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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Rattling through the years", 21/06/1983 12:00:00 AM
... "Rattling through the years"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Former connies just the ticket", 4/05/2015 12:00:00 AM
... "Former connies just the ticket"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Monday 4 May 2015 - titled "Former connies just the ticket", featuring a story on Kevin Tierney of the Connies standing with tickets in front of tram 946 and inside the tram as well. Article by Hannah Francis, photos Paul Jeffers. Has a photo of Kew depot workers with a barrow of sand - Staff Christmas function 1977 written in chalk on a board on the steps of tram 224.trams, tramways, the connies, kew depot, conductors, sanding equipment, tram 946, tram 224 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, The Met, tram tour for the Australian Railway Historical Society, 1/07/1991 12:00:00 AM
... tram tour for the Australian Railway Historical Society...The Met ...Letters - set of three documents printed on A4 sheets concerning the operation of a tram tour for the Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) on 28 July 1991 or the Public Transport Users Association on Sunday 27 Oct. 1991. .1 - Letter to D. Mehlman, ARHS 5/7/1991 regarding the conditions and costs of the charter. Signed by Gregory Dower, Manager Operations Tram and Bus. .2 - letter to H. Waldron, Driver Kew Depot, regarding the conditions of the hire for the PTUA. Signed by Dennis Griffith's. .3 - Tram Tour timetable - 3 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner setting out the timetable for the ARHS Tour on 28/7/1991.trams, tramways, arhs, tours, charters, tram hire, ptua -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Event Materials, The Met, "The Fox Black Thunder Tram", 1992
... "The Fox Black Thunder Tram"...The Met ...Set of many documents related to the operation of "The Fox Black Thunder Tram" during 1992 around the system. Comprises: .1 - list of weeks, dates, depot and routes - two A4 pages .2 - Timetable for early Jan. 1992 when running out of Glenhuntly Depot. Many similar copies held for all depots. .3 - Poster for the Fox Morning presenters .4 - Party invite ticket for Sep 21 - using the Fox tram. .5 - The Fox FM 101.9 stickers or adhesive labels. .6 - Newspaper Cutting from the Progress Press 11/9/1991, "Quiet trams better" complaining about the tram and the noise.trams, tramways, fox fm, decorated trams, timetables, advertising trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, "MTA Business Planning Report No. 1 - Analysis of the Existing situation", 24/03/1987 12:00:00 AM
... "MTA Business Planning Report No. 1 - Analysis of the...The Met ...Set of two A4 documents about the future and current situation or status of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria (The Met). .1 - A3 folded sheet, titled "A message from the Managing Director" signed by Kevin Shea, dated 24/3/1987 setting out the current situation, changes, services, Jolimont, new tram lines, ticketing, vehicles and future planning. Business Plan released the same day by the Minister Tom Roper. .2 - 12 A4 pages - centre stapled printed on orange paper, titled "MTA Business Planning Report No. 1 - Analysis of the Existing situation" - setting out the policy context, goals and objectives, international perspective, patronage and service levels, fares system, human resources, capital investment, financial performance, changing environment, key issues and next stepstrams, tramways, the met, planning, reports, finances, railways, new trams, new track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, Block of The Met, Check tickets, Zone 1, 1995
... Block of The Met, Check tickets, Zone 1,...The Met ...Block of The Met, Check tickets, Zone 1, issued in conjunction with the use of a prepaid short trip ticket. Green printing on white paper with the numbers 1 to 30 along the sides. Has the 2nd generation The Met logo. Ticket numbers H130507 to 130550. Block stapled with two staples to a sheet of cardboard and paper retaining strip along the top edge. See Reg items 53, 975 and 1041 for associated information and their use.trams, tramways, check ticket, short trip tickets, the met, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Melbourne MetPass - tour the sights of Melbourne on a tram, train or bus", Sep. 1988
... "Melbourne MetPass - tour the sights of Melbourne on a tram...The Met ...Pamphlet - two fold DL full colour titled "Melbourne MetPass - tour the sights of Melbourne on a tram, train or bus" advertising the MetPass tickets, details and fares and the Metpass kits and availability. Published by The Met, effective September 1988. Met Passtrams, tramways, tickets, the met, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Met, Comeng Train (404M), A class (238) and MAN Bus (117) - new The Met livery, c1984
