Forty Eight page, side staple book within blue Rexene covers. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1966. Printed by Regent Press Pty Ltd, 457 Plenty Road, Preston. Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, photos of various types of controllers, an A.B.C. for tramways drivers - "always" points to remember and has a reference index. Copy 1 - has telephone numbers of Training School and specific pointers re Regulations 106 and 107 and some of the Q&A have been circled in blue. This copy was imaged. The May 1974 instructions of "Tram car Braking on Greasy Rails", has adhesive tape remnants. Copy 2 - 1/5/1975 instructions loose inside the book. Copy 3 - added 29/5/2014 from the collection of R. Wearne. Copy 4 - added 15-6-2015 - from Ron Scholten donation of 11-4-2015. Copy 5 - added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009. Had the instructions for Tram car braking on Greasy Rails appended inside front cover - loose, with adhesive tape remnants. Relocated to Reg Item 2913.copy 3 has 7 numbers in ink inside the front cover, a number of questions in the book have been circled., copy 4 - has numerous changes to issue on page 1, ink crosses on specific questions., copy 5 - has "K.T. Hall Works Manager" in ink on inside of front cover, and notes on pages 15, 16, 17, 19, regarding the use of the motor cut out switches.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen

693.1 - 8 page pamphlet centre stapled, titled "50 Questions and Answers about Trams", mid 1950's, providing questions and answers about trams , transport, fares, riding, traffic, buses, motorists, rails, streets, noise, comfort, rates, scrapping, public views. Issued by the Light Railway Transport League, (LRTL), printed in London, refers to the London underground in one point. 693.2 - 12 page pamphlet, centre stapled into a green card cover, titled "50 Questions and Answers about Trams in Australia" similar in wording to the LRTL edition but with some changes. Has a photo of Brisbane FM 483 on the top of the front page. Issued by the AETA, who note the original version at the base of page 11. Published by Traction Publications, Caulfield. Title of publication hand written on green card cover.693.1 - In top right hand corner - written in red ink "Melb Library", blue ink "LRTL edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on front cover. 693.2 - On cover stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" and hand written "AETA Edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on top of the first page and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on rear cover.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, aeta, lrtl, pamphlets, uk, brisbane

Black and White Photograph of the interior of W2 537 showing the detail of the interior woodwork, hand rails, seating, doors, lights etc. Photo c1960, 1970's reproduction the original print? Printed on Kodak Paper. 2nd copy added from donation of Geoff Warburton 7/10/17.Very faintly in pencil in top right hand corner "1975 Pre sale" 2nd copy = "587-interior-MTMB" in pencil on rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, mmtb, tram 537

Section of horse tram rail reportedly used in Ballarat. See page 3 of item 4248 for a similar section of rail drawn in the letter.Demonstrates a section of horse tram rail that was possibly attached to stringers.Length of horse tram rail, reportedly used in Ballarat. Has been oxy cut.trams, tramways, horse trams, rails

Photograph shows single track section of tramway in Nicholson St, East Coburg looking south from Harding St. The rails are slightly sunken into bitumen covered roadway. Primary school grounds are at left, children's crossing in foreground with accompanying red and white bands painted on span poles and several motor vehicles are in the background. The models of motor vehicles and the future duplication of this track in late 1966 suggest the photograph's date of mid-1960s. This single track was the scene of many head-on collisions between south bound trams and northbound motor vehicles, especially at night.Yields information about remaining single track sections that were slow to be duplicated due to lack of funding. Black and white photograph with blue stamp and biro number on rearM&MTB Ref No. R25/1/183m&mtb, nicholson st, single track, east coburg, sunken rails

Photograph shows double track section of tramway in High St, Kew looking southwest towards Childers St. The rails appear slightly sunken into the bitumen covered roadway, the Kew cemetery wall is prominent along the left of the roadway and numerous motor vehicles feature in the mid and background dating the photograph as 1960s or 1970s.Yields information about section of track before relaying in mas concrete. Black and white photographm&mtb, high st, kew, doulbe track, sunken track, childers st

Set of letters regarding the grinding of rails in Ballarat and the equipment used: 1 - letter from R H Meakin to Mr T P Strickland dated 30/7/1953 about the visit of Mr H Bell - MMTB perway Engineer to see the grinder in use. Typed on SEC letterhead of the period. 2 - Carbon copy of letter from T P Strickland, Chief Engineer MMTB dated 27/7/1935 setting up the visit - typed on orange paper. 4 - Pamphlet - four pages, titled "Quasi-Arc" about the welding of rail heads in points and crossings with the rear page showing the welding set and the portable electric grinder.Yields information about the equipment used in Ballarat to maintain rail heads using a portable grinder.Set of two letters, and a printed pamphlet "Quasi-Arc"tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, secv, mmtb, rails, track maintenance, grinding

