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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Met, "Maintenance Analysis Task Force (Trams), March - May 1988
Report - black comb bound, yellow paper front cover and plastic sheet, plain white back cover, approx. 200 pages, pages not numbered, titled "Maintenance Analysis Task Force (Trams), Final Report, dated March - May 1988. Produced by The Met Tram Servicing group. Includes a letter signed by the J Parish, to the Acting Group Manager, Fleet Maintenance and Construction. Includes an index with recommendations, and 16 Appendices. Looks at the management of the tram fleet (W5 to W7, Z1, Z2, Z3, A class and Artics and how it could be computerized and the introduction of preventative maintenance schedules.In ink on the top right hand corner "Includes Some Main Procedures and Illust..." and initial "JW"trams, tramways, the met, tramcars, maintenance, preston workshops, tram failures -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Selex Decal, "MMTB" logo, 1970's
MMTB logo or decal for the use on the sides of tramcars, glued transfer adhered to a sheet of gloss paper on one side and plain on the other with the transfer instructions made by Selex Decal in the 1970's, with alignment marks on the rear. Has the Selex Decal logos on the rear and the number "107642827" along the bottom edge. Refer to MMTB Drawing R10-135 for a drawing. Three copies heldtrams, tramways, mmtb, signs, logos, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Trams safety report 'a joke'", Sep. 1998
Photocopy of a newspaper report in The Age, 9-9-1998, titled "Trams safety report 'a joke'", written by Lyall Johnson, Transport Reporter, about a report made by consultants for the PTC about the safety of the drivers cab in one-man trams. Notes the consultants did not inspect the tramcars themselves. Quotes Union Secretary Lou DiGregorio, PTC Spokesman Russell Coffey. The Malvern depot was refusing to drive the trams. Report had been prepared by R2A Risk and Reliability Associates Pty Ltd. Commissioned by the PTC. Union want the cabs crash tested.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, unions, safety, ptc, one man trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, John Prideaux, “Draft Procedure - Replacing door engine in Myki equipped W tram”, 2009
Handwritten instruction on lined foolscap paper, from a book, titled “Draft Procedure - Replacing door engine in Myki equipped W tram” - written by John Prideaux, c2009. Details the procedure and the tools and equipment needed.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, The Met, “W class tram Overhaul”, Oct. 1988
Photocopy of a Memorandum 4 A4 sheets - stapled in the top right hand corner, titled “W class tram Overhaul”, appears to be missing one sheet, dated 28/10/1988 looking at the concept program for overhauling W class trams to provide a front entry (the proposal for a W8 class) and many other changes. Looking at deferring the purchase of new trams. Would provide trams for the peak periods. Details the costs and proposed changes. See Reg item 1596 for associated concept sketches. Memo written by Howard Smith (Asset Development Co-coordinator) to Director Engineering Maintenance and Construction of The Met letterhead.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, overhauls, w8 class, the met, drivers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, John Prideaux, “Draft Tram Maintenance Instruction - Z3 Tram Motor Changeover", c2000
Handwritten instruction on two A4 paper, titled “Draft Tram Maintenance Instruction - Z3 Tram Motor Changeover" - written by John Prideaux, not dated - c2000?. Details the procedure methodology.trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, motors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - Compact Diskette with video, Trevor Triplow, "PMTT 100 year celebrations", 20/05/2010 12:00:00 AM
Compact Diskette with video, clear plastic case, titled "PMTT 100 year celebrations". Produced by Trevor Triplow, 20/5/2010. Features Bendigo Trusts, trams 84 and 44. Running time 82 mins. Includes sequences on testing the trams at Preston. leaving, arcing overhead, High St Northcote, Spring St Melbourne, Hawthorn Bridge and depot. Glenferrie Road, Malvern depot, the opening speeches and return to the depot in the evening.See image for DVD diskette notations.trams, tramways, pmtt, centenaries, malvern, preston workshops, bendigo, tram 84, tram 44 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Prototype Articulated LRV - Melbourne Australia", Oct. 1984
