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Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Transit Research Corporation of New York, "Specifications for PCC Car", 1950
... "Specifications for PCC Car"......PCC...Only tram 980 which was based on a modified W6 class body was fitted with PCC equipment, later transferred to prototype PCC tram 101. ...On the spine with a green/white label "Specifications for PCC Car"...Only tram 980 which was based on a modified W6 class body was fitted with PCC equipment, later transferred to prototype PCC tram 101. ...Document produced by the Transit Research Corporation of New York, details the specifications for the Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) for a streetcar or tram for American cities. The MMTB researched this type of tramcar for use in Melbourne, taking out a licence for their production. This document dated 1/4/1947 with revision to 1/6/1950 would have been part of the licence agreement. Unfortunately, there were insufficient funds to build this type of tramcar. Only tram 980 which was based on a modified W6 class body was fitted with PCC equipment, later transferred to prototype PCC tram 101. See reference.Yields information about the technical specification for US PCC tramcars.Document - bound with card covers, approx 300 printed pages including folded drawings held by an Arnos type steel binding clip,On the spine with a green/white label "Specifications for PCC Car"tramways, tramcars, pcc, new trams, tramcar specifications -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, Wal Jack, PCC (streetcars) in USA, c1950
... PCC (streetcars) in USA...This set of sheets lists PCC-type streetcars or trams ordered by North American cities between 1936 and 1947, including a summary of who ordered the most cars. ...Four orange colour quarto sheets using Bickarts' letterhead providing lists of PCC Type trams built for North American cities....PCC (streetcars) in USA Document Wal Jack ...Wal Jack kept extensive notes on railways and tramways around the world, provided by his correspondents and research. This set of sheets lists PCC-type streetcars or trams ordered by North American cities between 1936 and 1947, including a summary of who ordered the most cars. Includes note on the builders. When compared to the reference, there are errors or differences. Bickarts were Ballarat Watchmakers and Jewellers.Yields information about type of work undertaken by Wal Jack.Four orange colour quarto sheets using Bickarts' letterhead providing lists of PCC Type trams built for North American cities.letters, wal jack, archive, usa, records, bickarts, pcc trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, F R Thompson", "PCC - by F R Thompson", early 1960's
... "PCC - by F R Thompson"...... PCC...Report - four pages - stapled in top left hand corner, titled "PCC - by F R Thompson", describing the control systems in a PCC tramcar, eg No. 980. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Tramcars Controllers Electrical Engineering Electrical Equipment Motors Electric Traction PCC Report - four pages - stapled in top left hand corner, titled "PCC - by F R Thompson", describing the control systems in a PCC tramcar, eg No. 980. ...Report - four pages - stapled in top left hand corner, titled "PCC - by F R Thompson", describing the control systems in a PCC tramcar, eg No. 980. Refers to drawings that are not included. Describes the control circuits, car drive, equipment, electric brakes, emergency dynamic braking, and service braking.trams, tramways, tramcars, controllers, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, motors, electric traction, pcc -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "PCC Type Tramcar - General Arrangement", 19/07/1950 12:00:00 AM
... "PCC Type Tramcar - General Arrangement"...... PCC...Drawing, blueprint, titled "PCC Type Tramcar - General Arrangement", MMTB drawing No. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways PCC Drawings MMTB tram 980 Drawing, blueprint, titled "PCC Type Tramcar - General Arrangement", MMTB drawing No. ...Drawing, blueprint, titled "PCC Type Tramcar - General Arrangement", MMTB drawing No. R8313, dated stamped 19 Jul 1950 in the bottom right hand corner, drawing dated 19-4-50. showing an outline of the PCC type tramcar, elevations and floor plan. Has details of seating capacity. For the full drawing see the Mechanical drawings files, for R8313. Has a note that it superseded drawing R7828.trams, tramways, pcc, drawings, mmtb, tram 980 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Transit Research Corporation of New York, "PCC New Streamliner", mid 1940's?
