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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study for the Bourke St and Collins Street routes", mid 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Document Report Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Sixty five page, plus manila covers, bound with a brown coloured comb binder report titled "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study for the Bourke St and Collins Street routes". Looks at the background for the proposal, operational issues and an economic evaluation, including loading and unloading, a CBD loop and capital costs. Report has a note on page 2 that it was prepared prior to tendering for new trams. Report not dated as such but on front cover has a date "c1977", though based on the note done prior to ordering new trams could be c1976. See also Reg Item 338. On front cover is a post-it notes commenting about report - see image. See Reg Item 4388 for the contract tender document for the Z3 class trams which included the option for a single ended tram.Various pencil notes on front cover, and inside page.trams, tramways, single ended tramcars, mmtb, bourke st, collins st, turning loops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Presentation Notes, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", 1975
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) F. D. Snell ...Presentation or Lecture notes, titled "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", 14 pages, 1 loose page, 1 diagram and 1 page attachment giving specification details of the new Z class trams. Presentation titled "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", presented by Dudley Snell, 6th May 1975. Looks at the aspects of the Z class trams, its operation and specifications.Marked on top edge "Commentary to accompany slides re Imperative and Technology of New Rolling Stocked, procured 1975", number "85" in top right hand corner and stamped on cover and inside cover page "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct 1989"trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, lectures, presentations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Trial Installation of Barrier Kerbing, Nicholson Street - Fitzroy", Nov. 197
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Report Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Report, manila covers, A4 paper, white comb binder, 30 pages, 1 photograph page of Nicholson St, looking north with a Z class tram in the distance, tables of traffic timing, looking at the impact of concrete barrier kerbs laid along the eastern side of Nicholson St Fitzroy between Alexandra Parade and Victoria Parade, 12 month trial. Report dated November 1976. Includes impact on traffic and tram services. 2nd copy added 23/10/2014.Marked number "85" in top right hand corner and stamped on cover and inside cover page "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct 1989". 2nd copy ex AETA marked "4E13" in top right hand corner of cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, nicholson st, fitzroy, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System", 1979
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Twelve page report, gloss paper, orange covers and a brown comb binder, titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System" August 1979 describing the introduction of the AVM system by the MMTB into Melbourne for both trams and buses. Gives the background to the system, how it works, what it can do, diagrams, photographs of Hamburg and Los Angeles, notes on how it can improve services and MMTB planning for the system including photographs of a bus in West Heidelberg where preliminary testing was being undertaken at the time. Folded into the rear of the report is a 4 page, typed and handwritten notes by the donor on the system, answering a series of questions.Marked on top of the front over "1979"trams, tramways, avm, mmtb, testing, automatic vehicle monitoring -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Loading / Unloading characteristics Z-class trams, Interim Report", 1975
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Thirteen page report within Manila covers with a red comb binder, foolscap size titled "Loading / Unloading characteristics Z-class trams, Interim Report", dated July 1975, summarising the findings of experiments at Preston Workshops and studies during June and July 1975. Gives a view on the design of the Z-class design. Includes tables and graphs.Marked on top of the front over "Embargoed" and "74/1.5 (part 5 of 5)trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, preston workshops, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar Data Sheet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rolling stock data No. 2", c1930's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Dyeline print of Drawing R1881 - titled "Rolling stock data No. 2", listing MMTB tramcars from class A to class Y1, W's to W3 only, c1931. Provides tramcar numbers, type, seating capacity, total horsepower, tonnage (weight), length and data of HP/seat, HP/ton, HP/foot, Lbs/foot, Lbs/seat and Length/seat.On rear in red ink - felt pen? - "Rolling Stock Data Sheet to Tram No. 669." and in black ink "R1881"trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Bus and Tram", mid 1960's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Pamphlet titled "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Bus and Tram", two colour printed document folded into 8 on buff coloured paper, featuring 14 various trips around Melbourne, with a detailed description of each route, time, fare and notes. On reverse side is a detailed map of the MMTB tram and bus routes - from map date document mid to late 1960's - old route numbers eg 4D and Point Ormond and Footscray have closed. See also Reg Item 1508 for an earlier version.trams, tramways, mmtb, map, tourist trips, fares, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar Data Sheet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rolling stock data Tramcars", 1962
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramcar Data Sheet Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Dyeline print of Drawing R9706 version G - titled "Rolling stock data Tramcars" listing tramcars including VR tramcars. Updated to 16-11-1962, lists only X2 676, notes all other X's withdrawn 11-3-1962. Superseded drawing R6660. Lists class, tramcar numbers, type, number in service, capacity - seats and crush loading, trucks, wheel and truck centres, motors HP, Tare tons, controllers, compressors, length over bumpers.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), E1 Motor Omnibus - Nos. 600 - 624, c1960
