Letter - photocopied A4 sheet, dated 25 June 1992 to All Staff from Ian F X Stoney, Chief Executive of the Public Transport Corporation, head "In defence of Tram Staff", following an article in The Sunday Age about tram crews drinking on the job. Advises that the PTC had undertaken an internal investigation and that the alleged bottle was that of a Ginger Beer. The PTC was supporting the staff and was making a complaint to the Press Council.trams, tramways, newspaper clippings, alcohol, east coburg, ptc

Tender document - report - specification - 16 pages - stapled in the top left hand corner, with Public Transport Corporation logo in the top right hand corner, titled "Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services (Reference 95085)". Consultant was to provide advice on the restoration of three heritage trams during 1995 as part of the Heritage fleet - S164, T180 and X217. Gives details of each trams and advice to be provided. Prepared by Ian Cordwell.In ink on the top right hand corner "1989", and on bottom edge "3.07m / 43"trams, tramways, ptc, tramcars, heritage, s class, t class, x class

Document or report - 6 A4 pages, photocopied - titled "Scope of works for Z1/Z2 tram upgrades" giving listing of work recommended for the upgrade of Z class trams. Gives cost per car and total cost - based on 114 trams. Document undated - assumed mid 1990's. Includes pantograph conversion.Sheets 2,3 and 5 has comments in ink.trams, tramways, z class, overhauls, bogies, pantographs, preston workshops

Memorandum - photocopy of original - 2 A4 pages - from Alex Gash - Group Manager Production & Customer Liaison Workshops Division to A. Doery Mechanical System Engineer Tram Fleet, dated 18/9/1992 about the cost of the conversion of the Z3 class tram to suit a roving conductor. Gives the cost per tram.Has comments partly readable on the top of the first sheet.trams, tramways, z3 class, overhauls, preston workshops, conductors

Report - 4 A4 sheets - showing the monthly and annual usage of various W class tramcar components: Governor Linebreaker R/C Coil R/C Unit Relay Valve Governor tipshas in ink on top "found Feb. 1992"trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, equipment

Set of two photocopied lists for destinations for Z class trams, following their allocation to the respective depot. .1 - "Destinations for Glenhuntly Depot" - with note that Z trams to Glenhuntly March 1992. - Photocopied on the PTC letterhead, with a small The Met symbol on the right hand side. .2 - "Malvern Depot" - on MTA memo paper, with a note that Z class allocated to Malvern from March 1992.trams, tramways, z class, malvern depot, destination roll, glenhuntly tram depot, lists

Folder - presentation white card - with printed gold front with large round tab on the right hand side, with the words "Goninan Quality" on the cover. Inside are papers: 1. Welcoming the members of the Australian Electric Traction Association - AETA - for a tour of the Preston Light Rail Facility on Friday 10 November 1995, including a very prelim sketch of a Hong Kong light rail vehicle, newspaper cuttings about overseas contracts for the Hong Kong - Kowloon Canton Railway. Includes notes on Howard Smith Company, the owner of Goninan at the time. 2 - Copy of Goninan News - No. 78, July / August 1995 - all locomotives. 3 - Pamphlet on Goninan - activities, Victoria operations - Double Deck train for Melbourne, Sprinter Rail Cars, City Circle Trams and Driver Only trams. Gives contact details. 4 - Press Release - about Goninan & Co being successful for the building of up to 120 locos for the National Rail Corporation - dated Thursday 5/10/1995.trams, tramways, goninan & co., light rail, hong kong, preston workshops, aeta, tours

Report - photocopied - 15 A4 pages, stapled along the left hand edge, corner, titled "Women in PTC Seminar - Final Report". Seminar held 30/8/1989. Gives a report of the proceedings and a list of those who attended the seminar. Jointly arranged between the Public Transport Corporate and the Victorian Trades Hall Council. Carolyn Dean (Cleak) attended as a rep from Camberwell Depot.trams, tramways, unions, ptc, crews, women drivers

