Set of three photographs taken by Carolyn Dean on 27.10.2002 prior to the launch of BTM No. 28 on the day of the BTM AGM. On Kodak paper. 2232.1 - No. 40 and No. 28 standing at the depot doors. A similar photo to that taken during 1972 when the BTPS was operating out of the former SEC Depot - see Reg. Item 1177.5. Photo used in November 2002 Fares Please! See Reg Item No. Three copies held. 2232.2 - Photo of No. 26 and 28 standing alongside each other. 2232.3 - ditto with 26 in the foreground - photo used in November 2002 Fares Please! Two copies held.On rear of each photo "27.10.02" and "Photo by Carolyn Dean"tramways, trams, btm, tramcar launch, depot, tram 28, tram 26

Newspaper Clipping - from The Sun 27/8/1973 titled "New Tram takes the rails" about the launch of the prototype tram 1041 the previous day. Notes the launch with the Premier Mr. Hamer, the Transport Minister Mr Wilcox and quotes drive John Newland. Has a photograph of the tram showing Special.trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, launch, preston workshops, tram 1041, pcc class, plenty road, east preston

Donated black and white negatives and colour laser printer images of scanned images of tramcar of the official launch or opening of the BTPS tramway in Wendouree Parade. Photos of tram 40 breaking the opening banner with three single truck trams behind. 1329.1 - before breaking the banner 1329.1a - cleaned image by Peter Waugh 9/2021 - though it does not appear that good when used in this program. 1329i2 - breaking the banner 1329i3 - after breaking the banner. See 1974-75 BTPS Annual Report.tramways, trams, btps, wendouree parade, opening, tram 40

Colour print - of VR 41, in Bridge St Bendigo 13/3/2005, shortly after its reconstruction at Bendigo and re-commissioned for the MTPA - see note.In ink on the rear - Keith Kings stamp and "501-32", and "Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association, Ex VR Tramcar 41 on an Exhibition trip in Bridge St Bendigo 13/3/05, shortly after it had been "launched" / recommissioned. Most of the restoration work was out by Bendigo Trust staff, under contract, with the not insignificant balance done by MTPS members"trams, tramways, mtpa, mtpa, bendigo, bridge st, restoration, vr trams, tram 41

Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductors, a view of the tram at night and the formal launch of the tram by the SECSet of three Black and white photo prints from a collected negative of Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. 1362.1 - Photographed in the depot fan, showing 'SPECIAL', has depot buildings in the background. 1362.2 - Night photograph of the tram at a loop - showing "Lydiard St. North'. 1362.3 - Night photograph, possibly at the Official Launch, with a large group of mainly hatted gentlemen standing for the photo by the tramcar, with the Motorman at the controls. 1362.4 - same print as 1362.1, but taken from a photograph album - 3 copies, added 15/6/2009, donation ex William F. Scott. See also Reg Items 1021, 1361 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram and 2524 for notes regarding the Official Launch and another photograph.. Copy 2 - of all above photographs added 31/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley 5/2007 - larger size prints. See Reg Item 3909 for an original mounted print of 1362.3. See Reg Item 3910 for an original mounted print of 1362.2. See Reg Item 3911 for an original mounted print of 1362.1. High res scans of negatives changed over 13/5/2020. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.1362.4 - "Ballarat car 23 / Basil W. Miller Collection"tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23

Colour poster featuring a history or Melbourne (MMTB) tramcars from 1885 to 2001. Features a Cable Car set, and electric trams V, M, W1, X2, Y1, SW5, SW6, Z, A1, B1, A & B class refurbished and C class - Citadels trams. Has dates and brief history of each type. Issued by Yarra trams at the time of the launch of the Citadels trams. 2009.1 - A3 size, collected by BTM at the time of the launch - 12/10/2001 - See Rail News Victoria, Nov. 2001. 2009.2 - A2 size, collected by BTM during the Moomba day, 10/3/2002 from Yarra Trams display. See Reg Item 2982 for similar poster with D class tram and Rail News Victoria, November 2001.trams, tramways, citadels, mmtb, melbourne