... "PCC New Streamliner"...... PCC...Twelve page booklet or pamphlet, black and white with dark blue overprinting, titled "PCC New Streamliner", giving details of the new Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) type of tramcar. ...Twelve page booklet or pamphlet, black and white with dark blue overprinting, titled "PCC New Streamliner", giving details of the new Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) type of tramcar. ...Twelve page booklet or pamphlet, black and white with dark blue overprinting, titled "PCC New Streamliner", giving details of the new Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) type of tramcar. Produced by the Transit Research Corporation of New York. Outlines the story of the tramcar type, its ride, safety aspects, illumination, heating and ventilation, windows, seat, wide aisles. On the rear covers lists the USA and Canadian cities that the vehicle has been sold too. Probably mid 1940's.Has AETA stamp on front cover with the letters "4J1" in ink as well.trams, tramways, pcc, transport equipment, tramcars, usa -
Melbourne Tram MuseumManual, General Electric, "General electric equipment for double end PCC car", 4/1952
... "General electric equipment for double end PCC car"......PCC...Manual provided to the MMTB for the operation of PCC tram No 980 / 1041, dated April 1952. ...Manual provided to the MMTB for the operation of PCC tram No 980 / 1041, dated April 1952. ...Manual provided to the MMTB for the operation of PCC tram No 980 / 1041, dated April 1952. Gives maintenance and operational details on the tram itself - including operation, inspection, lubrication, GE-1220-E1 Traction motor, GMG-153-B1 motor generator set, control, brake control, trouble shooting and connection diagrams. The full document is (25/3/2026) available on the COTMA technical library at https://www.cotma.org.au/library/PCC/pcc-maintenace.htmlYields information about maintenance of the PCC Class tram.Manual, four spring clip or binders in a green plastic card cover - approx 250 pages.trams, tramways, manual, pcc, pcc class, maintenance, tram 980, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, St Louis Car Company Missouri, Now a Reality - The PCC car", late 1930's?
... Now a Reality - The PCC car"...... PCC...Gives the background to the Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) type streetcar or tramcar, St Louis Car Company involvement, has photos of the first car on the front cover (1001), photos of interior, drawings, doors, copy of letters dated 1936, details of structure, construction, PCC truck, body details, equipment and general dimensions....Now a Reality - The PCC car" Pamphlet St Louis Car Company Missouri ...Sixteen (16) page booklet or pamphlet, centre stapled, black and white photographs with bold red overprinting in heading and company name. Produced by the St Louis Car Company Missouri. Gives the background to the Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) type streetcar or tramcar, St Louis Car Company involvement, has photos of the first car on the front cover (1001), photos of interior, drawings, doors, copy of letters dated 1936, details of structure, construction, PCC truck, body details, equipment and general dimensions.Has AETA stamp on front cover with the letters "4J31" in ink as well.trams, tramways, pcc, transport equipment, tramcars, usa -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Modern tramcar with PCC Equipment", 24/07/1950 12:00:00 AM
... "Modern tramcar with PCC Equipment"...... PCC...Document details the PCC tram for an article describing in detail the tram, the seating, floor, ceiling, strap hangers, PCC equipment, supplied St Louis Car Company, bogies, electrical equipment, controllers, general description, equipment compartments, doors, trolley pole and a list of principal dimensions. ..."Modern tramcar with PCC Equipment" Document Report Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) A. ...Report - 3 foolscap typed sheets, titled , dated 24 July 1950. Document details the PCC tram for an article describing in detail the tram, the seating, floor, ceiling, strap hangers, PCC equipment, supplied St Louis Car Company, bogies, electrical equipment, controllers, general description, equipment compartments, doors, trolley pole and a list of principal dimensions. Signed A. Stephenson 24/7/50.trams, tramways, pcc, new trams, manufacturing, licence fees, agreements, bogies, controllers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, R. J. Risson, "PCC Agreement", 20/01/1953 12:00:00 AM
