Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 70 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne Z1, Z2 and Z3 class trams. Scanned into 6 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits with some by B R Symons, D W Jones, and Michael P Hawkins Part 1 - Introduction - Z1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 19 & 22. Part 2 - Z1, 28, 31, 34, 37, 39, 49, 43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 70, 73, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 93 & 95. Part 3 - Z1 & Z2 & Z3 - 96, 100, 101, 108, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 122, 123, 125, 126, 128, 199, 136, 137 & 138 Part 4 - Z3 138, 139, 148, 150, 151, 154, 157, 155, 158 (Royal Tram), 160, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170 & 173 Part 5 - Z3 175, 176. 178, 179, 181, 182, 185, 186, 187, 193, 194, 196, 197, 199, 201, 203, & 204 Part 6 - Z3 204, 205, 208, 209, 211, 217, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229 & 230, Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1980 to 2011Set of 70 album sheets most with four photos - some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph location, photographer and date. An insert label on each page gives tram number, location and date. See last image file - Gus Weir Obituary - Wellington Tramway Museum 2019.tramways, tramcars, albums, z1 class, z2 class, z3 class, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st

Set of destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z3 and A class trams. Each item consists of various electronic parts contained within a metal case that could have been cabled together. Equipment manufactured by (Carl) C. Brose of Wuppertal Germany and maintained by Font Electronics of Melbourne - some items have the manufacturers details on them along with the details of the maintenance company and serial numbers etc. Photo .1 - shows the set of equipment as placed on display in the training room. .1 - set of two route number boxes, three individual controlled blinds, driven by a motor and control gear. Has a Fluro light fitted internally. See images .2 to .5 .2 - Small side destination indicator, with driven blind, electronic equipment with motor on the underside of the box - for use in Z class trams - see images .6 to .9 .3 - as for .2, but with motor mounted right side, used in A class trams, see images .10 to .12 .4 - set of two control panels with selection equipment for selecting the destination (by number) and route number with indicators and start button - see image .13 to 14 .5 - set of two long main rolls indicators, with control gear and Fluro light internally, driven by an internal electric motor - see images 17 and 18 .6 - set of two linking mechanism for the various boxes with large cables cut off for each of the four tram boxes. Would have been control panel item .4 - see image 15 and 16. See e-mail from Simon dated 17/11/2014. See reg Item 4617 for a small side destination roll.trams, tramways, destination indicators, a class, z3 class, transport equipment

Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams. .1 - dot matrix type destination sign fitted to the side of a B class tram - set at Preston Depot - serial number 232636 - Luminator type, back cover loose, 180H x 1300W x 100D. See images 3704i1a to e. .2 - dot matrix type route number fitted to the front of a tram, type fitted to B2 class tram, set at 86D, serial number 273644 - Luminator type, marked "163 No", 240H x 350W x 135D. See images 3704i2a to d. .3 - flipper type, side destination type, marked "ex 53" (Z class tram), made in Italy by Boselli has yellow label 37/702S, serial number 40A1603, set to St Kilda Beach and stamped 136 on one flange. 120H x 330W x 165D. See images 3704i3a to c .4 - flipper type, destination box, with markings "B'Wick Flaps", with labels "New" "Universal A flaps" made in Italy by Boselli, serial number 40A6623, set to St Kilda Junc". 210H x 1000W x 1900. See images 3704i4a to d. .5 - flap from an above type box, half of "Richmond" and "South Melb Depot", 970W x 80H. See images 3704i5a to b .6 - controller box, marked "No. 105" on rear, serial number 202311 Luminator, numeric pad, illuminated display and five control buttons made by gulton Luminator division fitted to a B2 tram. See images 3704i6a to b .7 - dot matrix destination sign fitted to the front of a B2 class tram, set to "Not in Service", Serial number 502626 Luminator, 220H x 1300W x 165D, See images 3704i7a to e. Source of items 3 and 4 name based on drawings held by the Museum for the destination signs fitted to Z class trams. Refer to drawing R11-982 as an example. Luminator made by Luminator Technology Group Texas - see https://www.ltgglobal.com/ access 12/7/2019. Imagetrams, tramways, destination indicators, z3 class, transport equipment, z class, b class

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram 141 in Yarra Trams livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and pantograph. Has the Yarra trams info on the tram on the base of the model. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2005.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, yarra trams

Photograph of Z3 class tram 116 at Preston workshops most likely at the time of entering service or just before Sept. 1979. Has the MMTB Preston Workshops office building in the background.Yields information about Z3 class tram 116 when built.Black and White Photograph.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "116 - Preston - MMTB".trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, new trams, tram 116

