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Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Trolley Poles and Trolley Ropes", 1963
... "Trolley Poles and Trolley Ropes"......trolley poles...Set of five circulars about Trolley Poles and their use on trams: 1 - Emergency Trolley Rope - fitting to trams - foolscap dated 25/10/1963 2 - trolley poles and climbing onto the roof - quarto dated 17/12/1963 3 - Procedure for placing front trolley pole in trailing position - foolscap - 20/12/1963 4 - Trolley pole rope guide clip - two foolscap sheets with space for an photo - 11/11/1964 5 - Trolley pole rope guide clip - quarto sheet dated 12/11/1964...."Trolley Poles and Trolley Ropes" Document Notice Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of five circulars about Trolley Poles and their use on trams: 1 - Emergency Trolley Rope - fitting to trams - foolscap dated 25/10/1963 2 - trolley poles and climbing onto the roof - quarto dated 17/12/1963 3 - Procedure for placing front trolley pole in trailing position - foolscap - 20/12/1963 4 - Trolley pole rope guide clip - two foolscap sheets with space for an photo - 11/11/1964 5 - Trolley pole rope guide clip - quarto sheet dated 12/11/1964.Yields information about the use of trolley poles on Melbourne trams.Document - Set of five foolscap or quarto sheets, duplicated, each with two punched holes on left side.tramways, instructions, trolley poles, operations, safety -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's?
... ... Trolley Poles...Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. ...2nd copy in pencil on top edge "Trolley pole bases MMTB"...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Trolley Poles Trolley Pole Bases 2nd copy in pencil on top edge "Trolley pole bases MMTB" Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. ...Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. Provides photos of US6, US13, US15, English Electric, Ohio Brass, US 15 Converted, MV, MMTB and PCC types. Titled "Trolley Pole Bases" 2nd copy added from donation of Geoff Warburton 7/10/17. 3rd copy added 11/6/2022 from unknown source2nd copy in pencil on top edge "Trolley pole bases MMTB"trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Lilian Butler, No. 30 towing a bogie tram with the trolley poles and lifeguards removed, Sep. 1971
... No. 30 towing a bogie tram with the trolley poles and lifeguards removed...Set of two Colour 27 x 27 mm slides in Fuji film, processed by Hanimex white cardboard mounts. .1 - view of the SEC depot front with three and four roads doors, shows the sign and the small personnel door open. .2 - No. 30 towing a bogie tram with the trolley poles and lifeguards removed (possibly No. 37 but looks more like an ex HTT car) onto Wendouree Parade to be loaded. ...No. 30 towing a bogie tram with the trolley poles and lifeguards removed Slide 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2 Lilian Butler ...Yields information about the SEC Wendouree Parade depot and the activities at the depot after closure.Set of two Colour 27 x 27 mm slides in Fuji film, processed by Hanimex white cardboard mounts. .1 - view of the SEC depot front with three and four roads doors, shows the sign and the small personnel door open. .2 - No. 30 towing a bogie tram with the trolley poles and lifeguards removed (possibly No. 37 but looks more like an ex HTT car) onto Wendouree Parade to be loaded. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.ballarat, tramways, trams, sec depot, depot, wendouree parade, closure, tramcars, loading trams, scrubber, tram 37 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - MMTB Type trolley pole base, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's?
