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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust car number 1 in Plenty Road, early 1920s
Photograph of Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust (FNPTT) R class tramcar No.1 northbound on single track in Plenty Road, Preston approaching a double track loop south of Bell Street. The photograph looks southward showing an unsealed road surface with a few horse drawn carts, span poles and overhead wires, tramways overhead light above loop turnout and low density shop fronts. While this tramcar and track were constructed for the FNPTT, the line was only operated by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board from 1920. This car would soon be renumbered 151 and relocated to other lines Melbourne.Yields information about commencement of the Preston tram line and the Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust. Black and white photograph with nothing on rearfnptt, r class, plenty road, preston, span poles, track loop, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, fnptt number 1, tram number 151 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Simulation of tram resembling PCC 1041 on St Kilda Rd, early 1970s
... of Remembrance with an enlarged photograph of a tram model resembling PCC ...Photograph of track on St Kilda Rd near Shrine of Remembrance with an enlarged photograph of a tram model resembling PCC 1041 (but not bearing its number) positioned and glued onto photograph to simulate its future operation. The model displays the inaccurate destination "route 15 City". (The correct destinations at that time were "15 Moreland" or "16 City".)Yields information about planning and publicity for introduction of PCC 1041 and Z class tramcars. Black and white photograph with no note on rearpcc, 1041, tram model, simulation, future opertion, route 15, city, moreland, shrine, st kilda rd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Simulation of tram resembling PCC 1041 on Spring St, early 1970s
... House with an enlarged photograph of a tram model resembling PCC ...Photograph of track on Spring St in front of Parliament House with an enlarged photograph of a tram model resembling PCC 1041 (but not bearing its number) positioned and glued onto photograph to simulate its future operation. The model displays the destination "route 88 East Preston".Yields information about planning and publicity for introduction of PCC 1041 and Z class tramcars. Black and white photograph with no note on rearpcc, 1041, tram model, simulation, future opertion, parliament house, route 88, east preston -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Lines of stationary W class tram in St Kilda Road, 1980s-1990s
... Lines of stationary W class tram in St Kilda Road... with nothing on rear Photograph Lines of stationary W class tram in St ...Photograph shows two long lines of stationary W class tramcars on both tracks in St Kilda Road, likely outside the Arts Centre north of Nolan Street. Tram crews and passengers are aboard the trams in the foreground with doors and windows open indicating a warm day. The shadow indicate it is the afternoon peak period. Swanston Street and St Kilda Road were then the busiest tramway street in Melbourne and in most parts of the world with this photograph illustrating the level of congestion.Yields information about tram congestion on Swanston Street and St Kilda Road. Black and white photograph with nothing on rearw class, st kilda road, arts centre, nolan street, congestion, afternoon peak period, busiest tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 462 - One man controls, South Melbourne Depot?, late 1920's
... information about the launch of the X1 class car Trams tramways X1 ...Sepia toned photograph - X1 462 , titled "One Man electric Tram" with an inset photo of the controls. Photo caption says the photo was taken at Hanna St depot, and describes the tram. Made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot on the rear.Yields information about the launch of the X1 class carSepia toned black and white photograph - three copies held.One copy has the stamp of South Melbourne Tram Depot 75 years stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, x1 class, new trams, south melbourne, hanna st depot, tram 462 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Article, Mal Rowe, "The Birney Safety Car and its use in Australia", 9/1967
... and Australia. tramways Birney trams tramcars X class X1 class X2 class ...The article written by Mal Rowe, looks at the history of the Birney tram in the USA, one-man operations, safety, equipment, costs, accidents, numbers of trams or cars built, and their decline. Looks at the two cars in Melbourne (X class) and the development by the MMTB of the X1 and X2 class cars. Notes their use in other Australian cities - Adelaide, Geelong and Bendigo. Has a table showing their technical details and references. Article printed in the TMSV Running Journal Oct. 1967.Yields information about the Birney Safety car and its use in Melbourne and Australia.Manila folder, with 7 ruled hand written ruled sheets stapled into the folder.tramways, birney trams, tramcars, x class, x1 class, x2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Simulation of tram resembling PCC 1041 on Queens Way, St Kilda, early 1970s
Photograph of the reserved track in Queens Way, St Kilda with an enlarged photograph of a tram model resembling PCC 1041 (but not bearing its number) positioned and glued onto photo to simulate its future operation. The model displays "route 64 E Brighton".Yields information about planning and publicity for introduction of PCC 1041 and Z class tramcars. Black and white photograph with brief note on rear"2 B/6 3 Tram Prints"pcc, 1041, queens way, tram model, simulation, route 64, e brighton, future operation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W2 class 259 partially dismantled, 1970s