Colour photograph of launch of 'City of Ballarat' Tram No. 671 on 4.12.95 at depot of Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo taken just after formal launch with Richard Gilbert (left) and Vern Robson (right) on tramcar. Photo taken on No. 3 road with tram 27 on No. 2 road. Photograph is glued to a piece of paper with item No. 469 as well, and a letter from W.Scott to Dave Macartney of 23.1.1995 with caption details. Letter has Bill's letterhead - see related documents. If required can be separated from backing paperOn rear in pencil (inside circle) '1' and sticker in bottom corner 'William F. Scott/ 4.12.95, 16'.btm, 671, city of ballarat, launch, tram 671, tram 27

Black and white photograph, of a large group of gentlemen (Official Party) standing along No. 30 (see Reg. Item 3011 for launch photo) during the inauguration of the new rolling stock during 1935. Note the Mayor Cr. Martin standing in the front doorway of the tram wearing a cap and a conductor's bag. Has a caption "Inauguration New Rolling Stock (1935) - Official Party", which has been adhered to the bottom of the photograph. In the bottom right hand corner of the photograph has the imprint "Richards & Co Ballarat". See Reg. Item 2965 for date of photo - 9/1935. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files. Yields information about the rehabilitation of the Ballarat ESCo trams and new trams acquired and refurbished by the SEC from Melbourne and in particular No. 30 and the official launch of the tram by the SEC with a large number of officials and invited guests.Black and White photograph contained within Reg. Item 3000 - Photo Album produced by the SEC in 1935 titled "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works".tramways, trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat, rehabilitation, conversion, tram 30

Yields information about the use of a Museum tramcar for tours in Melbourne during 1989 and has a strong association with one of the people who arranged and drove the tours. Also has a strong association with the Transporting Art project in Melbourne.Photo Album - NCL - consisting of heavy card brown cover with gold blocking and the word "PHOTOS" in gold with 8 black card board leaves, each covered in a plastic sheet or transparent film that covers the photos and bound together with screws. Assembled by Ron Scholten and others for the record of the 1989 visit to Melbourne by BTM tramcar W3 661 arranged by Yapper Tours - Ron Scholten, Peter Bardho and Bob and Monica Campbell. Page 1 - Ron Scholten and Peter Bardho W3 661 - as No. 44 at the BTM depot Three photos at Camberwell Depot Page 2 6 views of 661 at Bundoora terminus and on the "hump" by Preston workshops. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - trams 1 to 4 Page 3 6 views of 661 at Malvern Depot, and termini that Malvern depot services. MMTB and SEC 8c/10d ticket. (possibly a tour ticket - see Reg Item 8369) Page 4 6 views of 661 - Carnegie, St Kilda, Footscray Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - trams 5 to 7 Page 5 6 photos of 661 - Albert Park, Brunswick, Thornbury? with 676, 612. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - tram 8 Page 5 6 photos of 661 - Domain Interchange, Essendon, South Melbourne depots and South Melbourne loop. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - tram 9. Page 6 4 photos of 661 - Essendon, airport, Essendon depot. Transporting Art - tram launch tickets - trams 10,11, and 13. page 7 Yapper Tours - advertising the tours circular with photos by John Belot. Tickets - MMTB, SEC, reproductions of some tickets, 2 hour scratch ticket, zone 1 daily. Page 8 Night photo of B1 2001 and Souvenir Ticket for Melbourne St Kilda - light rail opening 20-21, November 1987. FOHTD collection Reg Item 560 has copies of tickets issued for trams 1 to 17.trams, tramways, yapper tours, melbourne, tickets, transporting art

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. Geelong No. 23 was decorated for the Centenary of Geelong in 1938, photographed in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West, with a driver in the front cabin. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". Would indicate a "launch" of the tramcar. See also Reg item 5863 for another photograph of the same decorated tramcar.and 8886 for a mounted versioin.Has the rear a stamp advising photo taken by E. Bonney of Geelong.trams, tramways, geelong, depot, decorated trams, tram 23

