The location of this photograph is at the Raleigh Road terminus outside the Maribyrnong Explosive Factory The M&MTB during WWII and after ran an intensive service on what is now the West Maribyrnong Route 57 to cater for the various Department of Defense sites including the Footscray Ammunition Factory, Maribyrnong Explosive Factory, Maribyrnong Ordnance Factory.raleigh road, maribyrnong, tram

The M&MTB during WWII and after ran an intensive service on what is now the West Maribyrnong Route 57 to cater for the various Department of Defense sites including the Footscray Ammunition Factory, Maribyrnong Explosive Factory, Maribyrnong Ordnance Factory.maribyrnong, tram

Photograph of S class tram No.168 outside the Footscray depot. In the background is bus No. 35. The tram has been converted for one-man operation. Given the destination of the Pyrotechnic Factory, photo c1952, after the Footscray system was connected to Maribyrnong Road. The tram was scrapped in May 1953.Yields information about S class tram 168 at Footscray Depot in the early to mid 1950s. Black and white photograph with a plain back.trams, s class, pyrotechnic factory, tram 168, bus 35, footscray depot

Digital image of T class 181 in Wests Road Maribyrnong at the junction with Raleigh Road and Cordite Ave. The destination sign set at Pyrotechnic Factory with is behind the tram at the Williamston Road terminus. It shows a former connection that allowed trams from Williamson Road to turn to go the Explosives Factory. The Essendon Drive In theatre screen is behind the tram. Photo used in a detailed article on the Wartime tramways that appeared in the June 2018 issue of Bellcord. Photo provided Ron Scholten from his slide collection.trams, tramways, west maribyrnong, world war 2, t class, explosives factory, t class, pyrotechnic factory, tram 181

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. Sheet showing examples of tram destination blinds in miniature. Geelong example is white with black print. Footscray/Melbourne examples are black with white print. Geelong blind starts with Kardinia Park going to the City, Eastern Park, Shannon Street, Belmont, Chilwell, Garden and Humble Streets, City, Newtown, Station, South Beach, Depot. This is one of the routes that provided tram travel for people in Geelong. The Maribyrnong blind shown was on the tram route that stopped at Explosives Factory, Ordnance Factory, Ammunition Factory and Pyrotechnic Factory. These trams carried local people and workers at the different factories. The last item listed SPECIAL.E was not to carry general passengers - workers only. Small example shows Caulfield area.Miniature blinds for Geelong area - white with black print and Melbourne area of Maribyrnong - black with white print.Names of stopping places listed for each routeas box 48a, destination blinds, geelong area, kardinia park, eastern park, football, belmont, chilwell, humble street, garden street, newtown, south beach, explosives factory, ordnance factory, williamstown road, russell street, football ground, ammunition factory, pyrotechnic factory, haymarket, special e, point ormond, south caulfield, elsternwick railway station, glenhuntly depot, special, ron bridger collection

Used by the MMTB at the Footscray Depot on X2-class tram 679, as this number is pencilled on one end. Destinations in order from top are: EXPLOSIVES FACTORY; ORDANCE FTY; DEPOT; WILLIAMSTOWN RD; RAILWAY STATION; RUSSELL ST; BALLARAT RD; SPECIAL; FOOTBALL GROUND; AMMUNITION FACTORY; PYROTECHNIC FACTORY; CITY VIA HAYMARKE; SPECIAL E. The Special E destination was used to indicate to passengers that it was a special tram to the Explosives Factory during WW2 and not to tell "spys" that exactly where it was going. The Footscray system, except for route 82 closed in 1962. Demonstrates a Footscray Tram Depot destination roll.Destination roll - white lettering on black background, painted on bookbinder's cloth or fabric. Has unpainted sections at either end.tramways, footscray depot, destination roll, x2 class, tram 679

Used by the MMTB at the Footscray Depot on X1 class tram No. 465. Destinations in order from top are: DEPOT; WILLIAMSTOWN RD; RAILWAY STATION; RUSSELL ST; BALLARAT RD; SPECIAL; FOOTBALL GROUND; EXPLOSIVES FACTORY; ORDANCE FTY; AMMUNITION FACTORY; PYROTECHNIC FACTORY; CITY VIA HAYMARKE; SPECIAL E. The Special E destination was used to indicate to passengers that it was a special tram to the Explosives Factory during WW2 and not tell "spys" exactly where it was going. The Footscray system except for route 82 closed in 1962. See item 1746 for another example, though without the Special E destination.Demonstrates a Footscray Tram Depot destination roll.Destination roll - white lettering on black background, painted on bookbinder's cloth or fabric. Has unpainted sections at either end.In ink at the bottom "465"tramways, footscray depot, destination roll, trams

Destination roll used at the MMTB Footscray depot. Has stencil words "STOP" on bottom, stencilled miniature destinations on rear to assist drivers to locate the destination. Roll has a short unpainted section at the bottom. Destinations in order from top are: ; RUSSELL ST; BALLARAT RD; SPECIAL; FOOTBALL GROUND; AMMUNITION FACTORY; PYROTECHNIC FACTORY; CITY VIA HAYMARKET; SPECIAL E. The roll is missing a top section, possibly (based on a Footscray roll held in the BTM Archives), DEPOT; WILLIAMSTOWN RD; RAILWAY STATION, SPECIAL E - for the Explosives Factory. Through running to City from May 1954 when track extended and connected to main system. Image 3 - Photo of Bob Wilson standing alongside taken 27/7/14 by Warren Doubleday, added 28/7/14.Demonstrates a tram destination roll used at Footscray Depotl. Destination roll - white lettering on black background. trams, tramways, mmtb, destination roll, footscray depot

Destination roll used at the MMTB Footscray depot. Has stencil words "STOP" on top and bottom, stencilled miniature destinations on rear to assist drivers to locate the destination. Letters are 146 high. Roll consists of a unpainted section, 520 long at top, 2280 long painted section and a 1500 long unpainted section at base. Has been rolled using a 16 diameter wooden dowel - 925 long. Destinations in order from top are: DEPOT; WILLIAMSTOWN RD; RAILWAY STATION; RUSSELL ST; BALLARAT RD; SPECIAL; FOOTBALL GROUND; EXPLOSIVES FACTORY; ORDANCE FTY; AUNITION FACTORY; PYROTECHNIC FACTORY; CITY VIA HAYMARKET. This roll was not marked with the Destination of "DESTINATION E" which indicates it is post World War 2. See item 10600 for a copy with Destination E marked on. Demonstrates a Footscray Tram Depot destination roll.Destination roll - white lettering on black background, painted on bookbinder's cloth or fabric. Has unpainted sections at either end.tram, trams, mmtb, destination roll, footscray depot