Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's Birney trams during the 1940's.Black and White Photograph of Geelong 's Scrubber or Track cleaning tramcar, in the early SEC colour scheme, either mid 1930's to early 1940's. Has the National Bank in the background and a Coffee Palace alongside. Peter Duckett Collection. Dave O'Neil confirmed June 30/2009, Moorabool St, just past Malop St towards depot.On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161."trams, tramways, geelong, scrubber tram, track cleaner, moorabool st, tram track cleaner, tram scrubber

Negative No. 276 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of MMTB Scrubber tram No. 8 at Caulfield, following renewal of pavement work, March 1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope that was with negative describes scene as "Special scraper and washer tram. Used after tarring and bitumen work." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, caulfield, scrubber tram, track cleaner, tram 8

Black and white photograph of Geelong Tramways, Scrubber tram. Close up photograph showing equipment. Same photo that appears in Destination Eaglehawk, page 46 and credited to the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Stamped on rear is date 'July 31, 1934". Also a pencil sketch. See Destination EaglehawkStamp on rear, purple ink 'Jul 31 1934'trams, tramways, scrubber tram, track cleaner, geelong, tram scrubber

Black and white photograph of Geelong Tramways, Scrubber or track cleaning tram in Ryrie St, at Moorabool St.. Taken by Keith Kings 14/1/1952. Note the 'Safety Zone' signs and arrangements. Stamp on rear, purple ink 'K.S. Kings No. F(k)(14) Copyright Reserved', with number hand written in using blue ink. Also written on back of photograph "Geelong / Track cleaning car. / Ryrie St. at Moorabool St., City / 14/1/52."trams, tramways, scrubber tram, track cleaner, geelong, safety zone, tram scrubber

Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo - original sprinkler and track cleaning tramcar at the depot, Easter Monday 4/1949. Photographed inside the depot with maximum traction driving wheels in the foreground. Other trams in the background. Keith Kings No. B(y)(6) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. B(y)(6) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / The original Sprinkler and track cleaning car / Depot / Easter Monday / 4/49"trams, tramways, bendigo, sprinkler tram, track cleaner, scrubber tram, depot, tram sprinkler, tram scrubber

Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo - 2nd track cleaning tramcar (ex 17) at the depot, Easter Monday 7/3/1954. Photographed outside the depot.. Keith Kings No. I(y)(5) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. I(y)(5) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / The second track cleaning car / Depot / Easter Monday 7/3/54".trams, tramways, bendigo, sprinkler tram, track cleaner, scrubber tram, depot, tram scrubber

Black and white photograph of the area where the works or service or scrubber trams were parked at South Melbourne Depot. Has offices and shed in the background along with the depot water tank. Photo taken in the late 1950's early 1960's. In the view are No. 8 (later 8W), 10 (later 10W) and possibly No. 7 (later 7W) - cannot see the number but the photo matches that of the tram on page 76 of Destination City - 5th Edition) Printed on Fujichrome paper. Not known who took the photograph or when it was printed.Stamped in black ink on back "TMSV Sales"trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, scrubber tram, track cleaner, tram 7, tram 8, tram 10, tram 7w, tram 8w, tram 10w

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of the Geelong Scrubber, sprinkler or water tram in the depot. Tram has a fitted tow bar Photo by Wal Jack 24-6-1949. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 27/6/2020.Yields information about the Geelong Scrubber and the depot.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear and an associated negative.On rear in ink SEC Geelong / Scrubber inside Geelong Car Sheds / 24-6-49". Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner with the number T299 written in.trams, tramways, geelong, depot, scrubber tram, sprinkler tram, track cleaner, scrubber, water tram, sprinkler

Photograph of MMTB Track cleaner - dust vacuum car No 6 at Preston Workshops. Reference page 76 of Destination City says the tram was built in 1915 by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust as a general works car and rail flusher and further modified by the MMTB adding the vacuum equipment to try to control dust. Became known as No. 6 in 1934. Was out of use from the early 1940s and scrapped in 1948. Photo possibly early to mid 1940s.Yields information about track cleaner No. 6Black and white photograph on paper.trams, tramways, tram 6, track cleaner, preston workshops

Set of four black and white prints of W2 221 derailed at South Melbourne tram depot, late 1960's? This tram was used a training vehicle for recovery crews to re-rail trams. Again possibly an early use of this vehicle as such - has "Kenric Best for Boys wear" sign on one end, and a "Collision not to be moved" Auxiliary board on the other end. In the background are AEC Meal Bus, Works vehicle No. 6, mobile crane used in track relaying and South Melbourne depot buildings.trams, tramways, training, emergency, accidents, recovery, mmtb, south melbourne depot, derailments, tram 221, tram 6, aec, track cleaner, works cars

