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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Postcard - Black & White Photograph/s, 1980's?
Black and white photograph postcard of MMTB 137 outside Hawthorn tram depot, 1930's? Has the depot building in the background. On rear of card, has a divided back layout for a postcard with a position for a stamp. .1 - Black and white print of the above photograph - from the Keith Kings Collection.In red ink on rear "HTT 31, MMTB 137, Ball 34 = AETM 1971. Depots H-M" .1 - MMTB - P137 Hawthorn Depot 1930's(?) - period 1932 - 1935" Has Keith Kings stamp in the top right hand corner with number SA940.trams, tramways, hawthorn, mmtb, p class, tram 137, hawthorn depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, "MMTB News", 1966
Eight issues of "MMTB News" - The Magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Two copies of each issue held. All issues printed with an cream colour paper cover with the rest of the magazine white glass paper. 1723.1 - Vol. 3, No. 1 - 16 pages, January 1966, with a photo of the Mark VI bus No. 702 on the front cover, notes on Traffic Congestion, motor cars and supermarkets, depot masters, engineering, bus maintenance, sports and social club news. On rear cover includes a photo of a Christmas function with past senior employees - left to right - H. R. Steains (architect), H. S. McComb (Chief Surveyor), Mr. Aird, Mr. P. M. Ireland (Rolling stock engineer), J Fisher (Civil Engineer) and H. A. Warner (Secretary) 1723.2 - Vol. 3, No. 2 - 16 pages, February 1966, with a photo of counting decimal coins, Tribute to the W2 class tram written by Norm Cross, (with photo), Hawthorn Clothing Depot, retirement of Harry Munroe, introduction of decimal currency, donation of 1B bogies to SPER, tramways band, death of Neil Olsen, sports and social club news. See btm2720i9.jpg for image of the Norm Cross photograph. 1723.3 - Vol. 3, No. 3 - 12 pages, March - April 1966, with a photo of Tramways Bowl Tournament presentation on the front cover, Recent developments in public transport in North America, Vera Cruz Mexico, cable cars at Rushworth, sports and social club news and photo of the Melbourne bogies under Sydney tram. 1723.4 - Vol. 3, No. 4 - 16 pages, May 1966, with a photo of W2 321being overhauled at Preston Workshops, change over to decimal currency for accounting machines, "Tram Driver Salutes the L class tram" - written by A. Bailey, Melbourne's New Trams, retirement of Gordon Wilson, sports and social club news. 1723.5 - Vol. 3, No. 5 - 16 pages, June 1966, with a photo of the track relaying in Camberwell Rd with Camberwell fire station in background, Melbourne cable tram routes, opening and closing dates, retirement of G. H. Box, visit of SPER members to Melbourne, memories of Malvern Depot, sports and social club news. Death of A L Robertson, rostering, sports, Sydney trams, Safety and excuses for accidents. Full pdf copy added 28/8/2019 1723.6 - Vol. 3, No. 6 - 16 pages, July - August 1966 with a photo of the view from the St Kilda Junction signal box, more trams for Russia, retirements of 31 Employees, a contest to win an old W2, St Kilda Road Junction box - and how it works - signalling and interlocking, closure of Port Melbourne bus depot, sports and social club news. 1723.7 - Vol. 3, No. 7 - 16 pages, September - October 1966 with a photo of 610 on the Maribyrnong River Bridge, during the SPER tour, "Public Transport in Big Cities" - R. Risson - with photo - see image i10, MMTB Ambulance division, new trams, trams or buses, death of Harry Hood, Chas Samuels, retirement of Jack Ferguson, Reg Maxwell, manufacture of trackwork, cable tram working, sports and social club news. 1723.8 - Vol. 3, No. 8 - 16 pages, November - December 1966 with a photo of a wedding party on a tram (Richards / Fuller), apprenticeship training, Christmas message from the Chairman, tramway canteens, art of rostering by R. Drummond, Wattle Park Chalet, clock and instrument shop at North Fitzroy, tramways band, sports and social club news.trams, tramways, mmtb, carlton control, buses, pcc 980, ballarat, new trams, are, tmsv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", Mar. 2004
... Trams tramways D class Siemens M>Tram Specification National ...Set of two documents issued by M>Tram, about the launch of the D class trams in 2004, with M>Tram and M>Moving Melbourne and Siemens logos. .1. - Two sheet printed in colour on white paper, technical pamphlet titled "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", giving technical details of the D class three section and five section trams, numbers delivery, dimensions, capacity, speed, motors, wheels, floor height, used life and delivery timing. Details the construction of the tram, traction / wheel power supplies, control equipment and features of the tram. .2 - Two sheet Press or media release titled "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", dated 3/3/2004, about the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, launching the new D2 tram. Gives details of the trams, their deployment, and order details. Quotes Bernie Carolan as the M>Tram Managing Director. The bottom of the sheet notes that Receivers and Managers had been appointed to the former National Express Companies.trams, tramways, d class, siemens, m>tram, specification, national express -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, c2001
