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Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood
... Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood......cable trams...tram...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with trailer No.524 in Johnston Street Collingwood. ...Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524, Johnston St Collingwood...Tram has the destination of "Collingwood". Yields information about the Collingwood cable line that closed in 1939. trams tramways cable trams tram 524 Johnston St Collingwood Abbotsford Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524, Johnston St Collingwood Photograph Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood ...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with trailer No.524 in Johnston Street Collingwood. Tram has the destination of "Collingwood".Yields information about the Collingwood cable line that closed in 1939.Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524, Johnston St Collingwoodtrams, tramways, cable trams, tram 524, johnston st, collingwood, abbotsford -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Last cable tram in Bourke St, 26/10/1940
... Last cable tram in Bourke St......cable tram...2730 last cable tram to run on Bourke St cable route...Yields information about closure of cable tram network. Tram cable tram Last tram Bourke St cable tram 2730 last cable tram to run on Bourke St cable route Black and white photograph with pencil note on rear. ...This photograph shows crowded cable dummy at night with "Northcote' destination and "The Aquarium Exhibition Building' sign on the side of roof. See item 1655 for other photographs.Yields information about closure of cable tram network. Black and white photograph with pencil note on rear. 2730 last cable tram to run on Bourke St cable routetram, cable tram, last tram, bourke st cable tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - cable tram set with bogie trailer - Sydney Road c1910, C A Ratten
... cable tram set with bogie trailer - Sydney Road c1910......cable trams...tram...Photograph by C A Ratten of a cable tram set - bogie car No. 472, Sydney Road, c1910. ...Black and white print of cable tram set - bogie car No. 472, Sydney Road, c1910...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph by C A Ratten of a cable tram set - bogie car No. 472, Sydney Road, c1910. ...Photograph by C A Ratten of a cable tram set - bogie car No. 472, Sydney Road, c1910. This photograph is featured in the Museum's March 2022 issue of Bellcord - page 10 which provided the story of A C F Lewellin Mechanic located in the building behind the tram. Based on the buildings the photo was able to be dated to be between 1909 and 1911. The tram is photographed just to the north of the Brunswick Tram Depot. Yields information about trams used in Sydney Road BrunswickBlack and white print of cable tram set - bogie car No. 472, Sydney Road, c1910trams, tramways, cable trams, tram 472, sydney road, brunswick, bogie trailers, a c f lewellin -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Keyring - Portland Cable Tram, n.d
... Keyring - Portland Cable Tram...... Portland Cable Tram...Keyring, silver coloured, ships wheel with photo of cable tram with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAM PORTLAND VICTORIA' around it. ...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road tourism souvenir of Portland Portland Cable Tram Keyring, silver coloured, ships wheel with photo of cable tram with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAM PORTLAND VICTORIA' around it. ...Keyring, silver coloured, ships wheel with photo of cable tram with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAM PORTLAND VICTORIA' around it. Attached to cardboard tag.tourism, souvenir of portland, portland cable tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram set No. 1 being moved to Preston Workshops, Keith Kings, 8-9-1974
... Cable tram set No. 1 being moved to Preston Workshops......cable trams...tram...The series of photos show the transport of the cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops where it was repainted before returning to the Museum. and displayed in a glass case in Russell St....Set of three photographs of cable tram set being moved from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops 1 - the grip car being lifted out of its shed at the Museum 2 - both vehicles loaded onto semi trailers - Lonsdale St at the corner with Russell St. 3 - the tram set in the lifting shop at Preston Workshops...Yields information about the movement of cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops. tramways cable trams tram 1 Science Museum Preston Workshops Detailed description on rear. ...The series of photos show the transport of the cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops where it was repainted before returning to the Museum. and displayed in a glass case in Russell St.Yields information about the movement of cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops.Set of three photographs of cable tram set being moved from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops 1 - the grip car being lifted out of its shed at the Museum 2 - both vehicles loaded onto semi trailers - Lonsdale St at the corner with Russell St. 3 - the tram set in the lifting shop at Preston WorkshopsDetailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp with his photo numbers - 135-18, 20 and 27 tramways, cable trams, tram 1, science museum, preston workshops -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Paper Bag - Portland Cable Tram, n.d
... Paper Bag - Portland Cable Tram...Portland Cable Tram...Red stamp 'Portland Cable Trams and Logo'....Red stamp 'Portland Cable Trams and Logo'. Souvenir Paper Bag - Portland Cable Tram ...Large white advertising paper bag. Red stamp 'Portland Cable Trams and Logo'.portland cable tram, advertising -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Last cable tram on Richmond line, 1927
... Last cable tram on Richmond line......cable tram set...Photograph shows faces of two men wearing M&MTB uniform caps and a cable tram set being pushed out of the Richmond car house by five men. ...Printed below photograph: "For the last time this cable tram will clang its way to Richmond at 11.39 o'clock tonight. ...Photograph Last cable tram on Richmond line ...Photograph shows faces of two men wearing M&MTB uniform caps and a cable tram set being pushed out of the Richmond car house by five men. The car in M&MTB livery carries the number 1 with destination Richmond. This tram set is now preserved at Museum's Victoria having once been enclosed in a glass case in Russell Street at the rear of the then National Museum of Victoria. The front brick wall of this car house as seen in the photograph is currently preserved as the front facade of the Amora Hotel in Bridge Road, Richmond. This is a photograph taken of a newsprint photograph from an unnamed newspaper. Yields information about last cable tram on Richmond line. Black and white photograph with note below photograph. Printed below photograph: "For the last time this cable tram will clang its way to Richmond at 11.39 o'clock tonight. Then, with the others on the route it will be sold or placed on another line. Buses will take their place until electric trams begin. The first to make the Richmond run, Car No. 1, will be also the last. On the left is J Rooney, gripman, and on the right A Matson, conductor, who will be the crew on the last trip."newsprint, m&mtb, cap, cable tram set, richmond car house, m&mtb livery, niumber 1, preserved, museums victoria, russell street, national museum of victoria, facade, amora hotel, bridge road richmond -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Glass plate, Cable tram 578 High St Northcote
... Cable tram 578 High St Northcote...cable trams...tramways...northcote...High St Northcote...tram...The photograph shows a cable tram set, northbound in High St Northcote, passing the Northcote Town Hall. ...In pencil "Cable tram 578 High St Northcote glass neg"...Cable tram 578 High St Northcote Photograph Glass plate ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, northbound in High St Northcote, passing the Northcote Town Hall. Tram 578, showing the destination of Northcote with a Smith St side destination. Two signs on the top of the steps advertising a singing event. Photographer and date unknown - possibly late 1930s or 1940. See item 8415 for a print.Yields information about cable tram 578 and the Northcote Town Hall late 1930s.Glass plate negative in white paper packing and cardboard Kodak plates box.In pencil "Cable tram 578 High St Northcote glass neg"cable trams, tramways, northcote, high st northcote, tram 578 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road
... Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road...cable trams...Brunswick Depot...crews...grip men...conductors...tram...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a bogie trailer (No. 473) outside the Brunswick cable tram or car house with seven gripmen or conductors and possibly a manager around the grip car. ...Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road reproduced from a Newspaper....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a bogie trailer (No. 473) outside the Brunswick cable tram or car house with seven gripmen or conductors and possibly a manager around the grip car. ...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a bogie trailer (No. 473) outside the Brunswick cable tram or car house with seven gripmen or conductors and possibly a manager around the grip car. The grip car has the destination of Royal Park. Yields information about the Brunswick cable line and the Brunswick Depot. Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road reproduced from a Newspaper.sydney road, trams, tramways, cable trams, brunswick depot, crews, grip men, conductors, tram 473 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram Nicholson St, Eric Victor Copeman, 21-9-1938