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of three public transport vehicles photograph sheets in the style of those supplied by Los Angeles (See Reg Item 370). .1 - Class E1 Motor Omnibus - Nos. 600 - 624 - provides a front three quarter view, two interior views and front and rear steps. .2 - ditto - copy of above on heavy paper. .3 - Class W7 - tramcar - three quarter view, interior - saloon and smoker and entrance steps - copy of an original document. Not known when made - 1960c?On rear in pencil: .1 - (8) .2 - (12) .3 - (11)trams, tramways, mmtb, w7 class, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Information sheet on Buses to No 529 - all technical details", c1950
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... technical details" Document List Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Dyeline print of a list titled "Information sheet on Buses to No 529 - all technical details", marked as drawing R6386. lists general details, body, engine and chassis. Includes Austerity buses. Drawing undated - c1950. Drawing scanned in four sections - has not been joined up.Has drawing title and drawing number on outside when folded.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, lists, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), " Motor Bus Data", Feb. 1962
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Dyeline print of Drawing R10-313 - Motor Bus Data, dated 22/2/1962. Gives data by class, depot allocation, chassis, operation type - one or two man, number of vehicles, body builder, capacity, turning circle, wheel bases, Tare weight, overall length, width and height.On outside corner - "Data Sheet Buses" in red ink and number "R10-313" in black ink.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 1st January 1963", Jan. 1963
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Two foolscap sheets photocopied, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 1st January 1963", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal since 2-6-1959. Has some alterations shown in blue ink.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Class SW6 Car Stanchion Bracket", 12/09/1969 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Dyeline print of MMTB Drawing R7489 - "Class SW6 Car Stanchion Bracket", Rev C, dated 1/7/1957. Gives pattern numbers and material.Hand date stamp on bottom right hand corner of "12 Sep 1969". Stamped "P/O 34597 return to drawing on completion of job", drawing number and summary title on outside.trams, tramways, sw class, drawings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), " Motor Bus Data", 5/1941, 8/1935
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Dyeline print of Drawing R4683 Rev F, - Motor Bus Data, dated 6/5/1941. Gives bus numbers, make and type number of vehicles in service, capacity, turning circle, wheel bases, Tare weight, overall length, width and height.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), " Motor Bus Data", Sep. 1959
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Dyeline print of Drawing R10-075 - Motor Bus Data, dated 22/9/1959. Gives bus numbers, class, make and type number of vehicles in service, capacity, turning circle, wheel bases, Tare weight, overall length, width and height and type of operation.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), " Munition Bus Data", 1944
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB).... " Munition Bus Data" Document List Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Dyeline print of Drawing R6142, titled "Munition Bus Data", listing Bus Nos., make and type, number in service, capacity, turning circle, wheel base, weight, overall length, width and height. Dated 20.9.1944.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, lists, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), " Motor Bus Data", Jul. 1954
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB).... " Motor Bus Data" Document List Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Dyeline print of Drawing R8906 - Motor Bus Data, dated 19/7/1954. Gives bus numbers, make and type number of vehicles in service, capacity, turning circle, wheel bases, Tare weight, overall length, width and height.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "New Non-Articulated Tramcar for Melbourne", 1976
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Three page, photocopied, foolscap technical pamphlet titled "New Non-Articulated Tramcar for Melbourne", providing technical details for the Z class tram. Provides a description, development history, status, cost, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, braking, propulsion, electrical and control systems and body specifications. Developer - Commonwealth Engineering (Vic) and ASEA Sweden. Second copy added 28/11/2016.Has word "orange" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, z3 class, mmtb, commonwealth engineering, specification, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 Class tram - Melbourne Australia", c1980
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Five page stapled photocopied technical pamphlet, providing detailed specifications and description of the Z3 vehicle produced by Commonwealth Engineering(Vic) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for Z3 class trams. Produced by the MMTB. Titled "Z3 Class tram - Melbourne Australia". Second copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017. Different version added 31/3/2019 from donation of Brian Weedon.Has word "yellow" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, z3 class, mmtb, commonwealth engineering, specification, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of MMTB Tram tickets, 1978
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Ephemera Ticket/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of MMTB Tram tickets - c1978. All printed "Multiple Issue". All tickets have black numbers. .1 - 15c - 2 No. - black on off white paper, A546299 and A819550 .2 - 20c - 3 No. - teal on off white paper, B177426, B599565, B470333 .3 - 20c - City Section - purples on off white paper, B186378 .4 - 25c - 2 No. - red on orange paper, A720680 and B141950 .5 - 30c - 2 No. - red on off white paper, B772653 and B852995. .6 - 35c - 2 No. - green on off white paper, B607692, B937075 .7 - 45c - 3 No. - black on off white paper over printed with a red stipple, A092715, A585116, A648988. .8 - 50c - 2 No. - black on off white paper over printed with a green stipple, A240723, A247080..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative Record - Special Table, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), TMSV special charter, Oct. 1973
