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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Driver at controller of a VR Tram, Victorian Railways (VR), 1930
... trams ...Three similar photos used in the VR magazine, but this one has a different outlook or view from the others. In the magazine, each photo location was given. See item 611. Yields information about the VR trams and their routes.Photograph from the Victorian Railways Magazine June 1930 showing a hand at tram controller.In ink of rear of prints "Photo Victorian Railways"tramways, trams, st kilda brighton electric tramway, vr trams, victorian railways, drivers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Ron Scholten, mid 1970's?
... Trams ...Colour Slide, white black plastic of former tram W2 597 at Wattle Park"597 Wattle Park"trams, tramways, w2 class, wattle park, tramcars, tram 597 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 10, Earl Ewers, 25/09/2005 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...Yields information about the centenary celebrations of electric trams in Ballarat in 2005 and some of the people involved.Set of 10 colour prints with a white border of the celebrations for the centenary of electric trams in Ballarat - 25/9/2005. .1 - Scene at the loop with 17, 26 and 28. .2 - Horse tram at the loop with Lyall Drayton standing by the horses. .3 - ditto with onlookers. .4 - Sam Boon on Tram 17 .5 - Horse tram at the loop with Lyall Drayton standing by the horses. .6 - Horse tram and another in the loop .7 - No. 17 at Depot Junction with Darren Hutchesson alongside .8 - No. 17 in Wendouree Parade. .9 - No. 17 at Fairyland .10 - Horse tram at the loop with Lyall Drayton standing by the horses. Printed on Kodak Royal Paper. Earl Ewers photograph.trams, tramways, horse tram, centenary, wendouree parade, btm, tram 26, tram 27, tram 1, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, WTP, "Sturt Street, Ballarat", c1905
... trams ...The photo shows an ESCo tram soon after commencement of trams in 1905, at the corner of Armstrong and Sturt Streets, Ballarat. The tram has a destination sign hung from the driver's dash canopy. On the left is the Snows Department store and a pole with telegraph/telephone wires and insulators. The Thomas Moore Statue is adjacent to the tramcar. The median plantation was known as Shoppees Square. See item 8419 for a postcard and 3795 for a copy photograph. Photo by WTP & Co.Yields information about Sturt St soon after the opening of the Ballarat Electric tramwayPrinted photograph on a sheet of plain paper.tramways, trams, sturt st, esco, armstrong st, wtp -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Flinders St Station and SW6 900, Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd, c1970
... Trams ...Produced by Robert Schorn, early 1970's shows two of Melbourne icons - Flinders St station and W class trams. SW6 900 northbound in Swanston Street Has the SEC building in the background, a advert for Peter Stuyvesant (cigarettes). The tram has adverts for Pacer pencils and Super Sportz shoes. There is a W2 class tram in Flinders St. A Policeman is on point duty - bottom right of the photo. Published by Colour Tech Productions of Canberra,Demonstrates two iconic images of Melbourne.Postcard - colour - by Colour Tech Productions of Canberra, divided back - card number CTM 107 RPtrams, tramways, flinders st station, swanston street, sw6 class, tram 900 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 9 at the Geelong Railway Station, Wal Jack, 17-11-1953
... trams ...Geelong tram No 9 at the Geelong Railway Station. Has the station canopy in the background.Yields information about Geelong 9 and the railway station.Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.See rear image. tramways, trams, geelong, railway, tram 9 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Series of 7 colour photographs 9/1971 - trams ex SEC Ballarat, Sept 1971
... trams ...Photographs by Stan Lakey, SEC Deport Foreman. Shows some of the Ballarat fleet being loaded prior to going to other locations. Provided to donor at the time. Yields information about the transport of former Ballarat trams to their new "homes" or other tramway Museumstram Series of seven colour prints of SEC Ballarat trams loaded onto trucks for transport to their "new" homes, September 1971. .1 - Tram 12 - for the Sydney Tramway Museum - 8/9/1971 .2 - Tram 17 - for the TMSV Bylands - 20/9/1971 .3 - Tram 21 - for the AETM or St Kilda Tramway Museum Adelaide 21/9/1971 .4 - Tram 33 - for the Hamilton Transport Museum, with the depot crew standing in front of the tram 1/9/1971 .5 - Tram 36 - for transport to Preston Workshops and then Ballarat Tourism Week running in Melbourne 14/9/1971 .6 - Tram 37 - for the Sydney Tramway Museum 27/9/1971 .7 - Scrubber - for the TMSV Bylands 21/9/1971On rear has the photographers name and details written in by donor.ballarat, depot, tram disposal, tram transport, sec ballarat tramways, tram 12, tram 17, tram 21, tram 33, tram 36, tram 37, scrubber tram, trams, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Negative, Ellis Collection, c1950