... Trams tramways Signs Tramcars Z3 class Destination Indicators M ...Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars operated by M>Tram that gave the listing for the number to be entered into the destination sign indicator panel for each tram destination. Printed on "JAC" paper.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, z3 class, destination indicators, m>tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, c2001
... Trams tramways Signs Tramcars B class Destination Indicators M ...Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars operated by M>Tram that gave the listing for the number to be entered into the destination sign indicator panel for each tram destination, possible for B class trams (see 1318 same size) Includes signs for the Grand Prix. Printed on "JAC" paper.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, b class, destination indicators, m>tram, grand prix -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, 1959
Colour print of X1 class tram No. 677 eastbound in Glenhuntly road, just prior to the Elsternwick station level crossing. Shows the railway overhead structures, shops on the north side of the road with signs for Turf tobacco, The Sun, The Age, the Rex?? and an advertisement board for Hoyts. Photo shows the crossover just before the level crossing. From a slide by Keith Stodden. Printed on Fujichrome Crystal Archive paper.On rear in black ink "Elsternwick 1959 from slide by Keith M. Stodden"trams, tramways, elsternwick, glenhuntly rd, x1 class, level crossings, tram 677 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, "Instruction re Blind cars, W class", 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
A4 photocopied sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. Dated 1/3/1996. Prepared by M. Drew, Senior Depot Trainer South Melbourne Depot. Has a number of hand written notes on the car, including being found in tram, its colour scheme, and destination curtain titles or list.See Above.trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, "New Central Entrance bogie car Exterior View", "New Bogie car - interior view", 1921
Illustration - set of two photos that have been glued to a sheet of lined paper. .1 - Top illustration - of L 105, letter M&MTB, route Number 2 - titled "New Central Entrance bogie car Exterior View" .2 - Lower illustration of the interior of the tram - showing bellcords, doors, 3 + 2 seating, seat panels, strap hangers, light fittings, wood panelling, windows, MMTB logos and window lifters - titled "New Bogie car - interior view". Source of the images unknown. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album and 7415 for a photo of one of the saloons. trams, tramways, mmtb, new trams, l class, interiors, fittings, tram l 105 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, "Terminus and Shunting Procedures", early 2000's
Instruction - set of 6 A4 sheets titled "Terminus and Shunting Procedures", giving details of the various terminal and shunting procedures along the route itself, for Malvern routes 5, 6, 8, 16, 69 and 72. Provides information about shunting various classes of cars at the same time, including Combino trams and for various locations whether manual or spring loaded points. Route 69 ceased 10/2004.trams, tramways, malvern depot, drivers, training, operations, terminus, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 72, route 69, points -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, W6 919 inbound on a route 72, St Kilda road, late 1980 or early 1990's
Colour postcard divided back - Biscay Greetings, Impression series, number BG 349, featuring W6 919 inbound on a route 72, St Kilda road with the Shrine of Remembrance in the background. Tram has advertising for the Triple M FM Radio station. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly late 1980 or early 1990's. 2nd copy added 30/8/2020trams, tramways, postcards, w6 class, st kilda rd, route 72, tram 919 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Collins St with W2 220, 1970s
Photo shows a view of Collins St Melbourne between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets. Has W2 220 (West Preston route 11) in the view along with many motor cars. In the background are Allans, Australia Hotel, Kodak, Howey House and the TAA shop.Yields information about Collins St in the 1970s.Black and White Photograph - Collins St with W2 220railways, w2 class, collins st, tram 220, taa, allans, australia hotel, kodak, howey house -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - PCC 980 at Preston Workshops, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950
PCC 980 was an all-electric tram prototype built by the MMTB to demonstrate a tram based on a USA design. Only one was built due to import restrictions at the time.Yields information about the tram soon after its completion.Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston Workshops June 1950. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Has Sutcliffe Pty Ltd stamp on rear - No. 8853. In ink on the rear: "M&MTB PCC-980, Preston W/S June 1950" tramways, tramcars, pcc class, tram 980, preston workshops, new trams, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 2002 featuring M>Tram and Yarra trams B2 class trams, 2002