... MMTB Type trolley pole base...... Trolley Poles...Shows the type of trolley pole base that was used on W, Z, and some A class trams prior to replacement by pantographs....Black and White photograph the MMTB Type trolley pole base with lines and markings drawn on it in ink as part of an printed illustration. ...Shows a MMTB TRolley pole base used on W class tramcars. Trams tramways MMTB Trolley Poles Trolley Pole Bases Black and White photograph the MMTB Type trolley pole base with lines and markings drawn on it in ink as part of an printed illustration. ...Shows the type of trolley pole base that was used on W, Z, and some A class trams prior to replacement by pantographs.Shows a MMTB TRolley pole base used on W class tramcars.Black and White photograph the MMTB Type trolley pole base with lines and markings drawn on it in ink as part of an printed illustration. Second copy does not have marks.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide, John Webster, 14/06/1960 12:00:00 AM
... ... Trolley Poles...of 725 getting on the roof to retrieve a trolley pole (with wheel) that cant be positioned because of the overhead span wire. ...Hand writing on rear in ink "14-6-60 - Retrieving a trolley pole Church St Hawthorn."...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Route 48 North Balwyn Trolley Poles Church St Burwood Rd W2 class W5 class tram 725 tram 408 Hand writing on rear in ink "14-6-60 - Retrieving a trolley pole Church St Hawthorn." ...Colour slide, Kodak, white cardboard of trams W5 725 (North Balwyn) and W2 408 (Spencer St), both route 48 at the intersection of Church St, Burwood Road and Bridge Road Hawthorn with the driver? of 725 getting on the roof to retrieve a trolley pole (with wheel) that cant be positioned because of the overhead span wire. Note the street light behind the tram. 725 has an advert for Penfolds Wine. Slide dated 14-6-60. See Reg Items 4361 for the Chairman Robert Risson on the roof of a tram and 3973 for a related newspaper cutting following the death of a driver.Hand writing on rear in ink "14-6-60 - Retrieving a trolley pole Church St Hawthorn."trams, tramways, route 48, north balwyn, trolley poles, church st, burwood rd, w2 class, w5 class, tram 725, tram 408 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1970
... ... Trolley Poles...Black and White photograph of a Ohio Brass Trolley Pole Base. Photo by MMTB and used in the group of trolley pole base photographs - See Reg Item - 304....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Trolley Poles Trolley Pole Bases Black and White photograph of a Ohio Brass Trolley Pole Base. ...Black and White photograph of a Ohio Brass Trolley Pole Base. Photo by MMTB and used in the group of trolley pole base photographs - See Reg Item - 304.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1970
... ... Trolley Poles...Black and White photograph of a PCC Type Trolley Pole Base. Photo by MMTB and used in the group of trolley pole base photographs - See Reg Item - 304....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Trolley Poles Trolley Pole Bases PCC Black and White photograph of a PCC Type Trolley Pole Base. ...Black and White photograph of a PCC Type Trolley Pole Base. Photo by MMTB and used in the group of trolley pole base photographs - See Reg Item - 304.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases, pcc -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1960's?
... ... Trolley Poles...Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways MMTB Trolley Poles Trolley Pole Bases Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. ...Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. Provides photos of US6, US13, US15, English Electric, Ohio Brass, US 15 Converted, MV, MMTB and PCC types. Titled "Trolley Pole Bases"trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1980
... ... Trolley Poles...Black and white photo of a H crossing overhead that suits both trolley poles and pantographs....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Overhead MMTB Trolley Poles Pantographs .1 - On the rear in ink - "Newly hung o/head crossing suits panto's and poles" Black and white photo of a H crossing overhead that suits both trolley poles and pantographs. ...Black and white photo of a H crossing overhead that suits both trolley poles and pantographs..1 - On the rear in ink - "Newly hung o/head crossing suits panto's and poles"trams, tramways, overhead, mmtb, trolley poles, pantographs -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing - Illustration/s, Michael Parker, Cartoon - Trolley pole issues, Mar. 1994
... Cartoon - Trolley pole issues...... Trolley Poles..., along with an item on the failure of the base. Trolley pole was being turned by Simon Green. ..., along with an item on the failure of the base. Trolley pole was being turned by Simon Green. ...Photocopy of a cartoon illustration of the failure of the trolley pole base on No. 26 on 13/3/1994 by Michael Parker. Reproduced in the March 1994 issue of Fares Please!, along with an item on the failure of the base. Trolley pole was being turned by Simon Green. See March 1994 issue of Fares Please!trams, tramways, tram failures, trolley poles, cartoons, begonia festival -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, 1971
