Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Bell Punch No. D382. A heavy nickel plated steel ticket or fare strip cancelling / registering mechanism used on Melbourne cable trams. When a fare was sold, the bell would ring advising the passenger that their fare have registered. "An ingenious device resembling in principle the ticket punch of a railway porter. It is carried by the conductor who wears pinned to his coat a 'trip-slip'. He punches this once for every fare received; the action is simultaneously registered on a dial inside the punch and bell rings to appraise the passenger of the fact. The punch is provided with a patent lock, the secret of which is known only at headquarters and effective system of check is thus secured." (" A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System" - page 54). Used by the MT&O and MMTB until 1922/23 when replaced by the check ticket system. Manufactured by the Railway Register Manufacturing Company. Lock code IDMA. Has "MT&O Co. ..." stamped on one side along with patent dates.Has "D 382" punched above ticket entry slot (both sides), "335" on handle, "MT&O Co." stamped on numbering registering face.trams, tramways, ticket punch, bell punch, tickets, fares, cable trams

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of SW6 850, the class leader at Preston Workshops 2/1/1969. Has adverts for Marshall batteries, Warren Smith Motors and High Speed Gas. See Inscriptions for further notes.Keith Kings stamp and number "45-4", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB No. SW6 850, the prototype luxury tram built by Preston Workshops / Preston WS. Note One Piece steel frame full drop saloon windows (as in SW5 cars 840-849"trams, tramways, sw6 class, preston workshops, tram 850

List - 1 quarto ruled sheet, hand written, titled "Foreign Prints and Sketches"", listing in an alphabetical order of various drawings such as tower wagons, sub stations, signs, bus chassis, steel poles, loud speaker, buses, Daimler buses with dates, sizes and title. Sheet numbered 251trams, tramways, drawings, preston workshops, buses, equipment, tower wagon

Agfa colour blue white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of SW6 861 in Royal Parade Brunswick, about to cross into Sydney Road at Brunswick Road. Tram running a route 19, North Coburg. Has adverts for T&G insurance and Stillwells Ford. In the view are the Bundy clock, with tram stop signage, a steel shelter, a drinking fountain and a statue on the plantation. 10/3/1966In ink "10 iii 66"trams, tramways, sw6 class, north coburg, route 19, sydney rd, brunswick rd, royal parade, bundy clock, shelters, tram 861

Sign - galvanised folded steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" and two walking legs to warn motorists that a pedestrian or passenger was about to leave or board a tramcar. See Reg Item 1439 for another example.trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, safety

Black and White photograph of a MMTB No. 9A truck. This truck has a cast steel side frame with the ribs on the inside. Reference Drawing R3024 One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops

.1 - Plaque - Brass with four holes in each corner, engraved for the opening of the Hawthorn Tram Depot Shed No. 1 by the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor MP 19/1/2003. Has the Victorian Government logo. .2 -Large brass plaque, that was at the front of the depot until c2019, when replaced by a stainless steel one - see image i3.trams, tramways, opening, commerations, hawthorn depot, fohtd, mtm, museum

Used on trams that ran out of Glen Huntly Dep;ot to indicate to traffic staff, the tram run or service number.Demonstrates the MMTB method of indicating to traffic staff, the trams run number.Circular steel plate, with the numerals "8" and letter "GH" cut into the plate with two slotted holes on the top . Has numerous pencil marks on one side.trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, glen huntly depot

Used from Hawthorn depot in the time recording Bundy clocks that were located around the MMTB system. Related to the driver's shift number. Used until the closure of the Hawthorn tram depot in 1965.Demonstrates a Bundy time recording clock key.Key - or Bundy Clock Key - brass, rounded head with drilled hole stamped "Tramways" with a steel section that controlled the action of the recording clock and provided the means of stamping the number "H5" onto a paper tape. tramways, trams, mmtb, clocks, bundy clock, timetables, drivers, operations, hawthorn depot

Document produced by the Transit Research Corporation of New York, details the specifications for the Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) for a streetcar or tram for American cities. The MMTB researched this type of tramcar for use in Melbourne, taking out a licence for their production. This document dated 1/4/1947 with revision to 1/6/1950 would have been part of the licence agreement. Unfortunately, there were insufficient funds to build this type of tramcar. Only tram 980 which was based on a modified W6 class body was fitted with PCC equipment, later transferred to prototype PCC tram 101. See reference.Yields information about the technical specification for US PCC tramcars.Document - bound with card covers, approx 300 printed pages including folded drawings held by an Arnos type steel binding clip,On the spine with a green/white label "Specifications for PCC Car"tramways, tramcars, pcc, new trams, tramcar specifications

