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 photograph shows a section of remnant track at the intersection of Bourke and Spencer Sts that remained until it was removed on 25/8/1987 when connecting curves were installed at Bourke and Spencer Streets, forming a double track triangular junction, in preparation for the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne railway lines to 'light rail'. This necessitated the removal of the last few metres of cable car track in Melbourne, which had been left in situ at the former Bourke Street terminus as a reminder of bygone days. Shows two inspection pits in the short section of the cable slot. Photo late 1960s after the construction of the Spencer St railway station building. Photographer unknown.Yields information of last section of visible cable tram track in the city area.Black and white photograph on Ilford papertramways, cable trams, track work, bourke st, spencer st, cable track

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

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

Photograph - shows a view along Lonsdale St looking East with the ICI building in the far distance. Photo taken from near Elizabeth St and has one worker with some toolboxes and oxy-acetylene in the view. The cable tram track has been exposed and in the process of being dismantled or removed. This work was done c1960, when the MMTB determined that they no longer needed the routes for possible conversion to electric trams. The work to removed them was normally given to the relevant Council with the MMTB paying for it.Yields information about the removal of cable tram track in Lonsdale St Melbourne.Colour photograph with a plain back.melbourne, lonsdale st, cable trams, track removal

Photograph of track reconstruction of conversion of the cable to electric tramway in Abbotsford near the corner with Canning St, about August 1935. .1 - has the old cable track excavated before the yokes were cut of and the new track - rails and sleepers laid on the previous road bed. In the background is the Homebush Hotel. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. .2 - similar photo but looking along the line of yokes. with the building on the east side which have all since undergone two demolitions. The former hotel building remains but has been converted to set of apartments.Yields information about the removal of cable tram track in Abbotsford St North Melbourne.Set of two Black & White Photographs. Two copies of each held.Has the TMSV Sales stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, conversion

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

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

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

Set of 8 newspaper clippings, mid 1960's concerning traffic control and congestion issues. .1 - Royal auto - 2/1963 - reporting on the removal of the cable tram track in Victoria Parade between Brunswick and Smith St, noting the old cable tram lines. .2 - Royal auto - 1/65 - Photo of Toorak Road Toorak with a tram and parked cars. .3 - Royal auto - 8/64 on Chapel St with W2 324 (route 77, City) showing the impact of parked cars at 8.45am and a motor car trying to squeeze past. .4 - Royal auto - 9/64, Burke Road Camberwell, showing the impact of parked cars and trams. Photo includes SW6 934 (Route 7 Camberwell) .5 - Royal auto - 8/67 - Swanston St near Collins St. .6 - View of Toorak Road, Hartwell, W2 641 (Spencer St, route 74) photo 8/68 by John Shingler. shows the shopping centre. .7 - Royal auto - 9/64 - Johnston St Collingwood and buses. .8 - MMBW Living City Winter 1971 of Kew Junction, peak hour inbound noting the new Eastern Freeway will reduce congestion.Extensive notes on the rear of the photo, see image i2trams, tramways, congestion, traffic control, racv, chapel st, toorak road, victoria parade, cable trams, w2 class, sw6 class, burke road, camberwell, route 77, route 7, swanston st, kew junction, route 74, hartwell, johnston st, buses, tram 324, tram 641, tram 934

Agreement between Horace Bastings (auctioneer) and Thomas Fergus & Co (contractor) to tender for the construction of Melbourne tramways. Gives details of the parties share in the enterprise and other details.Yields information about an agreement between two parties to tender for the construction of cable tram lines in Melbourne.Letter or agreement on legal double foolscap folio hand written with a NZ 1/- duty stamp impressed and a rubber stamp marked Wellington with a crown. Original and a copy.cable trams, tramways, contracts, tramway construction

Photo of workers re-blocking or renewing - resetting the red gum blocks in the cable tracks in Russell St opposite the Law Courts. From the Herald Sun, 9/4/1925.Yields information about the method of repairing cable tram tracks in Melbourne.Black and white print with plain back printed on light card.tramways, trams, cable trams, track work, track maintenance, russell st