... ... Trolley Poles...Photo shows the trolley pole positioning device in the overhead. ...Photo shows the trolley pole positioning device in the overhead. ...Has a strong association with the crewman and demonstrates the work in placing a trolley pole on the overhead.Black and white photographs of the conductor (or motorman) placing the trolley pole of a single trucker on the overhead, shielding his eyes, at the Mt Pleasant terminus, corner of Cobden and Barkly Streets. A lady in a hat is speaking to him. Photo shows the trolley pole positioning device in the overhead. Possibly No. 30, see Reg item 6803. Photo by Charles Craig, probably August 1971.trams, tramways, trolley poles, mt pleasant, conductors, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, 1971
... ... Trolley Poles...Black and white photographs of Charles Craig lowering trolley pole on No. 41, while running a Special at Hospital Corner in Sturt St. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Has a strong association with the photographer and demonstrates enthusiasts changing trolley poles on special trams. Trams tramways Hospital Corner Trolley Poles Special Trams tram 41 Black and white photographs of Charles Craig lowering trolley pole on No. 41, while running a Special at Hospital Corner in Sturt St. ...Has a strong association with the photographer and demonstrates enthusiasts changing trolley poles on special trams.Black and white photographs of Charles Craig lowering trolley pole on No. 41, while running a Special at Hospital Corner in Sturt St. Photo with Charles Camera. trams, tramways, hospital corner, trolley poles, special trams, tram 41 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Westinghouse, "Type US-24B Trolley Base for Street Railway Service", C1912
... ... Trolley Poles...Pamphlet - photocopy - 2 A4 sheets titled "Type US-24B Trolley Base for Street Railway Service" giving a description and drawings of the Westinghouse four spring trolley pole base. Type was used in Melbourne....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Trolley Poles Westinghouse Pamphlet - photocopy - 2 A4 sheets titled "Type US-24B Trolley Base for Street Railway Service" giving a description and drawings of the Westinghouse four spring trolley pole base. ...Pamphlet - photocopy - 2 A4 sheets titled "Type US-24B Trolley Base for Street Railway Service" giving a description and drawings of the Westinghouse four spring trolley pole base. Type was used in Melbourne.trams, tramways, trolley poles, westinghouse -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print, c1983
... ... Trolley Poles...Driver or conductor placing trolley pole on the overhead. Tram has the destination of City and Yellow pages front panel advertisements....Driver or conductor placing trolley pole on the overhead. Tram has the destination of City and Yellow pages front panel advertisements. ...Colour print of SW5 723 at the East Brighton terminus, c1983, route 64, photo undated. Driver or conductor placing trolley pole on the overhead. Tram has the destination of City and Yellow pages front panel advertisements.trams, tramways, east brighton, route 64, trolley poles, drivers, conductors, tram 723 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Safety Trolley Ropes", 14/04/1964 12:00:00 AM
... ... Trolley Poles...Quarto typed instruction, titled "Safety Trolley Ropes" about the use of the safety rope on the trolley pole and that it must be clipped independently. ...Trams tramways Instructions Depot Trolley Poles Quarto typed instruction, titled "Safety Trolley Ropes" about the use of the safety rope on the trolley pole and that it must be clipped independently. ...Yields information about the use of the trolley ropes and safety matters.Quarto typed instruction, titled "Safety Trolley Ropes" about the use of the safety rope on the trolley pole and that it must be clipped independently. Dated 14/4/1964. Copy marked for depot foreman. From the Branch Manager to the Acting Departmental Tramways Superintendenttrams, tramways, instructions, depot, trolley poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 35mm slide/s, Dave Simpson, late 1960's early 1970's
... ... Trolley Poles...The driver is turning the trolley pole....The driver is turning the trolley pole. Slide 35mm slide/s Dave Simpson ...Yields information about the Victoria St terminus.One 35mm slides - Anscochrome white plastic mounts of No. 26 and a bogie tram at the Victoria St terminus. The tram has the destination of Victoria St. In the background is Meagher's Hotel with blue Victoria Bitter sign and the divided highway. The driver is turning the trolley pole.tramways, trams, victoria st, hotels, crews, drivers, trolley poles, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, Chris Phillips, c1970
