Photograph shows Geelong tram 38 at Queens Park during 1957 following the closure of the tram system. The tram has seen some vandalism. Photo by Warrington Cameron.Yields information about Geelong tram 38 which was placed in Queens Park following closure of the system.Black and white photograph printed on plain paper with notes on the rearOn rear in ink "Queens Park 1957"geelong, tramways, queens park, tram 38

Set of 3 colour slides showing the construction of the depot extension completed, tram 38 out in the sunshine on No. 2 road and the initial stages of the trackwork for extension installed in depot access track and the layout for the next set of points.Yields information about the progress of the depot construction during Dec. 1979.Set of 3 Kodak colour slides in cardboard mounts.Have photographer's reference number written on the slide.btps, depot, construction, depot extensions, tram 38, depot trackwork

Set of 9 digital images of BTPS tram 38 operating in Wendouree Parade on the first day of public services, 26-12-1974. All images by Peter Winspur.Yields information about the first day of public operations in Wendouree Parade by the BTPSSet of nine digital images.trams, tramways, btps, tram 38, wendouree parade, museum operations, opening, first tram

The photo, shows tram 38 decorated for the 1954 Royal Visit, crossing the railway tracks at Ballarat Station in Lydiard St North. The tram has the destination of Sebastopol. In the background is the railway signal gantry, Reids Coffee Palace and the Post Office. Many of the buildings are flying flags.Yields information about the 1954 Royal Tram.Photograph, black and white - plain black with Ken Magor stamp and negative number written on the rear.Ken Magor Negative Number - "3427" tramways, trams, royal visit, decorated trams, tram 38, lydiard st nth, level crossings

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 38. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with handwritten tram car number and work category, with handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 38

Photo shows Tram 38 Mercer Street, near The Esplanade with the destination of Belmont. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong operations toward the closure of the tram system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, tram 38, mercer st

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 38 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St with several lady passengers on board. The date and Photographer are unknown - c1970 given the new Commonwealth Bank building.Yields information about tram 38 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts.Black and White print on plain paper.tramcars, sturt st, tram 38

Digital image of tram 38 inbound in Albert St Sebastopol with the now Carmel Welsh Presbyterian church in the background. The church hall next to the bluestone church as since been replaced with an office-type building. The tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant which is unusual for this line and has a "Trotting Bray Raceway Friday Night" auxiliary board. Photo by Peter Knife 10/5/1969. Yields information about Ballarat's trams in May 1969.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, tram 38, albert st, sebastopol, presbyterian church

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 38 outbound in Lydiard St North, Ballarat. The tram has large reflective triangles on the front that were added during 1956. In the background is the bluestone building of J J Coller & Co and other buildings on the east side of the street. Photographer and date unknown - mid-1950s.Yields information about tram 38 and Lydiard St North Ballarat.Black and White print on plain paper.tramcars, tram 38, lydiard st nth

Photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 38 in bound in Albert St Sebastopol to Lydiard St North. Tram has large reflective triangles on the front that were added during 1956. Note the large roadside trees and the appearance of the track. Received in an envelope dated 5-4-1958 from the Bob Lilburn collection.Yields information about tram 38 and Albert St Sebastopol.Colour print on plain paper.tramcars, tram 38, albert st, sebastopol

Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 38 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. Photo by Paul Nicholson. Tram is showing the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West, before the blinds were extended for Cartlon St and St Aidan Drive.Yields information about the first day of public tram operations on 26-12-1974 by the BTPSDigital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 38

Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 38 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. Photo by Paul Nicholson. Tram is showing the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West, before the blinds were extended for Cartlon St and St Aidan Drive.Yields information about the first day of public tram operations on 26-12-1974 by the BTPSDigital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 38

Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 38 in Wendouree Parade near Windmill Drive North on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. Photo by Paul Nicholson. Tram is showing the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West, before the blinds were extended for Cartlon St and St Aidan Drive.Yields information about the first day of public tram operations on 26-12-1974 by the BTPSDigital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 38

Photo shows Geelong No. 38 at the Belmont terminus, High Street with the return destination of North. Note the compulsory tram stop on the left-hand pole. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Belmont tram terminus prior to closure.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetram stops, tramways, high st, geelong, tram 38, belmont

Photo of SECV Geelong No. 38 at the East terminus, Boundary Road. The relatively new flag holders on the roof over the centre door indicates a date of 1954. Note the length of the poles compared to those on the original MMTB cars. Photographer unknown.Yields information about Geelong tram 38 and the East terminus.Colour photograph with printers marks on the rear. geelong, tramways, tram 38, east, trolley poles

Photo used by The Courier in an article following the failure of the BTM power supply due to a lightning strike - Dave Macartney leaning against the front of tram 38. Also used again when the power was restored in time for services on 26/12/2004. See items 2959 and 2062 for the cuttings.Has a close association with Dave Macartney.Colour print on Fujichrome paper.tramcars, trams, lightning strike, clsoure, power supply

This eight wheel tramcar was built 1914 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. It was sold to the State Electricity Commission in 1951 for use on the Ballarat tramway system. The tram was altered to its present form in 1953 to permit one-man operation. It was modified to operate as a one man tram but limited use due to industrial bans. A conductor was used in Ballarat. In 1954 the tram was decorated for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1971 it was acquired by the Museum and repainted in the 1960s SEC colour scheme in 1979 Large colour photograph - laminatedGreen and cream tram with gold number and SEC symbol. St Aidens Dvs shown in destination window1914, melbourne, ballarat, tram 38, eight wheel, four wheel, one man tram, industrial ban, queen elizabeth

Max Traction truck (2), bogie tram with drop ends and centre combination. Modified by SECV as a 1 man tram. Internal sliding doors (4 No) 4 drivers exit doors, 8 passenger entrance doors (4/side), 2 trolley poles, air braked. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. See Destination City, Destination Eaglehawktrams, tram 38

Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years.Metal lapel badge - image of Ballarat tram No. 38, with a BTM "Tram rides" sign - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, yellow and cream paint infilling the detail. Made by R. E. V Gomm the BTM, mid 2000's. 2nd copy added 6-2-2023tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, bogie trams

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 38 in an inset at the top of the tea spoon, contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Cameo style or type. The case has white plastic base, red and yellow foam base, with clear top, marked "Cameo" and a $3 yellow price sticker stuck to it. On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection Souvenirs". On the top of the case at the base in white printing "Silver plated / Made in Australia" The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 15mm diameter. The teaspoon is marked "Cameo" on the rear. The silver plating on the rear was not done properly and is the reason why the spoon was not sold by the Museum at the time. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made about 1981. Second copy added 4/11/2005. Images from 2nd copy.trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Colour postcard, of BTM tram No. 38 at St Aidans Drive, c2014. Photo by Peter Bruce. Has Mt Warrenheip and the Lake in the background.trams, tramways, st aidans drive, lake wendouree, mt warrenheip

Yields information about tram services possibly for a special event.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of trams 38 and 39 in Drummond St North, at Duncan St. Tram 38 showing Special. May be related to the Reg Item 7724.trams, tramways, drummond st nth, tram 38 tram 39

Yields information about the photographic holdings of the Gold Museum, an din particular the preparation of No. 38 decorated for the Royal visit of 1954 and Bridge St Ballarat.Photocopy of two photographs from the Gold Museum Tramways Map Cabinet: 80-020b - No. 38 in Wendouree Parade, at depot junction receiving finishing touches in March 1954, prior to the Royal visit - See Reg Item 412 for a photo in Lydiard St Nth and other items. 80-020c - Bridge St looking West from Stones Comer, shows tram track, parked cars.Along top edge "Gold Museum Tramways Map Cabinet"trams, tramways, ballarat, royal visit, decorated trams, bridge st

Set of six colour prints of a tram tour on 7-12-1994 of trams 661 and 38. 1 - Tram 38 running a Special service at St Aidans Drive 2 - Trams 38 and 661 crossing at Gardens Loop 3 - Trams 38 and 661 at St Aidans Drive 4 - Trams 38 and 661 at St Aidans Drive 5 - Tram 661 arriving St Aidans Drive 6 - St Aidans Drive with tram 38 and the "Warning oncoming trams" signYields information about tram operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society.Set of 6 colour prints printed on Kodak paper.tramways, trams, btps, tram 38, tram 661, wendouree parade, signs

Yields information trams at the depot prior to running out of the depot.Set of 2 photographs taken on 28/12/1970 of trams 38 and 40 on the depot fan, pending running out.trams, tramways, depot, tram 38 tram 40

Digital image showing side view of Tram 38 parked on the depot fan in December 2012trams, tramways, bogie trams, btm depot, tram 38

Colour print of tram 38 on No. 2 road.. Photo by Ron Scholten. Appears in the album Reg item 7222, printed on Kodak Papertrams, tramways, btps, depot, tram 38

Digital image of depot from the depot fan in December 2012. Tram 33 can just be seen in the shed. Tram 38 and Tram 28 are parked on the apron, front on view, and Tram 39 can be seen inside the shed on road 1.trams, tramways, tramcars, depot, btm, tram 33, tram 38, tram 28, tram 39

Yields information about two bogie trams at the depot.Colour slide - 35mm - of Ballarat bogie trams 38 and 34 on "0" road at the depot. Has the tennis court lights in the background. Photo taken by Chas Bevan on Saturday 19-12-1970."Ballarat trams (bogies) at depot 19-12-70" in ink.tramways, trams, depot, wendouree parade, tram 38, tram 40

Yields information about the Ballarat's bogie trams, in particular No. 38 that was decorated for the Royal visit in 1954.Black and white Kodak postcard of Ballarat tram No. 38 decorated for the Royal visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ballarat, during 1954, on the depot access lead in Wendouree Parade. Decorated with Red, White and Blue cloth on front and sides of cars and over windows and other Royal motifs. On rear of postcard are the words "Post Card / Carte Postal" and "Kodak" in small typeface on the bottom of the central line. Place for stamp as well. Card printed with rounded corners. See also Reg. Item 412 for a colour slide and 3862 for a black and white photo.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, royal visit, decorated trams