... "PCC Agreement"...... PCC...Memorandum - carbon copy - two foolscap sheets and one quarto sheet - titled "PCC Agreement", regarding the agreement between the MMTB and Transit Research Corporation of the USA regarding the licence to use PCC Equipment dated and initialled by R. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB PCC New Trams Agreements Memorandum - carbon copy - two foolscap sheets and one quarto sheet - titled "PCC Agreement", regarding the agreement between the MMTB and Transit Research Corporation of the USA regarding the licence to use PCC Equipment dated and initialled by R. ...Memorandum - carbon copy - two foolscap sheets and one quarto sheet - titled "PCC Agreement", regarding the agreement between the MMTB and Transit Research Corporation of the USA regarding the licence to use PCC Equipment dated and initialled by R. J. Risson Chairman 20/1/1953. Seems to be some dispute over the holding of the licence with the TRC. Meeting attended by the former MMTB Manager (Operations) S. M. Richardson, Mr Bell Junior and Mr. Guice Acting Secretary. Notes Brisbane's work and the economic conditions in Australia at the time.trams, tramways, mmtb, pcc, new trams, agreements -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report on Road Tests on PCC and SW6 trams to determine performance", Sep. 1950
... "Report on Road Tests on PCC and SW6 trams to determine performance"...... PCC...Titled "Report on Road Tests on PCC and SW6 trams to determine performance"", dated September 1950. ...Titled "Report on Road Tests on PCC and SW6 trams to determine performance"", dated September 1950. ...Report - typed copy - 14 foolscap sheets stapled in top left hand corner. Titled "Report on Road Tests on PCC and SW6 trams to determine performance"", dated September 1950. Report is in complete, refers to the graphs which have not been included. Report looks at the current consumption using an oscillograph, on PCC 980 and newly completed SW6 959. Gives tests results, methods, location and details of the trams.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, specification, tramcars, pcc, tram 980, tram 959 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Dick Jones, PCC 1041 at the Spencer St terminus, Oct. 1974
... PCC 1041 at the Spencer St terminus,...... PCC...Digital image of PCC 1041 at the Spencer St terminus, Oct. 1974. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways PCC Route 95 Spencer St Exhibition tram 1041 Digital image of PCC 1041 at the Spencer St terminus, Oct. 1974. ...Digital image of PCC 1041 at the Spencer St terminus, Oct. 1974. Has the Spencer St railway station and the Carlyons Hotel in the background. Tram showing Route 95, Exhibition with the front door open. Photo by Dick Jones - reference - 1041_BourkeSt-at-SpencerSt_DickJones_7410EK.32.169trams, tramways, pcc, route 95, spencer st, exhibition, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Performance of PCC Car No. 980", 31/08/1951 12:00:00 AM
... "Performance of PCC Car No. 980"...... PCC...Report on PCC type tramcar No. 980, 6 pages + blue print graph of acceleration compared with SW6 886 contained within one bound document titled "Performance of PCC Car No. 980". ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Preston Workshops Reports Tramcars PCC Braking tram 980 tram 886 Report on PCC type tramcar No. 980, 6 pages + blue print graph of acceleration compared with SW6 886 contained within one bound document titled "Performance of PCC Car No. 980". ...Report on PCC type tramcar No. 980, 6 pages + blue print graph of acceleration compared with SW6 886 contained within one bound document titled "Performance of PCC Car No. 980". Dated 31/8/1951. Report looks at some safety concerns of the tramcar - rollback when starting on a steep positive grade, bucking of the car, high rate of acceleration and controller settings. Documents stapled on left hand side and bound with adhesive tape. Two copies held. Copy 2 is an original, Copy 1 is a carbon copy.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, pcc, braking, tram 980, tram 886 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Instruction, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Instructions for Drivers Operating PCC Car No. 980.", Oct. 1950
... "MMTB Instructions for Drivers Operating PCC Car No. 980."...... PCC...Two page foolscap duplicated instruction sheet titled "MMTB Instructions for Drivers Operating PCC Car No. 980.", stapled in the top left hand corner. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways PCC Instructions MMTB In black ink in the top right hand corner "BTPS No. 315". ...Two page foolscap duplicated instruction sheet titled "MMTB Instructions for Drivers Operating PCC Car No. 980.", stapled in the top left hand corner. Details the equipment on the tram, preparation, starting and driving, to stop the car, including emergency braking, changing ends, parking or putting away in the depot, operation of automatic points, and action to be taken if car fails to start. Dated 12/10/1950.In black ink in the top right hand corner "BTPS No. 315".trams, tramways, pcc, instructions, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Illustration/s, PCC 980 Victoria Parade