Six page, A4 photocopied technical pamphlet titled "Prototype Articulated LRV - Melbourne Australia", providing detailed specifications and description of the vehicle produced by Comeng (Victoria) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for B class trams 2001 and 2002. Dated 22/11/1983. Produced by The Metropolitan Transit Authority. Second copy of document - dated October 1984 added 3/4/2017. Changes not known, looks similar.2nd copy has "(Re B class") in ink on top edge.trams, tramways, b class, the met, comeng, specification, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Boyce Pizzey Strategic, "Tram Fleet Rationalisation Working Paper", Jul./ 2004
Report or plan - 55 A4 pages, clear plastic cover, black card back cover, bound with a black wire binder, titled "Tram Fleet Rationalisation Working Paper" providing information "for discussion purposes only" on the possible methods of disposal of the W class fleet, in particular those stored at Newport and detailed information on the second series of Art trams. Looks at the possible market for the vehicles, disposal methods and the next steps. Includes appendices on tram storage, a EOI or prospectus and draft schedule. Prepared by Boyce Pizzey Strategic July 2004. See also Reg Item 670 and 671 for other reports on the second series of Art Trams.trams, tramways, victrack, w class, newport workshops, disposal, transporting art -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969
Black and white photograph of W4 671 on the railway Thornbury overpass, Miller Street of the Epping line (the hump) over the during a special tram tour 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. Driver Clyde Croft. Tram showing destination of Hartwell, route 33. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot.On rear in red ink "W4 671 Bridge Thornbury 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, special trams, "the hump", tram 671 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB No.3 as fitted to the original No. 7 scrubber. 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.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB No. 5A truck St Louis only under 548 at Brunswick 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 heldtrams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB No. 15B truck fitted with resilient wheels. 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 heldtrams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB No. 15 truck fitted with resilient wheels. Has chalk numbers "970-1" on the truck. 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 heldtrams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB No. 2 truck used on X1 class cars. See Reg Item 2409 for an image of how this truck appeared on X1 class. 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.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops, x1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB modified 21E for use under X1 class. Has chalk marks "460-1-BR". See also Reg item 4464 for another variation of the use of former 21E trucks. 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, x1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB modified 21E for use under X1 class. 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. See also Reg item 4463 for another variation of the use of former 21E trucks. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops, x1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of the air pipe connection and the motor to bolster connection on a No. 9B or 9C truck. This is the area which failed on these trucks due to bending. 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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photo Album, Transit Australia Publishing, "TAP - Part F - Miscellaneous", 1950's to 1990's
Photo Album - titled "TAP - Part G - Miscellaneous - Sheets G1 to G14", from Transit Australia Publishing. Photos used in the Destination City and other publications series. For a detailed list of photographs see htd4606i.pdf - Miscellaneous For individual photo images see: \dbtext\hawthtramcoll\photo collections\TAP-Part F, images TAP396 to TAP435. TAP396_272-646_VictoriaPde_RayMarsh.jpg TAP397_922_PrestonWorkshops_April1993_NormCross.jpg TAP398_937_Restaurant_SpencerSt_EarlEwers.jpg TAP399_RipponleaDestination.jpg TAP400_Wheels-etc-noise-reduction_MMTB.jpg TAP401_MaribyrnongBridge-single-track_c1942-3_PWDuckettColln.jpg TAP402_MaribyrnongBridge-doubletrack_PWDuckettColln.jpg TAP403_MaribyrnongBridge-from-tram_PWDuckett.jpg TAP404_961_ElizabethSt-trolleypole-and-arc-shield_WJohnWebster_28Sep1953.jpg