... ... Trolley Poles...Digital image of No. 28 at the Lydiard St North terminus with the trolley pole being swung by the driver. The tram has the destination of Sebastopol, a SEC Everything under control in my all electric kitchen and a Bliss Bombs ( "To Read pack: Tilt Tram") roof advert....Trams tramways Lydiard St North Drivers Trolley Poles tram 28 Digital image of No. 28 at the Lydiard St North terminus with the trolley pole being swung by the driver. ...Yields information about the tram operations at the Lydiard St terminus.Digital image of No. 28 at the Lydiard St North terminus with the trolley pole being swung by the driver. The tram has the destination of Sebastopol, a SEC Everything under control in my all electric kitchen and a Bliss Bombs ( "To Read pack: Tilt Tram") roof advert.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, drivers, trolley poles, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 25/07/1961 12:00:00 AM
... ... Trolley Poles...Photo also shows the trolley pole pan placed at a terminus to assist with the location of the trolley pole at night. ...Photo also shows the trolley pole pan placed at a terminus to assist with the location of the trolley pole at night. ...Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 32 soon after arrival at the Lydiard St. terminus on 23/7/1961. Tram showing SPECIAL on a Victorian School Railway Clubs Association Tour (VSRCA). Photo taken by Dave Macartney. Date was shown as 25/7, but later corrected - 12/2006 Tram has Cinzano roof advertisements and advertisements for White Horse Whiskey and The Age newspaper on the front dash panel. In the background is the shelter at the terminus. Photo also shows the trolley pole pan placed at a terminus to assist with the location of the trolley pole at night. See Reg Item 7092 for a report and 6668 for the tour booking form.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, vsrca, trolley poles, tram 32 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - VR tram 51 at Black Rock terminus, Murray Views, 1950s
... ...trolley poles...The photograph shows VR tram 51at Black Rock shopping centre terminus as many passengers in summer clothing alight and board. Both trolley poles are still raised waiting for the conductor to secure the front pole to the car roof. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows VR tram 51at Black Rock shopping centre terminus as many passengers in summer clothing alight and board. Both trolley poles are still raised waiting for the conductor to secure the front pole to the car roof. ...The photograph shows VR tram 51at Black Rock shopping centre terminus as many passengers in summer clothing alight and board. Both trolley poles are still raised waiting for the conductor to secure the front pole to the car roof. Several motor cars are parked and a small public bus is seen in the foreground. Yields information about Black Rock terminus and VR 51Black and white photograph with printer ID on the rear.In ink on the rear "Post Card by Murray Views, Gympie ,Q" vr tram, tram 51, black rock, shopping cente, summer clothing, trolley poles, motor cars, public bus -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1975
... ... Trolley Poles...Has Barry McCandlish turning the trolley pole. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West....Has Barry McCandlish turning the trolley pole. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. ...Yields information about the appearance of 27 in the early days of the operation of the BTPS at depot junction.Black and white print of Ballarat No. 27 at possibly at Depot Junction, with the Australian Paper Mill Ballarat roof sign. Has a person in the front of the tram, with the door opened on the wrong side. Location to be confirmed. Has Barry McCandlish turning the trolley pole. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West.trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, trolley poles, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Ballarat Tram 40 at Mt Pleasant terminus, Robert Wilson, 1-12-1970
... ...Trolley Poles...The metal device above the trolley pole, assisted crews to put the pole back on the overhead, especially at night. ...The metal device above the trolley pole, assisted crews to put the pole back on the overhead, especially at night. ...Image of Ballarat tram 40 at the Mt Pleasant terminus 1-12-1970. The tram has roof adverts for Eureka Roofing Tiles and Electric Cooking. The metal device above the trolley pole, assisted crews to put the pole back on the overhead, especially at night. The mixed business on the right-hand side has an advert for The Sun newspaper.Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus in late 1970.Digital image of Ballarat Tram 40 at Mt Pleasant terminus 1-12-1970trams, tramways, mt pleasant, ballarat tramways, tram 40, trolley poles -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Trolley Wheel, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1950's?
