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Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Christmas Card - PCC 1041, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1973
... Card features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram... features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram stop on route ...Card features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram stop on route 96 to East Brunswick. The tram entered service during August 1973, so presumed this card was printed in 1973. The tram is on display at the Museum at Hawthorn depot.Demonstrates a MMTB Christmas Card issued with a photo of prototype tram 1041.Card printed - 8 pages glued - colour photograph and gold front with MMTB logo. Two copies held.tramways, mmtb, tram 1041, pcc class, christmas, greeting cards, bourke st, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram Z 2 at Preston Workshops, June 1975
... Black and white print of Z class tram No. 2 at Preston... Black and white print of Z class tram No. 2 at Preston Workshops ...Black and white print of Z class tram No. 2 at Preston Workshops. Has the destination of West Preston Regent St with a route number "334". Photo possibly at the time around the trams entry to service on 28/6/1975. See reference.Yields information about Z class 2 around the time of its commissioning.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "Z 2 W'shops"tramways, trams, mmtb, z class, tram 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram 3512 - Channel 9 Underbelly series, Ian Currie, Jan. 2008
... Photo by Ian Currie of the Herald Sun, Jan 2008 of D1 class... D1 class tram 3512 Swanston St Channel 9 Newspaper photo ...Photo by Ian Currie of the Herald Sun, Jan 2008 of D1 class tram 3512 (University) crossing Flinders St in Swanston St with the Flinders St station in the background. Tram has an all-over advertising for Channel 9 Underbelly series.Demonstrates an all over advertising tram for Channel 9 Melbourne.Newspaper photo glued to sheet of light card.trams, tramways, yarra trams, d1 class, tram 3512, swanston st, channel 9 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 1987 featuring SW5 743
... with sliding doors from a W5 class tram. The caption gives details... doors from a W5 class tram. The caption gives details ...The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo features SW5 743 which had been converted to a vehicle with sliding doors from a W5 class tram. The caption gives details of the conversion.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1985, featuring a photo of SW5 743 - photo by Intelpost - Australia Post. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Has a printed calendar for the full year with a list of holidays underneath. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, tram 743, sw5 class, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X2 676 Leeds St Footscray, Jim Seletto, c1960
... The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 676... The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 676 with the destination ...The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 676 with the destination of Russell St in Leeds St Footscray. Has the station buildings in the background as well as signs for Four & Twenty Pies, Ace Plastic & Rubber and a shore repair shop Photo by Jim Seletto c1960.Yields information about MMTB X2 676 and the Footscray Station terminus.Black and white photograph, with photographer's notes on the rear."Footscray Station, JSE6" and Jim Seletto stamp.trams, leeds st, footscray, x2 class, tram 676 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Q class 143 - St Georges Road - Lygon St shuttle, 1940s
... Photograph of Q class tram No. 143 on the St Georges Road...Photograph of Q class tram No. 143 on the St Georges Road ...Photograph of Q class tram No. 143 on the St Georges Road - Lygon St shuttle, that ran via Holden St possibly in Barkly St North Fitzroy, 1940s. See reference for the background to this line that connected St Georges Road to Lygon St.Yields information about Q class tram 143 on the Holden St shuttle.Black and white photograph with a plain back.trams, q class, tram 143, st georges road, holden st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W2 class 567 art tram
... W2 class 567 art tram ...Photograph shows W2 class tram 567 in Art Tram livery...Photograph shows W2 class tram 567 in Art Tram livery ...Photograph shows W2 class tram 567 in Art Tram livery on tracks in tramway yard, possibly Preston Workshops. Large wording on one side reads "Mother Knows" with a Japanese flag painted between the words, possibly cover a third word. Yields information about Art Tram W2 567.Colour print with no note on the rear.w2 class, tram 567, art tram, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston Street Melbourne", c1950