... The Met livery...The Met ...Poster - printed on heavy card paper, featuring a Comeng Train (404M), A class (238) and MAN Bus (117) all in the then new The Met livery featuring the circular logo. Train showing a destination of Werribee, tram - Mont Albert route 42 and the Bus, Warrandyte, route 265.trams, tramways, posters, the met, comeng, a class, buses, mont albert, tram 238 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, Set of five "The Met" paper travel or light card type tickets, 1985 to 1991
... Set of five "The Met" paper travel or light card type...The Met ...Set of five "The Met" paper travel or light card type tickets of various types with dates / months around the edges of the tickets and one neighbourhood ticket. .1 - Zone 1 daily - 1989 - 1990, priced at $2.50 each - C96646 and 101750 .2 - Zones 1 and 2 daily - 1989 - 1990, priced at $4.30, A832330 .3 - Zone 2, blue, 3 hour Adult, 1989-90, 90c, A158295 .4 - Zone 2, blue 3 hour Adult, 1991, $1.25, A158564 .5 - Inner Neighbourhood - concession, 50c, August / Sept. 1985 196223trams, tramways, the met, ticket, travel cards, neighbourhood tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, "Its a woman's touch on the buses", 15/09/1978 12:00:00 AM
... "Its a woman's touch on the buses"...The Sun ...Newspaper clipping from The Sun, 15/9/1978, titled "Its a woman's touch on the buses", written by David Guthrie-Jones, about the introduction of female bus drivers, Kay Heinrich and Lee Hensby. Has photos of the two ladies and some thoughts.trams, tramways, buses, drivers, mmtb, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Easier riding on the Z3", 26/09/1979 12:00:00 AM
... "Easier riding on the Z3"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 26 September 1979 about the launch the previous day of two Z3 class trams in Melbourne, titled "Easier riding on the Z3". Reg Item 590 for the launch pamphlet. From researching the Author, appears he worked for The Age at the time. Gives details of the tram, first time users views, comparisons with previous trams, quotes the Board Chairman Dudley Snell. Has a floor layout and a comparison table with other trams including dates, sizes, seats and weights. Shows the seated conductor and the two exits.trams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, new tramcars, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Met, "The Met Information Paper Basic Public Holiday Timetables", 29/08/1989 12:00:00 AM
... "The Met Information Paper Basic Public Holiday Timetables"...The Met ...Report - 9 A4 duplicated sheets stapled in top left hand corner, titled "The Met Information Paper Basic Public Holiday Timetables", dated 29/8/1989, signed by K. C. Kimber, Acting Manager Tram Operations Development. Outlines the basis of the timetable for all routes, based on Sunday timetables but with first and last as for weekday schedules. Has three appendices.trams, tramways, the met, public holidays, timetables -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Woods Gilbert Rail Planer Co. Ltd, "The Woods Gilbert Rail Planer Co. Ltd. - Rail Planning Machines", May. 2016
... "The Woods Gilbert Rail Planer Co. Ltd. - Rail Planning...The Woods Gilbert Rail Planer Co. Ltd ...Pamphlet, 32 pages, stapled and glued into a green cover slightly larger than the sheets. Titled "The Woods Gilbert Rail Planer Co. Ltd. - Rail Planning Machines" detailing the machines that the company provided with photographs, the type of work done, eg removal of corrugations, list of users including the Melbourne Cable Tramways, MTCo, extract of articles, reports and journals.Has a "CJ Corrugations" in orange pencil on the top front cover.trams, tramways, rails, trackwork, maintenance, rail planning, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, The Age, "Jumper leads, anyone", "Off the tracks", "Extensive damage to derailed tram", 2004 - 2005
... "Jumper leads, anyone", "Off the tracks", "Extensive damage...Herald Sun, The Age ...Set of newspaper clipping featuring derailed or incidents. .1 - "Off the tracks" - The Age 25/11/2005 with a photo of a city circle car being pushed to clear a section insulator. .2 - "Jumper leads, anyone" - Herald Sun 6/12/2005 - tram C 3001 - derailed at the corner of Flinders and Spencer Streets. Photo Ellen Smith .3 - "Extensive damage to derailed tram" - The Age 20-05-2004 - derailment of a C Class tram at the Victoria Gardens shunt, and hitting a pole with heavy damage to the centre section. Quotes the CE Hubert Guyot. Picture John Woudstra.trams, tramways, derailments, accidents, spencer st, c class, city circle, passengers, overhead, victoria st, victoria gardens, tram 965 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Smartcard could be just the ticket to ride", 22/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