... ... Trolley Poles...Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. ...Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. ...Trolley Wheel - cast brass, fitted with a cylindrical bush in the centre. Used on Melbourne trams until the late 1950's when changed for trolley skids to bring the power from the overhead into the tram. Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. Has been used. Used by Ballarat and Bendigo trams.trams, tramways, tramcar component, overhead, trolley wheels, trolley poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Trolley Wheel
... Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. ...Cast brass wheel, with three spokes and hole in the centre for fitting to trolley pole....Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. ...Cast brass, fitted with a cylindrical bush in the centre. Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. The wheel runs along the underside of the copper trolley wire, and enables the tram to powered. See item 4809 for a SEC drawing of the item.Demonstrates the mechanism by which the electrical power is transferred from the overhead to the tram itself.Cast brass wheel, with three spokes and hole in the centre for fitting to trolley pole.btm, ballarat tramway museum, trolley wheel -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - VR tram 40 at Brighton Beach terminus, A G Renwick, January 1924
... ...trolley poles...The photograph shows VR tram 40 just arrived at Brighton Beach terminus. Both trolley poles are still raised and the destination still shows Brighton Beach, awaiting the crew to make the changes. ...Yields information about VR 40 and Brighton Beach terminus VR Trams Brighton Beach terminus saloon windows tram 40 trolley poles In ink on the rear "139Y VR Electric Tram No.40 at Brighton Beach Jan 1924. ...The photograph shows VR tram 40 just arrived at Brighton Beach terminus. Both trolley poles are still raised and the destination still shows Brighton Beach, awaiting the crew to make the changes. Some saloon windows are open with a male passenger boarding and a female passenger in long coat approaching the tram. In the mid ground to the left a large passenger shelter can be seen. Yields information about VR 40 and Brighton Beach terminusBlack and white photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear "139Y VR Electric Tram No.40 at Brighton Beach Jan 1924. Photo by A G Renwick 503""vr trams, brighton beach terminus, saloon windows, tram 40, trolley poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPrint, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... ... Trolley Poles...N308 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the drivers cabin and destination box of W6 988 showing the "new type of carbon skid collector" on the trolley pole. This type of collector was to replace the trolley wheels used in Melbourne at the time. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Melbourne Bourke St. Trolley Poles Skid collector tram W6 988 Negative No. ...Negative No. N308 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the drivers cabin and destination box of W6 988 showing the "new type of carbon skid collector" on the trolley pole. This type of collector was to replace the trolley wheels used in Melbourne at the time. Was introduced into the Bourke St. route. Destination blind not fitted to box at time of photograph. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., trolley poles, skid collector, tram w6 988 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Graeme Turnbull, "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson", Apr. 2001
... ... Trolley Poles...Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne. ...Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne. ...Copy of a lecture by Graeme Turnbull presented 2001 titled "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson" Consists of 22 A4 pages, with Bibliography. Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne. See Reg Item 6061On top in ink "Delivered at RMIT Storey Hall on Friday 20/4/2001, the 100th anniversary of Sir Robert's birthday by Graeme Turnbull" and "Received 7/12/01"trams, tramways, mmtb, chairman, pcc, buses, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, public transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, late 1960's or 1970, 21/10/1963 12:00:00 AM
... ... Trolley Poles...Has a sketch of tram 720 showing the rope arrangement, a man using the rope to position the trolley pole and the broken rope. Quote Clarrie O'Shea about the ban. ...Has a sketch of tram 720 showing the rope arrangement, a man using the rope to position the trolley pole and the broken rope. Quote Clarrie O'Shea about the ban. ...Digital image of a newspaper cutting from a Melbourne paper, dated 21/10/1963, titled late 1960's or 1970. Notes the placement of an emergency rope, with a drawing of how it works, following the Union ban after the death of a driver in a fall from the roof. Has a sketch of tram 720 showing the rope arrangement, a man using the rope to position the trolley pole and the broken rope. Quote Clarrie O'Shea about the ban. See Reg Items 4361 for the Chairman Robert Risson on the roof of a tram and 4353 for a photograph of an actual event.trams, tramways, safety, trolley poles, emergency, accidents, drivers, tram 720 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Patent Applications - Trolley Pole safety appliance, Percy Ireland, 1920
