Provides information about the UK based Light Rail Transit Association, light rail (tramways), public transport and the future. Has images of light rail systems including Melbourne Z59 at the Bourke St terminus in 1977.Yields information about the UK based LRTA and its work in promoting Light Rail.Pamphlet - folded to DL size, two colour titled "Introducing Light Rail Transit"tramways, light rail, ltra, melbourne, z class, tram 59

Booklet - "Moving Victoria - A World of experience in Light Rail" - produced by the Victorian Government to advertise and market its expertise in Light Rail manufacturing and operation. Notes Melbourne trams, track infrastructure, Electrical systems and Asset Management. Includes images of Sydney Light Rail and Hong Kong vehicles. Has a forward by Mark Birrell, Minister for Industry Science and Technology (Minister from 1996 to 1999). Includes an extensive list of contacts, companies and their products. See item 7206 for a similar document c2003.Yields information about Victorian Light Rail manufacturing capacity.Booklet - 24 pages, centre stapled titled "Moving Victoria - a world of experience in Light Rail"victoria, tramcar manufacture, sydney, hong kong, melbourne, light rail, tramways, marketing

Light Rail Bender Most rails are produced straight. While they to easily bend and appear flexible, they are required to bend for some curves, at rail joins on curves and at point (turn-out) junctions. For a safe transition around curves and in the finer areas of the point, this use to be done with a manual rail bender. Sometimes referred to as a Buddah, the rail bender attaches its two claws to the rail. In the middle of the two claws is a screw that is slowly tightened using a crow-bar to bend the rail. Tightening the screw too fast or too tightly may not give the structure of the rail time to redistribute and the rail may break if not done properly. Historic - Railways Permanent Way and Works - track equipment - Light Rail Bender Light Rail Bender made out of cast wrought ironpuffing billy, light rail bender

Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. A discussion paper written by W J Kingsley, Head of Civil Engineering Department at Footscray Technical College. During 1076 he was overseas to study the developments in all forms of land-based passenger transport. He found the tramcar was enjoying a rebirth and a new name - LIGHT RAIL. This paper goes into depth the various forms of transport and compares the efficiency of each. It provides a challenge for Australia to consider the benefits of Light Rail.Six sheets of A4 paper, printed on both sides - 12 page document. Paper titled "Light Rail - An overseas challenge for Australia" Topic divided into sections: Introduction and Definition; The Private Motor Car; Gee-Whizz; Energy; Vehicles; Track; Overhead and Signalling; Standardization; Some Particular Applications of Real Note; CostAuthor W J Kingsley, w jkingsley, civil engineering department, overseas study, light rail, travel comparisons, efficiency of travel options, ron bridger collection, 1976, as box 48a

Digital colour photograph showing North Port Light Rail Station.transport - railways, north port station, transport - tramways, light rail

Photograph of a demonstration being held on the steps of Parliament, protesting about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines from heavy rail to light rail. Shows some of the people, their banners and messages in particular disability access. In the background is tram Z3 135 and the Imperial Hotel. Photo mid 1987. The light railYields information about some of the protests about the conversion of the Port Melbourne and St Kilda heavy rail lines to light rail during 1987.Colour print on plain paper with rounded corners.trams, tramways, z3 class, tram 135, parliament house, light rail, light rail conversion, protest

Pamphlet - three fold DL full colour titled "Free ride on the Light Rail", providing a voucher for travel on the Upfield or North Coburg lines, to travel on the St Kilda Port Melbourne Light rail lines by circling a date on the image of a scratch ticket. Gives the conditions of travel. Used to promote the conversion of the Upfield rail line to light rail.trams, tramways, upfield, light rail, tickets, conversion, st kilda, north coburg

Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 21/11/1987, titled "Light rail starts rolling with protest and picnic" about the commencement of the light rail service from Blyth St being delayed by a protest by the Members of People for Equality not Institutionalisation. Also discusses the delay in the light rail vehicles being delayed by strikes at Comeng and Hong Kong taking priority. Item by John Masanauskastrams, tramways, light rail, opening, st kilda, blyth st, first tram

News Release from Victoria Transport titled "Light rail Transit system for Melbourne" - dated 20/11/1985 about the proposed north - south Light Rail service - Nicholson St / St Kilda and Port Melbourne. Announced by Tom Roper, Transport Minister. Notes the first LRV on the Burwood line, the need for new vehicles and that it would be operational by the end of 1987.Yields information about the formal announcement of the St Kilda / Port Melbourne Light rail project.Document - three A4 sheets - has been stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, light rail, st kilda light rail, port melbourne, lrv

