Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 39, photographed at the Geelong depot, prior to an AETA Tour on 2/4/1955. Photo by Peter Duckett. Tram has Australian Electric Traction Association sign on the front bumper, a auxiliary sign showing "Chartered Tram" and showing destination of "Special". See also Reg. Item 487 for a similar photograph. Item from the ARHS Archives dated 14/7/2004 via Bill Kingsley. No indication of original source, date or photographer.On rear of photograph in red ink at top "39 Geelong Depot 2/4/1955, Ex MMTB 39, to Ballarat as No. 41". On base of photo in blue ink "Peter Duckett Photo" and in red ink "AETA Special Tour"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, special tours, aeta, tram 39

Black and white photograph of the AETA 50th special tour on the occasion of the 25th anniversary event of the AETA. Noel Gipps (left) and Campbell Busch holding the AETA tour boards in front of SW6 class 881 at Essendon Aerodrome terminus 13/2/1972. Tram has a advert for "Robo 2 min car wash".Has detailed information on rear titled "AETA - 50th Special Tours - 25th Anniversary Tour" and the names of the people in the photograph.trams, tramways, aeta, special trams, 50th anniversary, essendon aerodrome, sw6 class, tram 881

Yields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962 and worked within the service trams.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the three trams at the Mt Pleasant terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. No. 11 the service tram, 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 11 has Advertisements for the SEC, and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat AETA Special Tour, Nos. 18 and 37 as specials, No. 11 as service car, Sebastopol terminus, 21st April 1962" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1269" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, sebastopol, tram 11, tram 18, tram 37

Photograph of the three trams at the Mt Pleasant terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. No. 20 the service tram, 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 20 has Advertisements for the SEC, Ilford Film and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeYields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962 and worked within the service trams.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album. On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat AETA Special Tour, No. 20 Service car, Nos. 18 and 37 as specials, Mt Pleasant terminus 21-4-62" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1268" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, mt pleasant, tram 20, tram 18, tram 37

Sprit duplicated onto pink paper handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB Camberwell Folklore Club special tour. Crews nominated as Driver Stanton, Conductor Hocking. Special tram used trams 1000 and 700 from Camberwell depot on 22-7-1979. Timetable on two sheets of pink paper, printed on one side only. Both items have been stamped "Adults and Children to be counted and depot starter notified"trams, tramways, special trams, charters, tours

Sprit duplicated onto white paper or pink paper handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB or The Met for Association of Railway Enthusiasts special tour. Crews nominated as Carolyn Dean and Lindsay Rickard. .1 - 8-11-1980, using trams 275, 850, 514, running out of Malvern Depot. .2 - 20-8-1983, using trams 612, 311, 644, 906, running out of Malvern Depot. Timetable on two sheets of white or pink paper, printed on one side only. Both items have been stamped "Adults and Children to be counted and depot starter notified"trams, tramways, special trams, charters, tours, are

Black and white photograph of three trams crossing at Gray St. loop on the Sebastopol line in Albert St. No. 21, northbound is entering the loop, while a single trucker and No. 42 showing "Special" wait. A number of photographers are photographing the event indicating a enthusiast special. Probably taken early 1970's Item from the ARHS Archives dated 14/7/2004 via Bill Kingsley. No indication of original source, date or photographer.tramways, trams, sebastopol, gray st, special tours, albert st, tram 42, tram 21

Photo of Ballarat No. 18 photographed alongside MMTB AEC Regal Mk III bus, No. 543 (42 seats) (Reg. No. HJG 543). TMSV tour photo for the 60th anniversary of electric trams in Ballarat on 15th August 1965. No. 18 has a specially painted board over the front of the tram "60th Anniversary / Electric Trams / 1905 Ballarat 1965". Standing between the tram and Bus are Les Denmead, D. Irvine, J. Dowd and T. Young. Both vehicles showing "Special" and standing on Ballarat depot fan. Photo also appears in "MMTB News", Oct - Nov. 1965, Reg. Item 2719.7. Dave Macartney advised 19/11/01 that other the other official guests at the event was Mr. F. K. White, Manager Ballarat SEC and that it took about 3.5 hours to travel from Melbourne to Ballarat by the bus. Also attending was W.J. K. Dunstan. See Reg Item 3496 for a newspaper clipping and 9997 for a tour ticket.Yields information about the TMSV tour to mark the 60th anniversary of electric trams in Ballarat.Colour photograph with stamped source on rear. Two copies held.Stamped on rear in purple ink "Copyright by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd."anniversary, tmsv, special tours, 60th anniversary, mmtb, tram 18

