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Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model, Ministry of Transport, mid 1970's?
... 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a Z class tram... 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a Z class tram ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model bus - VicRail (VR) Silver Train No. 1M, gives specification details on the base of the model. Probably produced by the Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a Z class tram and a MMTB bus.trams, tramways, models, railway vehicle manufacture, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, The Met, "Sanding Equipment", May. 1984
... Extract of a the specification for Z class tramcars... Testing Extract of a the specification for Z class tramcars ...Extract of a the specification for Z class tramcars regarding Conductor's Enclosures and Sanding Equipment. Used for the testing of the sand equipment on A and Articulated tramcars 2001 by the Preston Laboratory. Has hand written notes on the first sheet. Dated May 1984. Three sheets stapled in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, public transport, equipment, sanding equipment, testing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Forms, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Traffic Return", c1975
... - Z class or buses? 3 copies held... or date. Use for recording ticket machine sales - Z class ...Form - large ruled sheet titled "MMTB Traffic Return", listing the depot, date, machine number (ticket machines), registers, passenger totals, opening and closing machine numbers. No form number or date. Use for recording ticket machine sales - Z class or buses? 3 copies heldtrams, tramways, conductors, ticket machines -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket Holder, Steel ticket holder, c1975
... tickets for use on Z class trams. Has two lugs on rear to enable... on Z class trams. Has two lugs on rear to enable ...Steel ticket holder with five spring clips for holding tickets for use on Z class trams. Has two lugs on rear to enable it to be clipped to the conductors desk. See Reg Item 4543 for the photographs of an MTT Adelaide set up and Reg Item 4618 for the coin dispenser. Three copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, coins -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", Jan. 1977
... , summary, allocation in numerical order including Z class trams.... as at 1st January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated ...Foolscap photocopied document, 6 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated to each depot in Melbourne, MMTB, training trams, storage, special purpose trams, summary, allocation in numerical order including Z class trams.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, mmtb, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - PCC 1041 - Bourke St 1973
... by the MMTB in 1973 as a prototype for the Z class tram at the King St... in 1973 as a prototype for the Z class tram at the King St tram ...Photograph of PCC car 1041 (Route 88, West Preston) built by the MMTB in 1973 as a prototype for the Z class tram at the King St tram stop, loading passengers through the front door. In the background is Melbourne West or Bourke St West Police Station. Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the prototype tram in use at the time. Black and white photograph of PCC 1041 - Bourke St at Kings St 1973 on rear in ink "RSCP330" and "1973"tramways, trams, tram 1041, mmtb, bourke st, route 88, east preston, bourke street west police station, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Cloth Bag, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's to 1980's
... following the introduction of ticket machines on the Z class trams... following the introduction of ticket machines on the Z class trams ...Cloth bag - sewn brown canvas with a metal ring and cloth strip attached to one side and stencilled "16" on both sides of the bag. Used by Conductors to pay in their cash at depots following the introduction of ticket machines on the Z class trams. 2nd copy - "19" added 3/7/2019 from donation of Hugh Waldrontrams, tramways, tickets, cash handling, depots, revenue clerks, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, National Trust, "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", 18/08/1993 12:00:00 AM
... over Z class trams, references a report by Ove-Arup and Cam Com... the retention of W class trams over Z class trams, references a report ...Press Release - 12 A4 photocopied pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8/1993. Press release supports the retention of W class trams over Z class trams, references a report by Ove-Arup and Cam Com. Provides quotes from Simon Molesworth, Chairman of the Trust's W Class Tram committee, Don Gibson. Provides copy of Report - looks at cost of maintaining and operating W and Z class trams. No reference to other types of trams. Gives history of the trams, notes withdrawal from service, spare parts, storage in North Melbourne. No mention of low floor trams or disability access.In top Right hand corner in ink "KS 9-9-93"trams, tramways, w class, scrapped trams, national trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Traffic employees accident report - Collisions trams", c1975
... . Has a drawing of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396... a drawing of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396 Demonstrates ...Form used by the MMTB traffic staff to report accidents, provide information, details of the event, conditions, damage, names of those involved, cause of the collision, map or drawing of the location, witness details and sobriety of the people involved. Has a drawing of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396Demonstrates an accident report form used by the MMTB c1975Form - four foolscap pages printed on yellow paper and stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, forms, collisions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Robert Thomson Slide Collection, AETA Convention 1978 Melbourne, 1978