Pamphlet - four fold DL size full colour titled "Low Floor light rail for the Upfield line - it is a better way to go", explaining or providing advice on the proposal for the conversion of the Upfield line to Light rail and timing. Has a map of the proposal - has a translation in 11 languages. Includes a map showing the proposals, project details, why, level crossings, rail services and timing and proposals for a shuttle along Sydney Road. Second copy added 17-7-2017.trams, tramways, light rail, upfield light rail, conversion, sydney rd

Newspaper clipping from "The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times", titled "Elwood light rail plan slammed by residents", 8 September 1988, about the proposed extension of the St Kilda Light rail line into Elwood; the residents using such terms as appalled, ridiculous, futile, traffic problems, though the City of St Kilda was supportive.trams, tramways, st kilda, elwood, light rail, new tramway

Photocopied, 14 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner, Lecture notes or report titled "Light Rail - An Overseas Challenge for Australia", presented by Bill Kingsley presented in Adelaide. Not formally dated, but late 1970's. Looks at Light rail / tram from a international perspective with references to motor vehicles, oil shortages, track, vehicles, overhead and signalling, costs, capacities, conclusion and challenges.trams, tramways, light rail, lectures, papers, adelaide

Report - 14 colour A4 sheets + two card covers bound with white comb binding titled "Comeng (Victoria) Light Rail Vehicles", detailing the trams or light rail vehicles built for Melbourne. Details the company, its capability, plant in Dandenong, Design using CAD systems, tram production photographs, details of the B class, A and Z3 along with description and engineering details including drawings of each unit.trams, tramways, comeng, commonwealth engineering, b class, a class, z3 class, tram bodies, bogies, light rail, tramcars

Newspaper clipping possibly from a local newspaper advertising that an Independent Panel of Inquiry has been formed and details will be published shortly. Advising that community group meetings have been held and that further are available. Titled "Upfield Light Rail Information and Consultation Program" On the rear has an advert for the election of Gerry Hand to the Federal seat of Melbourne.trams, tramways, light rail, upfield light rail, conversion, sydney rd

Report - 40 A4 pages - photocopied - pinned in the top left hand corner with a brass folded clip - titled "Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association, dated 23/2/1989. Addressed to Gail Moody of The Met about the proposal to convert the Upfield rail line to light rail and close the Sydney Road tram service. Has many suggestions, track diagrams, timetables and a copy the AETA's original submission of 10/5/1988.trams, tramways, upfield, aeta, sydney rd, route 19, conversion, light rail

Report - 15 A4 pages - clear plastic covers, card rear cover, blue comb bound, titled "Doncaster Light Rail - Alternative to the Arterial Road" - AETA, containing their submission, drawings, map and images of light rail in Los Angeles and San Hose. Letter to addressed to Brandon Mack of the Ministry of Transport, 26/2/1990 part of the Eastern Arterial Extension and Ringwood By-Pass Review. Signed by H. Ballment. Report does not include the Appended photos, maps and drawings.trams, tramways, doncaster, aeta, conversion, light rail

Report prepared by A V McLean Corporate Planning Manager The Met and P A Don Group Manager V/Line about a 1982 study about the replacing the two heavy rail services to St Kilda and Port Melbourne with Light Rail. The paper looks at the financial, economic, accessibility and patronage implications of the conversion. Has maps, tables and recommendations, including routing via Collins and Bourke Streets. Yields information about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines to light rail which opened to St Kilda in Nov. 1987.Paper or report, photocopied 16 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner.tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne, railways, light rail conversion