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Bounds ....1 - Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a TMSV special charter on 17.11.1973, using L104, out of South Melbourne Depot. Gives time and route arrangements. Printed on pink paper. .2 - ditto for Mr Bounds, L104, 6.10.1973. Printed on white paper.trams, tramways, tmsv, charters, special trams, tours, tram 104 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "See Melbourne by Tram", early 1980's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne by Tram" Pamphlet Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board ...Fold out pamphlet - 10 sections, titled ""See Melbourne by Tram" providing a detailed tram map of Melbourne, key tourist locations marked on map. Notes that Travelcard Zone 1 can be purchased for all locations. Published by the MMTB early 1980's. Trading name used on pamphlet is "METRA". On inside has sketches and advertisements for some tourist locations and restaurants. Notes which routes were replaced by buses on Sundays. Second copy added 13/1/2017 from Donation of John Prideaux.trams, tramways, map, mmtb, metra -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of two Almex machine issued bus tickets, 1978
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of two Almex machine issued bus tickets. Stamped MMTB, No. 7598 and 1113. Question - have these been issued as sample blank tickets as no fare information..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tickets, machine issued tickets, almex -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", Jan. 1977
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Administrative record Depot List Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board ...Foolscap photocopied document, 6 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated to each depot in Melbourne, MMTB, training trams, storage, special purpose trams, summary, allocation in numerical order including Z class trams.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, mmtb, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of seventeen paper tickets, c1960s to 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of seventeen paper tickets for use on MMTB services. Printed on off white paper unless noted. All numbers in black. .1 - 15c - B084459 .2 - 25c - printed on orange paper, red typeface - B635239 .3 - 30c - red type - A334197 .4 - 80c - green - A910603 .5 - 40c - black on a grey stipple overprint - B979456 .6 - 45c - black on a red stipple overprint - B058488 .7 - 35c - green - B231087 .8 - Pensions concession Check ticket - with two green diagonal stripes - Sa496372 and Ca608620 .9 - City Concession Check ticket - with two purple diagonal stripes - 331875 and 328701 .10 - 1/- dark red on red paper - B377005 .11 - Concession check ticket - orange print with blue "Not Cash" over stamp - 472871 .12 - 6d - red - PC089480 .13 - 11d - black on green paper, P228489 .14 - 7d - black on orange paper Fd496114 .15 - 9d - black on purple paper Sa359844. These tickets have been positioned in a black card stamp display sheet behind plastic sheets. Note individual tickets not numbered.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, concession fares, check ticket -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wattle Park - a gold and green oasis", Mid to late 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Pamphlet, folded sheet, six folds, full colour on blue background gloss paper titled "Wattle Park - a gold and green oasis" giving information on the park, its history, management (MMTB) and sporting uses. Has a number of photos of sporting activities, the Tramways band, buildings, the Lone Pine tree. On the rear is a map showing route 70 and details of the tram timetable. In the bottom right hand corner of the pamphlet are the words "MTB Publication". No contact numbers or addresses given. Printed in the same style as Reg Item 594. Second copy added 19-1-2017 from donation of John PrideauxIn ink in top left hand corner "4J40" - AETA Library location.trams, tramways, wattle park, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", Sep. 1979
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Pamphlet, folded sheet with a tear off comments section, manila colour card, printed in blue ink, titled "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", for the launch of the Z 3 class tram. Has a sketch of Z 3 116. Provides a list or details of the changes to the tram from the Z 1 Z 2 types. Tear off section could be handed to the conductor. Published by the MMTB for the launch of the tram on 25 and 26 September 1979. Second copy added 22/7/2016. Third copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017. See Reg Item 3417 for a newspaper report of the event and a comparison.trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class, new tramcars, new trams, tram 116 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses - Sections and Fares", Jul. 1937
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Taupe coloured cloth covered book, 44 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares" dated July 1937 and authorised by S. M Richardson. Details the various section stages and fares for each cable, electric trams and motor omnibuses, General instructions, concession fares. Has an index to routes. No photos of the various passes. Consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs retained and pdf added.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes, cable trams, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Stamp, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Prepaid Fare Stamp", 1970's, 1980's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of six MMTB Prepaid Fare Stamps, for the carriage of Newspapers. Each stamp, has the value overprinted in large red type, the MMTB name spelt in full and the conditions of usage. .1 - 10c, gummed back. .2 - 10c - removable adhesive back label, over stamped with a rubber ink stamp "MTA Tram and Bus Division / Concession Ticket Sales Office". .3 - 15c, gummed back .4 - 15c - adhesive back and over stamped. .5 - 20c - gummed back .6 - 20c - adhesive back and over stamped. See also Reg item 936 for another example of 10c stamp. See Reg Item 5584 for additional notestrams, tramways, mmtb, mta, tickets, stamps, newspaper carriage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of seven prepaid MMTB tickets, c1970
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... tickets Ephemera Ticket/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board ...Set of seven prepaid MMTB tickets for use on MMTB services. Has the conditions of use on the rear. .1 - 10 Sections - ochre - B438471 .2 - 5 Sections - blue E510529 .3 - 3 sections - light brown - B 747643 .4 - 9 sections child - red - Hospital Travel - not numbered .5 - 5 sections - blue - Australia Post - over stamped "Sample" - not numbered. .6 - 2 sections - red - B807613 .7 - 1 section - green - B538728 These tickets have been positioned in a black card stamp display sheet behind plastic sheets. Note not all individual tickets numbered.trams, tramways, tickets, hospital, australia post, sections