... Trams ...Yields information about the appearance of the Gardens Crossing Loop and tram 19.Black and white photograph of tram 19 leaving Gardens Loop with the destination of Mt Pleasant. Note the tram stop pole behind the tram, fitted with timetable boards, stop sign and section sign. Item donated comprised negative 1144, A4 print and laminated A4 print. Negative scanned at 2400dpi. See Reg Item 3376 for another print - noted that it was from the Ellis Collection. On the top edge of one of the prints "Wendouree Parade 1950 have print"trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram stops, tram 19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), 2019
... Trams ...Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2019 - 2020. Photo of tram 661 as the Floral Tram in Wendouree Parade. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in yellow block printing on the lower edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Floral Tram 661 2019 Photo Peter Waugh." Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, membership cards, floral tram, btm, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Event Materials, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society / 21st Celebrations", 5/07/2005 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...A5 photocopied sheet with details of the 21st Celebrations of the closure of the SEC Tramway System, held on 26/9/1992. Gives brief details of the history of Ballarat's trams and the details of the event on the day by the BTPS. Trams ran to the SEC timetable from 6.30am to 11.15pm., including a tram and vintage motor car cavalcade at 1pm. On the rear of the sheet are the names and logos of the various sponsors. Five copies held.trams, tramways, tramways, 21st anniversary, cavalcade, festival program -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, c1971
... trams ...Yields information about the nature of the operations towards the end - frequent derailments - due to poor track. Shows minor damage to the tram and people involved in the rerailing.Black and white photograph of the No. 11, derailed inbound, Albert St Sebastopol, near the Masonic Hall. Tram has destination of City, has a Twin Lakes Sign, broken life guard flap. Has Inspector Arthur Maxwell, Depot Foreman Stan Lakey and crew member in the photo looking at the tram. A bogie tram has come down to No. 11 to assist. Photograph by the Courier.On rear photograph, stamped in purple ink "Ballarat Courier, Press Photograph, Copyright"tramways, trams, accidents, derailments, albert st, tram 11 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "1041 Prototype Tram", 21/03/1974 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...Report - three foolscap sheets, titled "1041 Prototype Tram" outlining the basis of the construction of the prototype tram. Gives information on the trucks, control equipment, body frame, interior, doors and windows, heating and ventilation, lighting, destination equipment and other equipment. Notes the construction of the new trams by Commonwealth Engineering and the basis for the design from those of Gothenburg Sweden. Dated 21/3/1974trams, tramways, mmtb, prototype tramcar, 1041, new tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, “100 miles by tram”, “Party rode through the night”, 13/01/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...Newspaper clipping titled: “100 miles by tram” – “Party rode through the night” Diamond Valley News – Tues January 13, 1970 Photo and text of tram # 469, hired by Diamond Valley Miniature railway club, Brunswick depot, Mont Albert terminus, Special tram #469 pulled out of Brunswick depot at 11:00PM on Friday 9 January 1970 on a 100-mile trip. Returned at 10:00AM on Saturday Hired by Diamond Valley Miniature railway club for a social trip, club organiser John Murdoch is a tram driver, drove tram through suburbs. Tram 469 is an American-style body in which driver isn't partitioned from the passengers. Used to carry tourists in 19430's. Tram has been used by confectionary company for its "little box of chocolates" ad on TV. Tram stopped at Mont Albert terminus where group held a birthday party for a member.trams, tramways, brunswick depot, social club, mont albert, model railways, diamond valley miniature railway club, swanston st, latrobe st, tram 469 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 3, Maurice Stanley, 1971
Set of two 89mm sq colour prints of SEC Crew - Maurice Stanley and one black and white photograph of another SEC crewman standing by No. 39. .1 - Maurice Stanley standing alongside No. 41 at Lydiard St North .2 - Maurice Stanley in cab of No. 26 at Gardens, tram showing destination of Victoria St .3 - Crewman, No. 17, standing by rear of No. 39 at View Point Junction. Image 4 is a higher resolution image of the face of the crewman. Note: - Maurice also drove for the BTM in the 1970's and early 80's until he left to return to the UK. Assumed photos taken 1971 just prior to closure of the system.On rear of 2901.2 - in ink "This is myself at the controls of my tram" 2901.2 - "This is one of my workmates he comes from England also."tram crews, personnel, tram 26, tram 39, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Ryrie St Geelong, 1930s
