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Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing - W class tram 369 - GA, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1924
... W class tram 369 - GA......W class...Drawing, coloured of W class tram 369, titled "4 motor bogie car - class W General Arrangement" - taken from drawing R1328. ...Coloured drawing of W class 369....Drawing, coloured of W class tram 369, titled "4 motor bogie car - class W General Arrangement" - taken from drawing R1328. ...Drawing, coloured of W class tram 369, titled "4 motor bogie car - class W General Arrangement" - taken from drawing R1328. Shows a vent roof model, detailed lining with the number and monogram in central area.Yields information about W class trams with vent roof.Coloured drawing of W class 369.tramways, trams, drawings, mmtb, w class, tram 369 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - News Release, Ministry of Transport, "W class trams gain reprieve", 7-8-1991
... "W class trams gain reprieve"......W class...News Release - "W class trams gain reprieve" issued by Victoria Transport, 7/8/1991 about the decision by Joan Kirner, Premier and Peter Spyker, Transport Minister, not to sell any W class trams taken out of service and their support to use them in tourist services. ...A4 sheet - headed Victoria Transport - News Release - "W class trams gain reprieve"...News Release - "W class trams gain reprieve" issued by Victoria Transport, 7/8/1991 about the decision by Joan Kirner, Premier and Peter Spyker, Transport Minister, not to sell any W class trams taken out of service and their support to use them in tourist services. ...News Release - "W class trams gain reprieve" issued by Victoria Transport, 7/8/1991 about the decision by Joan Kirner, Premier and Peter Spyker, Transport Minister, not to sell any W class trams taken out of service and their support to use them in tourist services. Notes the National Trust's views.Yields information about the withdrawl of the Melbourne W class trams, which resulted in hundreds being stored at Newport eventually.A4 sheet - headed Victoria Transport - News Release - "W class trams gain reprieve"tramways, trams, w class, scrapped trams, joan kirner, peter spyker -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Cartoon postcard image W class tram, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970s?
... Cartoon postcard image W class tram......W class tram...Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. ...Postcard colour - Cartoon image W class tram - Nu-color-vue...Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. ...Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. Card by Nue-color-vue, card numbers 11 ML 318, NCV 6064. Demonstrates a cartoon image combining iconic image of Melbourne trams and Australian animals.Postcard colour - Cartoon image W class tram - Nu-color-vuetrams, tramways, cartoons, w class tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Cartoon postcard image W class tram - 902, Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd, 1970s?
... Cartoon postcard image W class tram - 902......W class tram...Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. ...Postcard colour - Cartoon postcard image W class tram - 902 - Card Number CTM 135K...Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. ...Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. Tram No. 902Demonstrates a cartoon image combining iconic image of Melbourne trams and Australian animals. Postcard colour - Cartoon postcard image W class tram - 902 - Card Number CTM 135Ktrams, tramways, w class tram, cartoon -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumVehicle - "W" Class tram, 1926
... "W" Class tram......W Class...Holden Motor Body Builders were issued an order to build a total of 60 W class trams, at the Holden Motor Body builders workshop in Woodville South Australia....Brown and cream coloured W class tram. 3 entry points either side...Holden Motor Body Builders were issued an order to build a total of 60 W class trams, at the Holden Motor Body builders workshop in Woodville South Australia. built by Holden Motor Body Builders 1926 Tram W Class Transport 323 both front and rear. ...Holden Motor Body Builders were issued an order to build a total of 60 W class trams, at the Holden Motor Body builders workshop in Woodville South Australia.built by Holden Motor Body Builders 1926Brown and cream coloured W class tram. 3 entry points either side323 both front and rear. Both sided MMTB insignia plus the number of the tram, 323tram, w class, transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Norm Cross, "Proposed rebuild W class ", c1990