Extract from the 1957? Tramway Conference of the two tramway systems - notes on Brinell hardness of brake shoes, rails and wheels, tyres on hand, tram 32 and second life tyres, brake adjustment and settings, slack adjusters, renewable cups and steam cleaner use. Date based on two references to 1957 in the sheet.Demonstrates minutes of the 1957 Tramway Conference.Typed foolscap page of a carbon copy document - page 2 - other pages missing.Has three sets of notes in ink written in.tramcars, tramways, bogie trams, pony axles, costs, tramcar maintenance, brake shoes, tram 32, brakes

Black and white photograph of the Ballarat Tramway Company Wendouree, depot with three horse trams standing outside the doors. Shows the arrangements for two access roads, doors and yard arrangements. On the east side of the site are rails, water wagon, portable shed and other materials. Photograph is a copy photograph, has drawing pin marks in the centre and on the edges and other damage. Trams have "Havelock Tobacco" roof advertisements. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 6/2000 at 02-02-06trams, tramways, depot, wendouree parade, horse trams, havelock

index, ill, maps, p.286.non-fictionThe history of the Silverton Tramway Company from 1886 to 1972, & their 3'6" narrow gauge line from Cockburn in South Australia to Broken Hill & Tarrawingee in NSW.railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- broken hill -- history, silverton tramway company limited -- history

Photo of the interior of W2 340 showing the detail of the interior woodwork, hand rails, doors, lights etc. Photo c1960, 1970's reproduction the original print? Yields information about the interior of a W2 class tram.Black and White Photograph with MMTB stamp on rear.Has the MMTB stamp on the rear. On rear of 2nd copy in pencil "340-interior-MMTB"trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, mmtb, tram 340

Document or report dated October 1962, outlining the history of the Ballarat Tramways tram tracks, rail replacement, extensions, type of construction, present condition, eg Sebastopol, notes on photos which are not included within the report, including point castings and crossings, issues and recommending that the track is rehabilitated. Refers to a drawing with 7 rail cross sections, titled "Ballarat Tramways typical prfiels of tram rails" - see image 2, for VB4/40. See item 9936 for a similar drawing for Bendigo Tramways.Yields information about the condition of the Ballarat Tramways track in Oct. 1962Document - memo - typed carbon copy on 3 foolscap sheets and dyeline printed drawing.tramways, trackwork, ballarat, reports, track materials, stringer tram tracks, tram track construction, drawings, rails, profiles

Drawing No. VC4/65, titled "Bendigo Tramways Typical Profiles of tram rails" dated 25/10/1962, showing 5 rail crossections at various locations, shows the wear, date measured, rail type, and wastage in the web. See item 9858 for a similar drawing for Ballarat.Yields information about the condition of the Bendigo Tramways track in Oct. 1962Drawing VC4 - dyeline printtramways, trackwork, reports, track materials, tram track construction, drawings, rails, profiles, bendigo

Rail possibly 96lbs/yard, used on street based tramways, rolled with a heavy check or flange for use on curves. Matches BS Section 1C - see item 3292 of the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Demonstrates a rail section used on street based tramways.Rail Section - grooved or flanged tram rail cut from rolled rail.tramways, rails, rail section

Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Bendigo - 5/5/1958. Has a summary of actions from the 1957 conference, and an Agenda. One page of a multipage document titled "Some notes on the Agenda" dated 28/4/1958 reporting on track condition, life cycle on special work, flange running sections and rail hardness. Second loose sheet follows on from the 1957 conference, - rolling stock tyres, track maintenance - joining of rails and concrete sets. Memo dated 6/6/1958 from the Works Manager to Manager Ballarat branch forwarding a copy of the minutes of the conference held in Bendigo on 5/5/1968. These minutes are not in the collection as of April 2025.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Thirteen foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and two loose typed foolscap sheets. Half size foolscap sheet - copy.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees

Provides a detailed list, not fully comprehensive, of purchase contracts for the MMTB between 1919 and 1969. Lists Buildings Cable wire ropes Cable grip dies General - punch card systems, advertising on trams Miscellaneous Vehicles Motor buses and Garage equipment Permanent Way Equipment Poles - steel and wooden Rail bonds Special trackwork Substation Equipment Traffic - ticket issuing machines and radio equipment Trams and bodies Tram equipment Tram rails Trolley Wire Workshops EquipmentYields information about MMTB Purchases between 1919 and 1969 - not complete.Document - 50 Foolscap sheets - photocopied.mmtb, tramways, contracts, purchases, workshops, trams, buses, trackwork, buildings, depots

This photograph shows empty maximum traction tram at right angle to the rails with both trolley poles lowered rests against a span pole. It is clearly marked as Municipal Tramways but no car number or destination is evident. The crew and some young children are clustered at the end that has mounted the footpath.Yields information about potential of derailments Black and white photograph fixed to cardboard, no notes tram, accident, collision, maximum traction, prahran and malvern tramways trust, derailment

Photograph shows the rail storage or stack at the rear of the Ballarat tram depot, Easter 1964. Each type has been segregated and is indicated by a small sign giving its weight. In the background are the tennis courts. Photographer unknown.Yields information about the Ballarat depot rail stack.Black and white print with notes on the rear.In pencil on the rear "Tram Depot Ballarat, Easter 1964"tramways, ballarat, depot, rails