TAP405_OverheadCrossing_Glenferrie-RiversdaleRds_26Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP406_MalvernDepot_26Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP407_BundyClock_Elsternwick_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP408_PleaseStepInside-sign_721_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP409-TramStopSign_WilliamRd-MalvernRd_23Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP410_SafetyZone_FitzroySt_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP411-TramStopSign_Ryrie-MooraboolSt_Geelong_24Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP412_NeonSign_GlenferrieRd_26Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP413_HailCarsHere_FitzroySt_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP414_Maintenance-staff-Malvern_Jan1922.jpg TAP415_TrackRepair_StKIldaRd_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP416_TrackWork_VictoriaPde-at-GisborneSt_1950_PeterDuckett-colln.jpg TAP417_VictoriaPde-just-before_LatrobeSt tramway-built_22Sep1950.jpg TAP418_VictoriaPde_new-LatrobeSt tramway_c1950.jpg TAP419_762-temporary-track_LygonS-near-ElginSt_WalJack_Jun1953.jpg TAP420_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP421_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP422_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP423_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP424_track-open-field_PWDuckett_Colln.jpg TAP425_track-open-field_PWDuckett_Colln.jpg TAP426_546_pantograph-test_Preston_ GraemeTurnbull.jpg TAP427_442_Restaurant-WilliamScott_May1984.jpg TAP428_RecruitingTram_Malvern_1915_MMTB.jpg TAP429_R10_2029_BourkeSt_HughBallment_Dec1992.jpg TAP430_214_works-train_RoyalPark_c1925.jpg TAP431_StKildaJunction-from-hotel_PeterDuckettColln.jpg TAP432_512_Seattle_Oct1990_IanCooper.jpg TAP433_648_Duncoe-at-MarketSt_WCWhittaker.jpg TAP434_178-869_CarlisleSt_JimSeletto_1960.jpg TAP435_FootscrayDepot_last-night_1962_JimSeletto.jpgtrams, tramways, transit australia, destination city, tramcars, depots, emergency, trackwork, bundy clock, signs, tram stops, pantographs, preston workshops, maribyrnong river bridge, tram 272, tram 646, tram 922, tram 937, tram 961, tram 762, tram 546, tram 442, tram 214, tram 512, tram 648, tram 178, tram 869 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Norm Cross, "Proposed rebuild W class ", c1990
Photocopy of a drawing titled on rear "Proposed rebuild W class " showing a front entrance W class tram and different front and driving layout. Has The Met logo, tram number 1016 and other slogans on the sides. History is that it was the Front Entrance Drawing for a SW6, altered to show car number 1016 see drawing R9622 of 22/8/1955 Side elevation and plan view. Two copies held. From Reg Item 4602, image TAP 247, sheet too large for the folder. See Reg Item 4713 for a copy of R9622on rear of copy "Proposed rebuild W class - never completed, traced by N Cross from Official Drawing"trams, tramways, w class, reconstruction, preston workshops, w8 class, tram 1016 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Connies Collectable Cards, The Connies, Connies Collectables, 2018
Series of two The Connies Collectable Cards for 2018 Each card features a photograph with a story or details of the image or person on the reverse. Produced by The Connies, Melbourne, with a Leunig sketch on the rear and The Connies logo, with some having the MMTB and the Calcutta tramway company logo. The rear of the card gives the story behind the photograph. .1 - W11 Karachi Tram - Z81, gives story on the rear. Image by Norm Cross. .2 - Tramjatra Tram - for the 2017-18 Melbourne Festival Arts Trams. Image by Craig Allen Tram 2007 - see Reg item 2581.trams, tramways, tickets, the connies, conductors, calcutta, preston workshops, transporting art, art trams, tram z 81, tram 2007 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Public Transport Workers Association, "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987", Dec. 1987
Newsletter, A5 centre stapled, 12 pages, December 1987, titled "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987" as a Special Strike Issue. Reports on strike by car cleaners at Dynon rail depot, replacement of train guards and tram conductors, guards on strike, how to survive while on strike, a "letter" (tongue in cheek) from the Premier to the Transport Minister, in the form of an exam, dispute with management at Dynon. Covers the proposal to remove over 800 jobs at the Tram and Bus Division, Connies, maintenance, revenue clerks, operational inspectors, tram drivers and bus drivers, Port Melbourne light rail conversion See also Reg item 1395 and 2963 for other similar documents.trams, tramways, unions, light rail, conductors, disputes, railways, preston workshops, the met, light rail -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Forms, The Met, "Car History", 1980's?