... " - route 69 RT176 Pantograph W Class RT177 Z Class 91 Preston 28-3..." - route 69 RT176 Pantograph W Class RT177 Z Class 91 Preston 28-3 ...Photo - see pdf file for further information. Number Brief Description RT175 St Kilda Carlisle St - tram 966 - "Kew Cotham Rd" - route 69 RT176 Pantograph W Class RT177 Z Class 91 Preston 28-3-78 - tram 91 - " Northcote Dundas St via High St" RT178 Z Class cars Preston 28-3-78 RT179 Wheel Transport Car 16W "Q" Class Preston 28-3-78 RT180 Z Class 51 Royal Park Res Track 27-3-78 - tram 51 -"Special" RT181 W6 - 990 - Glen Iris Terminus 26-3-78 "City" - route 6 RT182 w7-1007 Elizabeth Street Terminus 24-3-73 "Essendon Airport" - route 59 RT183 Z Class 51 Napier St Siding Essendon 27-3-78 - "City" RT184 Volvo Bus Swanston - Flinders 24-3-78 - "Bulleen via North Kew" - route 202 RT185 W6 - 878 Burwood Old Terminus 26-3-78 - "Spencer St" - route 74 RT186 W6 - 878 Burwood Old Terminus 26-3-78 - "Spencer St" - route 75 RT187 East Burwood Andrews Street 26-3-78 RT188 East Burwood Elgar Road 26-3-78 RT189 East Burwood Reservation Parer Street 26-3-78 RT190 East Burwood Terminus 26-3-78 RT191 East Burwood Terminus 26-3-78 RT192 "6" RT193 "5" RT194 "4" RT195 "3" RT196 "2" RT197 "1" Z Cars under constructionDemonstrates the work of Robert Thomson in photography, collection and/or production of slidesAssembled album in a black presentation folder of 23 colour slides, collected or produced by Robert Thomson. All photographs have been scanned and placed on the Museum's G drive. A list of all photographs with details has been compiled. melbourne, tramways, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Wired up for history", mid 1990's
... recognised the location. Has a photo of two Z class trams using... the location. Has a photo of two Z class trams using the junction ...Newspaper clipping from possibly a local paper, undated, c1995, titled "Wired up for history", about the Grand Union at Balaclava Junction being added to the National Trust listing, supported by the City of Glen Eira. Notes Alan Brown and PTC have recognised the location. Has a photo of two Z class trams using the junction. Written by Darren Lunny.trams, tramways, balaclava junction, grand union, national trust, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “App to curb crowding on public transport”, 6/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
... works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical.... $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class ...Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1970's or early 1980's
... Fitzroy, mid to late 1970's or early 1980's. Shows a number of Z.... Shows a number of Z class trams between Gertrude and Victoria ...Black and White Photograph looking north along Nicholson St Fitzroy, mid to late 1970's or early 1980's. Shows a number of Z class trams between Gertrude and Victoria Parade, congested traffic and concrete bars between tram and road - road segregation. Photo possibly after concrete strips installed. Z30 is running City - Spencer St - route 88On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "Presses - jigs - Preston - MMTB"trams, tramways, nicholson st, route 88, road works, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Last green tram leaving Camberwell Depot, Paul Nicholson, 5-8-1979
... being replaced by an all orange Z class fleet. Tram is showing... being replaced by an all orange Z class fleet. Tram is showing ...Photo shows W2 630 leaving Camberwell depot on 5-8-79. The photographer has noted that it was the last green tram to leave before being replaced by an all orange Z class fleet. Tram is showing Special, indicating a depot transfer. Has adverts for Jex Soap pads and James Ould Motors. In the background is the Camberwell depot offices and a shelter.Yields information about Camberwell depot and the transfer to an all orange Z class fleet.Photograph - Black and White - Last green tram leaving Camberwell DepotOn rear in ink - ''w2 630 leaving Camberwell Depot 5-8-79, last green tram out of Camberwell - Paul Nicholson.tramways, camberwell depot, w2 class, tram 630, last tram, shelters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge/s, Badge Minit, "Keep the Sydney Road Trams", late 1980's
... Badge - featuring the front of a Z class tram... Upfield light rail Badge - featuring the front of a Z class tram ...Badge - featuring the front of a Z class tram with the words "Keep the Sydney Road Trams". Has a pin with a white plastic backing on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Has manufacturer's name and logo on the rear of badge - Badge Minit. Advised by Neil Elphick 23/6/2018 that they were made at the time by Sydney Road traders when the Upfield Light rail was being considered 1988/1989.trams, tramways, the met, conductors, melbourne, badges, sydney rd, upfield light rail -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "E Class Tram fact sheet", Dec. 2013
... participants of the 14/11/2015 Ruby Tour of the Z class trams. Two... Trams tramways E class Specification Pamphlet - A4 printed ...Pamphlet - A4 printed on gloss paper titled "E Class Tram fact sheet", detailing the new (2013) E class tramcars with photos of 6002, passenger amenities, technical information and general details. Has photos, sketches of the tramcar. Has the Yarra Trams and PTV logos. This sheet was issued to tour participants of the 14/11/2015 Ruby Tour of the Z class trams. Two copies held.trams, tramways, e class, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Fold up calendar - MURLA, Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority (MURLA), late 1981