... "Proposed rebuild W class "...... W Class...Photocopy of a drawing titled on rear "Proposed rebuild W class " showing a front entrance W class tram and different front and driving layout. ...on rear of copy "Proposed rebuild W class - never completed, traced by N Cross from Official Drawing"...Trams tramways W Class Reconstruction Preston Workshops W8 class tram 1016 on rear of copy "Proposed rebuild W class - never completed, traced by N Cross from Official Drawing" Photocopy of a drawing titled on rear "Proposed rebuild W class " showing a front entrance W class tram and different front and driving layout. ...Photocopy of a drawing titled on rear "Proposed rebuild W class " showing a front entrance W class tram and different front and driving layout. Has The Met logo, tram number 1016 and other slogans on the sides. History is that it was the Front Entrance Drawing for a SW6, altered to show car number 1016 see drawing R9622 of 22/8/1955 Side elevation and plan view. Two copies held. From Reg Item 4602, image TAP 247, sheet too large for the folder. See Reg Item 4713 for a copy of R9622on rear of copy "Proposed rebuild W class - never completed, traced by N Cross from Official Drawing"trams, tramways, w class, reconstruction, preston workshops, w8 class, tram 1016 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Reports and Correspondence re classification by National Trust of W class tramcars, 1990
... Reports and Correspondence re classification by National Trust of W class tramcars......W class...Produced at the time when the National Trust actively classified the whole of the remaining W class fleet in Melbourne. Includes correspondence and reports by Frank Strahan, Pat Grainger, correspondence with Keith Kings, fleet history and lists, newspaper cuttings, preservation, a Bibliography, extracts from Mind the Curve and other sources....Reports and Correspondence re classification by National Trust of W class tramcars comprising 30 sheets of A4 paper....Provides the background to the classification by the National Trust of the W class tramcars. trams tramways W class National Trust Pat Grainger Frank Strahan classification tramcars Reports and Correspondence re classification by National Trust of W class tramcars comprising 30 sheets of A4 paper. ...Produced at the time when the National Trust actively classified the whole of the remaining W class fleet in Melbourne. Includes correspondence and reports by Frank Strahan, Pat Grainger, correspondence with Keith Kings, fleet history and lists, newspaper cuttings, preservation, a Bibliography, extracts from Mind the Curve and other sources.Provides the background to the classification by the National Trust of the W class tramcars.Reports and Correspondence re classification by National Trust of W class tramcars comprising 30 sheets of A4 paper.trams, tramways, w class, national trust, pat grainger, frank strahan, classification, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White, W Class Tram 220 - Newspaper photo 1924, 5-1-1924
... W Class Tram 220 - Newspaper photo 1924......W Class Trams...Image shows a 1924 newspaper photo of one of the new W Class trams in service. The photo caption gives details of the tram including its length. ...W 220 was the second W Class tram built. Photo was taken in 1924 showing this tram with St Kilda Road on the destination board. ...Tramways trams St Kilda Road Tram 220 W Class Trams W 220 was the second W Class tram built. ...Image shows a 1924 newspaper photo of one of the new W Class trams in service. The photo caption gives details of the tram including its length. It has the destination of St Kilda Road.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. W 220 was the second W Class tram built. Photo was taken in 1924 showing this tram with St Kilda Road on the destination board. Note there is no destination route number box.tramways, trams, st kilda road, tram 220, w class trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing, The Met, "Concept drawings re modifying W class circa Dec. 1983", "Modified 'W' class", c12/1988
... "Concept drawings re modifying W class circa Dec. 1983", "Modified 'W' class"...... W Class...subtitle - "Modified 'W' class", was proposed to be the W8 class at the time Date 1988, see Reg item 1970 for concept memorandum and 8789 for a working party set of notes. ...Trams tramways W Class Overhauls Preston Workshops Drivers W8 class Set of four drawings, photocopy reduced to A3 size of the "Concept drawings re modifying W class circa Dec. 1988". ...Set of four drawings, photocopy reduced to A3 size of the "Concept drawings re modifying W class circa Dec. 1988". Shows the introduction of a front door step, relocation of controls, bulkheads, changes to windscreens, introduction of a formal seat for the driver. subtitle - "Modified 'W' class", was proposed to be the W8 class at the time Date 1988, see Reg item 1970 for concept memorandum and 8789 for a working party set of notes. Second set added 8/3/17trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, drivers, w8 class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Brunswick Street Traders, National Trust, "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", c1993