Set of 11 photos by Hugh Ballment, unless noted, of MMTB, MTA trams or works: HBM047 - MTA, Sep 1987, New St. Kilda light rail line beside Whiteman Street looking toward the city, with the Melbourne skyline in the background. HBM048 - MTA, Sep 1987, Light rail from Clarendon Street, under construction. Junction installed and track being positioned. HBM049 - MTA, Aug 1987, New St Kilda light rail from beside Whiteman Street from under the new West Gate Freeway and a Port Melbourne train, with work on the new light rail underway. HBM050 - MTA W2 380, 1987, Flinders Street, with St Paul's Cathedral and the former Gas & Fuel building being refurbished HBM051 - MTA, Z 83, bound for Domain on Route 55. A Volvo B59 bus in 870's is bound for Garden City. 1987, Queensbridge, Light Rail billboard at left, with former St Kilda/Port Melbourne viaduct. HBM052 - MTA, Aug 1987, Reconstruction of the Bourke and Spencer Street corner with new curves. Note the open Railway carpark on the west side of Spencer Street. HBM053 - MMTB, W5 737, 1950s, Elizabeth Street at Londsdale Street, running a route 19, North Coburg service. Note the former cable tram curves into Lonsdale Street in the view. HBM054 - MMTB, early 1950s, Bourke Street, looking east at Elizabeth Street with two double deck buses in the view - Keith Kings photo HBM055 - MMTB, SW6 873 and 931, W2 408 and one other, plus a W5 class car. 1950s, Brunswick Depot, also parked on the southside open storage is another W2 class car. HBM056 - MMTB, W6 988, 19/06/1955, Bourke Street, The first electric tram in Bourke Street, two tower wagons, checking and adjusting the overhead - Keith Kings photo HBM057 - MMTB SW6 859, 1960s, Elizabeth Street, near Queensberry Street, on Route 19. A W5 class is bound for Flinders Street. Yields information about Melbourne tram operations, and the construction of the St Kilda to Port Melbourne Light Rail and 1950s or 1960s photos of Melbourne tramways.Kodachrome plastic and cardboard mounts, with notes - set of 11tramways, queensbridge, light rail, bourke st, clarendon st, swanston st, spencer st, trackworks, new tramway, brunswick depot, tram 931, tram 408, tram 737, tram 83, tram 380, railways, trams, whiteman st, elizabeth st, lonsdale st, queensberry st, russell st, flinders st, w2 class, w5 class, sw6 class, w6 class, z class, mmtb buses, td5c class, volvo b59, tower trucks, route 27, route 19, tram 859, tram 988, tram 873, route 55

Report or Project plan - 5 A4 photocopied pages, were stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "North South Light Rail Transit Project - Work Responsibilities by Division". Produced by Metropolitan Transit Feb 1986, Tram and Bus division, gives a description of the light rail project to St Kilda and Port Melbourne conversion from rail to tram, which division would undertake which part of the project - MetRail or Tram and Bus, Property Group and Road Construction Authority or the Road Traffic Authority.In ink on the top right hand corner "Feb 1986"trams, tramways, the met, metropolitan transit, st kilda, port melbourne, light rail

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo features B1 class 2001 built by Comeng in Dandenong. The caption gives a description of the tram and Light Rail Vehicles.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1979, featuring a photo of B1 2001 by Comeng Vic. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, b1 class tram, tram 2001, light rail vehicles

Letter from Geoff Carkeek, MTA Tram and Bus Division General Manager to J Harper, Secretary ATMOEA dated 24/12/1986 regarding the North - South Light Rail proposal (St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines) and the conversion to light rail, and impacts on existing tram services. Includes a note on the proposed termination of route 15 and 16 trams at St Kilda Railway station. Includes two drawings - St Kilda Station - Fitzroy St using the former VR St Kilda station forecourt rather than the platforms which were actually later used, and Clarendon St - Port Junction layout.Yields information about the conversion of the St Kilda Railway project.Letter - photocoped - 6 A4 and 2 A3 folded sheets, part stapled.light rail, conversion, st kilda, port junction, atmoea, st kilda railway station

Newspaper cutting from The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times - 23/4/1987 titled "Light Rail: A matter where agreement is hard to get" about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines to Light Rail. Has three sub-articles, quote the General Manager of The Met Mr. Ed Dotson, Mr Patrick O'Connor Public Transport Users Association about the keeping of the Flinders St link and Mr Noel Willis, the President of the Bayside Public Transport Association who was opposed. Has photos of each of the people involved and a B class tram on route 75 in the Burwood Highway.trams, tramways, light rail, st kilda, port melbourne, conversion, east burwood, route 75

.1 - Manuscript - 21 A4 pages, including a covering letter and tables and map titled "Upfield - Train or Light Rail?, written by Warren Doubleday for publication in the ARHS Vic Div Newsrail magazine, March 1989. .2 - Magazine - Newsrail - June 1989, published by the ARHS Vic Div containing the above article - 32 pages printed on gloss paper, centre stapled. Article looks at the proposal by the MTA to replace the Upfield line by a light rail service and the implications, present services, solutions and options, evaluation of Alternatives, issues such as disabilities, a discussion and conclusions. See Reg Item 1586 for Reference document.trams, tramways, upfield, light rail, railways, closure