Photocopy, two foolscap sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, of an article that appeared in the April 1980 issue of Railway Gazette International, pages 286 - 287, titled "Melbourne's Z3 trams enter service", giving details of the Z3 class trams, its control systems, construction, operation, braking, bogies and suppliers. Also has an article on the Frankfurt U3 metro cars.trams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, comeng, duwag, assembly, asea

Newspaper clipping from The Age 26 September 1979 about the launch the previous day of two Z3 class trams in Melbourne, titled "Easier riding on the Z3". Reg Item 590 for the launch pamphlet. From researching the Author, appears he worked for The Age at the time. Gives details of the tram, first time users views, comparisons with previous trams, quotes the Board Chairman Dudley Snell. Has a floor layout and a comparison table with other trams including dates, sizes, seats and weights. Shows the seated conductor and the two exits.trams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, new tramcars, mmtb

Set of documents, charts, notes and other papers about Braking chart / graphs for A and Z3 class trams - produced c1998 - has notes on charts etc.trams, tramways, tramcars, preston workshops, maintenance, a class, z class

Pamphlet, folded sheet, manila colour card, printed in blue ink, titled "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", for the launch of the Z 3 class tram. Has a sketch of Z 3 116. Provides a list or details of the changes to the tram from the Z 1 Z 2 types. Had a tear off section could be handed to the conductor, but this has been removed. Published by the MMTB for the launch of the tram on 25 and 26 September 1979. Has had a tear off section removed - see Hawthorn Collection Reg Item 590.trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class trams

Photo of Z1 45 in The Met livery with another Z3 behind it in the former MMTB Deep Yellow livery in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. Shows many pedestrians in the view along with the then State Savings Bank of Victoria in the background.Yields information about Melbourne trams late 1980s.Colour photograph with paper parts on rear.melbourne, tramways, z1 class, tram 45, elizabeth st, bourke st, state savings bank, z3 class, trams

The photo shows Z3 class tram No. 146 at Preston Workshops on the open tracks possibly soon after its delivery during May 1980. Behind are other Z3 class trams. The tram entered service on 29/8/1980.Yields information about the delivery of Z3 class trams during 1980.Colour print on Kodak papertramways, new tramcars, preston workshops, z3 class, tram 146

Five page stapled photocopied technical pamphlet, providing detailed specifications and description of the Z3 vehicle produced by Commonwealth Engineering(Vic) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for Z3 class trams. Produced by the MMTB. Titled "Z3 Class tram - Melbourne Australia". Second copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017. Different version added 31/3/2019 from donation of Brian Weedon.Has word "yellow" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, z3 class, mmtb, commonwealth engineering, specification, z class

Drawing of a Z3 class tram in front of the Brunswick tram depot facade in Sydney Road. Dated 2022. No information regarding the artist.Demonstrates a drawing of a tram in front of the Brunswick tram depot facade in Sydney Road. Dated 2022.Part coloured line drawing on a sheet of A4 paper within a clear plastic folder on light card.brunswick depot, z class, drawings, tramcars

Drawing on handmade paper of Z3 class tram 182 in Chapel St Windsor with the Astor Theatre in the background. No details as to the artist on the print.Demonstrates a drawing of a Z3 class tram with the famous Astor Theatre Windsor in the background.Framed print, wood, cardboard frame with light acrylic panel. Print made on hand made paper.drawings, tramcars, chapel st, windsor, tram 182, z3 class

List - A4 sheet - titled "Z3 Class Destination Roll", listing in alphabetical order the code number for the destinations on a Z3 class tram. Second sheet - listing in numbered order. c2010? See Reg Item 1942 for a 1988 listing.trams, tramways, destination roll, yarra trams, z3 class

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 185, in M tram (Moving Melbourne), National Express Group livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and pantograph. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, national express, mtram

The photograph shows a new Z3 class tram loaded onto a truck at the Commonwealth Engineering works in Dandenong. See also item 4193 for the date of the photo - April 1981Yields information about the construction of tramcar bodies by Commonwealth Engineering in Dandenong.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, tramcars, comeng, commonwealth engineering co., new trams, z3 class

Pamphlet titled "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", for the launch of the Z 3 class tram. Has a sketch of Z3 116. Provides a list or details of the changes to the tram from the Z1 Z2 types. Has a tear off section that could be handed to the conductor. Published by the MMTB for the launch of the tram on 25 and 26 September 1979.Yields information about the Z3 class tram.Pamphlet, folded sheet, manila colour card, printed in blue inktrams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, mmtb