... . Has trams W5 class No. 803 (Route 8 - Toorak) and W2 class 277.... Has trams W5 class No. 803 (Route 8 - Toorak) and W2 class 277 ...Rose Series postcard No. P 119, titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", looking south from just to the north of Bourke Street. Has trams W5 class No. 803 (Route 8 - Toorak) and W2 class 277 (route 2A City). There is a bus on the right hand side of the photograph. Also In the photo are the Royal Mail Hotel advertising Black and White Cigarettes, Fosters Larger. Carlton Ale, the Leviathan building, the Town Hall and a sign for Browns.Yields information about Swanston St. at the intersection with Bourke St. C1938.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.Has the tram numbers in pencil on the rear of the card.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, w5 class, tram 803, tram 277 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram 361 Elsternwick level crossing, Ken Winney, May 1947
... Black and white photograph showing W2 class tram 361 (Glen...Black and white photograph showing W2 class tram 361 (Glen ...Black and white photograph showing W2 class tram 361 (Glen Huntly Depot, route 4B) crossing the railway at Elsternwick. Has the signal box and the wooden gates in the background. Shows the large superstructure supporting the overhead. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.Yields information about the Elsternwick level crossing in 1947.Photograph with typed details on the rear.Typed "Elsternwick Tram/train level crossing showing W2 type car no. 361 MMTB May 1967" and the K J Magor stamp with "K Winney" typed in. trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 391, elsternwick, level crossing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Kew Depot Committee - AETA, A class trams 249 and 253, 1991
... Full colour gloss postcard of A class trams 249 and 253... PMTT tram 249 tram 253 A class The Met Route 42 Route 47 Full ...Full colour gloss postcard of A class trams 249 and 253 in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne in May 1990 at the Simpson St. stop. Note the tram stop sign by 253. Tram 249 has the destination of City and 253 - Kew Depot. On the rear has a photo of a destination blind - showing Kew Depot with the words "75 years of Service" underneath, address and stamp blocks, PMTT logo with an A class tram in the centre. In the bottom left hand corner are the details of the photo and photographer - Ray Marsh and the number T104. 2nd copy added 15/9/2020.trams, tramways, postcards, kew depot, victoria parade, celebrations, pmtt, tram 249, tram 253, a class, the met, route 42, route 47 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X2 677 Point Ormond Last Car, Jim Seletto, 22 October 1960
... The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 677... The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 677 with the destination of Point ...The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 677 with the destination of Point Ormond at the western end of Glen Huntly Rd at that location. Dark exterior becasue this was 10.30pm in parkland. This was the last car before the line closed to revenue service. Photo by Jim Seletto 22 October 1960Yields information about MMTB X2 and Point Ormond terminus.Black and white photograph with photographer's notes on rear In pencil on rear: 'Last car ex Point Ormond, 10.30pm Oct 22 60. Photo J Seletto JSE10'trams, point ormond, glen huntly rd, tram 677, x2 class, trramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & white, James Moore & Sons, Tram body 273 - James Moore's yard, late 1925
... Image shows the body of W class tram No. 273 loaded onto... Image shows the body of W class tram No. 273 loaded onto a two ...Image shows the body of W class tram No. 273 loaded onto a two horse drawn jinker in the yard of James Moore & Sons of South Melbourne where it was built. The name of the company is on the gantry behind the horses and on the jinker side. The tram entered service during Dec. 1925.Yields information about the construction and delivery of new W class trams by James Moore & Sons of South Melbourne.Black and White photograph "Photo received 15/4/65"tramways, trams, james moore, w class, tram 273, new trams, horse drawn jinker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram 674 Fitzroy St St Kilda, mid 1930s