Folder issued for the opening of the St Kilda Light Rail 20-21 November 1987, comprising six items. .1 - Folder - folded green card with the "Metropolitan Transit" logo in the bottom left hand corner .2 - Pamphlet - Light Rail Transit Link - same as Reg Item 457 .3 - News Release or Press Release - two A4 pages titled "Light Rail: Transport for the next Century" - Quotes the Minister Tom Roper, has details on the B class trams. .4 - Opening ticket - see also Reg Item 602 .5 - "Moving Victoria" - 40 page book - card covers, colour printed centre stapled with table of contents setting out the Victorian Government forward look and Transport Budget for 1987 - 1988 - for the various transport departments. .6 - Pamphlet - two fold black and white on gloss paper - titled "What Melbourne's been waiting for arrives this Friday" - published by the Met about the opening of the St Kilda line and free rides.trams, tramways, tickets, st kilda, conversion, light rail, opening, b class, minister for transport

Report - 20 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner - titled "Hong Kong Light Rail System" with a table of contents, explaining the joint venture between the MTA and Leighton Asia and other major sub-contractors including Comeng, with diagrams, project roles, the vehicles.trams, tramways, light rail, hong kong, comeng, the met, mta

Set of 20 A3 sheets titled "North South Light Rail Project - St Kilda and Port Melbourne conversion - concept plans", giving drawings for the conversion to Fitzroy St and Port Melbourne station. Prepared by the Metropolitan Transport Authority, Sept 1986, drawing numbers P15803 to P15822.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, mta, construction

Pamphlet "Melbourne's Light Rail System" - about Melbourne's tram system with a foreword by Robin Cooper, Victorian Minister for Transport. Gives statistics on the size of the Melbourne system, its fleet, ticketting system, Melbourne itself, the City Circle tram, and the introduction of new trams. Mr Cooper was the Minister during 1997.Yields information about Melbourne tramways in 1997.Pamphlet - 4 page A4 full colour.tramways, melbourne, light rail, city circle, tram fleet

Set of 2 The Met Tram timetables, folded sheets, 7 or 10 sections, providing timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and phone contact numbers. Titled "The Met Tram North-South Light Rail Line Timetable" Issued at the time of the opening of the light rail services along the former St Kilda and Port Melbourne railway lines. .1 - Route 96 - East Brunswick - St Kilda Beach via Bourke St city - 24/10/1988 .2 - Route 111 - Royal Exhibition Buildings - Port Melbourne via Bourke St City - 24/10/1988trams, tramways, the met, timetables, melbourne, fares, light rail, route 96, route 111, conversion, port melbourne, st kilda, east brunswick

Set of 12 photos by Hugh Ballment of MTA trams or works: HBM035 - MTA, Aug 1987, Whiteman Street looking east towards Clarendon Street, Path of future St Kilda Light Rail. HBM036 - MTA, Aug 1987, looking east along Flinders Street, from a moving train on the railway viaduct. HBM037 - MTA, Aug 1987, Looking north up Spencer Street, across Flinders Street construction, with former VR Head Office in the background. several sliding door cars and A class are running on Route 12 HBM038 - MTA , Aug 1987, Flinders Street looking west across Spencer Street during reconstruction. HBM039 - MTA Z3 145 on Route 75, Aug 1987, Spencer Street, track works at Bourke Street with Savoy Taven and Hotel and the MMBW Buildings are in the background. HBM040 - MTA Tram 272 on Route 96, Aug 1987, Bourke Street, Tram queue of A, Z and Z3 class trams at Spencer Street terminus. The Eliza Tinsley and Mail Exchange buildings are in the background. HBM041 - MTA, Aug 1987, shows traffic coming out Yarrabank Road, Light Rail billboard at the left HBM042 - MTA W2 380, 1987, Flinders Street, at Swanston Street, with Young and Jackson's Hotel in the background, along with adverts for ANZ and Fosters Lager HBM043 - MTA W2 502, 1987, Flinders Street, Art tram, with St Paul's Cathedral in the background HBM044 - MTA, 1987, Spencer Street, Trackwork at Collins Street, with the former VR Head Office and Outward Parces Office. HBM045 - MTA Y1 611, 1987, Flinders Street, with the Stotts, CTA buildings in the background, with adverts for Peter Jackson cigarettes and Coca Cola. HBM046 - MTA, Sep 1987, Light rail looking west from Clarendon Street, New track with the railway embankment for the Port Melbourne railway line in the background. Note the construction of the West Gate Freeway City Link and associated creeper cranes. Yields information about Melbourne tram operations, and the construction of the St Kilda to Port Melbourne Light Rail.Kodachrome plastic mounts, with notes - set of 12tramways, queensbridge, light rail, bourke st, railways, clarendon st, swanston st, spencer st, trackworks, tram 380, tram 272, tram 145, trams, flinders st, whiteman st, yarrabank road, z3 class, a class, z class, w2 class, tram 611, y1 class, tram 502, route 12, route 96, route 75, collins st