The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo shows the two different liveries adopted by the Franchised operators M>Tram and Yarra trams when the system was split into two different companies. Features B2 class trams 2078 and 2021. The hand written note, dated 28-11-2005 by Keith Kings was with the calendar and records that Ken Craven was not able to arrange production for a 2006 calendar. Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 2002, featuring a photo by Ian Thiele of M>Tram and Yarra Trams B2 class trams passing each other in Brunswick St Fitzroy. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. The photo is glued to the sheet. Hand written note on ruled quarto sheet.calendars, aeta, tramways, b2 class trams, tram 2021, tram 2078, brunswick st, m>tram, yarra trams, franchise, ken craven -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 15/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
Photographs, Black and White, Photo of T modified No. 178 on an all-night service to East Brighton at corner of Swanston and Flinders St, 15/1/1956. Photo by Keith Kings. Photo shows two Austins passing the tram stop with road works signs in position. Would appear that Flinders eastbound has been closed to traffic. In the background is Young & Jackson's, Crofts Store, Coles Store, Nicholas Building, Lyons Cafe,In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number R(f)(3) "M&MTB - T-178 as "All Night trams, in Swanston St Cnr Flinders City 15/1/56 to East Brighton 7.08am 1/250 f8"trams, tramways, swanston st, flinders st, t class, all night services, road works, tram 178 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 24/06/1968 12:00:00 AM
Photograph, Black and White, Photo of the Batman Ave terminus, passengers loading into trams 5.25 pm 24/6/1968. W2 535 has destination of Prahran, route 77 and W2 273, destination of Wattle Park, Elgar Road along with two White Crow sauce adverts.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number 35-36 "M&MTB Batman Ave terminus loading platforms W2 535 and W2 273 5.25pm 24/6/1968" "1/15 @ f3.5 HP4"trams, tramways, batman ave, prahran, wattle park, route 77, w2 class, tram 535, tram 273 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 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
Ephemera - Badge, "Melbourne Combino Tram", c2004
... Trams tramways Badges M>Tram Melbourne D class Souvenirs Metal ...Metal badge - Tie clip - M>Tram Melbourne five section Combino tram - silver finish with white, blue, gold, green and black enamel paint. M>Tram logo features on the front side of the tram. Represents a colour scheme that was not applied to the tram itself. made by ATDA Vimen Germany.trams, tramways, badges, m>tram, melbourne, d class, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", Mar. 2004
... Trams tramways D class Combino M>Tram Press Release ....1 - Folded sheet of printed medium weight card to provide a folder that information documents could be provided to the Media and the public. Titled "Media Information", with the M>Tram logo and "moving Melbourne" logos on the top right hand corner. On the rear provides contact details and web site. .2 - Press or media release - 2 A4 sheets - dated 3/3/2004, titled "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere" about the launch of the five module or section Combino trams. Quotes Bernie Carolan and Peter Batchelor, Minister for Transport. .3 - Technical specification for the Combino trams - two A4 sheets, has the M>Tram and Siemens logos.trams, tramways, d class, combino, m>tram, press release, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, "School Swimming Classes", mid 1940's?
Set of two tickets for use by students under 16 years of age for single journey between the school and the swimming baths. Have a perforated edges. Gives condition of use. One ticket printed in black and has letter M in the bottom left hand corner and the other printed in purple with the letter N. See Reg Item 5707 for the tickets in a strip.trams, tramways, tickets, schools tickets, scholar's tickets, swimming class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1939
Photograph, Black and White, of SW6 850, at South Melbourne depot, side on view. Made by Sutcliffe of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne. Two copies held. See also Reg Items 674 and 3426 for other photos, probably taken at the same time.In ink on the rear: Copy 1 - M&MTB SA 948, SW6 850, South Melbourne Depot 1939" Copy 2 - M&MTB SW6 850, Note: Roller bearing in lieu of axle boxes brasses, tail lights . ?Hanna St Depot, March 1939" Has Keith Kings stamp "SA 225".trams, tramways, sw6 class, tram 850 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Black & White Photograph/s - SW6 850, 1939
Set of three Photographs, Black and White, of the interior of SW6 850, showing the interiors of the tramcar, one showing the view from the drivers door and the other of the drop centre area. Shows the highly varnished seats in the drop centre or smoker area. See also Reg Items 674 and 3425 for other photos, probably taken at the same time. Two copies held of item 3. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.In ink on the rear: Copy 1 - M&MTB SA 949, SW6 850, Interior 1939, Note: Loud speakers in rear bulkhead, plywood smoker seats, South Melbourne depot. Copy 2 - M&MTB SA 950, SW6 850, Interior, as above. Copy 3 - as above but notes the speaker was later removed and number SA26 Both prints have the photographers stamp and date stamped 12 Jan 1946.trams, tramways, sw6 class, interiors, new trams, tram 850 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1934
Photograph, Black and White, of X2 674 at Preston Workshops 1934? Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 366 Bourke St. This tram was later renumbered to 680, see page 30 of Destination City 5th Edition. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB SA 945, X2 674 1934(?), (Preston Workshops)" and the photographers stamp.trams, tramways, x2 class, tram 674 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, "M&MTB Interior W2-329", c1930
