BHS Collectionhistoric Bendigo tram track profile 1890 from original Tram depot in Mollison StreetOriginal No. 29 Battery Tram Track, Bendigo Tramways 1890. Dug up from Mollison Street, Bendigo, where the Tram Depot used to be sited. Brass tags note Bendigo Tramways 1890 and Original No. 29 Battery Tram Tracktramways bendigo, tram track profile 1890

Produced by City of Bendigo, Oct 1972Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a proposed track extension into Violet Street in Bendigo. Document was drawn by C.F.P. in Oct 1975.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Proposed Extension of Tram Track into Violet Street.". Drawn Oct 1972. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, map, city of bendigo, bendigo, track extension

Trams in Bendigo have operated since 1890. They ceased to operate as a means of public transport in 1972 but part of the main network continues to operate today as a tourist attraction. The first trams in Bendigo were battery operated, but only lasted three months before being withdrawn due to their unreliability. A steam tram system commenced operation in 1892 operated by the Bendigo Tramways Company Limited, and lasted until 1902. Electric trams commenced in 1903 operated by the Electric Supply Company of Victoria, the network eventually covering two routes, one north-south from North Bendigo through the city centre to Golden Square, and Eaglehawk through the city centre to Quarry Hill. From 1934 onwards it was operated by the SECV until April 1972, when the Bendigo tramways were closed.Section of tram track sprayed gold and mounted on a wooden board. Lower section has an engraved plaque.The Bendigo Tramways / 1890 - 1990 / Original 1890 battery Tram / track - No 5 / Presented by - Cr and Mrs Leon Scott / Mayor & mayoress 1989 - 90bendigo trams, city of greater bendigo tourism, mayor scott, councillor scott, mayoress scott

The photograph shows the demolition and removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Queens Parade North Fitzroy. The workmen are excavating the former cable tram track. The inbound cable tram track remains in position. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day labour. The track was opened to electric tram service late in June 1955. The second image is from a Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works plan (part) No. 1217 - Collingwood for the intersection, obtained for reference from the State Library of Victoria Collection of MMBW Plans. It shows the layout of the cables and the large sheave pit that the cable itself passed around. The trams were required to drop the cable from the grip prior to the entry to the curve and then coast around. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work needed to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White of the demolition of the cable tram track at the corner of Queens Parade and Smith Street North Fitzroy.trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, queens parade, clifton hill, north fitzroy

The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. Photo shows the workmen excavating and demolishing parts of the massive infrastructure needed at this curve to enable cable trams to pass around the sharp curve, still one of the sharpest on today's Melbourne tram system. The outside cable tram track remains in position. The MMBW plan shows a large cable sheave pit on the outside of the curve. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. The track was opened to service in late June 1955. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, gertrude street, fitzroy

Laying the tram track to Clover Dell Mill with E. Smith , W Towers & ? Hoddles Creek Negative Black white Scanned at 600 dpi.laying tram track clover dell mill e smith w towers hoddle creek

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ??, titled "CRB Back in action on tram track removal". Item reports on the commencement of removal of tram tracks from Sturt St. the previous day. Would have been dated late January 1972, (Refer item 2214.2 dated 2/2/1972). Work began between Doveton and Armstrong St. Quotes CRB Chairman Mr. R. Donaldson, CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. The City Council had said the work between Lydiard and Dawson St. was regarded as the most urgent. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. Items 2214.2 and 2215 showing a photo of tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt St around Doveton / Armstrong St. Has Myers and Town Hall in the background. Loose rail and sleepers in the picture. Courier photograph taken 25/1/1972. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3780 for a print of the Courier Photograph.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Photograph of a view of the Sorrento tram track - based on the identification by the photo collector. The tram line closed in 1921.Yields information about the Sorrento tram line.Black and white photograph on paper. trams, tramways, sorrento, tram tracks

The photograph shows the construction of tram track in Nicholson St Fitzroy, looking south. There are two rail clamps set up to enable the welding of the rail, a concrete mixer and work site protection barriers and lights. See item 8955 for a cable tram track demolition photo. Photo taken during 1955, the new line to East Brunswick was opened in April 1956.Yields information about the construction of the new line in Nicholson St Fitzroy.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, nicholson st, track work, track construction, new tramways