... PCC 980 Victoria Parade...... PCC...Black and white illustration of MMTB PCC 980 travelling west bound in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring St., possibly late 1950's. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways PCC MMTB Victoria Parade Black and white illustration of MMTB PCC 980 travelling west bound in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring St., possibly late 1950's. ...Black and white illustration of MMTB PCC 980 travelling west bound in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring St., possibly late 1950's. The tram showing destination of "Special". Has Penfolds Wine and Perfection ? ads on the sides of the tram. Also two ads on the front of the tram, but image not focused sharply enough to identify them. In the background is the ICI (now Orica) building. Caption on the illustration is "Efficient, Comfortable Transport. Melbourne P.C.C. equipped tram No. 980 pictured on reserved track in Victoria Parade." indicates probably from an electric traction or tramway publication.trams, tramways, pcc, mmtb, victoria parade -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Information - Tram 980 (PCC Equipment)", Feb. 1964
... "Information - Tram 980 (PCC Equipment)"...... PCC...Titled "Information - Tram 980 (PCC Equipment)", dated February 1964, prepared by the MMTB Engineering Department Testing Department Report No. ..."Information - Tram 980 (PCC Equipment)" Document Report Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Report - carbon typed copy - 43 foolscap sheets bound within a brown card folder, stapled, with signs of an adhesive tape binding on the outside. Titled "Information - Tram 980 (PCC Equipment)", dated February 1964, prepared by the MMTB Engineering Department Testing Department Report No. I 5/1/144. Signed by W. Hines 6/2/64, report prepared by CLF. Provides a synopsis of the report, purpose of investigation, design, operational history, time in workshops, maintenance program, schedule speeds, riding qualities, has appendices with design modification, list of time in workshops, PCC tramcars maintenance program, workshops maintenance of ten typical trams, MMTB Tramcar Schedule speeds. Includes photographs of the failure of the main body transom and the replacement one, and two graphs. Second copy added 31-5-2016 from donation of Geoff Warburton. This copy - has red binding tape.trams, tramways, testing, pcc, preston workshops, reports, specification, tramcar manufacture, tramcar design, maintenance, tram 980 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Speed Tests - PCC Type Car No. 980 - June 1950", 17/07/1950 12:00:00 AM
... "Speed Tests - PCC Type Car No. 980 - June 1950"...... PCC...Titled "Speed Tests - PCC Type Car No. 980 - June 1950", marked "Chairman's Copy", dated 17 July 1950, prepared by the MMTB Testing Department, Report No. ...Titled "Speed Tests - PCC Type Car No. 980 - June 1950", marked "Chairman's Copy", dated 17 July 1950, prepared by the MMTB Testing Department, Report No. ...Report - original typed copy - six foolscap sheets bound within a brown card folder, stapled, with adhesive tape binding on the outside. Titled "Speed Tests - PCC Type Car No. 980 - June 1950", marked "Chairman's Copy", dated 17 July 1950, prepared by the MMTB Testing Department, Report No. S21/1/2. Gives details of testing done to determine the coasting characteristics of the tram, with crush, seated or no load. Tested in Miller St, Preston. Also reports on the maximum speed compared to car 888, and scheduled speed. Has appendices with the actual data. Conclusion on page 3 - that 980 would show an improvement of about 5% in schedule speed of SW6 cars. Second copy added 31-5-2016 from donation of Geoff Warburton.trams, tramways, testing, pcc, preston workshops, reports, specification, tram 980 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report on PCC type car No. 980", April and May 1951
