Showing 54 items matching "four wheel trams"
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and white - High St Kew c1920's
... with a four wheel tram approaching the intersection with people... with a four wheel tram in the view.... wheel tram approaching the intersection with people waiting ...Shows High St Kew, looking east from the junction with a four wheel tram approaching the intersection with people waiting to board the tram. On the right is a sign "Happy Thoughts - the trade supplied" and under it "Lucy Hinton Tobacco"Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the trams and vehicles in use at the time. Black and white photograph of High St Kew, looking east with a four wheel tram in the view."RSCP 328" & "C1918" in pencil on rear.tramways, trams, kew junction, high st kew, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record, "Particulars of single truck cars - and scrapping order", 4/1927
... four wheel trams... four wheel trams list Set of four typed foolscap sheets, carbon ...Report or list titled "Particulars of single truck cars & Suggested order in which they should be scrapped" Dated 26/4/1927. Seems that the 3rd and 4th sheets were initial drafts while the 1st and 2nd the later version, though still with some corrections. Lists car (tramcar) numbers, No. of cars, seating capacity, wheel base, horse power, type of car body - lists class, type of truck and type of equipment. The 3rd and 4th sheets also gave the weight in tons. List the cars that had already been scrapped. The S and T class cars were to last in service until the 1950s.Yields information about the MMTB single truck fleet in 1927.Set of four typed foolscap sheets, carbon copies some with handwritten notes.tramcars, mmtb, scrapped trams, single truck cars, four wheel trams, list -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - SECV Geelong tram 23 AETA tour and others, 29/3/1948
... /1948 with another four-wheel tram in front crossing No. 24.../1948 with another four-wheel tram in front crossing No. 24 ...Photograph of Geelong No 23 on an AETA Geelong tour 29/3/1948 with another four-wheel tram in front crossing No. 24 running a Chilwell service. Photographer unknown.Yields information about SECV Geelong 23 and 24 during an AETA tour in 1948.Copy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, geelong, tram 16 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Alf Gilbert, 1920's?
... with a number of four wheel trams inside the building - not easily able... of the front of Kew depot with a number of four wheel trams inside ...Black and White photograph of the front of Kew depot with a number of four wheel trams inside the building - not easily able to determine any numbers in detail or certainty. Photo printed by Dave Macartney from an Alf Gilbert photograph.trams, tramways, kew depot, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image - Opening group PMTT, 1910s
... a four wheel tram at the time of an unknown opening of a PMTT... wheel tram at the time of an unknown opening of a PMTT tram line ...Digital image of an opening group of men standing alongside a four wheel tram at the time of an unknown opening of a PMTT tram line. Actual event unknown - possibly later in the life of the PMTT before the takeover by the MMTB.Digital image scanned from a framed photograph.pmtt, tramway opening, new tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Malcolm the Movie - Brunswick Depot - set of 2, Norm Cross, 1986
... . Illustrates the lighting arrangements and the four wheel "tram'. Tram.... Illustrates the lighting arrangements and the four wheel "tram'. Tram ...Set of two photographs taken during the filming of Malcolm at Brunswick Depot - see also item 7934 for another photograph. Illustrates the lighting arrangements and the four wheel "tram'. Tram W5 765 also in the view.Yields information about well known Australian film MalcolmColour print with plain back - set of two.trams, tramways, malcolm, movie, brunswick depot, tram 765 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Matchbox, Matchbox International Limited, "Y-15 Preston Tramcar", 1986
... Model of typical UK double deck, four-wheel tram made... deck, four-wheel tram made by Matchbox models. Notes that over ...Model of typical UK double deck, four-wheel tram made by Matchbox models. Notes that over 3000 similar trams were provided to nearly 50 operators by Dick Kerr, later the United Electric Car Company of Preston. Painted in the colours and livery of London Transport. Demonstrates of a model of a Preston UK built double decker tram in London Transport colours. This type of tram was a very popular body in the UK.Model of Preston (UK) double deck tram type Y15 - diecast, painted in a card board box by Matchbox with details of the tram on the rear.models, tramcars, dick kerr, uk trams, london transport, matchbox models -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Damaged four wheel tram Ballarat, late 1930s