... Cable tram Nicholson St....The photograph shows a cable tram set, in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Cannot determine the tram number. ...On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram"...Yields information about Nicholson St cable tram services. Tramways cable trams Nicholson St On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram" Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Cannot determine the tram number. In the background is an advertisement for Indian Root Pills and a Mr Jones - a Labor candidate. Note the location of the street trees. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - based on the handwriting - see also item 8399.Yields information about Nicholson St cable tram services.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram"tramways, cable trams, nicholson st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram 336 and Abbotsford Hotel, Eric Victor Copeman, 21-9-1938
... Cable tram 336 and Abbotsford Hotel...cable trams...Johnston St...Abolition...tram...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 336, with the Abbotsford Hotel Johnston Street in the background. ...On rear in ink "Cable tram Collingwood Melbourne Vic (21.9.38)"...Photograph Cable tram 336 and Abbotsford Hotel Eric Victor Copeman ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 336, with the Abbotsford Hotel Johnston Street in the background. The former hotel stood on the south side of Johnston Street opposite Trenerry Crecent. The tram has the destination of "Lonsdale St." Adjacent to the hotel is a billboard advertising the "Vote Yes" campaign for the abolition of Hotel licenses - see reference - the referendum was lost. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - see second reference for the history of the hotel.Yields information about Johnston Street cable tram services and the Abbotsford Hotel.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink "Cable tram Collingwood Melbourne Vic (21.9.38)"tramways, cable trams, johnston st, abolition, tram 336, hotels, trams, abbotsford -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident, 1890s
... Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident...cable trams...tramways...accidents...Nicholson St workshops...articles...tram...Photograph of cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident where the side of the vehicles has been very badly damaged. ...Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident...Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident Photograph Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident ...Photograph of cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident where the side of the vehicles has been very badly damaged. The tram has a sign "for the hospital' attached to it. Destination signs are Studley Park, Botanical Gardens, Johnston St, Lygon St, Swanston St and Chapel St. Photo appeared in an article on Melbourne cable trams published in 1896 in Street Railway Review - See item 6444Yields information about severity of damage to a cable tram trailer 1890s.Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accidentMelbourne “A bad wreck” – Trailer No. 202. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, tramways, accidents, nicholson st workshops, articles, tram 202, trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram grip car or dummy at Collins and Spencer Sts, 1928
... Cable tram grip car or dummy at Collins and Spencer Sts....Photograph shows a cable tram grip car or dummy shunting in Collins St at the Spencer St terminus, 1928. ...In pencil "1928 cable tram dummy shunting at Spencer St near Rway station"...Yields information about the Collins St cable tram terminus. tramcars tramways cable trams Collins St In pencil "1928 cable tram dummy shunting at Spencer St near Rway station" Small black and white print with note on rear. ...Photograph shows a cable tram grip car or dummy shunting in Collins St at the Spencer St terminus, 1928. Has the State Savings Bank, now the Batman Hill Hotel and a truck sales dealer in the background. Thee are two uniformed crew around the tram. Yields information about the Collins St cable tram terminus.Small black and white print with note on rear. On Kodak paper.In pencil "1928 cable tram dummy shunting at Spencer St near Rway station"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, collins st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - large group cable tram employees 1940?