Agfa Colour slide, cardboard mount, by Keith Caldwell dated 12 March 1960, of W5 809 turning from Market St into Flinders Lane. Tram has two sets of monograms and numbers on the sides, is fitted with trolley wheels and showing route 55. Has an advertisement for British Bedford's vehicles on the front. The strip for the advert racks on the sides of the trams has been installed. In front of the tram is a remnant of cable tram track in wood blocks. In the background is the Flinders St Viaduct and the Port of Melbourne Authority Building.in ink on top of the slide "W5 (Cable tracks), Market" and hand stamped "12 Mar '60"trams, tramways, market st, flinders lane, w5 class, cable trams, tram 809

Drawing prepared by H McComb, MMTB Surveyor, dated 30/6/1932 comprising three separate sections prepared on one sheet. Scans have been done of each section. Gives details: P6369A - Track mileage of cable system - miles of cable trams constructed, converted or removed - miles double track and single track. P6369B - Track mileage of electric system - tracks constructed and available for traffic and tracks constructed by not available for traffic P6369C - Track mileage of electric system - car sheds, workshops and store yards.Yields information about the MMTB system and its mileages in 1932.Drawing -black and red ink on linen.trams, tramways, mmtb, mileages, cable trams, electric trams, depots, workshops

Report using a photo on the joining up of the cable tram lines at Clifton Hill to enable the running of cable trams from the City to Northcote without needing to change trams. Notes that the work will be completed in a fortnight's time.Demonstrates a Sun photo and story about cable trams.Photograph of part of page 12, The Sun News Pictorial 19/2/1925tramways, cable trams, track laying, northcote, clifton hill

Black and white photograph of track construction in Bourke St, looking east from Queen St. Photo possibly taken on a Sunday or Saturday afternoon - very quiet streets. Shows a roller and construction equipment, materials and how the work was arranged to give minimal disruption to traffic. In the background is a sign advertising Hoover, BGE, McEwans and Berger Paints. Two trams are crossing Bourke St at Elizabeth St.Yields information about the work to convert Bourke St from cable to electric trams c1955.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In ink "Looking W Bourke St, 1950s conversion, Hugh Ballment (collection) and printing instructions.tramways, new track, bourke st, cable conversion, track construction

Letter - or form letter - Gestetner printed, from the, Manager repair shops, Tramway Board Repair Shops Nicholson St, advising the Town Clerk of a plan to open road for repairs. Printed on a quarto sheet.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, track repairs, trackwork, maintenance, nicholson st, workshops

Report - typed four pages - two copies - brass clipped together - titled "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", listing the details for each engine or power house in the Northern Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North Melbourne, North Carlton and Johnston St engine houses. Dated 10/10/1917trams, tramways, cable trams, track, engine houses, cables, equipment

Report - single sheet, typed, titled, "Northern Area - Lengths of track where traffic is abnormally frequent", listing: 1 - Routes where 2 or more services run - giving the length in miles. 2 - route where only one service runs. Gives an analysis of the results. Two copies held.trams, tramways, cable trams, track, services

Newspaper clipping, from The Herald, 17/6/1916, 2nd Edition - titled "Five Million blocks to pave city streets - Big contracts begin" about the repaving of St Kilda Road with wood blocks . has three photos of the work, using concrete foundations. Notes the future electric trams in the last paragraph.trams, tramways, cable trams, track, wood blocks, st kilda rd

Report - hand made on very thin paper, almost rice paper, 3 pages + cover note of 2/11/1921 to Mr. Wilcox, General Manager from Mr. C. W. Young and W. A. Savage, Assist Traffic Manager titled "Proposed Flying City Shunt". Report suggests that improved shunting arrangements are needed at Collins and Spencer St due to increased traffic. Notes cars can be shunted in abnormal conditions in 40 seconds. Normal shunting was 60secs it appears. Report gives details of the costs and the shunting times taken to turn cable sets around. The cover note of 2/11/1921, re-submits the report to Mr Dix from a person (can read the signature) from the Fitzroy Power House. Last page was scanned separately as a jpg file. Dated 11/9/1917Has been stamped "Copy" in two places.trams, tramways, cable trams, track, collins st, shunting