... "Report on PCC type car No. 980"...... PCC...Two reports on PCC type tramcar No. 980, contained within one bound document. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Preston Workshops Reports Tramcars PCC Braking tram 980 tram 959 Two reports on PCC type tramcar No. 980, contained within one bound document. ...Two reports on PCC type tramcar No. 980, contained within one bound document. Pages 1-9, Drum Brake Characteristics - April 1951 (B15/1/22) and pages 10 - 16, Dynamic Brake Service Test - May 1951 (B15/1/23). Documents stapled on left hand side and bound with adhesive tape. First report looks at the braking of the tram and problems with getting smooth stops, issues and what changes could be made, signed by the Testing Engineer D.H. Eakins 4/7/51. Second report - further testing following the first report, gives methodology, analysis and results - no significant improvement over those previously obtained.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, pcc, braking, tram 980, tram 959 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard, Valentine's, PCC 1041 westbound in Bourke St, c1974
... PCC 1041 westbound in Bourke St...Postcard - Valentine - colour - with rounded edges of PCC 1041 westbound in Bourke St between Elizabeth and Queen St. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Bourke St PCC Class tram 1041 Postcard - Valentine - colour - with rounded edges of PCC 1041 westbound in Bourke St between Elizabeth and Queen St. ...Postcard - Valentine - colour - with rounded edges of PCC 1041 westbound in Bourke St between Elizabeth and Queen St. Has the McEwans and the Coles and Garrard buildings and signs in the view. Photo c1974. Divided back type, card number LV 028.trams, tramways, bourke st, pcc class, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - PCC 980 at Preston Workshops, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950
... PCC 980 was an all-electric tram prototype built by the MMTB to demonstrate a tram based on a USA design. ...Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston Workshops June 1950. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne....In ink on the rear: "M&MTB PCC-980, Preston W/S June 1950" ...In ink on the rear: "M&MTB PCC-980, Preston W/S June 1950" Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston Workshops June 1950. ...PCC 980 was an all-electric tram prototype built by the MMTB to demonstrate a tram based on a USA design. Only one was built due to import restrictions at the time.Yields information about the tram soon after its completion.Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston Workshops June 1950. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Has Sutcliffe Pty Ltd stamp on rear - No. 8853. In ink on the rear: "M&MTB PCC-980, Preston W/S June 1950" tramways, tramcars, pcc class, tram 980, preston workshops, new trams, trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", Jan. 1954
... "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability"...Single page printed pamphlet titled "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", dated Jan. 1954, putting a case against a statement by the Minister for Transport in Nov. 1953. ..."Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability" Pamphlet Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) ...Single page printed pamphlet titled "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", dated Jan. 1954, putting a case against a statement by the Minister for Transport in Nov. 1953. Outlines Official statements, Relevant facts. Published by the Australian Electric Traction Association, NSW Branch. Has a number of handwritten corrections.Stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, aeta, sydney -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969
... ... PCC...Black and white photograph of PCC 980 shunting at the Elizabeth St crossover, just to the north Lonsdale St, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. ...On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Cnr Elizabeth, Lonsdale St 9/2/69"...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Special Trams Elizabeth St PCC tram 980 On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Cnr Elizabeth, Lonsdale St 9/2/69" Black and white photograph of PCC 980 shunting at the Elizabeth St crossover, just to the north Lonsdale St, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. ...Black and white photograph of PCC 980 shunting at the Elizabeth St crossover, just to the north Lonsdale St, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Has the Myer store buildings in the background. Photo by Chris Phillips. Showing Destination of Racecourse. Driver Clyde Croft. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Bus alongside tram is a MMTB AEC Mark VI, on a route 57 Sunday tram replacement service. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Cnr Elizabeth, Lonsdale St 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, elizabeth st, pcc, tram 980 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Timetable, Chicago Transit Authority, "Evanston Express Service" - Wal Jack collection, 1963