... Patent Applications - Trolley Pole safety appliance......trolley poles...Percy Markham Ireland (1893-1976), a tramway rolling stock engineer with the MMTB and a Military engineer applied in 1920 for a patent for a "Trolley Pole safety appliance for electric trams and the like". ...Document Patent Applications - Trolley Pole safety appliance Percy Ireland ...Percy Markham Ireland (1893-1976), a tramway rolling stock engineer with the MMTB and a Military engineer applied in 1920 for a patent for a "Trolley Pole safety appliance for electric trams and the like". He was successful in gaining a patent in a number of countries including the UK, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, and New Zealand. The associated documents show the differences in making patent applications in various countries. From research undertaken by the Museum it appears that while his patent applications were successful, his invention was never actually implemented on tramcars in Melbourne". Collected by Noelle Jones as research for an article in the March 2023 issue of the Museum's magazine Bellcord, giving details of Mr Ireland's tramway and military career. He retired as the MMTB Rolling Stock Engineer in 1958 after 44 years of service.Yields information about patents applied for by Percy Ireland in different countries.Set of digital patent documents for Australia, USA, UK, France, Germany and Canada. tramways, patents, trolley poles, percy ireland, safety devices -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W2 244 at Wattle Park terminus, K S Kings, August 3 1979
... ...trolley poles...The destination sign reads "Camberwell Depot, 70", the trolley poles are you to be reset and the last of three off-side weather blinds is being lowered. ...The destination sign reads "Camberwell Depot, 70", the trolley poles are you to be reset and the last of three off-side weather blinds is being lowered. ...Night time flash-lit photograph taken from under a nearby shop verandah shows W2 class tram 244 just arrived at a wet Elgar Road terminus. One passenger hurries away from the tram in the rain while others in the front saloon stand to exit. The destination sign reads "Camberwell Depot, 70", the trolley poles are you to be reset and the last of three off-side weather blinds is being lowered. An advertisement for local radio station 3AW and presenter Derryn Hinch is fixed to the side of the tram. Camberwell Depot operated the Wattle Park line and was allocated a full fleet of Z class trams over 1978-79 because it serviced the neighbouring newly extended East Burwood line that opened in 1978.Yields information about replacement of W class trams with Z class cars, and Camberwell Depot.Black and white print with note on rear.In ink on rear: "M&MTB KS Kings 177-30 Copyright reserved. W2 244 became the last 'green' tram to regularly operate to Wattle Wark [sic, Park], on Friday evening, 3/8/79. It is shown at Elgar Road terminus, approx 7.55 pm - half hour late due to industrial trouble."z class, camberwell depot, 1978-79, east burwood, w2 class, tram 244, elgar road terminus, route 70, weather blinds, 3aw, derryn hinch, trolley poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image Set of 10, Warren Doubleday, Repairs to No. 40, 7/8/2004 to 26/12/2004
... ... Trolley Poles...Set of 10 Digital Images of the work involved in the repairs to tram No. 40 during the period 7/8/2004 to 26/12/2004. .1 - No. 1 end panel removed .2 - work to sand down underway - not top gutter rail. .3 - Trolley with trolley pole bases .4 - damaged to gutter metal work .5 - close up showing the rust to the metalwork at No. 1 end drivers dash .6 - removed panels .7 - rust to the gutter metal work .8 - Alastair Reither sanding one of the pillars .9 - ditto .10 - work progressing with undercoat and new timber panel - ex the packing case that arrived with the Isolating Transformer....Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways BTM Maintenance Painting Tramcars Trolley Poles tram 40 Set of 10 Digital Images of the work involved in the repairs to tram No. 40 during the period 7/8/2004 to 26/12/2004. .1 - No. 1 end panel removed .2 - work to sand down underway - not top gutter rail. .3 - Trolley with trolley pole bases .4 - damaged to gutter metal work .5 - close up showing the rust to the metalwork at No. 1 end drivers dash .6 - removed panels .7 - rust to the gutter metal work .8 - Alastair Reither sanding one of the pillars .9 - ditto .10 - work progressing with undercoat and new timber panel - ex the packing case that arrived with the Isolating Transformer. ...Set of 10 Digital Images of the work involved in the repairs to tram No. 40 during the period 7/8/2004 to 26/12/2004. .1 - No. 1 end panel removed .2 - work to sand down underway - not top gutter rail. .3 - Trolley with trolley pole bases .4 - damaged to gutter metal work .5 - close up showing the rust to the metalwork at No. 1 end drivers dash .6 - removed panels .7 - rust to the gutter metal work .8 - Alastair Reither sanding one of the pillars .9 - ditto .10 - work progressing with undercoat and new timber panel - ex the packing case that arrived with the Isolating Transformer.trams, tramways, btm, maintenance, painting, tramcars, trolley poles, tram 40