Two articles about the launch on 6-2-2022 of Geelong 2 by the Museum:- 1 - "Restored tram a time capsule" - by Tim Bottams - giving details of the launch, some details of the tram and the times. 2 - "Geelong Tram reborn in a new city" - by Edwina Williams with details of the previous weekends event, quotes from Paul Mong, Warrington Cameron, its history and that it will be operating again on 27-2-2022.Yields information about the formal launch of Geelong 2.Newspaper - Ballarat Times News Group - set of two cuttings from Thursday 3-2-2022 and 10-2-2022 re launch of Geelong 2.btm, tramways, tramcars, tram 2, geelong, events

Photos shows horse tram No. 1 in Wendouree Parade prior to its launch on 7-11-1992 undertaking as safety test in Wendouree Parade. Most of the people on the top deck are Board members.Yields information about BTPS Operations and work in 1992.Colour print of Kodak paper - Ballarat - Horse tram prelaunch test in Wendouree ParadeHas details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.ballarat, tramways, tramcars, btps, horse tram, tram 1, wendouree parade

The photos show the first trip under horse power following the completion of the reconstruction of Ballaarat Tramway Co. No. 1.Yields information about BTPS Operations and work in 1992 and the launch of the horse tram.Set of two colour prints of the launch of horse tram No. 1Has details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.ballarat, tramways, tramcars, btps, horse tram, tram 1, wendouree parade

Photograph of then new Melbourne tram Z1 outside Parliament House, Melbourne turning from Spring St, soon after the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975. Provides information on Commonwealth Engineering, (Comeng), the company who made the bodies in Dandenong. This location continues to provide trams for Melbourne, though the manufacturer has changed names a number of times.Yields information about the manufacturer of the Z class trams and the appearance of the first tram of the class when new.Pamphlet - Commonwealth Engineering - tramcar Z1 - company details and a photo or Tramcar Z1 outside Parliament House. Printed on gloss paper.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, z1, spring st, parliament house, commonwealth engineering

Photograph of Horse Tram No. 1 of Professor Weston Bate, 7 November 1992 launching the horse tram. On Agfa paper. Used in the November 1992 issue of Fares Please! Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour photo with Photographer's note on the rear.On rear "14 7.11.92, " in blue ink.horse tram no. 1, tramcars, reconstruction, btps, tram 1

The A class tram was launched on the Mont Albert route 12 June 1984 - from Don Storey's timeline history notes.Yields inforamation about the new A class trams at the time of their launch.Part of a pamphlet given to passengers at the time of the launch of the new A class trams on the Mont Albert line - has a perforated edge on the left hand side, indicating it was part of a survey or response form.tramways, tramcars, new trams, surveys, a class, mont albert

Advertisement for the sale of the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant placed by Peat Marwick of Melbourne. The Age Newspaper of 15/2/1983 has a story about the launch of the tram - see item 3730.Yields information about early days of the Tramcar Restaurant in Melbourne.Newspaper cutting from the Financial Review 23-11-1983 advertising Notice - The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for saletrams, tramcars, colonial tramcar restaurant, restaurant tram, sale of trams

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 18 in Wendouree Parade at a location opposite the View Point Hotel. The "gazebo" at this location can be seen behind the tram. The tram has the destination of View Point and an auxiliary sign of "Lake View Point Only - connect with launches". On the left side of the photo is a highway advisory sign "Motorists Drive Slowly" Photo by I K Winney of Sydney, 12/1949.Yields information about tram 18 and the Lake View route.Black and white photograph with photographers details on rear."No. 18 at View Point terminus, note supplementary sing re ferry connection across Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, 12/1949, I K Winney"tramcars, tram 18, wendouree parade, lake view, road signs