List or check list - laminated sheet, DL size, titled "Fault Finding "B"", listing the method to check and rectify faults on B class trams; including Power Off, Battery light, air conditioning, insulated trams, line breaker, driving from either end, power on, but will not drive, defective doors and damaged pantographs.trams, tramways, b class, faults, lists

Photocopy of an A4 document, Notice - titled "Information Note to Passengers - Trams No. 138/193", dated 4/3/1990 about filming or the driver on trams 138 and 193, to ascertain their tasks. On PTC letterhead with the V/Line and The Met logos.trams, tramways, drivers, z3 class, ptc

Pamphlet - 24 pages, DL size, centre stapled, printed on white paper titled "Disability Services - for Customers with Specific Needs", giving information for disability services provided by the The Met and V/Line, has the PTC logo. Not dated - possibly mid 1990's. See also Reg Item 1181 for a 1990c versiontrams, tramways, ptc, the met, disability services, buses, public transport, v/line

Original of letter to John Prideaux dated 2-5-1991, on Public Transport Corporation letterhead referring to John's letter seeking minutes of the PTC Board. Notes that the PTC board has yet to be formed. Signed by C. W. O'Carroll Manager Freedom of Information. Has the V/Line and The Met logos on the base of the letter.trams, tramways, ptc, freedom of information, foi

Set of 10 sets of reports - selection of incident control reports "Delays and Incident Reports" for the period 31/12/1989 to 11/2/1990 - photocopies - giving details of reports of incidents that resulted in delays, cause, times, locations etc.Hand written notes on the top of the first sheet as to the event.trams, tramways, ptc, freedom of information, foi, reports, inspectors, traffic officers, delays, incidents, events

Report, single A4 sheet with notes titled "Ticket Machine installation - ATM Fitup's" , giving dates for the fitting of ticket machines for both Yarra and Swanston Trams to W class trams. Gives total numbers. Dated 29/4/1998trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, ticket machines, metcard

Photocopy of a seven page A3 report, stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Asbestos under smoker as at 28 June 1989" - with hand written updates to early 1990. Lists tram number, depot, status, and notes."Trams - Asbestos Removal Status" (1990)"trams, tramways, preston workshops, asbestos

Photocopy of a set of two drawings showing the "Duwag Articulate Joint" for B class trams - Fig 1, plan view of floor connections and figure 2 - roof connections. Used for training and maintenance purposes.trams, tramways, preston workshops, b class, articulated trams, maintenance

Set of documents, charts, notes and other papers about Braking chart / graphs for A and Z3 class trams - produced c1998 - has notes on charts etc.trams, tramways, tramcars, preston workshops, maintenance, a class, z class

“A tram off the tracks” The Sun, Saturday, Oct 22, 1977 Photos and text Tram # 86 Photos of tram # 86 being transported on semi-trailer on Hume Highway at Beveridge on its way to Orange, NSW. Part of display by Bathurst-Orange Development Corporation, planning to build a new town between the two cities. Trams among the different types of transport being considered to link the proposed town to its neighbours. Tram displays “Brunswick-Moreland Rd” and route number 954.trams, tramways, displays, trucks, z class, transporting trams, tram 86

Gives tram allocations for Brunswick, Camberwell, East Preston, Kew, Glenhuntly, Essendon, Malvern and South Melbourne. Also provides notes on tram with poles and pantographs.Yields information about tramcar allocation between various depots and workshops.Set of five double sided A4 photocopied sheets titled "PTC Allocation of tramcars as at 01 December 1994", trams, tramways, tramcars, ptc, lists, depots, depot allocation

Photocopy of a newsletter to Public Transport Corporation staff, May 1992, titled "Leader's Digest", Vol 1 and No. 1 (unknown if any more published), with a photo of a group of five people undergoing a team briefing. Original document 16 pages, but only a few copied, principally about the proposed Tram Cross - Linking and Route Restructure proposals. Follows the Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee of April 1991. Looks at West Coburg - Carnegie, West Preston - South Melbourne, Bundoora - East Brunswick, Mont Albert to Port Melbourne, North Balwyn - City - East Burwood, Footscray - West Maribyrnong to Glen Iris via Swan St St, Moonee Ponds - West Maribyrnong, Kew Cotham Road - William St - St Kilda and Moreland - Toorak. Has a map of the routes remaining unchanged. See Also Reg Items 344, 1545 and 2332 for related materials.trams, tramways, w class, reports, melbourne, ptc, tram depot, operations

