Postcard - cable tram set No. 1, displayed in the glass case at Russell St at the then Science Museum of Victoria, c1980. Postcard by Leedon Printing, possibly for the Science Museum. Rear is a divided back with a caption, location of Leedon Printing, location for stamp and address and an image of the Science Museum and its address.trams, tramways, cable trams, science museum, mto co, displays, tram 1

Colour postcard with serrated edges of 1041 and Cable Tram set No. 1 outside a building at Preston Workshops, c1974. Produced by Nucolorvue Productions for the TMSV, NCV1095. Has details of the photograph on the rear, TMSV Logo, Publisher details and Printed in Australia. Photograph by David Menzies. Two copies held See Also Reg Items 120, 1036 and 3320 72.1 - 2nd copy of postcard - on rear - Has 33 cent stamp, postmarked for the Centenary of Cable Car Services, 11/11/1985 with a grip included and stamped "100 years of Melbourne trams carried on Commemorative official trip from Flinders St, Melbourne to Richmond Town Hall, November 11, 1985" in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner. See Reg Item 5784 for a colour slide.trams, tramways, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, centenary, stamps, tram 1041, tram 1

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

Photo is of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. cable tramset No. 1 at Preston Workshops. The cable tram set, owned by the Museum of Victoria was refurbished by Preston Workshops during 1974/75. Yields information about cable tram set 1 following its refurbishment by the MMTB at Preston WorkshopsFramed photograph part gold timber frame, glazed, card cutout, colour photograph, paper backing with cloth hanging cord.tramways, preston workshops, cable trams, tram 1

Photographs show the installation process and official unveiling of Cable Tram set No.1, the first cable tram set to operate in Melbourne from 1885. It marked the 90th anniversary since its appearance on the cable network. This set was preserved by Museum of Victoria for many decades.Yields information about the provenance of Melbourne's first cable tram Black and white prints with notes on the rear.On rear in ink or pencil: "Melbourne. Official unveiling of Cable Tram set No. 1 at the Science Museum 1/5/75, Thurs, 3.30pm, Russell St, Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City" "Melbourne. Undergear being fitted to Cable Trailer No.1 at the Science Museum, before it joins Grip Car No.1 in the glass display case. Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Not the temporary track. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-10. Copyright reserved" "Melbourne. Cable Tram Grip Car No.1 is unloaded after overhaul at Preston W/S at the Science Museum, Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-8. Copyright reserved" "Cable Car No.1 being moved into display case, Russell St, Melbourne, 9am Sunday 20 April 1975. (Stamp): Graeme S Breydon, 204 Carlisle St, Balaclava. 3183 B48-22" tramways, trams, cable trams, cable tram set no.1, science museum, russell st, alf twentyman

Book produced by the Science Museum provides a brief history of the cable tram system, with photos. Includes details of the engine houses, the cable, the grip mechanism, the ticket bell punch, and why "Mind the Curve". Has a list of acknowledgments. Published shortly after or at the time of the launch of the tram in the enclosure in Russell St. The additional sheet with the book provides details for each route of route, the location of the city terminus, suburban terminus, running time, night light, route length, first and last car for each day of the week. Not known who compiled the sheet.Demonstrates the work of the Science Museum - now Scienceworks.Book - 16 pages + card cover +postcard of cable tram set No. 1 at the Science Museum 1975. Inside the book is a ruled sheet of paper with details of the cable tram routes, handmade with ink.tramways, cable trams, science museum, melbourne

Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. Two photos of cable tram set No. 1 in the glass case by Melbourne Museum, Russell St Photos taken 28.4.1976In ink: "Wed 28/4/76 Cable car & trailers 1 behind Museum Melbourne"trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne museum, tram 1

Set of two Colour prints on stippled paper with rounded corners of the restored cable tram set No. 1 at Preston workshops 1975. See also Reg Item 72 and 120 for other photos. Note it has been placed over an inspection pit.trams, tramways, cable trams, preston workshops, tram 1

Photos show cable tram set No. 1 on display outside the Science Museum in Russell St Melbourne. The tram was on display from early 1974 until 1989 when it was moved to Box Hill for display. It is owned by Museums Victoria. Yields information about cable tram 1 and its display in Russell St.Colour prints - set of 2. trams, tramways, cable trams, science museum, tram 1, russell street