... trams ...Reproduction of Rose Series postcard No. 547 of Ryrie St Geelong with tram No. 7 east bound and another tram in the distance. Photo shows the tramway centre poles. Has the old Geelong Post Office (see reference) on the left side of the image.Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong.Reproduction of Rose series postcard No. P547 trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, geelong post office, tram 7 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - ESCo tram in Sturt St, 1920c
... Trams ...Photo shows an ESCo tram at the corner of Doveton and Sturt St, possibly No. 18. The Town Hall is in the distance. The tram has forward lean or sag indicating collapsed springs on the No. 21E truck. Has adverts for Suttons Music store and Bushells teas.Yields information about ESCo trams during the 1920s and their operating condition.Light card photograph held on sheet 8416 by four photo corners.trams, tramways, sturt st, doveton st, esco, 21e truck -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z1.39 at Preston Workshops, Michael McLeod, c. 1990
... Trams ...Photograph shows Z1 No. 39 (with "00" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a livery advertising the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Melbourne, on behalf of the Department of Labour. The tram also had trolley poles installed. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-scrapped tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery that advertised legislation.Colour Photograph - Z1.39 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z1 class, public transport, tram 39, all over advertising -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Ryrie St Geelong, 1930s
... trams ...Reproduction of Rose Series postcard No. 547 of Ryrie St Geelong with tram No. 7 east bound and another tram in the distance. Photo shows the tramway centre poles. Has the old Geelong Post Office (see reference) on the left side of the image.Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong.Reproduction of Rose series postcard No. P547 trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, geelong post office, tram 7 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Meadowbank Manufacturing Co. Sydney, SECV Tram No 13, 1915
... Trams ...Single truck (4 wheels), drop end tram, modified open California combination- to closed car with 4 doors, 2 at either end, longitudinal seats, sliding internal doors, air brakes. For an article on the tram and progress during 2018 see October 2018 issue of Fares Please!. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. See Destination Eaglehawk, Destination City.trams, tram 11 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Extension of the service to the Russell Street Route", 1926
... trams ...Pamphlet details the introduction of the X1 class safety trams to the Russell St Footscray route from 13/9/1926. Gives information on the tram, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), or pay as you leave, and provides hints for passenger behaviour. See also item 7470 for a pamphlet on the tram itself. See 7520 for the pamphlet on the introduction to Williamstown Road route.Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926 to Russell St.Pamphlet - one sheet folded printed on light brown paper. Two copies held.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray, russell st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Secretary's Newsletter October 2009", 10/2009
... trams ...Newsletter - titled "Secretary's Newsletter October 2009", issued by the Tram and Bus division of the RTBU. Has a photo of Lou Di Gregorio. Has items about the re-franchising of Yarra Trams, new EBA with Yarra, Myki introduction, Industry Fund Financial Planning, and redevelopment of Preston Workshops into a running depot/workshop, including repair of trams by United which was shown to be too expensive.Yields information about the activities of the RTBU during 2009.Newsletter - folded A3 sheet, full colourtrams, tramways, rtbu, yarra trams, united group, eba, franchising -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - copy, "Sturt Street looking E., Ballarat" and "Happy New Years", c2000