... Black and white photograph showing W4 class tram No. 674...Black and white photograph showing W4 class tram No. 674 ...Black and white photograph showing W4 class tram No. 674 westbound to St Kilda Beach in Fitzroy St with the Edmaro building (31 Fitzroy St) in the background. The tram appears to be fairly new. The tram was built and entered service in September 1935 and is now at Whiteman Park Perth.Yields information about tram 674Photograph with Ken Magor stamp on the rearHas in ink "per RS" trams, tramways, w4 class, tram 674, fitzroy st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - "Y 469 at Preston Workshops", C J Frazer, 1927
... Photograph shows Y class tram No. 469 at Preston Workshops...Photograph shows Y class tram No. 469 at Preston Workshops ...Photograph shows Y class tram No. 469 at Preston Workshops at the time of its entry into service June 1927. Designed and built by the MMTB. Has the timber rack in the background. This tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum at Hawthorn Depot. See item 3161 for a published MMTB photo.Yields information about Y class tram 469 when new.Black and white photo with source notes on the rear.In pencil on the rear "1 man/ 2 man car recently put on road. Designed & made at Preston Workshops" and the photograher's stamp "C J Fraser Collins St Melbourne".tramcars, tramways, preston workshops, y class, tram 469 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Y1 610 - Royal Park line, Warren Doubleday, August 1971
... Set of two photos of Y1 class tram No. 610 on a tour...Set of two photos of Y1 class tram No. 610 on a tour ...Set of two photos of Y1 class tram No. 610 on a tour on the Royal Park line August 1971. The second photo shows the tram reversing at the Royal Park crossover with the railway station in the background. Note the open ballast style track and railway style weighted point lever.Yields information about the Royal Park tram line.Set of two Kodachrome cardboard mounted slides.tramways, tramcars, y1 class, tram 610, royal park, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W2 336 Transporting Art Gisborne St, Norm Cross, March 1978
... Colour print of W2 class tram 336, in Transporting Art...Colour print of W2 class tram 336, in Transporting Art ...Colour print of W2 class tram 336, in Transporting Art livery, painted by Mike Brown, photographed by Norm Cross in March 1978, in Gisborne St during its first week of running. Has the destination of Northcote via St Georges Road and showing route 9.Yields information about the Mike Brown Transporting Art tram of 1978.Colour photograph with remnants of adhesive tape.trams, w2 class, tram 336, transporting art, mike brown -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - E class 42, Swan St, late 1930s
... The photograph shows E class tram No. 42 in Swan St, route...The photograph shows E class tram No. 42 in Swan St, route ...The photograph shows E class tram No. 42 in Swan St, route 74 to Princes Bridge or City. Route 74 (Burwood - City) was allocated during 1934. The tram was sold to the SECV in 1951 becoming Ballarat No. 39 after being stored following the Second World War.Yields information about the operation of the first E class trams in Swan St.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.In pencil on the rear "Ex Prahran & Malvern Swan St"tramways, trams, e class, tram 42, swan st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams, Australia Post, 1990
... Road with three W class trams in the view. The postcard has... and W class trams - with pre paid postage. Australia Post... with three W class trams in the view. The postcard has had postage ...Postcard - an image of Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road with three W class trams in the view. The postcard has had postage including international or worldwide prepaid. The stamp is 65c, the ANZAC tradition. The reference gives the date of the stamp as April 1990. Two of the trams: SW6 918 (Malvern Burke Road, Route 5), and SW6 944 (Toorak Glenferrie Road, Route 8). Another W class tram is behind.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, the Shrine of Remembrance and W class trams in St Kilda Road.Postcard colour - Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams - with pre paid postage. Australia Posttrams, tramways, st kilda road, sw6 class trams, tram 918, tram 944, australia post, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Southern Cross, "Next stop change. But is it better?", "Tram users tipped as losers", "A rattlers' farewell", "Depot to lose route", 22/03/1995 12:00:00 AM