Newspaper clipping, from The Sun 24/1/1974, titled "Its a long time between stops" about the proposed restoration of cable tram set No. 1 by the MMTB. Has a photo of the Director of the Science Museum Mr Richard Fowler in the grip car and the proposed work.trams, tramways, cable trams, science museum, restoration, tram 1

Colour print of the Museum of Victoria's cable tram set No. 1 at Preston Workshops following "restoration" work by the MMTB 1975c. Same photo from a MMTB 1975 Annual report with pin holes in each corner. Has the Schedule of Inscriber Stock at 30th June 1975 on rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, preston workshops, tram 1

The photograph shows Mr Danton Carson standing alongside the glass case at the Science Museum or Museum of Victoria containing cable tram set No. 1. A caption on the rear of the photo details his cable tram and MMTB tram career, starting as a conductor and finishing as the Depot Master at Camberwell depot.Yields information about Mr. Danton Carson, who at the time of the photograph was aged 91.Colour photograph with caption notes on the rear.See image 2tramways, mmtb, cable trams, depot master, camberwell depot

Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event.Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar alongside the first cable tram set of 1885Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear.tramways, trams, tram 1041, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1, pcc class

Colour slide - Kodachrome cardboard mount - of MMTB PCC 1041 and the cable tram set No 1 at Preston Workshops following MMTB workshop refurbishment work on the cable car set prior to its display outside the then Museum. Slide dated Dec 74 See also Reg Item 72 for colour postcards.On the slide in ink 'TMSV, Ron Scholten" and pencil markings.trams, tramways, preston workshops, pcc, cable trams, tram 1, tram 1041

Black and white photograph of prototype 1041 and the cable tram set 1 side by side at Preston workshops c1974. Photograph by David Menzies. See also Reg Item 72.Has stamp on rear "D. Menzies 237 Wattletree Rd, Malvern, Vic 3144"trams, tramways, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1041, pcc class, tram 1

Photograph show the MMTB / MTO Co cable tram set No. 1 inbound in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Carlton Gardens in the background - Destination of Spencer St. Has a small number of passengers and the conductor standing on the trailer. Two copies held. The livery is non-standard for the time. Official MMTB Photograph - used in a Annual Report. .1 - Photo taken in the same location but looking from the rear of the cable tram set. Has the Exhibition buildings in the background. Two copies held. See Reg Item 897 for a newspaper clipping of the 2nd photo.Yields information about cable tram set No. 1, which was presented to the Science Museum when the cable tram system closed.Photographs, Black and White, set of two.In ink on the rear: KSK print numbers SA909 On rear of .1 "MMTB" and "H202"trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, mto co, nicholson st, tram 1

Poster - full colour, printed on heavy card paper, titled "A History of Melbourne Trams - 1885 to 2000". Has a montage of Melbourne trams from the cable tram set to B class trams on the front. Prepared by Yarra Trams. On the rear has timeline photo and short history of the various trams: Cable Tram Set 1 V214 HTT 8 Y1 613 X2 676 W1 380 SW5 758 SW6 909 Z2 166 B2 ? B1 2001 A 241 Two copies held - A3 and A1 size.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, posters

Set of two newspaper cuttings regarding the first cable tram set in Melbourne. .1 - Original cutting and copy with a photo of the cable tram set 1 still operating in Melbourne - undated, notes it has been in daily use for 40 years - c1925. Has a photo of the tram showing its different support structure on the grip car. The cutting has been glued to a piece of scrap of paper which has handwriting on both sides in ink . A copy of the cutting has been trimmed in the corners. .2 - Cutting from a unknown Melbourne Newspaper - titled "First Cable Tram for Museum", reporting that cable car set 1 has been donated to the Melbourne Museum by the MMTB. Quotes the Chairman Mr. Bell. Noted that the car set was running on the Bourke St line. Cutting costs. 1940. Photo in cutting not of the cable car set itself. A short report appears in The Argus 29/11/1940, page 3, accessed 16-11-2016, that the cable car set was taken to the Museum of Victoria the previous day.trams, tramways, cable trams, museum, closure, donations, tram 1

