Photograph of W7 1024 as the United Insurance Company advertising tram, September 1973, crossing Bourke and Swanston St on a City Spencer St Route 97. Date from http://vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams accessed 24/4/2019. Has the Bradmans, Portmans, Myers and Buckley and Nunn stores in the view. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses.In ink on slide "1973 Advertisement Tram Melbourne"trams, tramways, w7 class, advertising trams, bourke st, swanston st, route 97, tram 1024

Newspaper Clipping - from The Argus Monday 22/7/1935 titled "Last North Melbourne Tram", about the closure of the North Melbourne cable tram line in Lonsdale St from Elizabeth St. Part of the heading has been cut off. Shows many people gathered around the tram including people n the roof. A check with Trove, shows that the photo appeared on page 7 of the newspaper.trams, tramways, elizabeth st, closure, cable trams, north melbourne, last tram

Cardboard model, fold up of a Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 130, with in a plastic envelope, envelope and a writing sheet. Produced by OddBall Pty Ltd, of Rowville Vic. 3178, copyright 2012. Package titled "Pop-out Construction postcard", Has notes on the rear about the Melbourne tram system. Priced at $3.90 in the Museum shop - August 2017.trams, tramways, models, modelling, z3 class

Possibly a sample of a product, Melbourne Tram Passport, that was compiled or put together by Go Public in 1995 as a promotion to use Melbourne trams and receive discounts at various venues. No evidence is known of its actual use in practice. On the last page of the Guide Book are the names of David Miller and Frank Pallay and Go Public's Elsternwick PO Address. Similar to the "Melbourne Met Pass" of 1988 - see item 2843 Yields information about the concept of a tourist travel promotion using Melbourne's trams.Green plastic partitioned folded containing sample tickets, map, pamphlet and guide books.trams, tramways, melbourne tram passport, tickets, the met, public transport

Melbourne transport map - dated August 1989 - zone ticket system, has a photo of the front of B2 2004, includes a map of the ticket zones, and The Met contact details.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in August 1989.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, maps, zones

Melbourne transport map - dated December 1989 - scratch ticket system, has a photo of the front of B2 2004, includes a map of the ticket zones, and The Met contact details.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in December 1989 following the introduction of Scratch tickets.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, maps, zones, scratch tickets

Melbourne transport map - dated August 1990 - includes a map of the ticket zones, and The Met contact details and notes where tickets can be obtained fromYields information about Melbourne public transport services in August 1990Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, maps, zones

Provided by Alstom / Department of Transport upon visiting their part full size mock-up at Tullamarine. Shows the proposed layout of the body externally.Yields information about the proposed G class tram.Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne G class tram No. 7001, has details of the tram on the base. Showing route 59.new trams, g class, models

Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet, titled "Melbourne Tram Network" - showing a diagrammatic layout of Melbourne tram routes, Myki ticket notes and where tickets can be obtained, information numbers (PTV, phone applications) and information on Tram Tracker, twitter and other contact systems on the left side and on the right side titled "Routes from this stop" showing all the routes that ran in Swanston St to Melbourne University and the major stops in the City and St Kilda Road. Map shown as effective April 2011. Has the document information on the right hand side of the poster.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, maps, tramtracker, myki, swanston st, st kilda rd

Colour poster on glossy white paper advertising a new stamp issue on Australia's Historic tramways, 1989. On the poster's background is a Melbourne cable tram set on the Prahran route, printed in black and white, has "Australia Historic Tramways" as a banner, "New Stamp Issue" in the form of a cancellation stamp with a Melbourne tram in the centre and featuring in enlarged full colour reproductions the following 41c stamps that were the special issue: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901. On the base of the poster is an announcement concerning the stamp show at the Melbourne Exhibition buildings 18-22 October. 1989. See Reg. Item 3143 for an example of the Melbourne cable tram stamp and 8545 for collector's cards and an envelope.trams, tramways, stamps, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams, australia post

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Saturday 21/3/2015, titled "Combined effort see Mount Clear Primary's tram under cover" about the installation of roof over the ex Melbourne tram at the Primary school. Notes the BTM support for the project.schools, preserved trams

Three page photocopy of MMTB May 1970 document titled "RC2 and EE RC1 Controller Maintenance - electrical mechanic's procedure", for the rostered day-in service of Remote Control Controllers fitted to Melbourne trams. Provides the instructions for inspection and replacement of parts if needed. trams, tramways, tramcars, controllers, general electric, english electric

Newspaper clipping - titled "A new face for the Melbourne tram", The Age, 7/10/2000 about the new low floor Alstom Citadis trams to be introduced by Yarra Trams for route 109. Item written by Sushi Das. Has an image of the new tramcar.trams, tramways, yarra trams, citadis, alstom, c class

Personal papers - 30 A4 sheets - titled "Tickets Please Version 140306", colour print of an early version of Reg Item 5581, "Fares Please". Covers Melbourne tram tickets, including the VR, PMTT, but excludes cable tram slip tickets.trams, tramways, tickets, reports, melbourne, pmtt, vr, mmtb, cable trams

Made by Dynamo House for the South Melbourne Depot staff to celebrate their 70th anniversary. The depot was closed and relocated to Southbank during March 1997.Demonstrates a domestic item made to celebrate an event.Cream coloured china cup or mug with handle, shaped lip with a line drawing of wide body W class car with the words "Serving the Community - South Melbourne Tram Depot 75 years 1925 - 1995". Made by Dynamo House with a phone number.tramways, south melbourne depot, 70th anniversary, celebrations