... Damaged four wheel tram Ballarat...Black and white photograph of a single truck or four-wheel... of a single truck or four-wheel tram in the yard at the Wendouree ...Black and white photograph of a single truck or four-wheel tram in the yard at the Wendouree Parade depot with its side missing following a collision with a vehicle. Given the traversing jacks on the tram, it was possibly derailed. The tram is in the 1930s colour scheme - photo late 1930s or early 1940s. Photographer unknown.Yields information about an unknown tram damaged in an accident, indicating the scale of the event.Black and white photograph on plain paper.trams, tramways, depot, secv, accidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Destination Roll, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Point Ormond", 1940s
... Roll used at the MMTB Glen Huntly Depot for the four-wheel...Roll used at the MMTB Glen Huntly Depot for the four-wheel ...Roll used at the MMTB Glen Huntly Depot for the four-wheel trams used on the Point Ormond line. Has stenciled word "STOP" on the top and the bottom, stencilled miniature destinations on the rear to assist drivers in locating the destination. The line between Elsternwick and Point Ormond was closed on 22/10/1960.Demonstrates a destination roll for the short Point Ormond line.Destination roll - white lettering on a black background on a linen or book binding material. trams, tramways, mmtb, destination roll, point ormond -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Motorman Clark and Conductor Kemp Kew Depot, Bill Simpson, c1922
... Photograph shows the crew of a four wheel tram standing...Photograph shows the crew of a four wheel tram standing ...Photograph shows the crew of a four wheel tram standing in uniform - Motorman "Matey" Clark and Conductor Kemp at Kew Depot. The Motorman is wearing a grey great coat, the Conductor has lapel badges on his jacket, there are no cap badges. c1922? Photograph is included in item 8295, "My Uncle Bill".Yields information about the Kew Depot crews c1922.Photograph - Black and White - with notes on rear and negative.In ink "Motorman Left Matey Clark, Conductor Kemp right, Kew Depot"mmtb, tramways, tram crews, uniforms -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Rolling stock improvement", c1960
... four-wheel trams, or employing additional coach builder and one... four-wheel trams, or employing additional coach builder and one ...Document or report undated, titled "Rolling stock improvement", looks at improving the condition of the tram fleet, and the need for track rehabilitation considers mileages, obtaining new four-wheel trams, or employing additional coach builder and one fitting to improve the condition of trams and for the overhaul of the trucks. Possibly early 1960s.Yields information about the improving the condition of the Ballarat tram fleet, linking it to the track condition.Document - memo - typed carbon copy on 2 foolscap sheets, pinned in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, secv, trackwork, staff, new trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1960's?
... on four wheel trams. Note the motor suspension spring... photograph of a Brill 21E type, used on four wheel trams. Note ...Black and White photograph of a Brill 21E type, used on four wheel trams. Note the motor suspension spring is not located in the original position provided for on the truck. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's.trams, tramways, mmtb, brill trucks, brill 21e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - Digital Image, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "R2010 - Single Type Truck axle box springs", 1927
... that fit on either side of the axle box of a Brill 21E four-wheel... on four-wheel trams. Original drawing dated 30/9/1927 Yields ...The drawing provides details of the two sets of springs that fit on either side of the axle box of a Brill 21E four-wheel truck. Gives load, sizes, and material dimensions. Revision E dated 7-11-1958. Prepared by the MTTB for use on four-wheel trams. Original drawing dated 30/9/1927Yields information about Brill 21E truck axle box springs.Drawing Foolscap size with two punched holes on the left hand side.tramcars, 21e trucks, brill 21e, springs, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bill Sewell and Joe Smerdon in front of tram, 1940s