Poster titled "Melbourne's Transport Tradition" 10 different classes of trams, mid 1990's. Has a short history of Melbourne's tramway system, and notes on each of the tram classes. Printed in colour with the MMTB logo part of the background on the top of the image and the Public Transport Corporation logo in the base of the print. Features cable tram set 1, V2314, T 180, L104, W380, SW6 928, Z15, A254, B2 2112 and X 217. 2nd copy added 28/7/2019 from donation of Bob Wilson - laminated. Copy 1 replaced by a better copy ex Hugh Waldron 3/11/2019. First copy to sales - unlaminated.trams, tramways, posters, melbourne, mmtb, ptc, tram 1 tram 214 tram 104 tram 380 tram 928 tram 15 tram 254 tram 2112 tram 217 tram 180

Set of five colour slides of the Newton Williams and Darryl Hawksworth motorised cable tram set operating in Wendouree Parade during the 1987 March Begonia Festival. Photos by David Frost. 1 - At the depot 2 - At the depot with Roy Sheedy on the trailer and Warren Doubleday on the controls. 3 - with passengers loaded and Bill Scott as conductor 4 - At Gardens Loop with tram 40 5 - dittoYields information about the BTPS Operation of the motorised cable tramset for the 1987 Begonia Festival.Colour Slide - green/white plastic mounts - set of 5tramways, btps, cable trams, begonia festival, gardens loop, tram 40, tram 171

Set of seven colour slides of the recovery of the body of ESCo No. 12 from Nerrina on 5/11/1990. See also item 1673 for other photos. Photos by David Frost. See Fares Please Nov. 1990. 1 - body waiting to be loaded after the removal of all the roofing and walls that surrounded it. 2 - Members and on-lookers waiting for the crane to load. 3 - as for 1 4 - end view with the crane slings being placed. 5 - being loaded onto the truck 6 - on the truck 7 - at the depot on ex cable tram transfer bogies.Yields information about the recovery of ESCo tram 12 from Nerrina.Colour Slide - Kodak plastic mounts - set of 7btps, esco, tram recovery, loading trams, tram 12, nerrina

Cable trams operated in Melbourne from 1885 to 1940. Initially by the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co (a private operator) then the "Tramway Board" from 1916 to 1919 until the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board took over. This strip of two tickets would have been a set of pre-purchased ticket in a lot of eight (8) tickets (1/- worth). Priced 1 1/2d each. On the rear lists the lines available and the section available. Issued by the Tramway BoardDemonstrates a Melbourne cable tram ticket issued by the Tramway BoardLight yellow coloured card printed strip ticket with perforations - two prepurchased tickets.cable trams, tickets, tramway board, melbourne

Stamps feature: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double-deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901.Demonstrates the work of Australia post in designing and selling stamps.Set of three items purchased at the time of the issue of "Australia's Historic Tramways" stamps - 11 Oct. 1989. 1 - Envelope - DL Size with five 41c stamps, cancelled with details of the issue on the rear. 2 - Presentation set of Australia Post collector cards, each with a stamp contained within a plastic envelope. 3 - paper bag printed by Australia Post for containing purchased items.tramways, postage stamps, stamps, australia post, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams

Set of 20 of the recovery of the cable tram truck from 504 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn on 11/11/1995. Refer to November 1995 Fares Please! for the story and Jan. 1996 for photographs of this event. Recovered cable tram parts from cable tram No. 427. 1 - looking at the remains 2 - ditto 3 - part of the side panel revealed 4 - Panel showing the number 5 - down to the floor level 6 - the frame is revealed 7 - not much left 8 - Some of the recovered parts 9 - getting the frame out of position and over the grass 10 - ditto 11 - turning it around 12 - where it was 13 - out on Glenferrie Road frontage 14 - loading it onto the trailer 15 - loaded 16 - the recovery group 17 - ditto. 18 - before work started 19 - ditto 20 - showing the number and painted panel. Standing from left to right: Warren Doubleday, Carolyn Dean, Mrs. Wickens, Simon Jenkins, Garry Wood, Alan Snowball, Darren Hutchesson. Kneeling John Phillips, Alastair Reither, Peter Winspur and Paul Mong. See November 1995 Fares Please! for the story and Jan. 1996 for photographs Yields information about the condition of a former Melbourne cable tram and the recovery of the wheels by the BTM.Series of 20 colour prints by Carolyn Dean. Printed on Fujicolor paper or Kodak paper.On rear in ink "11.11.95, C. Dean" Not item 20btm, cable trams, tramcar disposals, glenferrie rd, tram 427