Bell used by the conductor to signal to the driver to stop, proceed or an emergency stop. The flat leather strap indicates it was used on a cable tram, rather than an electric tramcar which were fitted with round leather cords. The leather strap is riveted to a round steel ring.Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on cable trams.Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell striker and bell pull part. Has at both ends, four open screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof of a tram with a flat 22mm wide leather strap attached using a steel ring.trams, tramways, conductors, bells, cable trams

Set of four Black and White photograph of recovery equipment for tramcars. Two prints of each except - .4 .1 - steel beam shown in position in the saloon portion of a tram used to secure a bogie to the body of tram with steel section over transom and showing lifting hooks and securing or lifting bolts. Shown in position where the tramcar body floor was above that of the tramcar transom. .2 - ditto, but on an angle in a wide body tram where the top of the transom matched the top of the floor. The bogies are on an angle. .3 - brackets in position for securing the body spring on the truck fitted to tram 980 to the body of the tram. .4 - brackets shown stored inside the cabin of the tram. Mid 1970's? Photographer likely MMTBtrams, tramways, recovery, accidents, tramcars, sw6 class, pcc class, w2 class, tram 980, st. louis b3

Wrist, electronic, watch, issued for the celebration of 100 years of electric trams in Melbourne, stainless steel case / plastic watch front, leather wrist strap within a plastic envelope with a paper information slip - two year warranty. Watch returns to City Life Aust. Pty Ltd, service centre, PO Box 515 Milton, Qld 4064. Has time only function. Made in China. 2nd copy added 16-6-2018 - completed with original packing and warranty dockets - from donation of Evan Cochrane.trams, tramways, 100 years of electric trams, yarra trams, souvenirs

EMB circular No. 63 giving details of their "Unbreakeable jointless rustless grid type resistances" used in tramcars such as the Melbourne W7 class trams, steelworks, cranes etc. Gives details of the materials, repairs, terminals, and their use in tramcars either underfloor or in steel cases.Yields information about the EMB "Unbreakeable jointless rustless grid type resistances"Document or catalogue circular - 12 pages centre stapled with two punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, technical information, emb, resistance grids, tramcars, electrical equipment

Typed report on the costs of overhauls by Preston Workshops for 01, 02 and 03 type split in to tram type for three financial years 1960 to 1963. Shows that the cost of overhauls of W2's class tramcars was more expensive than that of the steel framed tramcars. Dated 4/9/1963.Yields information about the costs of overhauling trams during the early 1960s.Document or report foolscap sheet - carbon copytramways, technical information, overhauls, preston workshops, tramcar maintenance, costs

Typed report on the possibility of converting solid steel wheels to wheel centres after they were worn out and then placing a tire or tyre onto them. Looks at the costs, and mileages. Understood this was not proceeded with. Report dated 24/7/1964.Yields information about the examination of costs and methods of recycling solid wheels as wheel centres.Document or report 1 foolscap sheet - carbon copytramways, technical information, preston workshops, costs, wheels, tyres

Item used on the Victorian Railways Sandringham - Black Rock tram line for the short section of the single track of the line between the railway station in Station Street and the depot entrance in Bay Road. Tram drivers were required to carry this to prevent a head-on collision on the single-line section. Image 3 shows the driver placing the item in the "staff box" outside the depot. Image from the DVD "VR Tramways in the 1950s", with permission from Effectch the Producer. The Newport Railway Museum holds the other staffs for this line along with a damaged one (or two) for the same section - see photo 4 for the Black Rock to Beaumaris Section.Demonstrates an item used to safely work trams on the Sandringham - Black Rock - Beaumaris tram line.Two sections of steel intermeshed to form a cross and stamped.Stamped "No. 1 Section" and "Sandringham - Staff Box"trams, tramways, safeworking, sandringham, section staff

Manufactured tool for use by one of the Melbourne cable tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co, to stamp leather satchels and other items that had to be marked. See item 7678 for a "RICHMOND" stamp. Was extensively used given the deformation at the top of the punch.Demonstrates a steel tool to stamp markings onto leather or other objectsTool - forged steel and hardened to stamp the word "CABLE". Has manufacturer's name and location on the sides stamped in,"Makers W Willis & Co, Collins St West Melbourne" stamped in on the sides.tools, mtoco, stamps, metal stamp, tramways, cable trams

