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Melbourne Tram Museum
Memorabilia - Key ring - SW6 model, 2009
Souvenir model tram key ring with a silver finish complete with trolley poles - good detailing. Produced for the 80th anniversary of Camberwell depot.Demonstrates a souvenir model of a Melbourne tram.Metal model of a SW6 tram with a key ring attachment.Engraved or stamped on the underside "V1929 - 2009"tramways, badges, melbourne, key ring, w6 class, models, camberwell depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tie clip Alstom Citadis C class tram, Alstom, c2001
... Produced to provide a souvenir of the Melbourne C class... a souvenir of the Alstom C class tram. badges melbourne Tie Clip C ...Produced to provide a souvenir of the Melbourne C class trams, introduced during 2001. See Reference.Demonstrates a souvenir of the Alstom C class tram.Tie clip with image of Alstom Citadis tram in enamel and a metal clip on rear.badges, melbourne, tie clip, c class, souvenir -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston Street Melbourne", c1950
Rose Series postcard No. P 119, titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", looking south from just to the north of Bourke Street. Has trams W5 class No. 803 (Route 8 - Toorak) and W2 class 277 (route 2A City). There is a bus on the right hand side of the photograph. Also In the photo are the Royal Mail Hotel advertising Black and White Cigarettes, Fosters Larger. Carlton Ale, the Leviathan building, the Town Hall and a sign for Browns.Yields information about Swanston St. at the intersection with Bourke St. C1938.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.Has the tram numbers in pencil on the rear of the card.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, w5 class, tram 803, tram 277 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Cathedral Square Melbourne", mid 1930s
Rose Series postcard No. P 3268, titled "Cathedral Square Melbourne", with a number of W2 class trams in the view. Note the lamp on the top of the prow for the tram stop safety zone. In the view are Flinders Street railway station, Young and Jacksons hotel, Crofts Store, Hostess Showrooms, Yons Cafe with the Sennett's Ice-cream sign and Manon ladies shoes.Yields information about Swanston St. near the intersection with Flinders Lane. 1930'sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, flinders street station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street Looking East Melbourne", c1950
Rose Series postcard No. P 3495 titled "Collins Street Looking East Melbourne" from west of Elizabeth Steet Has a W2 class tram at the Elizabeth Street stop. On the right is the newly completed Royal Bank chamber, completed in 1941, and the MLC buliding. Yields information about Collins St from near Queen St looking east. 1940'sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston Street, showing Town Hall, Melbourne Vic", c1950
Rose Series postcard No. P 175, titled "Swanston Street, showing Town Hall, Melbourne Vic" looking south from near little Bourke Street. Has SW6 class tram No 920, (route 7) and another wide body tramcar in the view. Has the Town Hall Chambers building in the photograph.Yields information about Swanston St from Bourke St.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to Ken from R Williams written on the rear.trams, tramways, swanston st, sw6 class, tram 920 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Vic", c1950
Rose Series postcard No. P 3726, titled "Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Vic", looking south from near Little Collins St. Has a W5 class tram northbound. On the left is Brashes, in the distance is Flinders Street Railway station, and on the right the London Hotel, James McEwan & Co. with a sign for Sherwin Williams Paint.Yields information about Elizabeth Street from near Little Collins St. C1950Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to Ken from R Williams written on the rear, dated 3-7-51 about a friend who had visited Christchurch. Same handwriting as 8098.trams, tramways, w5 class, elizabeth st. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", c1940
Rose Series postcard No. P 3032, titled "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", looking west from near Swanston Street. Has W2 class tram No 522 (City) and part of W class No. 267 in the view. Several cars are waiting to do a hook turn. The Australian Provincial Assurance (APA) Association Ltd tower is in the final stages of construction; completed in 1929. Yields information about Collins Street from Swanston Street 1929cPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to "Aunty" from Carolyn in Albury, undated. Has the Ken Magor stamp on the top edge.trams, tramways, tram 522, tram 267, collins st, w class, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Valentine's, "Swanston Street Melbourne", early 1930s