... the removal of the W class tram from the Brunswick St route. Item... Trams tramways Tram Routes W Class Route 1 Route 8 Route 10 ...Newspaper clipping - set of four cuttings - from the Southern Cross or other papers as noted, 22/3/1995 titled "Next stop change. But is it better?" discussing proposed route changes to Melbourne trams 1 - Front cover with a photo of Z97, with a destination of North Richmond Route 78. 2 - Page 3 of above newspaper, titled "Tram users tipped as losers" outlining the proposed changes to routes 1, 8, 10, 15, 78, 79. 96, 109 - affecting the types of trams used and depots. Quotes Ray Wilson of the PTC, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union, and John Andrews of the of the Committee for the Retention and Extension of Kew Tramlines. Written by Linda Tanner with a photo of Z9 on route 78. 3 - Page 6 of The Melbourne Times, 22/3/1995. titled "A rattlers' farewell", about the removal of the W class tram from the Brunswick St route. Item includes a photo of SW5 800. Written by Jane Kenrick, photo Peter Weaving. Quotes Mr. Mees of the PTUA. .4 - page 3 of the "Emerald Hill Times", 22/3/1995, titled "Depot to lose route", written by Petrina Dakin and Bruce Atherton, about the proposed changes including the loss the Route 12, and other issues. Has a photo of a tram with Route 12 showing.trams, tramways, tram routes, w class, route 1, route 8, route 10, route 15, route 78, route 79, ptc, route 96, route 109, z class, tram 97, tram 9, tram 800 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Alf Twentyman, Tram 1041 in St Georges Road, 1973
... The photograph shows PCC Class tram No. 1041 when newly...The photograph shows PCC Class tram No. 1041 when newly ...The photograph shows PCC Class tram No. 1041 when newly built in St Georges Road Thornbury on a test trip early in 1973. Has the destination of Special. The tram is in its original colour scheme. The tram was built in 1973 - see reference for the tram's story. In the background is a Shell service station.Yields information about tram 1041 when new in 1973.Colour print with photographers stamp on the rear.Has the stamp of A E Twentyman Collection on the rear.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 1041, st georges road, thornbury, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Valentine's, "Post Office, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne", late 1930s
... towards Flinders Street Railway Station. In the view is W5 class... Elizabeth St, during the late 1930s. trams tramways W5 class tram ...Valentine's postcard titled "Post Office, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne", Number 2331, looking south from Little Bourke Street towards Flinders Street Railway Station. In the view is W5 class tram 762 (Coburg, Route 20), the Post Office and London Stores are on the left with many cars and pedestrians.Yields information about Elizabeth St, during the late 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, Valentine Seriestrams, tramways, w5 class, tram 762, route 20, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, Mal Rowe, tram 657 Swanston St, 4/10/1965
... The photo shows W3 class tram No. 657, (Moreland, route 15...The photo shows W3 class tram No. 657, (Moreland, route 15 ...The photo shows W3 class tram No. 657, (Moreland, route 15) northbound in Swanston St, near Franklin St. Photograph by Mal Rowe late 1960s. Has a Coffey Ford advert on the front dash panel. Photo - 4 October 1965 - outside the offices of “The Nation’s Jetline” - Ansett ANA.Yields information about W3 class trams in Swanston St.Black and White photograph with details on the rear.Has ink notes on rear regarding the location, the tram and the TMSV sales stamp.tramways, trams, swanston st, w3 class, tram 657 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - BTM W4 671 at South Melbourne Beach, David Frost, 13/4/1996
... Colour print of BTM W4 class tram 671 in the City... of BTM and the City of Ballarat tram. BTM tram 671 W4 class ...Colour print of BTM W4 class tram 671 in the City of Ballarat colours on an BTM organised tour in conjunction with the Rail Tourist Association. Photographed by David Frost at the South Melbourne Beach, route 1 terminus with the Bleak House hotel in the background. Date 13-4-1996. Z3 149 is at the terminus as well.Demonstrates the work of BTM and the City of Ballarat tram.Colour photograph print on Kodak paper.btm, tram 671, w4 class, tramways, trams, tours, south melbourne beach -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston Street, showing Town Hall, Melbourne Vic", c1950