... On the front cover has a written note "Converted from PCC trams" - See Other Information for further details. ...In ink "Converted from PCC trams"....On the front cover has a written note "Converted from PCC trams" - See Other Information for further details. ...Printed timetable for the Chicago Transit Authority "Evanston Express Service", timetable No. 30, effective September 3, 1963. Has details of the express service timetable and fares charged. On the front cover has a written note "Converted from PCC trams" - See Other Information for further details. See Wikipedia files accessed 30-10-2011.In ink "Converted from PCC trams".chicago, timetables -
Tramway Heritage CentreTram, PCC 980
... PCC 980...It was the only tram of it's type built, with imported PCC gear being fitted to a heavily modified W6 class tram body. ...This tram is significant as it is the first example of American PCC tramcar technology being used by an Australian Tramway. It was the only tram of it's type built, with imported PCC gear being fitted to a heavily modified W6 class tram body. Although original plans were to import and reproduce complete PCC cars, internation and domestic issues intervened, resulting in this halfway measure. It represents a technological leap not fully embraced for almost 2 decades, until the production of the Z class trams. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969
... Black and white photograph of PCC 980 in the Coldblo Road at Malvern Depot, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. ...On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Coldblo Rd 9/2/69"...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Special Trams Coldblo Rd Malvern Depot tram 980 PCC class On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Coldblo Rd 9/2/69" Black and white photograph of PCC 980 in the Coldblo Road at Malvern Depot, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. ...Black and white photograph of PCC 980 in the Coldblo Road at Malvern Depot, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. Showing Destination of Racecourse. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Coldblo Rd 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, coldblo rd, malvern depot, tram 980, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969
... Black and white photograph of PCC 980 at Caulfield Station area, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. ...In red ink "PCC 980 Caulfield Stn 9/2/69"...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Special Trams Caulfield tram 980 PCC class In red ink "PCC 980 Caulfield Stn 9/2/69" Black and white photograph of PCC 980 at Caulfield Station area, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. ...Black and white photograph of PCC 980 at Caulfield Station area, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. Glen Valley Tea advert in background. Has a Dave Price advertisement on the side of the tram. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Road name to be advised. Printed on Kodak Paper.In red ink "PCC 980 Caulfield Stn 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, caulfield, tram 980, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - PCC 980 Bourke St at Spencer St, George Bishop, 1969
... Photograph shows PCC tram 980 at the Bourke Street terminus near Spencer St. ...Black and White Photograph of PCC 980 Bourke St at Spencer St....Black and White Photograph of PCC 980 Bourke St at Spencer St. Photograph PCC 980 Bourke St at Spencer St. ...Photograph shows PCC tram 980 at the Bourke Street terminus near Spencer St. Tram has adverts for Dave Price second hand cars - High Street Northcote. In the background is the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. office building. Photo by George Bishop 1969.Yields information about the operation of tram 980 in Bourke St during 1969.Black and White Photograph of PCC 980 Bourke St at Spencer St.Details of the photograph and photographer on the rear in pencil and ink.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 980, mtoco, mmtb, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - PCC 1041 - Bourke St 1973