Yields information about the appearance of the Geelong Powerhouse and Depot mid 1950's prior to closureBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing the inside view of the depot looking inwards from the exit with the Scrubber tram or Track Cleaner, Trams 21 and 40 and one other on the depot fan. Shows the trackwork fan and the overhead details. Assumed photo taken on the same day as the others - 21-8-1955. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 5"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram scrubber, tram 21, tram 40

Black and white photograph of MMTB Scrubber No 8 at Caulfield Junction. No details as to the photographer. Taken 24-8-1950. This tram is the BTM's track cleaner or scrubber.Yields information about the use of Scrubber tram No. 8Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.In pencil on the rear "Caulfield Junction - 24-8-1950"tramways, trams, tram 8, scrubber, caulfield

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on the Scrubber (track cleaner) tram. This tram was created from ESCo 23 in 1934. 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 stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, scrubber

Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2005" containing full colour photographs of Melbourne, Flinders St Station, Ballarat, Adelaide, Kilmore Horse tramway, Brisbane, Sydney (runaway tram), Melbourne track cleaners, Wellington, Wanganui and Bendigo. Has a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and Pension payment days and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. Photos by William Scott, A. W. Perry, Ken Smith, Ben Parle and Graeme Jones.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, kilmore, wellington, wanganui, tram 470, tram 866, tram w7, tram w6, tram w9, tram 653, tram 1041, tram 61-, tram 374, tram 104, tram 1000, tram 676, tram 103, tram 937, tram 53, tram 676

Photograph of the Electric Supply Co. (ESCo) Bendigo water tram in front of the depot with two workmen. The tram has been modified with rail scrubbing blocks to clean the head of the rails. Photo by Peter Duckett about 1947.Yields information about the first Bendigo track cleanerPhotograph - Black & White - Bendigo water car - track cleaner - about 1947Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, esco, water tram, scrubber tram, bendigo tramways, depot

Set of five photographs of Bendigo trams photographed by Peter Duckett, early 1950s 1 - Bendigo 22 in Mitchell Street. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is the Morley Johnson Home furnisher and F. Kessling Butcher 2 - Tram No. 3 at the depot. 3 - Tram 7 on a Quarry Hill service. 4 - Bogie tram 24 at the depot 5 - Track cleaner - scrubber and another ex Melbourne single trucker at the depot.Yields information about Bendigo trams early 1950sSet of five black and white photographs by Peter Duckett.Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, bendigo tramways, quarry hill, charing cross, mitchell st, tram 22, tram 3, tram 7, tram 24, scrubber tram

Photo shows Electric supply Co. toast rack or cross bench type No. 17 outside the depot prior to its coversion to the track cleaner in 1953. The Bendigo trust returned the tram to its toast rack or cross bench type.Yields information about Bendigo tram 17 prior to its conversion in 1953 to the track cleaner.Black and white photograph of Bendigo - tram 17 at depotOn rear in red pencil is "Dup JBS"tramways, trams, sec tramways, bendigo, tram 17, bendigo depot

Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC and the way the retrenchment of staff would be arranged., Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC and the way the retrenchment of staff would be arranged.Duplicated quarto sized memorandum titled "Notice to Tramway Employees - Retrenchment Dates", dated 21 June 1971, giving advice of the possible change over dates and likely termination dates for Workshops personnel, Track cleaner, track gang and depot staff. Has "Tram Depot" typed in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, sec, depot

Photos taken on the last weekday of full operations by the SECV in Ballarat prior to the first closure of the Victoria St line on 22/8/1971. 1 - tram 30 arriving at Victoria St with school children and others alighting. 2 - tram 30 waiting to return to Gardens via Sturt St west. 3 - tram 13 at Stones Corner, Bridge and Victoria St on its way to Victoria St. Has buildings / advertisements for Schonell cycles, Gear chemist, Phillip Howard, The Sun, AVCO, ANZ, Roddas, CS Pennant, Top 4, State Savings Bank and H Whitefield Hair dresser. 4 - trams 30 and 13 crossing at the King St loop in Victoria St. 5 - tram 37 in Sturt St arriving at the City stop 6 - tram 43 southbound in Lydiard St crossing Mair St - note the traffic lights, one of the first installations in Ballarat. Has adverts for Peter's, and Speedee cleaners. 7 - track cleaner with broom with tram No. 12 behind, with the destination of City. Has the Chinese cafe, seafood bar, Kodak advert, Town Hall, and tramway shelter in the view.Yields information about the last full week day of SEC Tramway operations in Ballarat and has a strong association with the archivist. Set of 7 Kodachrome colour slides - cardboard mountsHave the photographer's slide numbers written on them.trams, tramways, closure, depot, victoria st, sturt st, lydiard st, tram 13, tram 30, tram 12, tram 37, tram 43