... disposal of W2 class tramcars. W2 clss tram 259 headlight trolley ...Photograph shows W class 259 partially dismantled on an outside track. Head light, trolley poles, side blinds and barriers, and drop-centre seating have been removed. Yields information about disposal of W2 class tramcars. Black and white photograph with ink stamp and number on rearInk stamp reads "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, Ref No. P25/1/1034" w2 clss, tram 259, headlight, trolley pole, side blind, barrier, drop-centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Inside saloon W2 537
... about interior of W@ class tramcar. W2 class tram 537 ...Photograph shows interior saloon of W2 class 537 with upholstered longitudinal seats and looks through the drop-centre to the saloon at the other end. The advertising above the saloon windows is for "Venus College of Hairdressing & Beauty". Yields information about interior of W@ class tramcar. Black and white photograph with penciled note on rearPencil writing reads "W2 537 Now in USA" w2 class, tram 537, upholstered longitudinal seats, drop-cente, saloon, venus college -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - T class 178 at Point Ormond, Wal Jack, c1950
... Class Point Ormond tram 178 Black and white negative. Negative T ...Photograph by Wal Jack, of T class 178 at Point Ormond, c1950. Has a destination of Point Ormond.Yields information about one-man operation of Point Ormond trams.Black and white negative.trams, tramways, t class, point ormond, tram 178 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X class 217 at Point Ormond, 15-1-1954
... The photograph shows X class 217 at Point Ormond terminus ...The photograph shows X class 217 at Point Ormond terminus in Glen Huntly Road with a MMTB bus passing in the background. Photographer unknown, dated 15-1-1954.Yields information the Point Ormond terminus in 1954.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In ink on rear "Birney car 217,at Point Ormond 15-1-54, with MMTB bus in the background" and "1037".tramcars, tramways, point ormond, x class, tram 217 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X2 class 679 Footscray Depot, Jan. 1948
... depot X2 class tram 679 In ink on rear "MMTB 679 X type ...The photograph shows X2 class 679, at the Footscray Depot during Jan. 1948. Photographer unknown.Yields information tram 679 at Footscray depot in 1948.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In ink on rear "MMTB 679 X type, Footscray Jan 48, R179"tramcars, tramways, footscray depot, x2 class, tram 679 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - PMTT tram 23 at Malvern Burke Road terminus, c1916
... that became MMTB O class trams. tramcars tramways O class tram 23 PMTT ...The postcard photograph shows PMTT No. 23 a Maximum Traction bogie, straight sill combination with drop end at the Malvern Burke Road terminus, c1916. See page 60 of Destination City 5th edition for details of the tram. Purchased by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust, sold to the Hawthorn Tramways Trust during 1916, in 1920 absorbed by the MMTB and classed "O". They were sold to Adelaide in 1927. There is a large "1" in the front window, indicating the route number and the destination of Burke Road. The driver is in the front cabin and the conductor is standing at the rear of the tram.Yields information the trams that became MMTB O class trams.Postcard - divided back with hand written note on the rear."Victoria" in ink and in pencil "50 passenger, Duncan and Fraser 1914, to Hawthorn Ty8 Trust as No. 23 in 1916. To MMTB 1920 as 130, to MTT? as 194.tramcars, tramways, o class, tram 23, pmtt, mavern burke road, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Hawthorn Tram Depot parked trams
... tram depot fan. tramcars tramways Hawthorn tram depot W2 class ...The photograph shows the depot fan at Hawthorn tram depot with 5 W2 class tramcars parked. The depot starters office can be seen on the left hand side.Yields information the Hawthorn tram depot fan.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.with Ken Magor stamp on the rear with the number "2850" written in and "Hawthorn tram depot Victoria"..tramcars, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, w2 class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - G class tram 50 at Elsternwick Station, Wal Jack collection, mid 1920's
... G class tram 50 at Elsternwick Station... tram No. 50 in the mid 1920s. Trams tramways G class Glenhuntly ...Photograph of G class 50 in Glenhuntly Road with many passengers. Tram has the destination of Elsternwick. In the background is an Ironmonger's shop (W J Marsh) and a Milliner's shop and a cake and confectionary shop.Yields information about G class tram No. 50 in the mid 1920s.Black and White Copy Negative and print with notes on the rear.On rear of the print in ink and pencil "MMTB Car scrapped a year ago, G class No. 50 (with small windows, only one of its kind), Prahran & Malvern TT, Glenhuntly Road 1925. (old style painting and monogram). " Has the Ken Magor stamp and Wal Jack stamp with "T66" written in.trams, tramways, g class, glenhuntly rd, tram 50 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - U206 outside Essendon Depot, Wal Jack collection, 1925
... Essendon depot and tram U 206, 1925. Trams tramways U Class Mount ...Photograph of U206 in Mount Alexander Road, with the NMETL brick powerhouse behind. The driver is hopping off the tram (to attend points) while the conductor is on the rear platform. Note the drop bars rather than folding gates as on other cars. The Cooling tower is not in the photo, indicating it has been demolished. The Power Station was demolished in 1925 (check). In the background is the St Georges Anglican church which was built during 1925. Sun angle - possibly winter.Yields information about Essendon depot and tram U 206, 1925.Black and White Copy Negative Photograph and print with details on the rear.In ink on the rear "MMTB U class 206 ex North Melbourne Electric Tramways (Essendon), outside depot in Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, called Essendon, 1925. The brick building was pulled down a few years ago for a modern layout. See April Tram Tracks." Has both the Ken Magor stamp and Wal Jack stamp with "T70" written in.trams, tramways, u class, mount alexander road, essendon depot, nmetl, tram 206, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram W2 340 Interior, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's?