... "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St"...... W Class...Printed A4 sheet on yellow paper titled "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", supporting the keeping of W class trams in Brunswick St Fitzroy. ...Trams tramways PTC Brunswick St W Class National Trust Printed A4 sheet on yellow paper titled "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", supporting the keeping of W class trams in Brunswick St Fitzroy. ...Printed A4 sheet on yellow paper titled "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", supporting the keeping of W class trams in Brunswick St Fitzroy. Pamphlet sponsored by the National Trust, Brunswick Street Traders and Tramway Union. Has the numbers for the PTC, Premier (Kennett) and Treasurer Alan Stockdale. Poster c1993.trams, tramways, ptc, brunswick st, w class, national trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Seat Fabric Samples, W class trams, c1975
... W class trams...... W Class...Seat fabric sample green vinyl as used in W class trams with a light green background. ...Trams tramways W Class Public Transport Equipment Seats Fabric "W4" in black pen on the rear. ...Seat fabric sample green vinyl as used in W class trams with a light green background. Three samples held, varying sizes."W4" in black pen on the rear.trams, tramways, w class, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Yarra Trams, "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations", 27/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
... "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations"...... W Class...Advises that 6 more W class trams will be upgrade to W8's, removal of older W class trams from the city circle commencing 15 Oct., use of A class trams temporally and the refurbishment of trams used by the Tramcar Restaurant. ...Trams tramways Yarra Trams City Circle W Class W8 class Restaurant Tram Notice or newsletter titled "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations" published on an A4 sheet in colour, 27/9/2018 by Yarra Trams with the Keolis Downer logo. ...Notice or newsletter titled "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations" published on an A4 sheet in colour, 27/9/2018 by Yarra Trams with the Keolis Downer logo. Advises that 6 more W class trams will be upgrade to W8's, removal of older W class trams from the city circle commencing 15 Oct., use of A class trams temporally and the refurbishment of trams used by the Tramcar Restaurant. Quotes Carla Purcell, Director Lines. Has a photo of an un-numbered W8 at the Bendigo Tram depot.trams, tramways, yarra trams, city circle, w class, w8 class, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Trams: making the most of the city's assets", "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy", "Save Trams", 4/1992 to 8/1992
... "Trams: making the most of the city's assets", "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy", "Save Trams"...... W Class...Set of three Newspaper clippings abut the W class trams and their withdrawal. .1 - Editorial, the Age 26-4-1992 - titled - "Trams: making the most of the city's assets" - W class are a Melbourne icon, with their future is secure, finances, sale to the US, recommends that they should be saved. .2 - The Age - 18/51992 - titled - titled - "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy" - written by Jacqui Macdonald, about a protest march in Brunswick St following publication of plans for replacement of W class in Brunswick St. ...Set of three Newspaper clippings abut the W class trams and their withdrawal. .1 - Editorial, the Age 26-4-1992 - titled - "Trams: making the most of the city's assets" - W class are a Melbourne icon, with their future is secure, finances, sale to the US, recommends that they should be saved. .2 - The Age - 18/51992 - titled - titled - "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy" - written by Jacqui Macdonald, about a protest march in Brunswick St following publication of plans for replacement of W class in Brunswick St. ...Set of three Newspaper clippings abut the W class trams and their withdrawal. .1 - Editorial, the Age 26-4-1992 - titled - "Trams: making the most of the city's assets" - W class are a Melbourne icon, with their future is secure, finances, sale to the US, recommends that they should be saved. .2 - The Age - 18/51992 - titled - titled - "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy" - written by Jacqui Macdonald, about a protest march in Brunswick St following publication of plans for replacement of W class in Brunswick St. Supported by workers from Preston Depot and the Public Transport Users Association, Patrick O'Connor. Also quotes Ms Angela Ireland Mayor of Fitzroy, Pat Wilson PTC, and Michael Norbury National Trust. .3 - Progress Press - 8/7/1992 - "Save Trams" about the withdrawal of W class trams from Kew Depot since 1985. Quotes Michael Wilmot and David Clark of the National TrustSome have publishing dates in ink on the cutting.trams, tramways, w class, maintenance, national trust, withdrawn trams, stored trams, sale of trams, kew depot, brunswick st, protest, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Press Release, Minister of Transport, "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", 17/09/2003 12:00:00 AM