Valentine's postcard titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", Number V49, looking south along Swanston St from Bourke St, Has about 9 W2 class trams in the view. Taken prior to the construction of the Manchester Unity building on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets. The Capitol building, Cafe Frances, Cann's Ladies Wear, Gasava Health Cooker, Cafe National and Kodak are in the view.Yields information about Elizabeth St, during the early 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, Valentine Series - with a perforated edge on the left hand side.trams, tramways, swanston st, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nucolorvue Publishing, "Beautiful Collins Street looking west Melbourne", 1930s
Niucolorvue postcard titled "Beautiful Collins Street looking west Melbourne", looking west from near Exhibition St. Has W2 class tram 532, route 44 eastbound. In the background is the T&G building.Yields information about Collins St, during the 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, coloured, by Nucolorvue Productions, Mentone Victoria.trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st, tram 532 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Collins Street Melbourne from Treasury, Melbourne Vic.", 1930s
... Melbourne from Treasury, Melbourne Vic." Has W2 class tram 509... Melbourne from Treasury, Melbourne Vic." Has W2 class tram 509 route ...Murray Views postcard No. 59, titled "Collins Street Melbourne from Treasury, Melbourne Vic." Has W2 class tram 509 route 47, Kew Depot turning from Collins St into Macarthur St. Thee is a lady waiting in the safety zone on the south side of the street. In the background is the T&G building.Yields information about Collins St, during the 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, by Murray Views of Gympie Qld.trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st, tram 509 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nucolorvue Publishing, "The Block Collins Street Melbourne", 1930s
Niucolorvue postcard titled "The Block Collins Street Melbourne", looking east from Elizabeth St. Has two W2 class trams in the view. As well as Kodak House, Howey Court, Manchester Unity building, and the Town Hall are in the background.Yields information about Collins St, during the 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, coloured, by Nucolorvue Productions, Mentone Victoria.trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Hospital buildings, Melbourne Vic", c1930
Rose Series postcard No. P 10711, titled "The Hospital buildings, Melbourne Vic" with W class 232 southbound in Swanston Street at Lonsdale Street. This tram was converted to a W2 class during Jan. 1932. Has another tram behind it. The Melbourne Hospital is in the background and nurses and patients can be seen on the balconies. There is one horse drawn cab parked in Lonsdale Street near the cast iron urinal structure along with a fruit vendor's carts by the hotel entry. In the background is the Britannia Hotel.Yields information Swanston St and the Melbourne Hospital c1930.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.On rear of 2nd copy "Greetings from Katie Williams"tramways, trams, lonsdale st, hospital, w class, tram 232, swanston st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Cathedral Corner Melboune", 1934
... Melbourne centenary Trams tramways W2 class Also has the Ken Magor ...Rose Series postcard No. P 4718, titled "Cathedral Corner Melboune". There are two W2 class tramcars in Swanston St. In the photo are the Melbourne Centenary "Lollypop" street decorations of 1934Yields information St Paul's Cathedral and the Melbourne Centenary in 1934.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held. Second copy has been used for a letter. Also has the Ken Magor stamp on the rear.st pauls cathedral, swanston st, flinders st, melbourne centenary, trams, tramways, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Elizabeth Street Melbourne, mid 1930s
Rose Series postcard No. 52, Elizabeth Street Melbourne looking south from Lonsdale Street with a policeman on point duty and a W2 class tram heading south with Flinders Street Railway Station in the far background. Note the street lights on each corner. On one corner is Smiths watchmaker and pawnbroker and the Michael's Chemist store.Yields information about the intersection of Elizabeth and Londale Steets in second half of the 1930's.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Copy print without Rose name on the rear also held. elizabeth st, lonsdale st, trams, mmtb, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Melbourne", mid 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 3418, titled "The Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Melbourne", with W2 359? southbound in Swanston Street at Lonsdale Street Many pedestrians are waiting at the tram stop or waiting to cross the road.Yields information Swanston St and the "The Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Melbourne" late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, trams, swanston st, lonsdale st, hospital, w2 class, tram 359 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Treasury at the entrance to Collins Street, Melbourne", late 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 4232 titled "The Treasury at the entrance to Collins Street, Melbourne", looking south west along Macarthur Street towards the intersection of Spring and Collins Streets. Two W2 class trams are in the view, one running a route 13. A traffic policeman can be seen on point duty to the left of the tram.Yields information the intersection of Spring, Macarthur and Collins Streets and the then Treasury Building.