... the interior of a W2 class tram. Trams tramways W2 class Interiors MMTB ...Photo of the interior of W2 340 showing the detail of the interior woodwork, hand rails, doors, lights etc. Photo c1960, 1970's reproduction the original print? Yields information about the interior of a W2 class tram.Black and White Photograph with MMTB stamp on rear.Has the MMTB stamp on the rear. On rear of 2nd copy in pencil "340-interior-MMTB"trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, mmtb, tram 340 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - NMETL trams at Saltwater River, c1906
The photograph is of a group of two trams and two trailers of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. (NMETL) at the Saltwater River terminus for a major event. The river is now the Maribyrnong. Possibly at the time of the opening or soon after as the road surface alongside the trams is unformed, just ballast.Yields information the NMETL trams possibly soon after opening in 1906.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "No 14, 064". tramcars, tramways, v class, u class, trailers, nmetl, saltwater river, maribyrnong river -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 6 digital images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus - Elizabeth St, Mal Rowe, 2004 to 2010
... - D class 5001 at the terminus showing the sign at the south ...All images from Mal Rowe, except No. 6 from Marcus Wong 1 - D class 5001 at the terminus showing the sign at the south end - 23-9-2013 2 - B class 2088 looking south - 30-7-2010 3 - B class 2128 looking south - 12-2003 4 - Sign on Combino D1 3501 5 - D1 3501 - in Swanston Street at Victoria St - 16-3-2004. Was given the name of Sir Robert Risson, but was removed when the PTC livery was applied in June 2014. 6 - Plaque Feb. 1994, laid by Alan Brown, Minister for Public TransportYields information about the Sir Robert Risson Tram TerminusSet of 6 images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus in Elizabeth St at Flinders St.tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials, plaque, d class, d1 class, b class, tram 5001, tram 2088, tram 2128, tram 3501 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - notecard - W3 667 Flinders St, Pixie Moon cards, c2020
... Cards. tramways tramcars Flinders St Station tram 667 W3 class ...Card shows W3 667 in Flinders St on its way to Flinders St station, for its part of the filming of The Pacific, Feb. 2008. Demonstrates the use of a historic photo on a note card by Pixie Moon Cards.Folded card, blank inside, printed on recycled paper - No. PMR622tramways, tramcars, flinders st station, tram 667, w3 class, flinders st, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - L class 102 soon after commissioning, c1921
... . Printed on Kodak Paper. Yields infomation about L class tram 106 ...Photograph of L 106 soon after commissioning. Has the M&MTB on the side of the trams and four doorways as ordered by the PMTT. Prior to fitting the standard destination boxes and removing one of the doorways. Elsternwick Post Office in the background. See Keith's notes on the rear of the photograph for more information. See Reg Item 5251 for a better image from a copy negative. Printed on Kodak Paper.Yields infomation about L class tram 106, soon after its commissioning by the MMTBBlack and White Photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-133"trams, tramways, pmtt, l class, new tramcars, mmtb, tram 106 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PMTT tram No. 36, mid 1910s
... Features PMTT tram 36, later E class 36. Built...Features PMTT tram 36, later E class 36. Built ...Features PMTT tram 36, later E class 36. Built for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust in 1914. Body sold in 1940. Built as a Maximum Traction drop centre and drop ends tramcar. Has the destination of Esplanade. The driver is standing by the front door holding the control handles while the Conductor is leaning on the tramcar side. Shows the lining and lettering of the tramcar.Demonstrates PMTT tram mid 1910s.Black and white photograph mounted on card.trams, tramways, pmtt, e class, tram 36, tram crews