insulator and lead to failure if not inspected and replaced. The items were probably erected by the SEC during the mid 1930s and replaced by the BTM 2024. Salvaged from Wendouree Parade during overhead span wire replacement and repair work March 2024 undertaken by the BTM. See also item 9020 for a corroded pole eye bolt.Demonstrates a corroded span wire and a typical egg type insulator.Overhead equipment - two brown egg insulators with associated corroded span wire.overhead, insulators, span wires, btm, tramways

Newspaper clippings from The Courier, 17/9/2011 advertising the BTM Family Fun Day for 18/9/2011 - 40th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tram system.btm, closure, anniversary, events

Colour photograph of SEC No. 32, photographed on No. 7 road of the BTM depot in the storage area. Photographed by Warren Doubleday 20.8.1995. Printed on Konica Paper. Two copies held.btm, ballarat, depot, tram 32