Demolishing cable tram track Bourke St. near Spring St. 1954. The May 1954 issue of Electric Traction reported that the Bourke St line was virtually completed between Exhibition and Spencer Streets. Yields information about the demolition of cable tram track in Bourke St c1954 and the method of construction.Negative - 127 film black and whitetramways, cable trams, bourke st, conversion, demolition

Photograph shows cable tram track being removed in Nicholson St to the north of Gertrude St. The cable tram engine house can be seen in the far distance. Photographer and date unknown - 1954/55.Yields information about the removal of cable tram tracks in Nicholson Fitzroy during 1954/55.Black and white photograph with notes on rearOn rear in pencil number "141" in pencil in top right hand corner and "Removing cable track ? St?".tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, trackwork, demolition

The photographs show the removal or demolition of cable tram track in c1954 at the intersection of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Shows the temporary barrier system and the hurricane red lamps. Has the Royal Terrrace buildings in the background and the engine house. Photographer unknown.Yields information about the removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Gertrude and Nicholson Sts. Set of two Black and white photographs with notes on the rear. Has the number "140" and "142" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, gertrude st, track removal

Two colour photographs taken on Big Hill 1999 of the old tram track. Shows the track and bush.Two coloured photographs in bush setting.

The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Shows the removal of the rail and concrete around the yokes. In the background is the Tankerville Arms Hotel and an AMPOL Service station. A route bus is parked on the left hand side of the photo. An excavator and compressor are parked as well along the work site which appear so to be working towards Gertrude St on the outbound track. Photo taken during 1955, the new line to East Brunswick was opened in April 1956.Yields information about the removal of the cable tram track in Nicholson St, during 1955.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, nicholson st, cable trams, track work, demolition, track removal

Yields information about newspaper articles about the problem of cyclists and the tramway rails at depot junction.Two sheets from The Ballarat Courier, regarding issues with the tram tracks at Depot junction and cyclists. .1 - Front page with headline "Tram track rider woes" of The Courier, Ballarat, 19/3/2011 written by Kim Stephens, photo Dominic O'Brien, and on page 2, GP Phillip Dover who was injured after falling off his bicycle. Page 3 - The Courier, 22/3/2011 - "I have the answer", about Kelvin England with a suggestion of a rubber tube in the flangeway, including a photograph. Article by Pat Nolan, Photo Lachlan Bence. depot junction, cyclists

Prepared to advise pedestrians and motorists of tramway track work being undertaken in Ballarat.Demonstrates the methods the SEC used to advise of track works.Metal sign, steel, yellow background with black letters stating "Caution Tram Track Under Repair". Has four holes top and one centrally along the bottom edge. Shows on the rear that a stand was once fixed to the rear of the sign.tramways, secv, ballarat, signs, track work

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 10/11/1971 advising that no more work on the removal of tram tracks in Sturt St. will be undertaken by the Country Roads Board until early next year (1972). Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer (E.T.Oppy), saying that requests had been received from Council and shop keepers that Christmas shopping not be interrupted by roadworks. Mentions the period over which works were to be undertaken to remove the tram tracks (8 years), hope to do it in a shorter period of time, wet weather interfering with progress and agreements being negotiated by the Councils in Ballarat, Bendigo, the CRB and the SEC.Hand stamped in black ink "10 Nov. 1971" on right hand edge.trams, tramways, sec, country roads board, track removal, dismantling

The photograph shows the demolition or removal of cable tram track in Swanston St Melbourne. The reference notes that work commenced 27/12/1925 and that conversion was completed by 24/1/1926. Given the worksite it would be most likely late December 1925. Note the large unsilenced air compressor, the large crowd of on-lookers and that Swanston St northbound seems to remain open for traffic. In the background are the Royal Hotel Arcade entrance and the Melbourne Town Hall. The Second view is a wider view of the same project. This photograph is Public Records Office photo H109 in the Victorian Railways collection. There are at least three similar photos in the PROV Collection.Yields information about the extent of work need to quickly convert the Swanston Street cable tram track to electric trams in about a month.Photograph - Black and White, one with the photographer's stamp on the rear.Has the stamp of C J Frazer and address on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, swanston street, demolition, track work, air compressor, royal hotel arcade, conversion

Document titled "Tram Track Construction Specification" - has a table of contents Prepared by the Public Transport Corporation 1995. Includes specifications for designs, safety, earthworks, foundations, drainage, track construction in both ballast or concrete, and completion of works.Yields information about the Public Transport Corporation of Victoria construction of new tram tracks.Document - approx 100 loose A4 sheets.design, ptc, tramtrack development, tramways, civil engineering, construction