Reports - letter and documentation associated with the "Operation of Sydney R Class Tram No. 1808 - 12 October 2003" dated 6 Oct. 2003 signed by Kym Smith as Manager Bendigo Tramways. Comprises 22 A4 stapled pages, written as a Material Change document for safety purposes. Gives timetable and arrangements for proposed tour.trams, tramways, bendigo tramways, yarra trams, rail safety, special tours, sydney

Black and white photograph showing W5 class No 828 (City route 59) note this W5 has already had its windscreen change to rounded top corners. SW6 class No. 881 showing "Special" at the Essendon Aerodrome terminus during the AETA Tour on 15-2-1947. Tram 881 has dash canopy lighting. Note the driver and conductor of 828 standing by their tram. See item 6780 for further photographs of this tour.Yields information about the AETA 1947 tour.Photograph with hand written notes on rear and unreadable stamp.In ink "828 W5 class MMTB Essendon Aerodrome terminal with 881 (beside) an SW6 on AETA tour in 1947."trams, tramways, aeta, essendon aerodrome, w5 class, sw6 class, tram 881, tram 828, route 59, special tours

Spirit duplicated timetables for tram tours - handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour and an associated booking form. .1 - Booking Form for the CSIRO Div of Mining Chemistry? Social Club's, "3rd Annual Mobile Luncheon Engagement", photocopied onto a foolscap sheet. Printed for Tuesday 4-12-1973. .2 - Spirit duplicated timetable for tram tours - handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour and an associated booking form, printed on pink card, for John Gardner (CSIRO), dated Friday 14/12/73, Tram 104. .2 - ditto, for 4-6-1975 - Drv. Newland, Cond Armstrong, car 1041 - as above.trams, tramways, charters, special trams, tours, tram 1041, tram 104

Two L class trams, originally ordered by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust in 1919 running a special tram tour, possibly in St Kilda Road or Royal Parade Date and photographer unknown.Shows a MMTB L class tramBlack and White photograph of L class tram No. 104 and another L class while on a special tram tour.trams, tramways, l class, tram 104

Set of two spirit duplicated timetables for tram tours - handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour. .1 - Issued by the MMTB for a special charter on 22.10.1976, with Bob McHutchen as driver, out of South Melbourne Depot. Gives time and route arrangements. Printed on white paper. .2 - ditto, for 12-9-1974 for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, Driver George, out of Malvern Depot, car 441.trams, tramways, are, charters, special trams, tours

Yields information about some of the participants in the AETA's visit to Ballarat in 1962.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the AETA organisers (Keith Kings, Bob Prentice) alongside Les Denmead and ? in front of No. 18 parked at City Loop - Keith Kings print, who took the photo? 21-4-62 See image i2 for rear of photograph.On rear of photograph in ink "AETA Group in front of tour specials 18 & 37, City Loop 21/4/62 Ballarat" and K.S. Kings stamp in top right hand corner with "N(g)(16)" written in ink.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, city loop, group photo, tram 18

Ten page (five sheets) document containing tour notes for the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Inc's tour of 19 July 1987 featuring S164 and W1 427. Cover sheet and back sheet on green paper, rest on white paper. Cover features TMSV logo and a picture of S160. Notes give details of the tour, safety, photo stops, drivers, tour officials, future tour on Boxing Day, details of S164 and W1 427, photos of S171, W1 364 and Society News update, along with details of photostops. Stapled in two places along left hand edge.tmsv, special trams, tours, s class

.1 - Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a TMSV special charter on 17.11.1973, using L104, out of South Melbourne Depot. Gives time and route arrangements. Printed on pink paper. .2 - ditto for Mr Bounds, L104, 6.10.1973. Printed on white paper.trams, tramways, tmsv, charters, special trams, tours, tram 104

,1 - ticket printed on manila card - for the National Railway Historical Society - Philadelphia Chapter for the Melbourne Tram Tour, 11/4/1980 - number 19. .2 - Spirit duplicated timetables - handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour for the "National Railway Historical Society" tour of Melbourne 11/4/1980, using cars 1002, L104, W2 220, and X2 676. Three sheets on white paper. Tour from South Melbourne Depot, Malvern, Hawthorn and Kew.trams, tramways, charters, special trams, tours, tram 1002, tram 104, tram 220, tram 676

Black and white photograph of W5 class No 727 in the reserved track section at Mathews Avenue, Niddrie, Essendon Airport line, possibly for an Australian Railway Exploration Association Tour to Tasmania. Possibly during the late 1960s. Has the destination of "Tasmania via Essendon Airport" with the crew standing along side.trams, tramways, charters, special trams, tours, essendon airport, tram 727, w5 class, matthews ave, essendon aerodrome, niddrie

Colour photograph, printed on a postcard back format of SEC Ballarat of a line up of about 9 trams, lead by No. 41 in Wendouree Parade, Gardens area, early 1960's for a special tour.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens, tram 40