... "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams"...... W Class...Press or Media Release dated 17/9/2003, two A4 pages, titled "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", about the return to operational use of W class trams following a safety review. ...Trams tramways W Class Safety Withdrawn Trams Braking See images Press or Media Release dated 17/9/2003, two A4 pages, titled "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", about the return to operational use of W class trams following a safety review. ...Press or Media Release dated 17/9/2003, two A4 pages, titled "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", about the return to operational use of W class trams following a safety review. Gives details of the routes to be operated, number of trams in service, and safety restrictions. Quotes Transport Minister Peter BatchelorSee imagestrams, tramways, w class, safety, withdrawn trams, braking -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), "The Melbourne W Class Tram", c1990
... "The Melbourne W Class Tram"...W class...Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting the retention of W class trams. ...Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting the retention of W class trams. ...Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting the retention of W class trams. Notes the replacement by Light rail vehicles, sale of W2's to the USA, with numerous quotes about the W class trams. Issued at the time of Premier Joan Kirner (1990 to 1992). Printed and issued by the PTUA, City Heritage Watch, Tramways Union and the National Trust.Yields information about efforts to retain the W class trams in service.Pamphlet - 2 fold - printed in green ink on white paper.w class, heritage, tram disposal., national trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work", 1993
... "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work"...... W Class...Report - 3 A4 sheets - photocopy - of "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work to be done on a W class tram during a major overhaul - c August 1993, and re tram 909. ...Trams tramways W Class Overhauls Preston Workshops Equipment has in ink on top "Re Tram #909" and "Received 29/8/93 from" and on rear sheet "fibreglass roof work was additional" Report - 3 A4 sheets - photocopy - of "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work to be done on a W class tram during a major overhaul - c August 1993, and re tram 909. ...Report - 3 A4 sheets - photocopy - of "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work to be done on a W class tram during a major overhaul - c August 1993, and re tram 909. VicSig.net - accessed 22-7-2016 notes: 1993 - Friday, 27th August Released from Preston Workshops after a major overhaul.has in ink on top "Re Tram #909" and "Received 29/8/93 from" and on rear sheet "fibreglass roof work was additional"trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, equipment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, The Met, "Classification of W class Trams", 17/12/1990 12:00:00 AM
... "Classification of W class Trams"...... W Class...Photocopy of a letter and report (13 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner) signed by Russell Nathan of The Met, to the National Trust 17/12/1990, titled "Classification of W class Trams" enclosing the management plan for the Philosophy of the B class trams including use of W class trams. ...Trams tramways National Trust B class W Class New Trams Depots Depot Allocation Photocopy of a letter and report (13 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner) signed by Russell Nathan of The Met, to the National Trust 17/12/1990, titled "Classification of W class Trams" enclosing the management plan for the Philosophy of the B class trams including use of W class trams. ...Photocopy of a letter and report (13 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner) signed by Russell Nathan of The Met, to the National Trust 17/12/1990, titled "Classification of W class Trams" enclosing the management plan for the Philosophy of the B class trams including use of W class trams. Includes notes on the implementation, general fleet distribution, composition. Report prepared by Dennis Griffithstrams, tramways, national trust, b class, w class, new trams, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St - no route number boxes, Circa 1930