... . Note the Z class trams with incorrect doors given the trolley.... The station was opened in Jan. 1981 see reference. Note the Z class ...Shows a cross section through the Museum Station under La Trobe St (later Melbourne Central), showing trams, stairs, trains of the then new underground station. Published by the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority and Ministry of Transport, late 1980. The station was opened in Jan. 1981 see reference. Note the Z class trams with incorrect doors given the trolley pole and silver or Hitachi trains.Demonstrates a calendar produced by MURLA to show the Museum Station in cross section.Printed card with punched out folds and 1981 calendar. Two copies held.murla, museum station, diagrams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Flag, MTA 1985 Centenary, 1985
... - with a bogie cable trailer and Melbourne Z class tram, with the words... cable trailer and Melbourne Z class tram, with the words "100 ...A flag or banner made for the centenary of Melbourne trams in 1985 by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to be used on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class trams. Made from a synthetic fabric, sewn on all four edges, with left hand edge made with a slot to fit a wooden pole. Features a cable tram - with a bogie cable trailer and Melbourne Z class tram, with the words "100 years of Trams" Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, centenaries, flags, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "A new automated ticketing system goes for a test drive", 23/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
... in front of a tram, Z class, without a destination roll. Quotes... of a tram, Z class, without a destination roll. Quotes Alan Brown ...Newspaper clipping, from The Age, 23/11/1994, titled "A new automated ticketing system goes for a test drive", written by Bruce Tobin, Transport Reporter, about the start of testing of Metcard system on trams. has a photo of a number of Metcards held up in front of a tram, Z class, without a destination roll. Quotes Alan Brown, Transport Minister. Photo by Sebastian Costanzo. Testing out of Camberwell Depot.Date and news paper written in ink along the top edge.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, trials, camberwell depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), "Proceedings of the sixth Conference of the Australasian Tramway Museums, Melbourne July 24-27, 1982
... in Museums - G. Breydon - Tour notes, note on Z class trams etc. ... in Museums - G. Breydon - Tour notes, note on Z class trams etc ...Purple plastic ELBA folder, with 65 A4 sheets with plastic clip metal binding. Details the Proceedings of the sixth Conference of the Australasian Tramway Museums, Melbourne July 24-27, 1982. Edited by Graeme Breydon, published by the TMSV in 1982. Gives list of delegates, timetables, COTMA minutes, papers, - Learning from the Professionals - F. D. Snell - Computers in Museums - G. Breydon - Tour notes, note on Z class trams etc. Has Graeme Breydon name stickers on front cover and address label on front page.trams, tramways, cotma, conferences, tmsv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), 10/01/1985 12:00:00 AM
... the ribbon with a Z class tram behind. See Reg Item 438 for a use... with a Z class tram behind. See Reg Item 438 for a use ...Set of two Black and White Photographs of the opening of the Bundoora to La Trobe University extension 10 January 1985 by the Premier of Victoria, Mr John Cain. .1 - Has the Premier speaking with a small audience and many TV reporters crews etc. Has the McDonalds in the background. .2 - The Premier cutting the ribbon with a Z class tram behind. See Reg Item 438 for a use of this photograph and Reg Item 5155 for other photographs.1 - On the rear in ink - "10 Jan 1985 Bolderwood Parade "opening" (Prior to moving along stage two)." .2 - on the rear in pencil "Vic Premier Mr. J. Cain opening second stage of Plenty Road tram extension 10 January 1985 MTA Photo" and "Please return to JRP by 1/4/85".trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, The New Electric Railway Journal, "A Fair go for the Streetcar", 1996
... study, All electric trams, the Z class. Inclusion within... study, All electric trams, the Z class. Inclusion within the MTA ...Photocopy of a Magazine extract, 7A4 sheets from The New Electric Railway Journal, Winter 1995-96, titled "A Fair go for the Streetcar", written by Michael Venn. Article looks at the influence of Robert Risson, his work, the Melbourne press, the Transportation study, All electric trams, the Z class. Inclusion within the MTA. The Met, light rail, City Circle trams, Fairways, Driver only, the Heritage Fleet and the Hawthorn Depot.trams, tramways, melbourne, transportation plan`, the met, mmtb, all electric trams, fairways, driver only modifications, hawthorn depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Code of Procedure for use in Emergencies involving trams", 1960s