Set of 13 Digital images, from slides taken by George Stevens on 17/9/1971: 1 - Tram 41 Running a school Special in Wendouree Parade 2 - Across the lake 3 - Tram 34 and Milko in Wendouree Parade 4 - Tram 34 Returning from the Gardens 5 - Tram 34 ditto 6 - Trams 34, 41 Passing St Aidans Drive gates 7 - Trams 34, 41 At depot junction 8 - Tram 30 Southbound in Skipton St 9 - Track Cleaner Cleaning points at Hospital Corner in Drummond St Sth 10 - Trams 35 and 30 at Hospital Corner, with 35 for Sebastopol and 30 turning into Sturt St from Drummond St Sth 11 - Tram 17 Sturt St with garden beds in the foreground. Has a shoe repair shop, UFS dispensary, Lance & Yorke store and a Mobil service station in the background' 12 - Tram 42 Inbound in Sturt St 13 - Trams 41 and 30 Near Doveton St, with the Town Hall in the background. Tram 30 has the destination of City.Yields information about the tramcars used on 17/9/1971 and the various locations around the system.Set of 13 digital images scanned from slides.tramways, wendouree parade, tram 34, tram 17, tram 35, tram 41, tram 30, albert st, sebastpol, drummond st sth, skipton st, passengers, drummond st nth, sturt st, hospital corner, st aidans drive

Set of four photos by Chris Wurr on Jan. 1971 1 - Depot shed with all doors closed. 2 - Point cleaning at Bell St loop, Skipton St. 3 - Scrubber in 0 Road at depot through the tennis court fence, showing part of the courts themselves. 4 - Single truckers in Sturt St Lay By with parking meters acting as sentinels in the foreground. Yields information about the Ballarat tramway system and its operations Jan. 1971.Digital - Black and white image - set of 4tramways, trams, depot, bell st loop, track cleaner, scrubber, tennis court, city loop, parking meters

Photograph shows the tram known as the Scrubber outside the sheds located at the Ballarat Tramway Museum, Wendouree Lake/Gardens precinct. This is the tram used for cleaning the tracks.Coloured photograph of a Scrubber, No 8Green tram, Scrubber. Number 8 in gold on front. Football in destination window on top.scrubber, no.8, track cleaner, ballarat tramway museum, sheds

Negative No. 277 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of MMTB sweeper truck at Caulfield, following renewal of pavement work, March 1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope that was with negative describes scene as "Special 'yank' for sweeping up sand after bitumen work has been done." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, caulfield, sweeping truck, track cleaner

Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Minutes - 36 duplicated foolscap sheets pinned with a folding clip in top left hand corner - titled "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of 4th Annual Conference April 26, 1954 and May 1, 1954", in the Ballarat and the Melbourne offices Topics covered - cleaning of trams, tracks, track surface repairs, sleepers, car renovation, painting, flooring, notes on a Ballarat Field inspection, disinfecting blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, trolley wheels, oils and greases, alternation to Maximum Traction trams, spare part, fatigue of axles, accidents, track cleaners, shedmen, union claims,, amenities and a summary of actions. Each item where relevant looks back at the actions from the previous conference. Has a list of attendees. trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, overhead, painting, trolley wheels, motors, one man trams, employees

Yields information about the SEC Ballarat depot staffing between 1969 and 1971 and has a strong association with them.List - A4 sheet titled - "Ballarat Tramways Depot Staff" prepared by Wayne Kell. Lists Foreman, Leading Hand, Controller Maintenance, Tram Mechanics, Pitman, Car Cleaners, Carpenters and Painters and Points Maintenance person. Two copies - one on a white sheet and one on a yellow sheet. Stan Lakey Dan Irvine Bert Peart Ted Davis Harry van Oorschot George Grey Norm Lorensini Austin Domaschenz Way Kell Max Devlin Ned Romeo Jack Marone Adam Balloch George Etheridge Les North Ted Fishsec, depot, workshops, tram tracks, employees, tramcar operations

Drawing of the water tank for scrubber car 8 operated by the Ballarat Tramway Museum, showing the materials, welding and dimensions.Yields information about the water tank for scrubber tank fitted to scrubber tram 8Drawing - dyeline print folded into 8tramcars, work cars, scrubber tram, water tank, tram 8

Photograph of the first or old Bendigo Water tram or scrubber inside the depot, 7-3-1954. See also Reg Item 5806 for another photo.Yields information about the Bendigo track cleaner or scrubber.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Bendigo Negative file of the first or old Bendigo Water tram or scrubber inside the depot, 7-3-1954. See also Reg Item 5806 for another photo.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, scrubber tram, sprinkler tram, tram scrubber tram sprinkler tram

Yields information about the appearance of the Geelong Scrubber Tram, 1955.Black and white photograph of the Geelong Scrubber tram on the depot fan. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies - different negatives.On rear in ink "Track Scrubber, Geelong, Vic, W. John Webster Photo", initials "JR" and in top corner "21-8-55". Track Cleaner Copy 1 - EI2 Copy 2 - EI3 On Negatives in ink "EI 2 " and "EI3" See Reg Item 4224 for another view - mainly of the truck. One of the two negs scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram scrubber