Collectable card, printed on green paper, with the Calcutta and The Met logos on one side, with the words "The Mother Earth / Clean Air / Free Flowing Trams" and Indian script. On the reverse is the image of a Melbourne tram and a daily ticket layout. Strongly associated with Roberto D'Andrea.trams, tramways, tickets, the connies, collectables

Souvenir of Melbourne trams - SW6 852. Not dimensionally accurate. See item 2658 for a similar model of a City Circle tram, with different window framing. Demonstrates the nature of many Melbourne trams souvenirs, icons.Model tram - made from a high density plastic. Finished in green and yellow.model, souvenir, sw6 class, tram 852

Map - Colour print - of Melbourne's tram network, shows the lines operated by M>Tram or Yarra Trams, route numbers, ticket zones, zone overlaps and contact websites. - used in Fares and Travel Guide - 2000 and 2001 Map - see Reg Item 2508.trams, tramways, connex, map, melbourne, tramways, m>tram, yarra trams

Provides details of trams services on Sunday morning from termini, first and last services from major points, depots, for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Gives details of all-night services and connections. Also details fares. Notes shoppers should travel between 9.30 and 4pm for comfort, Wattle Park Chalet and Family Excursion tickets.Demonstrates the provision of information about Melbourne tram services.Sheet of paper, printed both sides, folded 3 x 3 sections to give a guide to Melbourne Tram and bus Routes, with listing of routes, numbers, times of first and last trams and buses and all-night and Sunday Morning services. Dated Feb. 1948.melbourne, tram and bus services, mmtb, buses, trams, routes, timetables, all night services

Leather bookmark made from Kangaroo skin - stamped or pressed in with an outline of a SW6 class tram, No. 889. On the rear has printed an notes about the Melbourne tram system and Kangaroo skin leather being very tough. Has the manufacturer's stamp at the bottom - Ausroo?trams, tramways, souvenirs, sw6 class, melbourne, bookmarks, tram 889

Model of W class tram, painted in City Circle colours, red, cream and green roof made from wood and plastic and trolley poles - wire and string. Has a label on the bottom "W2 Melbourne Tram, hand made from timber - George Kob".trams, tramways, models, w class, city circle

Destination roll that was used in Kew Depot trams, Melbourne, until the late 1960's. Roll on linen, with white letters on black background. Has stencilled words "STOP KEW" on bottom of roll, generally stencilled, though a few handwritten, miniature destination on rear to assist driver to locate the destination. Letters approx. 140 high. Roll consists of an unpainted section 140 long at top and 330 long unpainted section at base. Painted section approx. 7.6m long. Image information - btm1748i1 to 1747i7 - photos of various sections of roll from top to bottom - shows level of damage. btm1748i8 shows handwritten and stencilled miniature destination and btm1748i9 - "STOP KEW" at bottom of roll. For listing of destinations - see images.tram, trams, melbourne, kew depot, destination roll, mmtb

Book - 96 pages + card covers, 5 sections, perfect bound, A4 landscape full colour printed on gloss paper, titled "Melbourne's Marvellous Trams", looking at the history of Melbourne's tram, why, how, culture, economic and relationship to Melbourne and its residents. Contains a forward written by Keith Dunstan. Written by Dale Budd and Randall Wilson, published by University of New South Wales Press in 1998. Has a table of contenttrams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, tramcars, cable trams, history

Melbourne tram ticket - 3d printed on pink paper with a Bushells coffee advert on the rear, featuring a lady holding a cup and saucer. Bushells advertised on many products.Demonstrates various a 3d ticket used by the MMTB.Ticket - pink paper with black printing No. 767867tramways, mmtb, tickets, bushells

Pamphlet - "Tramboat - Scenic Cruises and Functions" detailing the functions and the vessel available for hire. Vessel dressed as a Melbourne tram. Provides contact details and location of point of departure.Demonstrates a variation in marketing making use of a Melbourne icon - tramsPamphlet - DL - double sided - full colour on 200gsm card.tramboat, trams, trams as icons, functions

Destination roll that was used in Malvern Depot trams, Melbourne, until the late 1960's. Roll on linen, with white letters on black background. Has stencilled words "STOP" on top and bottom of rolls, stencilled miniature destination on rear to assist driver to locate the destination. Letters approx. 140 high. Roll consists of an unpainted section 535 long at top and 360 long unpainted section at base. Painted section approx. 7.2m long. Roll has oil and dirt stains in the middle portion, but the last three destinations are very worn with the black paint in a deteriorated condition. Image information - btm1747i1 to 1747i6 - photos of various sections of roll from top to bottom - shows level of damage and nature of the last three destinations on the roll. For listing of destinations - see images.tram, trams, melbourne, malvern depot, destination roll, mmtb

Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet, titled "Melbourne Tram Network" - showing a diagrammatic layout of Melbourne tram routes, Myki ticket notes and where tickets can be obtained, information numbers (PTV, phone applications) and information on Tram Tracker, twitter and other contact systems. Vertical format. Map replaced when changes made to routes 112 (split into 11 and 12 - St Kilda to Victoria Gardens) from 27/7/2014. Map dated Jan. 2014. See Reg Item 625 for a horizontal format version and 726 for an earlier version. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, maps, tramtracker, myki

Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet, titled "Melbourne Tram Network" - showing a diagrammatic layout of Melbourne tram routes, Myki ticket notes and where tickets can be obtained, information numbers (PTV, phone applications) and information on Tram Tracker, twitter and other contact systems on the left side and a blank right side titled "Routes from this stop" Map shown as effective April 2011, and printed December. 2012. Has the document information on the right hand side of the poster. See Reg Item 628 for an example of how this base poster was used. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, maps, tramtracker, myki