Black and White photograph, of MMTB No. 52, ex VR tram at the Essendon Airport terminus c1960. Tram has the destination of Toorak, route 8. Probably on a special charter. Has the PTC Copyright stamp on rear, from the VR collection - negative number H590-A.In blue pencil, "590-A"trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, essendon airport, route 8, tram 52

Drawing shows the layout of the Melbourne tram system in 1990. Has a detail for the City area, prior to the expansion into Docklands and relocation of Batman Ave. Legend shows safety zones, loading zones, tram stops and substations, along with details of intersections, curves and crossovers.Yields detailed information about the Melbourne tram system layout in 1990.Dyeline print of drawing PTC drawing No. P16245tramways, tram stops, map, light rail, substations

Set of two adhesive signs advertising The Met. For use on a window or wall. The Met was superseded in 1989 by the Public Transport Corporation. Yields information about some of the public transport signage used by The Met.Set of two signs with adhesive backing. The letters have their own adhesive which would allow them to be placed on a wall or window.the met, public transport, melbourne, signs

Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door. Likely an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).White rectangular sheet magnet with the text "Public Transport Corporation" printed in teal serif font between 4 black lines.public transport, public transport corporation, ptc

Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door, while also an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation and V/Line.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s). The V/Line logo shown was distinct in the 1990s, which has since changed as well.Rectangular sheet magnet with the logos of the PTC and V/Line on the top. In the centre reads, "City or Country/the best way to travel/is with The Met/and V/Line." At the bottom phone numbers for both groups are advertised, above the text "Public Transport Corporation."public transport, public transport corporation, ptc, v-line

Decorative item/sign used with velcro "loop" surfaces or patches to stick to surfaces. Likely used for advertising the Public Transport Corporation.Signage belong to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).The logo of the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) with the letters of its abbreviation molded in plastic. The PTC logo and the letters "P," "T," and "C" have 2, 3, 3, and 4 Velcro "hook" patches, respectively.signs, public transport corporation, public transport

Handbook for PTC road vehicle drivers. The booklet contains important information for drivers concerning multiple aspects of operating a motor vehicle (e.g., buses).Instructional publication belonging to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s). Likely well-used by staff of said agency.A small off-white booklet printed with green text. The front cover reads "P.T.C./ROAD VEHICLE/DRIVERS/HANDBOOK."public transport corporation, public transport, buses, drivers, driver training

Used for notetaking in an office environment.A stationery that is most likely associated with the time where the transition of the public transoprtation body from the Metropolitan Transit Authority to the Public Transport Corporation, due to the presence of both logos and the mentioning of V/LINE.A notepad with the logo of The Met (i.e., the Metropolitan Transit Authority), the title "PUBLIC TRANSPORT CORPORATION" and the text "V/LINE" at the top. A serial number (10033) is printed below. The notepad is ruled with an exposed adhesive spine desiged to tear pages off easily.public transport, the met, ptc, public transport corporation, v-line, stationery

Used as external signage on vehicles.Signage belonging to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).A plain, rectangular adhesive sign (with rounded corners) with the logo of the PTC printed in front. The brand of the adhesive (3M Controltac) is printed on the adhesive-covering paper on the reverse side. The logo is printed via applying pressure to the label; it is likely that the original adhesive film (which would be made of plastic) has been used.public transport, signs, ptc, public transport corporation

Used to write short handwritten notes for communications/public relations purposes. 20 copies held.A stationery belonging to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s) that is used for public relations.A stack of "With Compliment" slips (20 in total). Printed on the left side with a gray background are the logo of the PTC and its mailing address. The black text "With Compliments" is printed centered on the remainder of the slip; the serial code F/PTC045051A is printed on the bottom right corner.public transport, ptc, public transport corporation, letters, stationery