Digital image - four pages - of a report to the Melbourne Tramways Trust, preliminary report looking at the condition of the tramway track - rails, wood blocks prior to the take over of the Tramway by the Trust (1916). Prepared by T Hamilton Engineer and Secretary, dated 10/3/1913 assisted by Gerard Wight of Melbourne Uni. Looks at each line, rail wear, opening dates, rail weight, and condition of blocks. Also looks at the covenants or conditions of lease for the track and tramway, Completes report with notes about repairs, maintenance and renewals and legal advice of Sir John Madden. See item 9151 for an original copy.trams, tramways, melbourne, cable trams, track, trackwork, reports

Reproduction slide of a photograph of a cable tram, eastbound to Northcote in Bourke St during 1930s about to pass over track work under repairs. The woodblocks have been removed on either side of the track.Demonstrates tramway operations during trackwork - a flag can be seen on the left hand side of the photo.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - Northcote cable tram track work - 1930s "CB13" in penciltrams, tramways, cable cars, cable trams, bourke street, trackwork

Photograph shows a cable tram set in Lonsdale Street in front of numerous Myer Emporium buildings with a destination of Toorak. Numerous motor and horse-drawn vehicles are in the street and a fire hydrant is in the foreground. This short section of cable track between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street was the last cable track to be built in Melbourne. It was to provide a new terminus for south suburban cable trams when electric tramway was extended down Swanston Street from Queensberry Street to Lonsdale Street in 1924. While this track remained in use until 1939, Toorak bound trams ceased at the end of 1925 when the rest of Swanston Street was converted to electric trams. Yields information about cable trams in Lonsdale Street Black and white photograph with note on rear.Note on rear in stamp ink and biro reads: "Myer Museum Sixth Floor, Bourke St Store, Telephone (03)6613256. The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Limited Lonsdale St. 1924/25"myer emporium, lonsdale st, tram 148, cable trams, tramways, trams

Set of 3 MTOCo cable tram equipment specifications: 1 - Contract No. 8 - sheave pulleys, crown pulleys, curve pulleys, depression frames, manhole covers, and manhole frames 2 - Contract No. 9 - for 13500 casks of cement - imported from Europe, including storage, tensile strength, and timing of deliveries. 3 - Contract No. 11 - similar to 1 - (11 has been typed over the 8) - details the items, referenced drawings, signed by Geo S Duncan as Engineer. Includes Schedule and Tender forms. Undated, though does have a dated of "188_".Yields information about the style of the specifications issued by the MTOCo during the 1880s for the supply of materials.Set of 3 documents printed on foolscap sheets.tramways, cable trams, specification, track work, tenders, tender documents

Report by T Hamilton Engineer and Secretary of the Melbourne Tramways Trust dated 10/3/1913 on the wear of the Melbourne cable rails with the assistance of Mr Gerard Wight on Melbourne University. Looks at the type of rail used, the wear per annum on average, life span, wood blocks and a summary of the wear on each line including the opening dates. Includes comments on the renewal of the rails and the relationship with the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co.Yields information about the wear on the Melbourne cable tram rails by 1913.Document printed quarto paper, four pages.tramways, technical information, motors, cable trams, rails, track materials, track maintenance, mtt, mtco

Photo shows a line up of cable cars in Park St South Melbourne following a 3/4 hour delay when a steam roller broke an axle while crossing the cable track. Though date stamped, not possible to read the year fully. Could not find the cutting in Trove newspapers. Demonstrates a photo showing a cable tram delay in South Melbourne.Black and white print with plain back.tramways, cable trams, cables, delays, breakdowns, south melbourne

Drawing is marked up in red to show the proposed track work in LaTrobe St, noting junctions, crossings, and green for existing north-south tracks. Has a note that the cable track in Spencer St was to be converted and a junction installed at the corner of LaTrobe and Spencer Sts. This junction was not installed, just the curve into Spencer St.Yields information about the LaTrobe St planning of the late 1940s.Drawing - marked up plan with red and green lines, folded with punch holes on the left hand side.latrobe st, new tramways, trackwork, cable trams