... Bourke Street. Has SW6 class tram No 920, (route 7) and another... Bourke Street. Has SW6 class tram No 920, (route 7) and another ...Rose Series postcard No. P 175, titled "Swanston Street, showing Town Hall, Melbourne Vic" looking south from near little Bourke Street. Has SW6 class tram No 920, (route 7) and another wide body tramcar in the view. Has the Town Hall Chambers building in the photograph.Yields information about Swanston St from Bourke St.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to Ken from R Williams written on the rear.trams, tramways, swanston st, sw6 class, tram 920 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 460 Ballarat Rd, Jim Seletto, c1960
... Photograph shows X1 class tram 460 with destination Railway... Photograph shows X1 class tram 460 with destination Railway Station ...Photograph shows X1 class tram 460 with destination Railway Station at the corner of Ballarat Rd and Summerhill Rd. The road is busy with cars and trucks and a number of men and women are walking from the curb to board the tram. The single male crew member (driver/conductor) is swinging the single trolley pole to the rear of the tram.Yields information about MMTB X1 and the final years of the short Footscray lines before their closure in 1962Black and white with photograph's note on rearIn biro on rear: '460 Ballarat Rd, J Seletto Photo JSE 11'trams, ballarat rd, footscray, x1 class, tram 460, one man operations, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 465 Barkly St, Jim Seletto, c1962
... The photograph shows X1 class tram No. 465 with destination... The photograph shows X1 class tram No. 465 with destination "Russell St ...The photograph shows X1 class tram No. 465 with destination "Russell St." in Barkly Street, Footscray outside the recently closed cinema that had just reopened as the Fiesta Cabaret and Reception Room in 1962 - the year the tramway closed. The tram is small in a scene that shows the full height of Fiesta Room, many shops and cars.Yields information about MMTB X1 and Footscray linesBlack and white photograph with photographer's notes on rearRed stamp and biro on rear: 'Photograph by J Seletto. Photo 38 JSE 12'trams, footscray, barkly st, x1 class, tram 465, fiesta, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour print, W2 302 - Glenferrie Road, 1970s
... Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road... Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road ...Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road) possibly running out of the tram depot in Glenferrie Road. Tram has adverts for Royal Insurance, Rub-a-dub car wash, a beer bottle advert and an unreadable one. The tram was withdrawn and sold by the MMTB during 1979.Demonstrates a W2 class tram in service.Colour print on Kodak paper."Photo received 15/4/65"tramways, trams, w2 class, tram 302 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs, Alexander Stoeckel, c2016
... back. .1 - boarding a green W class tram at a platform stop... Trams tramways Hawthorn Depot Models Y Class Tram Stops Set ...Set of two framed photos of a lady in red outfit and a man in a suit. Frame in a black plastic frame, glazed with a wooden back. .1 - boarding a green W class tram at a platform stop. .2 - the two people "travelling" in a Y or Y1 at Hawthorn depot. Photos by Alexander Stoeckeltrams, tramways, hawthorn depot, models, y class, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1926
... drawn vehicles. Has a W class tram in Swanston St and a bus... Trams tramways Flinders St Station Swanston St W Class tram 224 ...Black and white photograph of Flinders St Station looking from St Paul's Cathedral with many people, motor cars and horse drawn vehicles. Has a W class tram in Swanston St and a bus by the kerb. Tram may be W 224. c1926 Numerous signs are visible as well.On the rear in ink, "Neg - Bob Lilburn Collection Prob 224"trams, tramways, flinders st station, swanston st, w class, tram 224 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins Street - Biscay A1 239, Biscay Greetings, late 1980's
... A1 class tram... of Swanston Walk Collins Street Swanston Street A1 class tram SW5 ...Postcard looking west along Collins Street. just to the east of Swanston Street. At the time of the photograph all trams have been converted to The Met colour scheme. Swanston Street was converted into Swanston walk during 1992, so photo is late 1980's or early 1990's. There are seven trams in the view: A1 239 (City Route 42), SW5 749 in Swanston Street, A1 232 (Mont Albert Route 42), two advertising cars. Collins Street is busy. Note the Hook Turn signs supported off the overhead wires.Yields information about Collins Street late 1980's or early 1990s prior to the construction of Swanston WalkPostcard - red boarders, Collins Street - Biscay Greetings, BG 275collins street, swanston street, a1 class tram, sw5 class trams, tram 239, tram 232, tram 749, trams, tramways