... ) and Joe Smerdon standing in front of a four wheel tram, possibly... of a four wheel tram, possibly in Wendouree Parade at Gardens Loop ...Photograph of Dad who was Robert William Sewell (Bill) and Joe Smerdon standing in front of a four wheel tram, possibly in Wendouree Parade at Gardens Loop. Bill has a conductor's bag. The tram has a white bumper indicating that it was taken during or just after the Second World War. The tram has a destination of 'City'.Yields information about World War 2 tram crews and their uniforms.Black and white photograph Dad and Joe Smerdon on a working dayballarat tramways, tram crews, conductor, motorman, drivers, bill sewell, joe smerdon, world war 2, uniforms -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Memo, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Advertising", 9/9/1959
... signs on four-wheel trams. Lists adverts from Fuel Sales... signs on four-wheel trams. Lists adverts from Fuel Sales ...Memo from the Ballarat Branch Manager to the Works Supt with a copy to the depot foreman, dated 9/9/1959 about advertising signs on four-wheel trams. Lists adverts from Fuel Sales (Briquettes), Penfolds Wines, Vic Wendt Motors, and Alva James. Notes the mounting of these signs and requests advice of the dates that they were fitted.Yields information about fitting of advertising signs to the roof of single truck trams.Typed quarto sheet on SEC Memo paper.typed in red "Depot Foreman"secv, ballarat, advertising, painted signage for trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
... on four wheel trams. Note the motor suspension spring... on four wheel trams. Note the motor suspension spring ...Black and White photograph of a Brill 21E type, used on four wheel trams. Note the motor suspension spring is not located in the original position provided for on the truck. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, brill trucks, brill 21e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "The Pall Mall and Fountain, Bendigo", c1930
... southwest towards Charing Cross. An ex-Melbourne four-wheel tram... southwest towards Charing Cross. An ex-Melbourne four-wheel tram ...Printed black and white postcard of Pall Mall looking southwest towards Charing Cross. An ex-Melbourne four-wheel tram is alongside the fountain. In the view are The Beeive, and Favaloro Bros buildings. Possibly a hot day with several cars parked under trees and the blinds on the buildings lowered. Published by Valentines, Queen St Melbourne as part of their real photo series.Yields information about Bendigo's Pall Mall c1930.Postcard black and white, unused - Valentines series No. 1809.tramways, trams, bendigo, pall mall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - Armature Bearings, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "WH 225" and "GE 202", 20-2-1945
... . This type of bearing was used on the four-wheel trams. .... This type of bearing was used on the four-wheel trams. Yields ...Set of two drawings or sketches dated 20-2-1945, showing the layout of the armature bearings and the location of the retaining pin for Westinghouse 225 and General Electric GE 202 Armature bearings, both the gear and opposite to the gear side. Would have been used by SECV fitters at the depot, making up new bearings. This type of bearing was used on the four-wheel trams. Yields information about the position of retaining pins on two types of tram motors used by the SECV Ballarat.Set of two hand drawn sheets - pencil and ink.tramcars, equipment, rolling stock, motors, bearing, wh 225, ge 202 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List of SEC Ballarat Trams - 1967
... that there are 15 ST's (Single trucks or four wheel trams) and 10 bogies... or four wheel trams) and 10 bogies - all larger trams. Also ...Provides a list of active Ballarat trams operated by the State Electricity Commission of Vic, dated 7-11-1967. Notes that there are 15 ST's (Single trucks or four wheel trams) and 10 bogies - all larger trams. Also records that all destination rolls were black on white, changed over from white letters on a black background. Not known who produced the list.Prepared for personal or for providing information to another person on what trams were active in the Ballarat depot at the time.List of SEC Ballarat Trams - dated 7-11-67 hand written on a foolscap sheet of plain paper.ballarat, trams, tramcars, secv, destination rolls, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - Box of Glassware, C. R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd, 1990's?