Document titled "Tram track assembly of 45.72m (150 ft) radius points" - has a table of contents. Points can be known as Turnouts. Prepared by the Public Transport Corporation 1998. Includes notes on definitions, records, components, assembly and lubrication.Yields information about the Public Transport Corporation of Victoria assembly of points for tramwaysDocument - approx 16 loose A4 sheets.design, ptc, tramtrack development, tramways, civil engineering, construction, points, pointwork

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 21 August 2019 titled "Tram track to be relaid" written by Jolyon Attwooll reporting on the planned replacement of the track between Depot Junction and Carlton St by Fulton Hogan, supported by a State Government Pick My Project grant and the City of Ballarat. Quotes Peter Waugh.btm, trackwork, track repairs

Newspaper clipping from a newspaper (either The Age or Herald Sun) with a photograph of tram track construction in Spring St, mid 1993 for the future City Circle. Photo is looking south along Spring St. Don Storey's http://www.classicaustraliantv.com/Gunzel.html, tram history notes that the track was completed early Nov. 1993 with new junctions.trams, tramways, spring st, trackwork, new tramway, city circle

Set of three pamphlets advising of changes to tram services for the renewal of tram track works. All give the relevant service changes and maps. .1 - "Tram service changes Elizabeth St tram track renewal stage 1" - April 2012 - 2 fold DL .2 - "Tram service changes - Routes 70 and 75 - Intersection of Power St, Wallen Road and Riversdale Road Burnley" - June to July 2012 - 3 fold DL .3 - "Your new Victoria Street accessible stops" - Feb,. 2016 - 4 fold DL, including a Vietnamese translation. Details work between Hoddle and Church Streets. .4 - Route 70 - Swan St Burnley track renewal - 9 to 11 Jun 2012 - 3 fold DL 5 - Fitzroy St and The Esplanade - superstops.11/6 to 17/6/2011 - 3 fold DL Produced by Public Transport Victoria and Yarra Tramstrams, tramways, public transport, tram stops, elizabeth st, hawthorn, riversdale junction, wallen rd, route 70, route 75, route 109, victoria st, route 12, swan st, esplanade, route 70, fitzroy st

SEC Drawing BA-T2-6482, "Tram track reconstruction - cross- section of track." Shows the layout of trackwork that has a metal (crushed rock/concrete) base, sleepers, dog spikes, drainage systems and sealing. Note not printed at full size. Two copies held. Image i2 - scanned from microfilm - added 31-12-2015 - image i2 taken from the microfilm - see item 4307, sheet 4Yields information about overhead planning for the refurbishment of the Ballarat Tramway System and in particular the planning of track refurbishment.Print made from a microfilm using a microfilm printer.sec, ballarat, trackwork, drainage, sleepers

Poster - titled "Melbourne Tram Track map (June 2006)", line drawing on white paper, showing a detailed track map of junctions, depots, cross overs, route numbers, Preston Workshop, track out of service but overhead still in place, routes under construction of planning. Prepared by P. Sohns with Research by H. Waldron. Dated 8/4/2006. Has a detailed inserted of the city area. One unlaminated and one laminated copy held.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tramways, depots, workshops, tram routes

E-mail - set of 5 sheets and six different emails between Bob Vanselow, Chris Tasker (at the time with GHD) and Warren Doubleday discussing trackwork renewals in Melbourne. The top sheet outlines the career of Bob Vanselow with the MMTB, giving details of the papers and other documents he worked on. Bob died suddenly 19-2-2019 in Timboon. Gives details of the various tram track structures in Melbourne, including sleepers or ties and methodologies. Refers to the paper by Bob Vanselow - see Reg Item 2269.trams, tramways, trackwork, mmtb, spencer st, new track, reports, planning

,1 - pamphlet - 4 fold DL, titled "Tram improvement works routes 48, 70, 109 and 112" - May and July 2008 - installation of curves at Wellington Parade, Spring and Flinders St and for Spring Macarthur and Collins St along with tram stop works. Has a map and project details. .2 - Pamphlet - 3 fold DL - "Tram service changes St Kilda Road - tram track renewal" - April 2012 - between commercial road and Domain Interchange. Has map. Both have State Govt and Yarra trams logos.trams, tramways, trackwork, new tramway, spring st, flinders st, junction, collins st, wellington parade, macarthur st, st kilda road, domain interchange, commercial road