Photograph of the interior of W2 329 at Glenhuntly Depot about 1930. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 366 Bourke St. Shows the saloon with upholstered seats and shaded light fittings. Tram fitted with interior advertisements, including one for a shop in Toorak Road, Toorak and Lustora. There are two notices on the windows about the Essendon Line tram services and promoting the MMTB Tourist bus. Yields information about the interior of tram 329.Photograph, Black and White, print. Two copies held.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB Interior W2-329, with upholstered saloon seats and shaded interior lighting. About 1930" and the photographer's stamp. KSK print number SA942.trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, tram 329, advertisements, essendon, mmtb buses, mmtb, glenhuntly depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, c1920
Set of two copy photographs. Photograph, Black and White of MMTB trams. Both photographs have arrows drawn on them pointing to the top of the cross bench seating windows where the unique drop bar latches appear. These were apparently unique to this class of tram. .1 - K class No. 100 - probably about 1920. Note the twin trolley poles on this single truck car when new. This car also apparently entered service with air brakes. .2 - K class No. 97 - probably about 1920. Photo taken in Glenferrie Road Malvern at High Street. Keith has noted on both prints the in-service dates, though the MMTB had taken over around that time, both painted with "Municipal Tramways" lettering.In ink on the rear: .1 -" Melbourne K97 - probably about 1920 - In service 3.3.1920, with "Municipal Tramways" lettering though M&MTB formed 1.11.1919. No magnetic track brakes." .2 - "as above except for K100 and in service date of 25.12.1919. Has KSK number LWR8 and LWR9 respectively into right hand corner.trams, tramways, k class, pmtt, livery, tram 97, tram 100, trolley poles, mmtb, malvern, glenferrie road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1935
Photograph, Black and White, of MMTB C Class C26, Camberwell Depot, mid 1930's. Note the sign inside the front passenger door asking passengers not to obstruct the entrance.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB C-26, Camberwell Depot, 1930's(?) Period 1932 to 1935" KSK print number SA937"trams, tramways, c class, pmtt, camberwell depot, tram 26 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sep. 1971
Black and white Photo of Ballarat 36 and W7 1024 in advertising livery for Channel O. Tram 36 has destination of 36 and 1024, City, running route 67.. In the background is Addressograph Multigraph, Oxford Hotel and Kays Rent - A - Car office at 449 Swanston St.. September 1971. 2nd copy with details written on the rear by Keith Kings.On rear is the "M. Rowe Copyright Photograph No. 2"trams, tramways, swanston st, ballarat tourism, tourism, w7 class, advertising trams, tram 36, tram 1024 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, "Instructions to Drivers in Electric Tram Operation", Sep. 2003
Form - printed on manila A4 coloured card, folded in half to form an A5 sheet, titled "M>Tram Training Card on-the-job training record". Has space for the trainee, trainer, tram class, details and a tram driver check list of items to be checked. The inside part allowed for training details to be recorded. Has a possible date 02SE03 in the bottom right hand corner - 2/9/2003.trams, tramways, training, drivers, records, m>tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, "Refurbished M>Tram", early 2002
Poster - A3 size on a plasticized rubber? backed of the colour scheme for M>Tram, Swanston Trams new livery for Z class trams and saying that this tram had been refurbished. Has details of the key features of the refurbishment. Has tram 200 on the side of the tram, but Vicsig has a photo of tram 200 in 2004 in The Met colour scheme with the Met logos covered. VicSig.net accessed 9/7/2019 states that Z3 185 was the first tram to receive the livery early 2002.trams, tramways, m>tram, livery, swanston trams, national express, overhauls -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Notes on M&MTB Y and Y1 class tramcars", Nov. 1970
Report - typed - quarto sheet - two sheets, stapled titled "Notes on M&MTB Y and Y1 class tramcars" written by Norm Cross in November 1970. Looks at the history of Y469, and Y1's 610 to 613 including notes on the design, use, construction issues, depots, changes over the life and the use of 613 by the VR on the Sandringham to Black Rock line.trams, tramways, y class, y1 class, tram numbering, tramcar acquisition, tramcar design, tramcar construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, 1933
Black and white photograph of W4 class tram No 670. MMTB Builders photograph. The tram was built in 1933 and is currently preserved by the MTPA at Haddon. The tram's destination displayed as City with Route No 99. .1 - as above - from the Keith Kings collection - added 4/4/2019. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.On rear of .1 in ink, M&MTB W4 670, Keith Kings collection stamp - S-A0944, and 1933(?). Photographers stamp - Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 366 Bourke St, corner of Elizabeth St.trams, tramways, w4 class, route 99, tram 670