Yields information about the transportation of horse tram No. 1 for display elsewhere.Series of two colour prints by Carolyn Dean of the offloading of cable tram No. 1 after being displayed at the Central Highlands Historical Association fair on 9 October 1994. See 1994 - 1995 Annual report for the use of one of these photographs. .1 - just about to reach the tram rails again .2 - as it arrived on the truck. Printed on Kodak paper For additional photographs see Reg Item 4124.1 to 4124.6On rear in ink "9.10.94, C. Dean"btm, horse tram, chha, wendouree parade, tram 1

Yields information about the transportation of horse tram No. 1 for display elsewhere.Series of six colour prints by Carolyn Dean of the offloading of cable tram No. 1 after being displayed at the Central Highlands Historical Association fair on 9 October 1994. .1 - both wheels almost on the rails .2 - ditto .3 - on the rails again .4 - pushing the car up the hill at bit to clear the low loader .5 - waiting by itself .6 - rolling down the hill to the junction. Printed on Kodak paper For additional photographs see Reg Item 4064.1, 4064.2On rear in ink "9.10.94, C. Dean"btm, horse tram, chha, wendouree parade, tram 1

Yields information about Melbourne tramway trusts, track mileage, tramway Acts and Melbourne trams sold to the SEC.Set of four typed or handwritten research notes on line quarto paper. Not known who prepared them. .1 - Extracts from the Victorian Year Book 1909-16 and 1954 - notes on the trust, cable tram company, cable tram trust, electric tramway trusts. .2 Tramway Mileage (track) for Victoria except VR trams - from the year books, MMTB and SEC, 1901-09, 1913-14, 1950-54, SEC 1955-1960. .3 Tramway Acts - handwritten - 1910 to 1922 .4 - List of MMTB Cars sold to SEC, and others - handwritten trams, tramways, sec, mmtb, tramcars, track

Set of nine of printed illustrations - postcard size of Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Tramcars produced in 1978. Separate card for each class of tramcar featured, with notes, statistics, MMTB name. Each card also has printers name and date on back. Not a formal postcard, no place for a stamp. 1810.1 - X1 - 465 with 466 in background. Photographed at Footscray station terminus, c1962. 465 has destination of "Ballarat Rd." 1810.2 - Z7 in Victoria Parade, c1975 - has destination of "West Preston - Regent St." and route number "13". 1810.3 - Cable car set (No. 1) - photographed at Preston Workshops 1810.4 - L104 - showing destination of Carnegie and route number 67. 1810.5 - Y469 - showing destination of "Wattle Park - Elgar Road", possibly with Wattle Park in background. 1810.6 - T180 - showing "Special", while on a charter. 1810.7 - W7 1022 - showing destination "West Preston", route 11, freshly painted. 1810.8 - X2676 - freshly painted. 1810.9 - W2511 - fitted with marker lights, freshly painted, showing "City" - route 11. Cards 8 and 9 added 9/3/2018 from Donation of John Ruyg. trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tramcars

Set of 14 colour photographs of the installation of the No. 2 end motor into No. 28's 21E truck on 20/2/2000 and its subsequent checking on Wendouree Parade. 1321.1 - Pushing truck with only No. 1 motor installed onto No. 5 road - Alan Snowball watching. 1321.2 - Motor on crane, with motor suspension bearings lying by rail. 1321.3 - Motor in position - still on crane 1321.4 - Bear caps being fitted - Warren Doubleday fitting cap 1321.5 - Lunch 1321.6 - Bearing caps in position, with split pins and cables joined and insulated with heat shrink 1321.7 - Gear end of motor frame showing previous welding repairs for cracked gear case support arm. 1321.8 - Dipstick tubes being fitted to oil boxes. 1321.9 - Packing motor suspension bearing boxes 1321.10 - St Aidans Drive - truck towed by 661 and service car 26. 1321.11 - ditto 1321.12 - ditto with out 26 - Alastair Reither and Simon Jenkins looking on. 1321.13 - truck with 661 at St Aidans Drive 1321.14 - placing truck under No. 28.21e trucks, motors, 28, btm, tram 26, tram 661

Photographic reproduction of a Melbourne tramways cable car set, grip car and cable trailer No. 1 possibly photographed in Nicholson St. Carlton by the Exhibition gardens. Destination of grip car is "Spencer St." On rear of trailer has a "Nicholson St." board. Has three people seated on grip car, along grip man and conductor on front platform of trailer. Would appear to be posed photograph. The numeral one is not fully central and may have been modified on the print. Printed on glossy paper.On rear in blue ink "C161"trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, nicholson st.