... ". Two photocopied sheets - fault class or number for W and Z... class or number for W and Z class trams and how to install ...Produced by MMTB to provide procedures for the recovery of tramcars and buses by the Emergency Vehicle Crew known as R10 - their radio call sign. Includes many photographs showing equipment in use. Prepared based on photographs during the 1960s. Provides details on the use of equipment for derailments, damaged equipment including the use of transporter bogies on trams.Shows the preparation of training materials for the Emergency Recovery crews.Folder by "Rexel nyrex" - green covered plastic containing 24 clear plastic sleeves. Each sleeve has two sheets back to back with some black and white photographs, typed foolscap. The folder has a typed tab or document titled "Emergency Procedures". Two photocopied sheets - fault class or number for W and Z class trams and how to install an emergency trolley pole on a pantograph fitted A class tram. Note: Pages are out of order.mmtb, tramways, trams, emergencies, r10, derailments -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram ways to see Melbourne", 8/05/1981 12:00:00 AM
... on a W and Z class trams.... on a W and Z class trams. "Tram ways to see Melbourne" Newspaper ...Newspaper - The Age Weekender - Fri 8/5/1981, titled "Tram ways to see Melbourne" looking at various ways and routes to see Melbourne by various Age writers, including Andrew Bolt. Principle item written by Phillippa Hawker. Looks at routes 3, 10, 12, 48, 57, 59, 67, 69, 70, 75 and 88. Has a map of the routes taken in the middle page spread and a cartoon of people on a W and Z class trams.trams, tramways, cartoons, melbourne, tramways, route 3, route 10, route 12, route 48, route 57, route 59, route 67, route 69, route 70, route 75, route 88 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Trial Installation of Barrier Kerbing, Nicholson Street - Fitzroy", Nov. 197
... pages, 1 photograph page of Nicholson St, looking north with a Z... photograph page of Nicholson St, looking north with a Z class tram ...Report, manila covers, A4 paper, white comb binder, 30 pages, 1 photograph page of Nicholson St, looking north with a Z class tram in the distance, tables of traffic timing, looking at the impact of concrete barrier kerbs laid along the eastern side of Nicholson St Fitzroy between Alexandra Parade and Victoria Parade, 12 month trial. Report dated November 1976. Includes impact on traffic and tram services. 2nd copy added 23/10/2014.Marked number "85" in top right hand corner and stamped on cover and inside cover page "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct 1989". 2nd copy ex AETA marked "4E13" in top right hand corner of cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, nicholson st, fitzroy, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Past and future manufacture and installation of modified tram doors", Feb. 1990
... of new doors to Z class trams, contractors, manufacturers... to Z class trams, contractors, manufacturers. Problems ...Photocopy of a two page letter to Mr. J. Halfpenny of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, dated 20/2/1990 on PTC letter head titled "Past and future manufacture and installation of modified tram doors", providing information on the a request for information providing information on the supply and installation of new doors to Z class trams, contractors, manufacturers. Problems with modification program, in house work and may require further discussions. Signed by Bruce Shaw, General Manager, Industrial Relations.Has various notations and numbers in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, motors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Transport Services Map - Tram, Train and Bus Services", 1976
... property etc. Priced 20c Has a bus, silver train and a Z class... 20c Has a bus, silver train and a Z class tram on the cover ...Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and insert section for Frankston. On rear description of routes, private bus routes and map of Melbourne metro lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc. Priced 20c Has a bus, silver train and a Z class tram on the cover. On bottom of outside cover, "No. 5 1976"On front cover in ink "5" in top right hand corner and "4 G 33 " along bottom edge.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, railways, mmtb, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - coin dispenser, c1975
... Coin dispenser or change holder, provided for use on Z... dispenser or change holder, provided for use on Z class trams ...Coin dispenser or change holder, provided for use on Z class trams - holds 6 types of coins, spring mounted equipment. Has a top entry point and a spring mounted lever that dispensed one coin at a time. Has two lugs on rear to enable it to be clipped to the conductors desk. See Reg Item 4543 for the photographs of an MTT Adelaide set up and Reg Item 4619 for the ticket clip. Two copies held. On the rear of the two items are numbers 1602 and 1614 scratched in.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, coins -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, M>Tram, "Refurbished M>Tram", early 2002
... of the colour scheme for M>Tram, Swanston Trams new livery for Z class... of the colour scheme for M>Tram, Swanston Trams new livery for Z class ...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
Newspaper, The Age, "On the line of duty", 17/12/1999 12:00:00 AM
... , along with photos of cable trams, W7 and a Z class tram... of cable trams, W7 and a Z class tram. The year of the cutting ...Newspaper clipping from the Age, 17 December 99, titled "On the line of duty", written by Paul Norris, based on research and content from Tram People (1999, Norris Media Productions, a 160 minute video documentary produced and directed by Norm Morris". Includes interviews with Norm Cross, Mario Sirianni, Graham Jones, along with photos of cable trams, W7 and a Z class tram. The year of the cutting - 1999 - has the letters "99" in the top left hand corner.In top left hand corner, "Friday 17 December The Age"trams, tramways, yarra trams, films, tram crews