... Photograph of PCC car 1041 (Route 88, West Preston) built by the MMTB in 1973 as a prototype for the Z class tram at the King St tram stop, loading passengers through the front door. ...Black and white photograph of PCC 1041 - Bourke St at Kings St 1973 ...Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the prototype tram in use at the time. tramways trams tram 1041 MMTB Bourke St Route 88 East Preston Bourke Street West Police Station PCC class on rear in ink "RSCP330" and "1973" Black and white photograph of PCC 1041 - Bourke St at Kings St 1973 Photograph Black and White - PCC 1041 - Bourke St 1973 ...Photograph of PCC car 1041 (Route 88, West Preston) built by the MMTB in 1973 as a prototype for the Z class tram at the King St tram stop, loading passengers through the front door. In the background is Melbourne West or Bourke St West Police Station. Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the prototype tram in use at the time. Black and white photograph of PCC 1041 - Bourke St at Kings St 1973 on rear in ink "RSCP330" and "1973"tramways, trams, tram 1041, mmtb, bourke st, route 88, east preston, bourke street west police station, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, "Quiet Tram Secrets"
... The three cuttings illustrate the use of resilient wheels and the introduction of the PCC class car No. 980. Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. ...Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne. 1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets" 2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram" 3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Sun...Yields information about provision of resilient wheels and the PCC tram. tramways trams MMTB PCC class tram 980 resilient wheels Preston Workshops silent trams Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne. 1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets" 2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram" 3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Sun "Quiet Tram Secrets" Newspaper ...The three cuttings illustrate the use of resilient wheels and the introduction of the PCC class car No. 980. Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. Items not formally dated - late 1950.Yields information about provision of resilient wheels and the PCC tram.Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne. 1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets" 2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram" 3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Suntramways, trams, mmtb, pcc class, tram 980, resilient wheels, preston workshops, silent trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - PCC tram 1001, c1936
... Melbourne Tram 980 was built using the PCC technology....Printed illustration of Brooklyn & Queens No. 1001 - the first production PCC Car...Letter Wal Jack PCC trams USA Brooklyn Printed illustration of Brooklyn & Queens No. 1001 - the first production PCC Car Photograph PCC tram 1001 ...Wal Jack collected tramway and railway items for his collection. This illustration of the first production President's Conference Committee (USA Transit operators) of 1936, built for the Brooklyn & Queens Transit Corporation. See reference for the background. The tram itself is now part of the collection of The Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Have CT. Melbourne Tram 980 was built using the PCC technology.Demonstrates a Tram that would have interested Wal Jack.Printed illustration of Brooklyn & Queens No. 1001 - the first production PCC Carletter, wal jack, pcc trams, usa, brooklyn -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Five color slides - tram PCC 980, 9-8-1970
... Set of four colour slides taken during the Monash Railway club tour on 9-8-1970 using PCC 980 from Malvern Tram Depot. The route number and destinations are for show only. ...Set of five Anscochrome colour slides, of Melbourne tram PCC 980 on a Monash Railway Club tour - 9-8-1970 .1 - PCC 980 on the depot access tracks for Malvern Tram Depot in Coldblo Road .2 - With the Malvern Tram Depot in the view .3 - In Dandenong Road at Hawthorn Road .4 - Crossing Hawthorn Road - has a tram shelter in the view. .5 - About to use the then new Nolan St (now Southbank Blvd) crossover....Photograph Five color slides - tram PCC 980 ...Set of four colour slides taken during the Monash Railway club tour on 9-8-1970 using PCC 980 from Malvern Tram Depot. The route number and destinations are for show only. Photographs by Warren Doubleday.Yields information on Monash Railway club tour, the trams used and the locations.Set of five Anscochrome colour slides, of Melbourne tram PCC 980 on a Monash Railway Club tour - 9-8-1970 .1 - PCC 980 on the depot access tracks for Malvern Tram Depot in Coldblo Road .2 - With the Malvern Tram Depot in the view .3 - In Dandenong Road at Hawthorn Road .4 - Crossing Hawthorn Road - has a tram shelter in the view. .5 - About to use the then new Nolan St (now Southbank Blvd) crossover.Has photographers slide numbers on each slide.monash railway club, tram 980, malvern depot, hawthorn road, dandenong road, nolan st, tramways, trams, pcc class