... Black and White - W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St - no route number boxes......W class...Black and white photograph slightly curled of W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St . ...Early photo of W tram without route number boxes. tramways MMTB traffic Trams W class tram 272 Collins St. Black and white photograph slightly curled of W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St . ...Photograph of tram W 272 in Collins St looking west at Swanston Street. It is noted that it has no destination route boxes. Geoff Warburton notes say it received its route number box during May 1934 and it was sold in March 1980 to Seattle. USA. Not sure where it is now. Early photo of W tram without route number boxes.Black and white photograph slightly curled of W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St . Note: No route number boxes.tramways, mmtb, traffic, trams, w class, tram 272, collins st. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Press Release, National Trust, "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", 18/08/1993 12:00:00 AM
... "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams"...... W Class...Press Release - 12 A4 photocopied pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8/1993. Press release supports the retention of W class trams over Z class trams, references a report by Ove-Arup and Cam Com. ...Trams tramways W Class Scrapped Trams National Trust In top Right hand corner in ink "KS 9-9-93" Press Release - 12 A4 photocopied pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8/1993. ...Press Release - 12 A4 photocopied pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8/1993. Press release supports the retention of W class trams over Z class trams, references a report by Ove-Arup and Cam Com. Provides quotes from Simon Molesworth, Chairman of the Trust's W Class Tram committee, Don Gibson. Provides copy of Report - looks at cost of maintaining and operating W and Z class trams. No reference to other types of trams. Gives history of the trams, notes withdrawal from service, spare parts, storage in North Melbourne. No mention of low floor trams or disability access.In top Right hand corner in ink "KS 9-9-93"trams, tramways, w class, scrapped trams, national trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB - Engineering Department Running sheds Branch - Changeovers W class Trams - Form 3B" "Depot summary form for crews to report tram defects", c1980
... "MMTB - Engineering Department Running sheds Branch - Changeovers W class Trams - Form 3B" "Depot summary form for crews to report tram defects"...... W Class...Report, single A4 sheet summary for periods showing the type of defects that change overs were made for W class trams, at each depot - titled - "MMTB - Engineering Department Running sheds Branch - Changeovers W class Trams - Form 3B" and hand written in ink on top of the sheet - "Depot summary form for crews to report tram defects". ...Trams tramways Preston Workshops W Class Reports Depots Faults Report, single A4 sheet summary for periods showing the type of defects that change overs were made for W class trams, at each depot - titled - "MMTB - Engineering Department Running sheds Branch - Changeovers W class Trams - Form 3B" and hand written in ink on top of the sheet - "Depot summary form for crews to report tram defects". ...Report, single A4 sheet summary for periods showing the type of defects that change overs were made for W class trams, at each depot - titled - "MMTB - Engineering Department Running sheds Branch - Changeovers W class Trams - Form 3B" and hand written in ink on top of the sheet - "Depot summary form for crews to report tram defects". Gives some 36 reasons why a changeover may have occurred.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, reports, depots, faults -
Melbourne Tram MuseumManual - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Driver Presenters manual for W class trams", 16/6/1995
... "Tram Driver Presenters manual for W class trams"......W Class Trams...Manual titled "Tram Driver Presenters manual for W class trams", Public Transport Corporation/ Met Tram dated 16/6/1995. ...Manual titled "Tram Driver Presenters manual for W class trams", Public Transport Corporation/ Met Tram dated 16/6/1995. ...Manual titled "Tram Driver Presenters manual for W class trams", Public Transport Corporation/ Met Tram dated 16/6/1995. Set out in days and modules to train drivers by the Presenter in W class trams and provide them with the necessary safety documentation, and a summary of the training testing.Demonstrates a PTC driver training Presenter's document.Manual - 70 A4 sheets, black comb bound, with clear plastic cover and blue card rear cover.ptc, met tram, driver training, w class trams, manual -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Instructions to drivers in W class tram operation", 9/2003