... "Smartcard could be just the ticket to ride"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 22/10/2004 about the tender for a new ticketing system to replace Metcard by 2007, for which the tender expires March 2007. Looks at some of the likely companies, ERG, Cubic, OneLink, Wayfarer. Notes some of the problems, particularly for trams. Quotes PTUA Secretary Tony Morton and opposition Transport Spokesman, Terry Mulder.trams, tramways, ticket, myki, metcard -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “It’s the new-look tram”, 24/03/1973 12:00:00 AM
... “It’s the new-look tram”...The Age ...Newspaper clipping titled: The Age, 24/3/73 “It’s the new-look tram” Photo and text of Melbourne’s newest tram Minister for Transport, Mr Wilcox, look at model of new tram at Preston workshops. Mr S Bramich, electrical engineer, worked on project. Photo shows model of tram with full-size prototype behind the two men. Melbourne's new orange-coloured super trams have been designed for an era of one-man operators and women drivers. Cheaper to run. Passengers should find them more comfortable and faster. Will go into service early next month (April?). MMTB Chairman, RF Kirby said board would like to recruit women drivers for trams, especially new super trams. "...very keen to have women tram drivers. But union has objected." Kirby said board had no immediate plans for introduction of one-man operators but trams could be easily adapted. One-man operations could be used in off-peak periods. State Government recently approved calling of tenders for 100 new trams to replace Melbourne's oldest trams. 300 trams are 50 years old. New tram is 53 feet long and 8 feet 9 inches wide. Passengers will enter through front door and purchase ticket from seated conductor. Rear exit door. Improvements to new trams are:, forward boarding means all passengers have to pass conductor, reducing missed-fare problem costing about $1M per year, no running board and tram cannot move until all doors are closed. Reduce compensation payments to passengers for injuries, last year around $30K, faster acceleration and top speed of 45 mph, ventilating fans and heating during the winter, stop lights and flashing turn indicatorstrams, tramways, prototype tramcar, modelling, z class, preston workshops, minister for transport, mmtb chairman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Leader, “The trams that gave a better service”, 15/04/1981 12:00:00 AM
... “The trams that gave a better service”...The Leader ...Newspaper clipping titled: “The trams that gave a better service” The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 1981 Photo and text Alf Twentyman, cable trams Expert on cable trams. Purchased 2 cable tram cars for 20 pounds each in 1940. Also bought one of the dummies that pulled the cars for 30 shillings. Vehicles renovated and stored in his backyard in Bastings St Northcote. Spends hours each day restoring trams to their 1890 condition. Life member of Tramway Museum Society. End of cable tram era began in 1925, when State Government ordered a start of conversion to electric trams. Conversion took 15 years. "...lost frequency of service with electric trams...cable trams would come every 2 minutes..."trams, tramways, cable trams, enthusiasts, restoration -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “As patriots we’re the laziest: Hamer”, 31/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
... “As patriots we’re the laziest: Hamer”...The Age ...Newspaper clipping titled: “As patriots we’re the laziest: Hamer” The Age, Tuesday, January 31, 1978 Photo and text Opening "History of Transportation" mural at Spencer St station, photos of trams Mural took 5 years to complete, depicts transport from 1835 to 1935. F19 freeway protesters followed Hamer from Spencer St to Tramways Board in Bourke St. Other demonstrators boarded tram in Bourke St and hung banners out the windows. Refused to pay 16% fare increase which came into effect on Sunday. Spectators packed streets to see 600 vintage vehicles taking part in historic cavalcade.trams, tramways, mural, history, cavalcade, spencer st, protest, fares, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “Comeback call for the old trams…”, 1/02/1978 12:00:00 AM
... “Comeback call for the old trams…”...The Sun ...Newspaper clipping titled: “Comeback call for the old trams…” The Sun, Wed, February 1, 1978 Text Councillor Rob McAlpine wants old trams to be used as tourist trams in Melbourne Tramways Museum Society willing to supply 3 trams between 1924 and 1946 Trams could run along loop formed by LaTrobe, Spencer, Collins, Macarthur, Gisborne and Victoria Streets.trams, tramways, museum, tourist trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “A tram off the tracks”, 22/10/1977 12:00:00 AM
... “A tram off the tracks”...The Sun ...“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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “'Time bomb': Caught out with an expired myki”, "The tap-on taps into some new tech", "'Myki miracle' eludes Apple users", 24/01/2019 12:00:00 AM