Forms - set of 6 - index card size - titled "Car History" - with space for Car No., class, type, date built, date into service, with columns for 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, Km and Date with Alterations and Remarks. On rear, has space for further information. See Notes for further details.trams, tramways, tramcars, maintenance, forms, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Selex Decal, "Please Step Inside", 1970's
MMTB decal - "Please step inside" for the use on the exterior of tramcars, glued transfer adhered to a sheet of gloss paper on one side and plain on the other with the transfer instructions made by Selex Decal in the 1970's, with alignment marks on the rear. Has the Selex Decal logos on the rear and the number "098051751" along the bottom edge. Refer to MMTB Drawing R10-138 for a drawing. Three copies held, two wax paper separate sheets, cardboard protective strip. The wax separation sheets have the Selex Decal logos printed onto them.trams, tramways, mmtb, signs, logos, preston workshops, behaviour, passengers, footboards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, RHP - Bob Prentice?, "Trams due for Overhaul as at 27-1-1968", 27/01/1968 12:00:00 AM
List or report - single foolscap sheet, photocopied titled "Trams due for Overhaul as at 27-1-1968", listing trams 1 - due for 01, listing sub-headings for last 02 in 1958, 59, 60 and 1961. 2 - Trams due for 02 - lasting last 01 - for 1957, 58, 59, 60 and 61/ 3 - List of trams with last 01 before 1954 4 - List of trams with last 01 during 1954. Has signature of RHP, April 1968.trams, tramways, overhauls, preston workshops, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Bob Prentice, "MMTB Works Cars - 4/69 Data Sheets" "Final Mileages", Apr. 1969
Handwritten list on ruled paper. The first titled "MMTB Works Cars - 4/69 Data Sheets" lists the motors fitted to work cars 8, 9, 15, 16, 17 and 19 and some motor history. The second part "Final Mileages", lists mileages for trams 180, 182, 468, 217, 218 and 680. Assumed prepared by Bob Prentice.trams, tramways, workshop records, work trams, mileages, scrubber tram, freight tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Ray Jackson, c1969
Colour print of Freight Tram 17 at Preston Works advertising Mitchells Brushes, c1970 over an open inspection pit. Tram started its life as NMETL 13, then MMTB 2A, then 214, Freight car 17 and later again as 17W.trams, tramways, preston workshops, freight tram, nmetl, v class, tram 17, tram 17w -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 7/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of W5 839, the last built W5 at the West Maribyrnong terminus 7/6/1969. See Inscriptions for further notes re the driver cabins windows.Keith Kings stamp and number "56-28", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB No. W5 839 the last built round corner glass windshields (the other end has been converted to half drop windows, West Maribyrnong terminus.)trams, tramways, w5 class, preston workshops, west maribyrnong, tram 839 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Keith Kings, "R Series of Drawings - Trams", c1988
List - 79 quarto ruled sheets, hand written, titled "R Series of Drawings - Trams", listing in an alphabetical order of drawings, drawing number, date, size and title of the various information drawings for tramcars, equipment and detail drawings. List includes drawings up to 1988. See image i1 for sheets numbered 1 to 29 i2 to for sheets 30 to 54, missing 34 i3 for sheets 55 to 79.trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, preston workshops, equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Keith Kings, "X Series of Drawings", c1987
List - 8 quarto ruled sheets, hand written, titled "X Series of Drawings", listing in an alphabetical order of drawings, drawing number, date, size and title of the various information drawings as a supplement to the R drawings. Includes maps, site drawings, depots and proposals or concepts for tramcars Keith notes that it was commenced in June 1953. List includes drawings up to 1987. Sheets numbered 101 to 108trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, preston workshops, depots, buses