Fitted to the folding doors of a Z3 class trams to warn motorists that a passenger was about to alight or board and that they must stop. Sign shaped to be above heads of people waiting on platform stops.Demonstrates methods of warning motorists that they must stop when passing a tram.Sign - galvanised steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" Two samples held - one with a more extensive red section. Has three stainless steel bolts with washers on the right hand side to fix the sign to an opening door.tramcars, z3 class, signs, passengers, safety

Photo shows Z3 class tram 117 outbound in High St Northcote or Westgarth to East Preston route 88, most likely soon after it entered service on 24/4/1979Yields information about Z3 117 soon after it entered service.Colour photo with source stamp on the rearHas the MMTB stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, z3 class, tram 117, high st, new tramcars

Illustration of Melbourne Z3 class tram 118 in Nicholson St at Spring St Melbourne with the Princess Theatre and the Imperial Hotel in the background. Tram has the destination of Preston Depot, Route 89, 6/1982. Possibly from a Topmill Calendar. Has been pasted onto another sheet of paper.On rear in ink "Nicholson St, Nth Melbourne Vic 6/82"trams, tramways, z3 class, nicholson st, spring st, route 89, tram 118

Photograph of Z3 class tram 166 with an all over advertising scheme for the 150 years of the Royal Womens Hospital. Tram running a route 1 East Coburg in ?. Has building for JA Dodd and advertising for FCR Motors in the background.Yields information about tram 166 and the all over advertising for 150 years of the Royal Womens Hospital in 2006.Colour print with a number on the rearIn ink on the rear "253/11"tramcars, z3 class, tram 166, all over advertising, lygon st

Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 117, in MMTB livery. Printed by F.D. Atkinson- Government Printer. Two copies held. Gives overall dimensions and features of the tram. See Reg Items 758, 757 and 760 for other versions of the Z3 tram.Demonstrates a cardboard fold up model of a Melbourne tram.Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram.trams, tramways, models, z3 class

Memorandum - photocopy of original - 2 A4 pages - from Alex Gash - Group Manager Production & Customer Liaison Workshops Division to A. Doery Mechanical System Engineer Tram Fleet, dated 18/9/1992 about the cost of the conversion of the Z3 class tram to suit a roving conductor. Gives the cost per tram.Has comments partly readable on the top of the first sheet.trams, tramways, z3 class, overhauls, preston workshops, conductors

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 210, in MMTB livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and trolley poles. Part of their Heritage Series. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003. See also Reg Item 2267 for Z3 117, printed at the time of introduction.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, national express, mtram

Specification or report - 5 A4 pages, photocopied titled "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, contract price, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, z3 class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, mmtb, new trams

The photo shows W2 class tram No. 442 at Preston Workshops, possibly at the time of its last repaint April 1980, though the trucks are unpainted. It was converted to the first Restaurant tram during Sept. 1982. A Z3 class tram with trolley poles is at the rear of tram 442.Yields information about W2 class tram No. 442 prior to its conversion to a Restaurant tram.Colour print on plain paper.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 442

A postcard, or letter card - featuring Z3 class tram 160 in an all over advertising from M&M's with "Do not lick advertisement - Transit Advertising Bureau". Has the Arts Centre buildings in the background. The tram was recorded in this advertising livery (vicsig.net) from August 2012 to March 2013.Yields information about the use of tram 160 for advertising.Postcard - folded card sheet titled "Melbourne Trams"Has a note written on the inside to Hughbytramways, z3 class, tram 160, advertising trams

Cardboard model, fold up of a Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 130, with in a plastic envelope, envelope and a writing sheet. Produced by OddBall Pty Ltd, of Rowville Vic. 3178, copyright 2012. Package titled "Pop-out Construction postcard", Has notes on the rear about the Melbourne tram system. Priced at $3.90 in the Museum shop - August 2017.trams, tramways, models, modelling, z3 class

Document issued drivers at Malvern Depot 1999 giving instructions regarding Pantographs fitted to Z1 and Z3 class trams. Has notes on failures, switches, overhead damage and cut-off markings. The 3rd page has a copy of the "Modern Class - Run out" instructions dated 4/99.Demonstrates instructions issued re Panotograph trams and their operation.Document - 3 A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner printed.tramways, swanston trams, malvern depot, pantographs, instructions, z1 class, z3 class