... “'Time bomb': Caught out with an expired myki”, "The tap-on...The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: 1. “'Time bomb': Caught out with an expired myki” - the Age 24/1/2019 Timna Jacks Transport reporter Mike Smith is contesting fine for using expired myki on tram on Route 57 in May 2018. Mr Smith is taking PTV to court to contest the fine. 2. "The tap-on taps into some new tech" - the Age 7/2/2019 Tom Cowie Trialling new smartphone technology on trams and trains. Photo shows Nick Neos using Android phone to tap on myki validator on a tram. 3. "'Myki miracle' eludes Apple users" Android smartphone users will be able to pay for public transport fares from 7am on Thursday 28 March 2019 but Apple iPhone users will have to wait. Apple locks down the NFC chip so that it can only be used by Apple apps. Until an iPhone can mimic a myki card, iPhone users can't use the system.trams, tramways, route 57, newmarket, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Trams may join trains in huge strike action” "Pay row to hit trams" "Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action" "Rail strike cancelled" "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" "Tram strife to restart" "Tram driver pay figures disputed", 2/07/2019 12:00:00 AM
... strike cancelled" "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute...The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: 1 - “Trams may join trains in huge strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 2/7/2019 by Timna Jacks More than 1500 Yarra Trams drivers, authorised officers and customer service staff may join Metro train staff in strike action in late July. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is negotiating with public transport operators over its next enterprise bargaining agreement. 2 - “Pay row to hit trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 15/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Tram services could be hit with a wave of cancellations and delays after about 1500 Yarra Tram drivers and customer service personnel voted to launch work bans on Monday 26 August. 3 - “Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Trams staff will stop work for 4 hours between 10am and 2pm on Friday August 30. 4 - “Rail strike cancelled” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Train strike cancelled but tram strike will go ahead on Friday August 30. 5 - “Final bid to avert train, tram strikes” Newspaper clipping from the Age 9/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Yarra tram drivers and customer service staff have joined rail workers in taking industrial action against Yarra Trams. 6 - "Industrial Action Starts This Week" - 26 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of disruptions to tram services. 7 - "Industrial action affecting Yarra Trams on Friday, 30 August 2019" PDF of email from PTV advising of disruptions to tram services. 8 - "Upcoming Industrial Action - Uniform Ban Cancelled" - 22 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of cancellation of uniform ban. 9 - "Upcoming Industrial Action" - 14 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of uniform ban and disruptions to tram services. 10 - "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" - 31 August 2019 About 1500 tram workers stopped work yesterday for 4 hours. Negotiations to resume in the Fair Work Commission on Monday. The union wants a 6% annual pay rise over 3 years but Yarra Trams offering 3% over 4 years. 11 - Tram strikes to Restart - Nov and Dec. 2019 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Strike action to continue on 28 November and 5 December. 12 - "Tram driver pay figures disputed" - 7 December 2019 Newspaper clipping from the Age, by Noel Towell Tram drivers on strike again on Thursday 5 December 2019. Yarra Trams claim wage demand would result in drivers on average pay of $114K at end of 4 year deal, but union dispute these figures. 13 - "Tram strikes called off" - 26 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Tram strikes scheduled for the grand prix called off after the government intervened to end the industrial dispute. 14 - "Pay rise for tram drivers" - 29 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Tram drivers will get a 3.5% a year pay rise and Yarra Trams will employ fewer part timers than planned. Under the first 2 years of the contract, this would rise to 6%, then to 8% in 3rd year and 10% in the final year of new wage deal. Part time workers guaranteed minimum of 23 hours per week. 15 - "Bid to halt grand prix tram strike" - 21 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Sumeyya Ilanbey Government call on the Fair Work Commission to intervene to stop a tram strike during the grand prix.trams, tramways, public transport, unions, keolis downer, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “City blocked: time to walk the walk”, 16/05/2019 12:00:00 AM