... Black and White - large group cable tram employees 1940?...The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. ...Photograph - Black and White of a large group of cable tram workers Clifton Hill Oct. 1940...The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. ...The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. Note the destination on the trailer or cable car "via Smith St. Possibly taken prior to the closure of the cable tram system in October 1940 and could be at the Clifton Hill depot or car house. Photo used in a poster, Melbourne Tramways Past and Present - with the caption Depot Employees at Clifton Hill at Final Stage Oct. 1940 This photograph is Public Records Office photo H179 in the Victorian Railways collection.Yields information about the type of uniforms or office clothing worn by cable tram staff prior to the closure of the cable tram system, the type of and number of employee's at a depot. This is unlikely to include all the staff on the day.Photograph - Black and White of a large group of cable tram workers Clifton Hill Oct. 1940trams, tramways, cable trams, car houses, inspectors, grip men, conductors, workmen, group photo, mmtb, clifton hill depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Composite image of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mecanism, 1910c
... Composite image of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mecanism...Composite photograph from a journal showing five scenes of the equipment and operational facilities of the cable tram system - a power house, Nicholson St workshops paintshop, the iron shop and the wood shop. ...Composite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mechanism....Composite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mechanism. ...Composite photograph from a journal showing five scenes of the equipment and operational facilities of the cable tram system - a power house, Nicholson St workshops paintshop, the iron shop and the wood shop. Includes an image of the grip mechanism.Yields information about the cable tram workshopsComposite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mechanism.Melbourne 1 – Power House No. 3 2 – Paint shop – Nicholson St W/S 3 – Grip Mechanism 4 – Iron Shop – Nicholson St W/S 5 – Wood Shop – Nicholson St W/S Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, melbourne, grip, workshops, nicholson st workshops, power house, engine house -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55
... Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. ...Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55...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. trams tramways cable trams workmen MMTB demolition track work Conversion Smith Street Gertrude Street Fitzroy Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55 Photograph Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55 ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Cable tram Brighton Road terminus, early 1920s
... Cable tram Brighton Road terminus...A cable tram set is stationary with gripman and conductor standing on the road next to the dummy. ...In ink on rear: 'John Gordon Ferguson on left, Don Ferguson, Cable Tram'...A cable tram set is stationary with gripman and conductor standing on the road next to the dummy. ...A cable tram set is stationary with gripman and conductor standing on the road next to the dummy. From the names on the rear, they may be related. The set appears to be outside a car shed (depot) with tracks running to and from the street. The destination sign shows 'St Kilda Rd' which suggests this is the Brighton Road car shed near the Chapel Street intersection. The uniforms and car signage indicate the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. This line was closed in December 1925 and converted to an electric tramway. Yields information about the last years of the Brighton Road cable line.Black and white photograph with postcard markings and names on rearIn ink on rear: 'John Gordon Ferguson on left, Don Ferguson, Cable Tram'gripman, conductor, dummy, outside a car shed, st kilda rd, brighton road, chapel street, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ticket/s, Tramway Board, Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type, late 1910's
... Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type...Used by a cable tram conductor to record the number of 2d fares collected from passengers. ...Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - grey card, 2d fare....Demonstrates a Cable Tram tram Conductors record of the trips sold/fare collected. ...Used by a cable tram conductor to record the number of 2d fares collected from passengers. The Bell punch recorded the number of times a hole was punched in the slip. They were used by the cable trams until the mid-1920s when they were phased out and replaced by "flimsy" paper tickets. The item has been punched many times. Printed for the Tramway Board (1916 to 1919). Has space for 44 journeys. On one side, has space for the name Line, Date, Badge, car, time of starting, and signature, if a student conductor. Printed for use in the down direction. See item 7425 for an example in the Up Direction.Demonstrates a Cable Tram tram Conductors record of the trips sold/fare collected.Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - grey card, 2d fare.See abovetrams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, bell punch, tramway board, tb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1, 7/1919
... Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1...cable trams...World War 1...Peace tram...Photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. ...Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1...Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1 Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1 ...Photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 and 6168 for other photos.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1Melbourne “The Tramway Board’s Illuminated Peace Trams” Presumably 11/1919. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.cable trams, world war 1, peace tram, decorated trams, tramways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram crossing 1954/55
... Black and White - demolishing cable tram crossing 1954/55...There were a number of points where the cable tram crossed other electric or cable tram lines. ...Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram trackwork where two cables crossed over each other, 1954/55....There were a number of points where the cable tram crossed other electric or cable tram lines. ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at an un-identified location, showing the removal of the yokes and track where two cable lines crossed over each other. Shows the former cable tram yokes that supported the slot rails and some details of the cable tunnels and pits. The man in the bottom left could be cutting the yokes with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch. In the view are at the top of the photo some rails can be seen. There were a number of points where the cable tram crossed other electric or cable tram lines. Given the small work site and men involved the location could potentially be either Johnston Street and Smith Street or Johnston St and Nicholson Street. 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. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Bourke St group of Cable tram lines 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 trackwork where two cables crossed over each other, 1954/55.trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, fitzroy, johnston street, nicholson street -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, St Kilda Road from a cable tram, c1910
... St Kilda Road from a cable tram......cable tram...The photograph shows the view from the front seat of a cable tram travelling along St Kilda Road with another cable tram on the other track. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows the view from the front seat of a cable tram travelling along St Kilda Road with another cable tram on the other track. ...The photograph shows the view from the front seat of a cable tram travelling along St Kilda Road with another cable tram on the other track. The photo shows, though out of focus, the median strip trees, street lights and the rock kerb markers known as "dragon teeth". The line was converted to electric traction in 1925/26. See also item 5894 for another image.Yields information about St Kilda Road, possibly in the 1910s.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, st kilda road, grip car -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Interior of a Melbourne cable tram Engine House
... Interior of a Melbourne cable tram Engine House......cable tram...The photograph shows the interior of a Melbourne cable tram engine house, or powerhouse, with the steam cylinders and flywheels in the view. ...Yields information about the interior of an cable tram engine house. Trams tramways cable tram engine house Power house Photograph, black and white, plain paper Interior of a Melbourne cable tram Engine House Photograph ...The photograph shows the interior of a Melbourne cable tram engine house, or powerhouse, with the steam cylinders and flywheels in the view. Location and date unknown.Yields information about the interior of an cable tram engine house.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, engine house, power house -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - tickets, Tramway Board, Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type, 1910s
... Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type...Used by a cable tram conductor to record the number of 2d fares collected from passengers. ...Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - manila coloured card, 2d fare....Demonstrates a Cable Tram tram Conductors record of the trips sold/fare collected. tramways tickets cable trams bell punch tramway board tb Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - manila coloured card, 2d fare. ...Used by a cable tram conductor to record the number of 2d fares collected from passengers. The Bell punch recorded the number of times a hole was punched in the slip. They were used by the cable trams until the mid-1920s when they were phased out and replaced by "flimsy" paper tickets. The item has been punched a number of times. Printed for the Tramway Board (1916 to 1919). Has space for 32 journeys. On one side, has space for the name Line, Date, Badge, car, time of starting, and signature, if a student conductor. Printed for use in the up direction. For an example for the Down direction and larger, see item 3335.Demonstrates a Cable Tram tram Conductors record of the trips sold/fare collected.Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - manila coloured card, 2d fare.tramways, tickets, cable trams, bell punch, tramway board, tb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Set of 5 mounted cable tram postcards and one photograph, 1910s