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.Has a hand written letter on the rear and the "K J Magor" stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, w2 class, spring st, collins st, macarthur st, treasury, route 13 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record - Contract documentation - Z class, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Contract No. 2500", 1972 to 1974
Folder prepared by the MMTB Engineering and Stores department to document the tender, the formal tender response from Commonwealth Engineering and then the many letters or clarifications that would form the final contract document for construction of 100 Z class tramcars. See item 2266 for the Tender Schedule and item 7884 for the Comeng Proposal of 1972.Demonstrates the degree of the negotiation with Commonwealth Engineering and responses for the contract for the Z class tram.Plastic folder with three interscrews containing the contract documentation for the Z class tram. Includes a copy of the Tender Schedule for "100 All-Electric trams" in a back cover pocket. Has "MMTB Contract No. 2500" in gold block on the front. Folder by Arnold's plastics of Sydney."2011.016" in pencil on first sheet.tramways, mmtb, z class, tenders, new trams, comeng, commonwealth engineering, contracts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Commonwealth Engineering - General Arrg't MMTB Tram
Drawing showing the General Arrangement of a new tram for Melbourne, MMTB, first dated 12-3-1974. Gives a list of drawings, shows the plan and elevations of the tram that became the Z class tram, the first one entering service in 1975. Has a list of amendments along the bottom edge.Yields information about the design process of a new tram by Commonwealth Engineering. At the time, the design and drawing office was based in Granville NSW.Print of Commonwealth Engineering, Granville NSW drawing number L01-10119 Revision F, titled "Commonwealth Engineering - General Arrg't MMTB Tram". Drawing Number and revision number written on the rear of the sheet.trams, tramways, commonwealth engineering, z class, comeng, new trams, drawings, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng, "Comeng (Victoria) Light Rail Vehicles", c1987
Report - 14 colour A4 sheets + two card covers bound with white comb binding titled "Comeng (Victoria) Light Rail Vehicles", detailing the trams or light rail vehicles built for Melbourne. Details the company, its capability, plant in Dandenong, Design using CAD systems, tram production photographs, details of the B class, A and Z3 along with description and engineering details including drawings of each unit.trams, tramways, comeng, commonwealth engineering, b class, a class, z3 class, tram bodies, bogies, light rail, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Commonwealth Engineering, Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng, 1975
Photograph of then new Melbourne tram Z1 outside Parliament House, Melbourne turning from Spring St, soon after the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975. Provides information on Commonwealth Engineering, (Comeng), the company who made the bodies in Dandenong. This location continues to provide trams for Melbourne, though the manufacturer has changed names a number of times.Yields information about the manufacturer of the Z class trams and the appearance of the first tram of the class when new.Pamphlet - Commonwealth Engineering - tramcar Z1 - company details and a photo or Tramcar Z1 outside Parliament House. Printed on gloss paper.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, z1, spring st, parliament house, commonwealth engineering -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Elizabeth Street looking north Melbourne", c1945
Rose Series postcard No. P 4745, titled "Elizabeth Street looking north Melbourne", looking north from about Little Collins St. Has a W2 class tram in the distance with a wartime strip on the rear cabin, a W5 alongside. In the photo is the State Savings Bank of Victoria building, and in the far distance is the then-new Royal Melbourne Hospital.Yields information about Elizabeth St. near the intersection with Little Collins St.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.trams, tramways, w2 class, w5 class, elizabeth st, state savings bank -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street Melbourne", late 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 202, titled "Collins Street Melbourne" with a view from Russell St looking west. W2 class 574 (East Preston, route 9) is climbing the hill with another four W2's in the view as well. There is a horse-drawn delivery cart (milk? - Marche ?) parked on the north side of the street. 2 - Coloured postcard - does not have the company name on the rear. Only coloured Rose series seen as at 1/2025 by the Museum.Yields information about Collins St, late 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Second copy has been coloured printed.tramways, collins st, tram 574, w2 class, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street Looking East Melbourne", c1950