... "Instructions to drivers in W class tram operation"......W Class Trams...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams before extensive brake and other system modifications. ...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams before extensive brake and other system modifications. ...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams before extensive brake and other system modifications. Has a table of contents, explaining the equipment on a W class tram, how it works, safety, emergency procedures, failures, and operational procedures. Produced by the PTC Hawthorn Training Centre, Sept. 1993.Yields information about training tram drivers in W class tram operations.Document - 47 A4 photocopied pages secured with a fold back clip in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class trams, driver training -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), W class tramcar components:, 1992
... W class tramcar components:...... W Class...Report - 4 A4 sheets - showing the monthly and annual usage of various W class tramcar components: Governor Linebreaker R/C Coil R/C Unit Relay Valve Governor tips...Trams tramways W Class Overhauls Preston Workshops Equipment has in ink on top "found Feb. 1992" Report - 4 A4 sheets - showing the monthly and annual usage of various W class tramcar components: Governor Linebreaker R/C Coil R/C Unit Relay Valve Governor tips W class tramcar components: Document Report Public Transport Corporation (PTC) ...Report - 4 A4 sheets - showing the monthly and annual usage of various W class tramcar components: Governor Linebreaker R/C Coil R/C Unit Relay Valve Governor tipshas in ink on top "found Feb. 1992"trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, equipment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - W class tram Torpedp Roof Vent, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1920s
... W class tram Torpedp Roof Vent.......W class... Manufactured for the first batch of W-class trams starting with tram No. 219. Later W-class trams had a separate raised section in the roof. ...Manufactured for the first batch of W-class trams starting with tram No. 219. Later W-class trams had a separate raised section in the roof. ...Manufactured for the first batch of W-class trams starting with tram No. 219. Later W-class trams had a separate raised section in the roof. See Appendix 4 of Destination City 5th Edition for details of tramcar numbers.Demonstrates sheet metal work and equipment fitted to the first batch of W class trams.Sheet metal-formed and riveted object manufactured to provide a roof ventilator. Has been painted silver and mounted onto a timber sheet with white taped edges.Lable in ink "Torpedo Roof ventilator salvaged from W2 228, Burnt PWS 1965"tramways, mmtb, w class, tramcar fittings, equipment -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Technical documents, Yarra Trams, "W class Bogie Overhaul - Parts List", Aug. 2001
... "W class Bogie Overhaul - Parts List"...... W Class Trams...Four page, A4, printed technical document titled "W class Bogie Overhaul - Parts List", providing a list of parts with drawing numbers, No. 15 trucks, part description, quantities, and maintenance task to undertake. ...Trams tramways W Class Trams Bogies Overhauls Tram Equipment Drawings Four page, A4, printed technical document titled "W class Bogie Overhaul - Parts List", providing a list of parts with drawing numbers, No. 15 trucks, part description, quantities, and maintenance task to undertake. ...Four page, A4, printed technical document titled "W class Bogie Overhaul - Parts List", providing a list of parts with drawing numbers, No. 15 trucks, part description, quantities, and maintenance task to undertake. trams, tramways, w class trams, bogies, overhauls, tram equipment, drawings -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South, 1990
... W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South...Laminated colour enlargement of W Class tram No.380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South, during a re-enactment in 1990....Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South"...Photograph W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of W Class tram No.380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South, during a re-enactment in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South"kew tram depot, trams -- melbourne, a class trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction Book, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Driver - Participants Manual - "W" class", Sep. 1993