... Set of 5 mounted cable tram postcards and one photograph...Postcards with one photograph, all featuring the cable tram era, left to right, top to bottom: 1 - Parliament House and Treasury Melbourne 2 - Bourke St Melbourne from near Queen St looking east - has glitter added to the card surface. 3 - Spring St Melbourne 4 - Flinders Stand the Custom House Melbourne - part of the paper missing where a stamp has been removed. 5 - Cable tram set in a Parade, on a float, at the corner of Spring and Bourke Sts - early 1950s 6 - Elizabeth St Melbourne - looking south from Bourke St....Set of 5 mounted cable tram postcards and one photograph onto light weight board...Demonstrates a set of 6 postcards featuring Melbourne cable trams. tramways Spring St Bourke St Flinders St cable trams parades Elizabeth St Set of 5 mounted cable tram postcards and one photograph onto light weight board Postcard Set of 5 mounted cable tram postcards and one photograph ...Postcards with one photograph, all featuring the cable tram era, left to right, top to bottom: 1 - Parliament House and Treasury Melbourne 2 - Bourke St Melbourne from near Queen St looking east - has glitter added to the card surface. 3 - Spring St Melbourne 4 - Flinders Stand the Custom House Melbourne - part of the paper missing where a stamp has been removed. 5 - Cable tram set in a Parade, on a float, at the corner of Spring and Bourke Sts - early 1950s 6 - Elizabeth St Melbourne - looking south from Bourke St.Demonstrates a set of 6 postcards featuring Melbourne cable trams.Set of 5 mounted cable tram postcards and one photograph onto light weight boardtramways, spring st, bourke st, flinders st, cable trams, parades, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - Black and white - reproduction - Northcote cable tram trackwork - 1930s
... Black and white - reproduction - Northcote cable tram trackwork - 1930s...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. ...Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - Northcote cable tram track work - 1930s...Demonstrates tramway operations during trackwork - a flag can be seen on the left hand side of the photo. trams tramways cable cars cable trams Bourke Street trackwork "CB13" in pencil Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - Northcote cable tram track work - 1930s Slide Black and white - reproduction - Northcote cable tram trackwork - 1930s ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Old cable tram dummy - Eaglehawk, Ken Train, 9/2/1941
... Old cable tram dummy - Eaglehawk ...Photograph shows a former Melbourne cable tram dummy or grip car placed on the ground without its wheels and in use as a shelter, near the Eaglehawk tram terminus, Feb. 1941. ...9/2 4I. Old cable tram dummy, near Eaglehawk tram terminus, Bendigo." ...Demonstrates the use of former Melbourne cable tram dummy or grip cars as a low cost shelter. cable trams grip car dummy shelters Eaglehawk Bendigo 9/2 4I. ...Photograph shows a former Melbourne cable tram dummy or grip car placed on the ground without its wheels and in use as a shelter, near the Eaglehawk tram terminus, Feb. 1941. Photo by Ken Train.Demonstrates the use of former Melbourne cable tram dummy or grip cars as a low cost shelter.Photograph - black and white with typed notes on rear.9/2 4I. Old cable tram dummy, near Eaglehawk tram terminus, Bendigo." Ken Magor stamp with "per K Train".cable trams, grip car, dummy, shelters, eaglehawk, bendigo -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith St and Queens Parade 1954/55
... Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith St and Queens Parade 1954/55...The workmen are excavating the former cable tram track. The inbound cable tram track remains in position. ...Photograph - Black and White of the demolition of the cable tram track at the corner of Queens Parade and Smith Street North Fitzroy....The workmen are excavating the former cable tram track. The inbound cable tram track remains in position. ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Forward view from a cable tram trailer
... Forward view from a cable tram trailer......cable tram...The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. ...Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s. Trams tramways cable tram gripmen uniforms Photograph, black and white, plain back Forward view from a cable tram trailer Photograph ...The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. Shows the longitudinal seats.Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, gripmen, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable Tram Royal Parade Parkville - Walker St, 1930s
... Cable Tram Royal Parade Parkville - Walker St......cable tram...Photograph shows an inbound cable tram - bogie trailer in Royal Parade Parkville at Walker St. ...Cable Tram Royal Parade Parkville - Walker St Photograph ...Photograph shows an inbound cable tram - bogie trailer in Royal Parade Parkville at Walker St. The building behind the tram remains in 2024. Photo copied from another photograph.Yields information about Royal Parade in the 1920sPhotograph, black and white, plain back.trams, tramways, cable tram, royal parade, parkville -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMap, Melbourne cable tram system, 1971?
... Melbourne cable tram system...Map showing the Melbourne cable tram system, with a list of opening and closing dates for the various lines, opened by the Melbourne Tramways Trust. ...Foolscap sheet - Map - Melbourne cable tram system showing tracks, car houses and engine houses....Melbourne cable tram system Map ...Map showing the Melbourne cable tram system, with a list of opening and closing dates for the various lines, opened by the Melbourne Tramways Trust. Shows engine houses and car houses (or depots), location names, railways, and a scale. Includes notes on other dates tracks were changed and the Northcote to Clifton Hill line. No marks as to who prepared the map.Yields information about the Melbourne Cable Tram system.Foolscap sheet - Map - Melbourne cable tram system showing tracks, car houses and engine houses.Has a date stamp 22 Apr 1971 in bottom right hand corner.tramways, cable trams, trams, map, melbourne tramways trust, mtt, engine houses, depots, car houses