Rose Series postcard No. P 3726 titled "Collins Street Looking East Melbourne" from near Market St. Has several W2 class trams in the distance. Yields information about Collins St from near Market St looking east.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng, "Comeng Z3 Tram", early 1980s
... Z3 trams used in Melbourne. Trams tramways Z3 class Comeng ...Booklet or pamphlet - titled "Comeng Z3 Tram" detailing the design, features, construction and equipment on Comeng tramcars including the monometer on each bogie, braking, interior seating, control systems, technical information. Equipment by AEG-Telefunken. Has photos of 117 and 120 in service and 119 on front cover. Book c1980, first car into service 116 in Sept. 1979, 120 late December 1979. Yields information about the Comeng built Z3 trams used in Melbourne.Booklet or pamphlet - 12 A4 pages + card cover, full colour.trams, tramways, z3 class, comeng, new trams, aeg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Yarra Trams Christmas Card, Yarra Trams, 2014
Christmas card by Yarra Trams for 2014 featuring the 12 Days of Melbourne Christmas with an image of an E class tram No. 6001 and 11 scratch panels, two of which have been scratched.Demonstrates a Yarra trams produced Christmas Card.Three section printed card full colour.yarra trams, christmas card, e class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Elizabeth Street & Flinders St Station, Melbourne", 1940s
... & Flinders St Station, Melbourne", showing W5 class trams 742 and 737... & Flinders St Station, Melbourne", showing W5 class trams 742 and 737 ...Rose Series postcard No. P 4016 titled "Elizabeth Street & Flinders St Station, Melbourne", showing W5 class trams 742 and 737, both on route 18 in Elizabeth St looking south from Bourke Street. It is a very busy and congested scene with motor and horse-drawn trucks, cars, cyclist and pedestrians. Note the man in a peaked cap in the bottom right-hand corner - a Chauffeur? There is advertisement for "War Saving Certificates" on the balcony of London Stores. Other retailers in Elizabeth Street are Brash's music and Wittner Shoes. The new Royal Bank building is visible on the corner south east corner of Collins Street. Yields information about a busy scene in Elizabeth Street Melbourne in the 1940's .Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.Second copy has the K. J Magor stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, elizabeth st, tram 742, tram 737, w5 class, world war ii, route 18 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 657, titled "St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne". Photo shows two southbound trams, A W2 class car, possible bound for Toorak on route 8, followed by W3 class car at the Flinders Street stop in Swanston Street. Traffic lights for this intersection can be seen attached to street lighting and overhead pole. All the trams have the war time white strip under the driver's windows and the part white bumper bar. The photo appears to have been taken from the dome of the Flinders Street Railway station.Yields information about St Paul's Cathedral and tram services, early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, trams, w2 class, swanston st, st paul's cathedral, flinders st, w3 class, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Town Hall Corner Melbourne", early 1940s
... Swanston St Collins St W2 class tram 543 World War II Melbourne ...Rose Series postcard No. P 3350, titled "Town Hall Corner Melbourne", with a W2 southbound in Swanston Street and westbound W2 class No. 543 (City Route 47) in Collins Street with another W2 climbing the Collins Street hill eastbound. All trams have a white stripe and part white bumper bars as part of the WW2 blackout measures. The Melbourne Town Hall is in the background.Yields information the Melbourne Town Hall, early 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.On rear of 2nd copy in ink "To Kiwi No. 2975 from Kiwi No. 4755"tramways, trams, swanston st, collins st, w2 class, tram 543, world war ii, melbourne town hall, route 47 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Beautiful Collins Street, Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 672, titled "Beautiful Collins Street, Melbourne". Photo is looking west along tree lined Collins Street from Russell Street with W2 class 446 (Kew Depot, route 47), climbing the hill. In the background are at least three other W2s. All trams have the war time white strip under the driver's windows and the part white bumper bar.Yields information about Collins St, early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, trams, w2 class, collins st, tram 446, world war ii, route 47