... "Tram Driver - Participants Manual - "W" class"...... W Class...Contains a contents sheets, testing arrangements, course timetable, and a Drivers manual for W class trams. Includes breakdown procedures, fault finding and reporting. ...Trams tramways The Met Drivers Driver Training Instructions PTC W Class 2nd copy has "K. S. 9-1-95" on front cover. ...Manual - 90 pages, double sided, A4 photocopied sheets, bound with a black comb binder, clear plastic sheet on the front and blue card cover, titled "Tram Driver - Participants Manual - "W" class". Prepared by the Public Transport Corporation, for use at the Hawthorn Training Centre, Tram Operational Training September 1993. Contains a contents sheets, testing arrangements, course timetable, and a Drivers manual for W class trams. Includes breakdown procedures, fault finding and reporting. Additional copy added 18/1/20212nd copy has "K. S. 9-1-95" on front cover.trams, tramways, the met, drivers, driver training, instructions, ptc, w class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, The Met, "W Class Tram Overhaul", Mar. 1989
... "W Class Tram Overhaul"...... W Class...Photocopy - report - of a The Met Memorandum dated 28 Oct. 1988 - 5 A4 Sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "W Class Tram Overhaul" from the Asset Development Co-ordinator to the Director, Engineering Maintenance and Construction. ...Trams tramways W Class The Met Preston Workshops Overhauls written in ink on front cover "Includes comments on related PW Shop capacity for the overhauls" Photocopy - report - of a The Met Memorandum dated 28 Oct. 1988 - 5 A4 Sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "W Class Tram Overhaul" from the Asset Development Co-ordinator to the Director, Engineering Maintenance and Construction. ...Photocopy - report - of a The Met Memorandum dated 28 Oct. 1988 - 5 A4 Sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "W Class Tram Overhaul" from the Asset Development Co-ordinator to the Director, Engineering Maintenance and Construction. Memo looks at the concept of overhauling some 120 W class trams, project proposals, project need, alternatives, installation of AVM's, ticket machines, benefits, costs, compared to the cost of new trams, timing. Last sheet of the memo looks at the Preston Workshops capacity for such a project.written in ink on front cover "Includes comments on related PW Shop capacity for the overhauls"trams, tramways, w class, the met, preston workshops, overhauls -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", "Malvern Terminal Procedures", 24/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
... "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", "Malvern Terminal Procedures"...... W Class....1 - single A4 sheet - titled "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", dated 24/3/2006, detailing procedures for the use of the parking braking system fitted to W class tramcars. ...Trams tramways W Class Braking Instructions Malvern Depot University Burke Rd Glen Iris Kew Luna Park Camberwell .1 - Has "Ron, FYI" in ink on the top left hand corner. .1 - single A4 sheet - titled "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", dated 24/3/2006, detailing procedures for the use of the parking braking system fitted to W class tramcars. ....1 - single A4 sheet - titled "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", dated 24/3/2006, detailing procedures for the use of the parking braking system fitted to W class tramcars. Includes a photograph of the button. .2 - Instruction - from Staff Induction Manual, detailing terminus procedures for Malvern Depot; University terminus, Malvern Burke Road, Glen Iris, Camberwell and Kew terminus for Z and Combino trams .3 - as above, but includes Luna Park terminus.1 - Has "Ron, FYI" in ink on the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class, braking, instructions, malvern depot, university, burke rd, glen iris, kew, luna park, camberwell -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville, 1924
... construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville,...... W Class...All 1924. .1 - W class body in a low roofed shop near completion .2 - W Class body in a high roof area, with the roof slats being fitted. ...Trams tramways New Tramcars W Class Adelaide Holdens Construction Set of 7 digital images provided by Dr John Radcliffe of Adelaide of the construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville, by a photographer known as Collins. ...Set of 7 digital images provided by Dr John Radcliffe of Adelaide of the construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville, by a photographer known as Collins. All 1924. .1 - W class body in a low roofed shop near completion .2 - W Class body in a high roof area, with the roof slats being fitted. Note the brace drill type tool sitting on the destination box. .3 - completed body with an "A" sitting on dolly's outside the workshop buildings. - see item 7403 for a print. .4 - ditto - another view .5 - interior view of the erecting shop with at least four bodies under construction and a frame. .6 - interior view showing a new underframe, and other bodies partly completed in the background. .7 - Woodville sidings and the plant in the far background. Permission from John Radcliffe to be obtained prior to use.trams, tramways, new tramcars, w class, adelaide, holdens, construction