Duplicated quarto sheet for the Australian Electric Traction Association's "29th Special Tour, Camberwell Depot, 22 Oct. 1960". The tour used Y 469, provides details of the tramcar, and the route with opening dates, and general notes.trams, tramways, aeta, y class, camberwell depot, tours

Digital Image of MMTB tram W3 661, at the Carnegie Terminus on a special tour. In the background is a Foodland store, Bundy clock, telephone box and a numerous travellers. Has an advertisement for Proofkote (rain wear protection?) Photo by Dave Macartney 1964.trams, tramways, w3 class, carnegie, tours, bundy clock, tram 661

Black and white photograph of X 217 in Dandenong Road Prahran, at a tram stop while on a special tour. Tram showing destination of "Bridge Road". Possibly taken during the mid 1970's - see also item 1315, possibly on the same tour. trams, tramways, x2 class, dandenong road, melbourne, mmtb, tram 217

Has a strong association with those who travelled on the BTPS organised tour to Mirboo North in 1973.Colour Print of the tour group and loco crew on the BTPS arranged special train to Mirboo North on 27/9/1973 at Yinnar station. Printed on Kodak paper. See Reg items 1817, 1819 and 3274 for other related items. Names: Fireman, Driver, Terry Oakley, Geoff Cargeeg, Alan Harnwell, Clyde Croft, Richard Gilbert, Rolf Jinks, ?., Peter Winspur, John Withers, Warren Doubleday, Peter Rees, Graham Jordan, Tom Murray, John Wayman, Rob McUtcheon, Bill Kingsley and Jeff Bounds kneeling down."BTPS Mirboo North Tour / Thurs 27-9-73 at Yinnar" in ink on rear.trams, tramways, btps, tours, special trains, morwell mirboo north

Yields information about the AETA tour in 1962 and the trams used.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of two trams at the Lydiard St North terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 18 has roof Advertisements for White Florists of Sturt St and Lancashire's of Bridge St and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. No. 37 has an SEC "Switch to Electric Cooking" roof Advertisements. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Nos. 18 and 37 at Lydiard St Nth 21-4-62" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1267" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, lydiard st north, tram 18, tram 37

Photocopy of handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour using two separate sheets of paper, stapled together top and bottom. Issued by the PTC/The Met for a BTPS special charter on 9/12/1989. Gives route and time details. Yapper Tourstrams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams, yapper tours

Yields information about the use of trams for school tours prior to closure of the Ballarat system.Digital image of trams 37, 41 and 40 loading school children at the Lydiard St North on a tour prior to the closure of the tramway. Photo by John Ward 18 August 1971. Slide title "04678 180871 7169-G SECV bogie trams 37, 41 & 40 with school children terminus Lydiard St North Ballarat Vic"trams, tramways, schools, tours, special trams, lydiard st north, tram 37, tram 41, tram 40

Set of two A4 sheets photocopied, advertising "Yapper Tours W3 661 Outings", using BTM / BTPS W3 No. 661 in Melbourne during 1989. .1 - general brochure with a photos of 665 and 661 in Swanston St - giving fare and travel conditions. .2 - list of six tours dates during April 1989 giving proposed tour arrangements.trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams, yapper tours

Yields information about special trams that were operated on the system prior to its closure for the benefit of school children.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 13/8/1971, published 14/8/1971of Nos. 13 & 32 on a school tram tour, No. 27 on normal service, Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade. No. 27 has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West, whilst the other tram are showing "Special". Photo taken after a shower of rain. See Reg Item 2814 and 2918 for copies of the actual newspaper cutting. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. 2nd copy added 22/7/2012 - from Alan Bradley 20/7/2012.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tours, special trams, tram 13, tram 32, tram 27

Yields information about special trams that were operated on the system prior to its closure for the benefit of school children.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 18/8/1971, published 19/8/1971 of three bogie cars carrying schoolchildren (Ballarat North Technical College) on tour, lower Sturt St. Lead tram is No. 40, with a Eureka Roofing Tiles and SEC roof advertisement. All the school children have moved to one side for the photograph. See Reg Items 1073 and 2186 for the actual newspaper cuttings. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.tramways, trams, sturt st, tours, special trams, tram 40

Sprit duplicated onto white paper, handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by The Met for a Footscray College of TAFE, special tram, 21-7-1983. Crew nominated as Carolyn Dean and Lindsay Rickard. Tram - 613 running out of Hawthorn depot, picking up in Footscray. Would have been arranged by Bill Kingsley. Timetable on two sheets of white paper, printed on one side only.trams, tramways, special trams, charters, tours, tram 613