On of a class of 120 trams built at Preston Workshops between 1939 and 1951. Third tram to be converted to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tram. Of the six trams converted, the only former Melbourne Restaurant tram in use currently (March 2019), trams 4, 5, and 6 having been withdrawn during October 2018.Four motor bogie tram - ex Melbourne - tram No. 939 - One of a class of 120 trams built at Preston Workshops between 1939 and 1951. Third tram to be converted to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tram. Of the six trams converted, the only former Melbourne Restaurant tram in use currently (March 2019), trams 4, 5, and 6 having been withdrawn during October 2018. The tram was built by the MMTB as No. 939 in 1948 at Preston Workshops as a standard SW6 tramcar. It was resident for most of its life at Camberwell, Kew and South Melbourne depots and finally Southbank depot. Heavily rebuilt internally to give a flat floor, air-conditioned, 240V and 24V systems fitted along with changes to bulkheads and position of the passenger door and a goods door in 1994. The tram was converted into Melbourne Restaurant tram No. 3 in 1994/95, being launched on 8-2-1995. While in the later part of its use by the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co, it was named “Valentine” during July 2008. It was withdrawn from service in May 2012, when it was replaced by No. 935 (Restaurant No. 6). In August 2014, the Museum received a grant from the Victorian Government of $40,000 to refurbish tram – part of the Transport Investing in Regions Program. The tram was relocated to the Ballarat depot on 29/10/2014. Refurbishment work was completed during March 2016 and the tram was formally launched on 5/4/2016.. The tram is named after Sir Henry Cuthberts (1829 - 1907), the first Chairman of the Ballaarat Tramway Co (the horse tram operator). Sir Henry was a Ballarat based solicitor, member of the Legislative Council, Knighted in 1897 and strong supporter of many Ballarat institutions. Photo Warren Doubleday 5-4-2016.trams, cuthberts 939, restaurant tram, sw6 class, tram 939

Colour print of Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1 with horses in Wendouree Parade departing Depot Junction with passengers for a trip to St Aidans Drive. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, wendouree parade

Colour print of Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1 with horses in Wendouree Parade near Depot Junction with passengers loading for its first traip. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, wendouree parade

Colour print of Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1 with horses in Wendouree Parade arriving Depot Junction with passengers after a trip. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, wendouree parade

Colour print of part of the audience or crowd at the launch of Ballarat horse tram No. 1 following its reconstruction by the Museum. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction

Colour print of part of Ballarat horse tram No. 1 following its reconstruction by the Museum at the time of its launch. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction

Colour print of BTM tram No. 18 in Wendouree Parade at Windmill Drive North. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. Shows the two way traffic sign that was provided at this location, ex St Georges Road.Yields information about tram 18 on the day of the launch of the horse tram.Colour print with plain back.tramways, btps, tramcars, wendouree parade, tram 18

Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour photo of Horse Tram No. 1 on the depot access track, 7 November 1992 with those involved in the reconstruction standing in front - Garry Wood, Warren Doubleday, Jacqui Edwards, (Daniel on step) and Dave Macartney. On Agfa paper. Used in the November 1992 issue of Fares Please! November 1992, Fares Please!On rear "31 7.11.92, " in blue ink.horse tram no. 1, tramcars, reconstruction, btps, tram 1

Colour print of Weston Bate speaking at the launch of Ballarat horse tram No. 1 following its reconstruction by the Museum. Alongside in uniform is the BTPS President, Richard Gilbert. Photo taken between trams 1 and 33. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction

Colour print of Weston Bate speaking at the launch of Ballarat horse tram No. 1 following its reconstruction by the Museum. Alongside in uniform is the BTPS President, Richard Gilbert. Tram 33 is in the background. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction

Pamphlet titled "Special Features of New Tramcar" for the introduction of W7 or SW-6C trams, 1001 onwards for the Bourke St East Preston Route 1956c. Subtitled "A message to Drivers and Conductors", Details the building of the tramcars, type, resilient wheels, gears, sound insulation, carbon insert trolley shoes, interiors and other details. Two copies held.Demonstrates a MMTB publication at the time of the launch of a new type of tramcar.Pamphlet - 3 fold sheet printed on off-white paper, green inktrams, tramways, w7 class, new trams, new tramway, bourke st, trolley poles, wheels, tram numbering

Single page foolscap document photocopied titled "New Trams for Melbourne". Gives details of the Z class trams, equipment, safety features, dimensions and details of builder and suppliers, along with a comparison table between W7 class trams, Prototype 1041 and the Z class See also Reg Item for the 2254 for a draft document headed "New Trams for Melbourne" See Reg Item 86 for the newspaper item for the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975 .1 Electric Traction - May 1973 - with a cover photo of 1041 and an article detailing the tram written by John Prideaux, photos by Len Millar. Published by the AETA.trams, tramways, z class, launch, press release, new trams, w7 class, 1041, prototype tramcar, electric traction, tram 1, tram 1041