Manufactured tool for use by one of the Melbourne cable tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co, to stamp leather satchels and other items that had to be marked. See item 7677 for a "CABLE" stamp. Was extensively used given the deformation at the top of the punch.Demonstrates a steel tool to stamp markings onto leather or other objectsTool - forged steel and hardened to stamp the word "RICHMOND". Has manufacturer's name and location on the sides stamped in."W Willis & Co, Melbourne" stamped in on the sides.tools, mtoco, stamps, metal stamp, tramways, cable trams

Used by Kew tram depot to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Was displayed in both driver's windows of a tram.Demonstrates a MMTB Run Number plate used on both trams and buses.Run Number steel sheet with corners trimmed and rounded, two holes for hanging, with an off-white background and the letter "K" and number "82" painted in red. Two copies held."K 82" in red paint on both sides.tramways, timetables, mmtb, kew depot, run number plates

Used by cable tram conductors to retain or pin their trip slips on their jackets. See item 1923 for a photo of a conductor wearing them on his jacket.Demonstrates a trip slip safety pin used by conductors.Safety pin formed from spring steel with a folded steel sheet at one end and nickel plated. - Two copies held.tramways, cable trams, conductors, trip slips

Based on the attached note "Experimental run number plate used by MMTB 1930/31 to decide if white on black or black on white should be used". Such plates are used by depots to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Based on the note, used as a development item to be used on trams.Run Number steel sheet with corners trimmed and rounded, two holes for hanging, with an off-white background and the letter "E" and number "9" painted in black. Has a part of a tag with notes wire to the item.See image 2.tramways, timetables, mmtb, essendon depot, run number plates

badge - Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a steel/ silver backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. On the back of the badge is stamped "205"trams, tramways, unions, badges, atea, employees

Circular steel plate, with the numerals "27" and letter "C" cut into the plate with two slotted holes on the top . Coburg Depot - Run 27 Used by Coburg Depot until its closure in Oct. 1952trams, tramways, mmtb, coburg depot, timetables

Stamped metal uniform badge for MMTB Inspectors. Tramways Board logo at top of badge in gold finish, the words "INSPECTOR" and the scroll outline in brass or gold colour. The area where the inspector's number has been painted on is in brass/gold finish. The number "91" has been painted on in royal blue colour. The enamel finish within the scroll work also finished in royal blue. On rear badge in brass/gold finish, with word "STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE" stamped into . Two metal rings have been soldered onto the rear of the badge and a spring steel clip provided to enable the badge to be clipped to a hat.\ See Reg Item 395 for another example.trams, tramways, badges, inspectors, mmtb

Sign with equal red bands at top and bottom, white band with letters "HAIL CARS HERE" on both sides to indicate to drivers a request stop, that is, the intending passenger had to indicate or hail the oncoming tram for it to stop and allow them to board. The same sign was used for the same purpose in Melbourne. Has three holes for screws on the upstand or folded section. See item 7395 for a "CARS STOP HERE" version. The second image shows a comparison between the two types. Demonstrates the signage used by the SEC (and the MMTB) to indicate tram stops and in particular whether a request or compulsory tram stop. Piece of sheet steel folded to give an upstand or method of attachment to a pole, enamelled with red, white and black paint for use at tram stops. trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Demonstrates a hand made metal tram stop sign.Semi circular sign with mild steel metal strap for use at tram stops and fixed around a pole. Painted on heavy metal sheet. Red band top and bottom, smaller band at top with words HAIL TRAM HERE in black paint on a white background. Used on Ballarat system until 9/1971. Has a black painted back. Second copy - with an orange metal oxide painted back and rust marks where strapped to a pole somehow.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, street furniture, tram stops

Piece of sheet steel, enamelled with red, white and black paint for use at tram stops. Small red band at top, white band with letters CARS STOP HERE and large red band underneath, on both sides to indicate to drivers a compulsory stop- That is all tram to stop at the location. Same sign used for same purpose in Melbourne. Two copies held. See also Reg Item 7395 for another sample.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object square shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions

Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object round shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it. Has the stamp of BBSW stainless manufacturers stamp and patent number.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions