Foolscap Manila Folder titled "PCM Tram Equipment" with the following papers secured with an Arnos binder. Many of the documents seem to have been copied onto heat sensitive paper. Have tissue paper separating them. 1. Wiring Diagram - GE PCM Control Equipment - R4284B. 2. Westinghouse - Load test on Repair Railway Motors 3. Letter to Chief Engineer MMTB from Australian General Electric - 23/7/1935 - re delivery of 15 cases of PCM Equipment by ship and attaching drawings. 4. Drawings and maintenance notes for above - includes field shunts, magnet valves, cases, 5. GE Specification Ry-5313 - General Electric PCM Control for 4-40HP 600Volt Motors with Shunted FieldsOn rear cover in ink "To Norm Cross"trams, tramways, electro pneumatic, pcm, controllers, general electric, mmtb, tramcars

Photograph shows part of the preserved cable grip car number 1 and trailer car number 1 in a large glass covered display case in Russell Street behind the (then) Melbourne Museum and State Library. The photograph shows the trailer car's draw bar inserted into the grip car's socket held in place with a pin. It also shows the car and grip secured with a safety chain. The trailer coupling was guided into the socket by a chain worked from the trailer platform through a pipe fastened inside the end apron.Yields information about cable tram componentsBlack and white photograph with note on rearIn ink "28" and "K McC"cable trams, russell street, melbourne museum, state library, draw bar, tie rod, pin, safety chain, trailer coupling

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

Length of 5/8ths of inch or approx. 15.5mm diameter steel bar, which has been heated and formed at one end to give an eye approx. 32mm internal diameter and hammered and ground to form a point edge at the opposite end forming a point bar. Used by Ballarat Tram crews to change tram track points. Standard equipment to all tramcars (two each). This particular point bar was reportedly located at the Lydiard St. and Sturt St. intersection for use by inspectors and other tram crew to change the points at this intersection without obtaining a point bar from the tramcar itself. Taken by a Brisbane Tramway Museum Society member at the time of closure. The point bar was repainted by the BTMS in the green colour scheme prior to presentation to the BTPS/BTM during the 1992 COTMA Perth Conference to Carolyn Dean. Handed to the Archives for collection on 18/6/2003.trams, tramways, track equipment, tram equipment

Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 26 lifted while its side frame was being replaced during 1975. Photo printed in the August 1975 issue of Trolley Wire on page 32. Photo shows the broken side frame and the replacement side frame. The tram car has been lifted on No. 2 road within the depot building. Photo by Richard Gilbert. tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram equipment, tram 26

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

Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 40, 661 and 671 in the "new" shed at the Wendouree Parade depot during mid 1981. The 661 and 671 arrived on 11/4/1980 as reported in the 1979 - 1980 annual report. Photo used in the Annual report on the inside of the front cover. Note sleepers stored on No. 5 road and the agi pipe. See 1979 - 1980 Annual Report On the rear in Pencil. "1FC Top" "No 40, W4 671 and W6 661 rest quietly in our depot extension."tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram equipment, tramcars, tram 40, tram 661, tram 671

Report - 7 quarto typed sheets - untitled, but gives a detailed description of the design basis and construction of the SW6 class tram. Dated May 1939. Details the design after Bell's overseas trip the previous year. Details dimensions, seating, ventilation, seating, doors, structure, construct, timber, materials, door engines, cab equipment, PA system, interior appearances, flooring, colours, lighting, conductor's bell / signals, trucks, bolster, wheels, brake shoes, braking, motors, acceleration, performance, controllers, contactors, compressor. Gives a detailed list of the specifications.Has a note in pencil about a typographical error on the bottom of the sheet.trams, tramways, sw6 class, specification, tramcars, tram controllers, tram equipment, tramcar design

Newspaper cutting from an unknown paper and date titled "Tram gets speed cut" regarding modifications to tram 980 to cut its speed. Quotes Mr. Kirby MMTB chairman and Tramway Union Secretary Mr. S. Edwards. Work being done at Preston Workshops. This dates the cutting to early 1970's.trams, tramways, pcc, preston workshops, tram equipment, specification, tram 980

Set of 23 tender documents, typed or duplicated, for the Tramway Board, typed or printed onto Foolscap sheets. Each give some detail of the contract, quantities, delivery and quality. Short titles are: .1 - Contract No. 4 - supply and delivery of wood paving blocks. .2 - No. 5 - steel castings .3 - No. 7 - rolled steel bars for grip dies .4 - No. 9 - rolled mild steel plates .5 - No. 10 - Kerosene oil .6 - No. 12 - Tar paving .7 - No. 13 - steel files .8 - No. 15 - iron castings .9 - No. 16 - cotton waste .10 - No. 18 - hemp rope .11 - No. 19 - tar oils .12 - No. 23 - steel wire rope (for cables) .13 - No. 24 - cotton waste .14 - No. 26 - iron castings .15 - No. 27 - purchase and removal of cottage at 87 Acland St St Kilda .16 - No. 28 - radial drilling machine .17 - No. 29 - steel castings .18 - No. 31 - paving blocks .19 - No. 33 - cotton waste .20 - No. 40 - substation building at Rathdown Street .21 - No. 47 - iron castings .22 - No. 54 - steel castings .23 - No. 72 - tar oils - from the Board's distilling works in Flinders St extension. Documents note scanned, just two samples.trams, tramways, tramway board, tenders, cable trams, grip tram, equipment, substation, cable grip, cables, demolition

Memorandum, half foolscap sheet, on Tramway Board Melbourne letterhead, dated 8/1/1920 to all line managers titled "Car Lighting" advising the Mr T Dawe will give instructions to Batterymen in the operation of the motor generator equipment and car lighting equipment. Signed by the Secretary, W. Strangward using a stamp. Two copies pinned together.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, batterymen, depots, tram equipment

Document or data sheet giving an elevation, floor plan, two internal sections and details of the W7 class tramcar including dimensions, equipment, trucks, weight, and passenger loading.Demonstrates a MMTB tramcar data sheet.Document - foolscap size, printed on a light card sheet.tramcars, class w7, data sheet, tram equipment

Black and white photograph of the sun glinting off a Westinghouse T1F type controller top in a single truck SEC cartrams, tramways, tram controllers, equipment

Demonstrates the type and style of lamp used in tramways or street cars, made by a company who specialised in the manufacture of electrical products.Electric Lamp or light bulb - stored in a cardboard box with shredded paper. Lamp manufactured by the Edison Company of the USA, for "Street Railway" use. Consists of a glass bulb with a wire vertical filament with a screwed base. Marks on top of the lamp have faded. Filament appears to be working order. Information on the top of the lamp and the box provided by the donor. Made in the USA - possibly New Jersey See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edison_light_bulb - accessed 25-08-2021 for a short history of the lamp.trams, tramways, tramcars, scrubber tram, electrical equipment, lights

Provides a detailed list, not fully comprehensive, of purchase contracts for the MMTB between 1919 and 1969. Lists Buildings Cable wire ropes Cable grip dies General - punch card systems, advertising on trams Miscellaneous Vehicles Motor buses and Garage equipment Permanent Way Equipment Poles - steel and wooden Rail bonds Special trackwork Substation Equipment Traffic - ticket issuing machines and radio equipment Trams and bodies Tram equipment Tram rails Trolley Wire Workshops EquipmentYields information about MMTB Purchases between 1919 and 1969 - not complete.Document - 50 Foolscap sheets - photocopied.mmtb, tramways, contracts, purchases, workshops, trams, buses, trackwork, buildings, depots

Two page foolscap typed instruction sheet titled "Questions to be verbally answered by all trainee motormen before commencing duty in that capacity.", pinned in the top left hand corner. Has 77 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. The last 7 questions (71 to 77) are involved with the bogie trams, indicating that it post dates 1945c. See also Reg Item 8109.,In black ink across top of instruction "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 317."trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, motormen

Instruction to Ballarat motormen and depot staff dated 13/1/1950, about ensuring the controller was closed in the off position before opening the automatic circuit breaker. Appears this was not done on tram 14 and a fire resulted. Significant damage can result of the action. When the tram was rewired during 2024, this fire damage was apparent. Signed by Mr. Farr.Yields information about a fire in tram 14 as the result of the controller being left open and the circuit breaker operated.Notice type on quarto paper."and depot staff" hand written in ink along title.secv, trams, tramways, faulty equipment, tram 14, fire, circuit breakers, controllers

The photograph shows Ballarat No. 41 northbound at Hospital Corner, Sturt and Drummond Streets, with an ESCo switch or junction box in the foreground. The tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. Photo by Mal Rowe, 22/11/1969.Yields information about the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts and an ESCo junction or switch box.Black and white photograph notes on rear.Mal Rowe copyright stamp with number 118,13, and "Corner Drummond St South and Sturt Street"tramcars, tramways, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st sth, tram 41, electrical equipment, electrical switching

Set of drawings and photocopies of sanding equipment on Ballarat Tramcars, provided to the Launceston tramway Museum for information.Copy of Correspondence with the Launceston Tramway Museum 31/12/2006 concerning sand ejector equipment fitted to Ballarat tramcars. Comprises: Covering letter dated 31/12/2009 Photographs of the Ejector unit with fittings - two views Photograph of the inlet pipe Sketch of the air inlet pipe - prepared by Warren Doubleday Prints of drawings - BA - T7 - 7654 - Ejector for Sand Box, Fabricated type - 21E truck, SEC 1938 - made from scans ex Microfilm BA - T7 - 7647 - Ejector for Sand Box, Brill 21 E Truck - SEC 1938 - cast type.tram, trams, tramcar equipment, sanding equipment, sand ejectors, letters

Yields information about tram operations and the street views at Hospital Corner.Set of 10 photographs taken on 10/8/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams at Hospital Corner. .1 - No. 35 turning from Sturt into Drummond St South heading for Sebastopol. .2 - No. 31 inbound to Mt Pleasant with Hospital in background. Tram has two Johnny Walker whiskey roof adverts. .3 - No. 27 turning from Sturt St into Drummond St North, to the Gardens. Has the Mobil Service station and other buildings in the background and the ESCo street pillar. .4 - No. 43 turning from Drummond St South into Sturt St with the Southern Cross Hotel etc in the background. .5 - ditto - side on view. .6 - No. 39 and a single trucker on the north side of Sturt St - No. 39 has arrived from the depot via Sturt St west and about to turn to run to Grey St. .7 - ditto .8 - ditto .9 - ditto .10 - No. 39 crossing Sturt St in Drummond St.trams, tramways, hospital corner, drummond st, sturt st, electrical equipment, tram 35 tram 39 tram 31 tram 27 tram 43

Colour photograph of Ballarat No. 17 approaching the intersection of Sturt St and Drummond St from Sturt St. West. Shows the tram stop pole. A SEC/ESCo electrical junction box appears in the photo on the right hand side. Photo on Agfa Paper and taken on Friday 14 August 1971.Stamps with faded green ink: "Photo by Chris Jeffrey / Number" with number "104PC/12" in blue ink and date stamp "Friday 14 August 1971" also in faded green ink.drummond st, sturt st, electrical equipment, tram 17

Radio transcript - 12 foolscap sheets, typed. Although not named, appears to have been prepared for or by Mr. Strickland describing "inside information regarding tramcars". Notes cable trams, conversion, sale of trailers and dummies or grip cars, the variety taken over from the trusts, design of new cars (180 in service at the time of the report), open cars vs closed cars, seating and standing capacity, speed, braking system, step heights, destination signs, lifeguards. Gives a description of Preston Workshops, finishing soon, description of the tramcar construction, roofing, painting, sourcing of materials, timbers, cost per tram of 3250 pounds, depots, breakdowns, overhauls, workshops, collision repairs in 1925, construction of 10 safety cars. Vicsig.net gives that X1 461 entered service in Sept. 1926. Pinned to the file by Robert on the rear of TMSV Raffle ticket is a note "Electrical Engineer 15/7/26 p35 "C. H. Wickham gave recent address broadcast on 3LO"In blue pencil in top left hand corner appears to be "Wickham"trams, tramways, tramcars, preston workshops, new trams, sale of trams, cable trams, destination roll, tram brakes, tramcar equipment, x1 class, w class, depots, radio stations

Newspaper clipping from The Age, Monday 4 May 2015 - titled "Former connies just the ticket", featuring a story on Kevin Tierney of the Connies standing with tickets in front of tram 946 and inside the tram as well. Article by Hannah Francis, photos Paul Jeffers. Has a photo of Kew depot workers with a barrow of sand - Staff Christmas function 1977 written in chalk on a board on the steps of tram 224.trams, tramways, the connies, kew depot, conductors, sanding equipment, tram 946, tram 224

Black and White photograph of SW6 921 being lowered onto a set of refurbished No. 15 trucks at Preston Workshops - mid 1960's? Has adverts on Long John Whiskey, Exide batteries and Uncle Toby's Oats. In the background is a W2 - 45? and another tram with an advert for Crunchie Bars. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "8-16"trams, tramways, preston workshops, tramcar trucks, maintenance, bogies, tramcar equipment, tram 921, sw6 class

Provides information on the British Westinghouse 90 and 90M controllers. Lists the various parts, prices and illustrations. Has a sheet giving the drum development or connections as the controller is moved through the various notices. The 90M controller was used on some ESCo Ballarat tramcars.Yields information about early Westinghouse controllersDocument 18 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder - parts catalogue No. 6554, May 1913tramways, technical information, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers, westinghouse

EMB circular No. 45 giving details of their "steel case controllers for tramways, ships winches etc. This type was not used by the MMTB.Yields information about the EMB "Steel case controllers"Document or catalogue circular - 4 pages with two punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, technical information, emb, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers

Provides information on the General Electric B series controllers, including BA, BA-2, B3, B4, B8, B13, B16, B19, B23, B24 controllers. Lists the various parts, with some illustrations. Has sheets giving the drum development or connections as the controller is moved through the various notices. The B23 type controller was used on Melbourne Maximum Traction bogie trams.Yields information about early General Electric controllersDocument 32 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder, with pages 3 & 4 missing - parts catalogue No. 4724A of Oct. 1910.tramways, technical information, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers, general electric

Two page foolscap document stapled in the top left hand corner, photocopied titled "New Trams for Melbourne", draft document? as it has a number changes in pencil to the text. Dated 30/4/1975. Gives details of the Z class trams, equipment, safety features, dimensions and details of builder and suppliers. See also Reg Item for the 2258 for a document headed "Press Release". See Reg Item 86 for the newspaper item for the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975.trams, tramways, z class, launch, press release, new trams, tram 1

Photos show the interior of the driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. 1 - Two trainers standing on the chassis tram who showed all the underfloor equipment to students. 2 - An instructor pointing to parts of the Remote control apparatus that demonstrated how the control system worked. 3 - Demonstrating other parts of the tram equipment in the room 4 - Showing some of the underfloor equipment fitted the chassis tram. 5 - Demonstrating a tram controller with the cover removed. See item 3929 for other photographs.Yields information about the driver training facility at Hawthorn depot.Black and white photo with a plain back - set of 5mmtb, hawthorn depot, training, tramways

Demonstrates training and questions asked of tram drivers or motormen.8109.1 - three page foolscap typed instruction sheet titled "Questions to be answered by all trainee motormen - conductors before commencing duty in that capacity." glued in the top left hand corner. Has 84 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. Dated 25 Oct. 1935 Two copies held See also Reg Item 2949 for a c1945 issue. 8109.2 - single foolscap sheet - same title as above, but includes the answers and information about the trolley feed points in Geelong. Has 10 questions and answers detailed. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, motormen, geelong