... “City blocked: time to walk the walk”...The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: “City blocked: time to walk the walk” Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/5/2019 by Jewel Topsfield Melbourne City Council considers plan to transform Elizabeth St into a more pedestrian and cyclist friendly precinct.trams, tramways, planning, melbourne, tram routes, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "I've seen a tram go up in the air", "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history", 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
... "I've seen a tram go up in the air", "'Cheap as chips' Kew...The Age ..."I've seen a tram go up in the air" by Rachel Wells & Tate Papworth Tram derailment in Cotham Rd, Kew, caused when a car collided with the 109 tram causing it to crash through a fence. About 20 people were on the tram, with two being taken to hospital. Two occupants from the car were also taken to hospital. Tram was taken back to the depot for investigation. "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history" by Zach Hope & Tate Papworth Tram 3011 has been involved in at least 3 derailments according to Yarra Trams. Union spokesperson Phil Altieri said the poor design of the Citadis C-class model was to blame for the latest derailment. He said the trams were unstable and should be withdrawn from service.trams, tramways, c class, derailments, accidents, citadis, cotham rd, derailments, tram 3011 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches", 24/10/23
... "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches"...The Age ...Melbourne’s next-generation trams, G-class, have been designed to be easily repaired with improved visibility for drivers. A prototype has been completed and will be tested by a range of groups before testing on the network in 2025. Department of Transport and Planning’s head of rolling stock development, Ben Phyland, said this redesign was a response to the number of crashes in Melbourne and after consultation with tram drivers. In 2022, there were 960 collisions involving trams and cars, including 166 considered serious – an average of three crashes each day and a 60 per cent increase on 2021. Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches"tramways, g class, trams, planning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, The Railfan Shop, Z81 as the W11 Karachi tram, in Docklands, 16/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Z81 as the W11 Karachi tram, in Docklands...The Railfan Shop ...Postcard - featuring Z81 as the W11 Karachi tram, in Docklands, photo by Ian Green, 16/3/2006, produced as a Greetings Card by The Railfan Shop. See Reg Item 5399 for another version.trams, tramways, postcards, karachi, z class, w-11 tram, tram 81 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Met, "How catching The Met to school helped Justine catch a wave", Nov. 1985
... "How catching The Met to school helped Justine catch a wave"...The Met ...Advertising Poster for use in Tramcars printed on heavy cardboard - "How catching The Met to school helped Justine catch a wave", promoting the benefits of having a Student Concession card. See Reg Item 5513 for an associated pamphlet.trams, tramways, posters, students, tickets, passes, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Age, "I found by job in the Age Classifieds", mid 1970's
... "I found by job in the Age Classifieds"...The Age ...Advertising Poster for use in Tramcars printed on heavy cardboard advertising The Age classifieds and finding jobs. Has a photo of Ngaire Conway - Typist Clerk. Image file is a small version of the large pdf file, on file as hte5561i.pdf. Image i2 shows the condition of the poster from the rear.trams, tramways, posters, the age, advertisements -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Herald, "You know where you are with The Herald", "Do a good turn today", mid 1970's
... "You know where you are with The Herald", "Do a good turn...The Herald ...Advertising Poster for use in Tramcars printed on heavy cardboard advertising The Herald, Melbourne, newspaper and its world news coverage and on the rear, "Do a good turn today" with a happy face on a yellow back. Image file is a small version of the large pdf file, on file as hte5562i.pdf. Image i1 shows the rear of the poster with the words - "Do a good turn today"trams, tramways, posters, the herald, advertisements, behaviour -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Herald, "Take the Herald on holidays", "Tell her you still love her", mid 1970's
... "Take the Herald on holidays", "Tell her you still love her"...The Herald ...Advertising Poster for use in Tramcars printed on heavy cardboard advertising The Herald, Melbourne, newspaper about taking it on holidays and on the rear, "Tell her you still love her" with a happy face on a yellow back. Image file is a small version of the large pdf file, on file as hte5563i.pdf. Image i1 shows the rear of the poster with the words - "Tell her you still love her"trams, tramways, posters, the herald, advertisements, behaviour