... Trams ...Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St following the introduction of electric trams in 1905 and has a strong association with the work of Sovereign Hill and Rose Stereograph Co.Postcard reproduction - coloured - of an ESCo tram near the intersection of Armstrong St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street with the Post Office and bank buildings on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts in the view. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. Card reproduced for Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Township by Rose Stereograph Co. of Glen Waverley c2000. Divided back type with caption, production and the Rose Co. symbol on the rear.trams, tramways, sturt st, ballarat, esco, rose postcards -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - coloured - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)
... Trams ...Set of two black and white photographs which have been coloured to show possible arrangements for covers to the side frames of a Brill 21E and Brill 22E (single truck or four wheel truck or bogie tram). 1793.1 - Showing possible arrangement for a cover for a maximum traction tram truck - cover has been outlined in red and then coloured to match the tram colour. The body has been coloured as well with green and yellow colours. 1793.2 - ditto for single truck tram No. 20. Background for the preparation of these photographs is unknown. Date unknown.trams, tramways, trucks, covers, brill trucks, tram 20 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, c1935
... Trams ...Yields information the buildings, buildings and scene in Sturt St looking East from Doveton St.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard - titled "Sturt St Ballarat Vic", looking east along the south side of Sturt St from Doveton St. Tram in the far distance. Has a number of motor vehicles in the photograph. Has a tram No. 5, at the city tram stop and three trams in the distance in Sturt or Bridge St. Wal has dated the photo 1935 on his album notes. Has a good photo of the City Hall Cafe advertising Swallow's Ice cream. Kodak postcard - see image i2.In bottom right hand corner has the "2 Vic Rail Photo".trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, dawson st, tram 5 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster - Framed Poster, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The Centennial Celebration of the Melbourne Tram 1885 - 1985", c1985
... Trams ...Framed poster published for the centenary of Melbourne trams in 1985 by the Metropolitan Transit Authority on creamy paper, title "The Centennial Celebration of the Melbourne Tram 1885 - 1985", features cable tram dummy, bogie cable trailer, horse tram, A, F, J, S, W2, U, SW2, Z3, and A class of 1984 on poster with three tickets illustrated as well. Frame from white finish metal frame, screwed with clips in each corner, cotton hanging strip and Masonite backing board with plastic inserts to secure the backing board with a Perspex cover over the poster.On top and one side "Driver Scholten 3211" in red Texta pen.trams, tramways, melbourne, centenaries, posters, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Model tram, Preston Workshops, wheel set for an articulated tram made by The Met, c1984
... Trams ...Model tram wheel set for an articulated tram made by The Met for their model tram at the Royal Show Melbourne c1985. Two sets of heavy duty electric motor, geared to two sets of four wheel bogies and one unmotorised bogie with a centre pins, washer and split pin that secured the articulated section of the tram. Each set number on side "MTA No. 9A with motor section given "10" and 7B" Made from brass, steel, plastic - purpose made. Placed with two sections of O gauge track - each 340mm long.trams, tramways, models, b class, the met, royal show -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Easier riding on the Z3", 26/09/1979 12:00:00 AM
... Trams ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Printer Photograph Plate Block, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), 1969
... Trams ...Photo used in the block is showing No. 21 decorated for the 1969 Begonia Festival. Most likely taken at the tram depot.Demonstrates how printing was undertaken c1969 by the use of printers zinc sheet blocks and the illustration of a decorated Ballarat Tram Printer photograph plate block - wood block with a zinc metal place used for printing in a magazine or block. See Reg Item 3749 for a similar photograph.trams, tramways, decorated trams, begonia festival -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ray Jackson, c1970
... Trams ...Black and White photograph of flusher tram No. 7, in Queensway St Kilda c1970.trams, tramways, service tramcars, queensway, flushing, tram 7, tram 7w -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Caldwell, Tram 42 crossing Doveton St, 8/03/1960
... trams ...Photo by Keith Caldwell on 8/3/1960 of tram 42 inbound in Sturt St crossing Doveton St. Has the central median planted with many flowers, In the background is Heinz Bros store. The tram has the destination of Lydiard St north and has roof adverts for Penfolds Sherry and Briquettes.Yields information about the tram 42 and the intersection with Doveton St.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount. Stamped on bottom of slide "8 Mar 60". tramways, trams, sturt st, doveton st, tram 42