... of the glass. Glasses done are: Horse Tram Cable Tram Four Wheel.... Glasses done are: Horse Tram Cable Tram Four Wheel tram W2 ...Set of six decorated drinking glasses of Melbourne trams by CR Hose in a cardboard packing. Produced for the TMSV Melbourne, c1990's?. Each glass has a image of the tram on one side with a description of the tram of the glass. Image and printing done with gold printing. Has a gold rim on the top of the glass. Glasses done are: Horse Tram Cable Tram Four Wheel tram W2 tram SW6 tram Z Tram Box has address of C. R. Hose and their name.In black felt pen on the top of the box "Paid" and "Jean Stewart Vic"trams, tramways, tmsv, glassware, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 7 Elwood depot, 16-8-1947
... , showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel..., showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel ...Set of two photographs taken while on an AETA tour 16-8-1947 - see reference .1 - View of the tram and the depot building. .2 - End on photograph of the tram showing the white bumpers and steps, taken at St Kilda Station Side on photo, showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements. Tram possibly preparing for a tour given the number of men standing on the side. Yields information about VR tram No. 7 at St Kilda station and Elwood depot.Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot. See also Reg Item 3623 for another photo showing the tram.Envelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR Elwood Spread the load." .1 - On the rear of the print "VR Tram - Elwood Depot 5'3" gauge". .2 - 'VR Tram St Kilda Station Extension 5'3" gauge".trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, elwood depot, aeta, st kilda railway station, tram 7 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Envelope/s, Australia Post, "Ballarat Scout Jamboree, Scout Tram Carried Cover", 21/08/2007 12:00:00 AM
... featuring a four wheel tram and a cancellation stamp over a $0.45... No. 27", a 2nd stamp featuring a four wheel tram ...Has a strong association with the 1992 Ballarat Scout Jamboree and demonstrates the types of souvenirs produced for the event.Set of two envelope printed and stamped to celebrate the 1992 16th Australian Jamboree, Ballarat Vic, dated 7/1/1992. .1 - Has preprinted "Australia Post Souvenir Cover" with stamps for "Carried on Scout Vintage Tram No. 27", a 2nd stamp featuring a four wheel tram and a cancellation stamp over a $0.45 machine stamp. Preprinted by Australia Post. Stamps in black and purple ink. .2 - Has preprinted montage of Australian stamps, with stamps for "Carried on Scout Vintage Tram No. 661", a 2nd stamp featuring a four wheel tram and a cancellation stamp over a $0.45 machine stamp. Preprinted by Australia Post. Stamps in light blue ink. Purchased by W. Doubleday through e-bay 18-7-2007. From Ronald Alexander, 1st class collectables, Bakery Hill for $14 including postage. Bid confirmation sheet with worksheet. trams, tramways, scout jamboree, envelopes, australia post, stamps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot, 16-8-1947
... applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements... applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements ...Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot. See also Reg Item 3624 for other photos showing the tram. Side on photo, showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements. Tram possibly preparing for a tour given the number of men standing on the side. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3623Large.jpgEnvelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR Elwood Spread the load." On the rear of the print "VR Tram - Elwood Depot 5'3" gauge".trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, elwood depot, tram 7 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colin Friels as Malcolm on his home-made tram, 1986
... in a driver's uniform and cap sitting in a small open-air four-wheel... in a driver's uniform and cap sitting in a small open-air four-wheel ...This photograph shows actor Colin Friels dressed in a driver's uniform and cap sitting in a small open-air four-wheel 'tram' at the front of the Brunswick Depot car shed. The photo depicts a scene from the Australian made feature film 'Malcolm' with Colin Friels playing the lead character Malcolm. The destination blind shows 'Brunswick' and in the mid-ground at the entrance of the shed is W5 class tram 765 displaying 'East Coburg 1'. The four tram wheels used on the short tram were recycled from a cable tram. See also item 8678 for two other photographs.Yields information about well known Australian film MalcolmBlack and white photograph stuck on white cardboard, no notestram, brunswick depot, malcolm, movie, colin friels, tram 765 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Lilian Butler, Sep. 1971
... alongside a four wheel tram with the depot building... a four wheel tram with the depot building in the background. Left ...Possibly has a strong association with the tram and depot maintenance staff at the time of closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system.Colour print of a group of eight depot workers standing alongside a four wheel tram with the depot building in the background. Left to Right: G. Gray, Stan Lakey, ?, N.Lorensini, ? A. Domaschenz (kneeling), B. Peart and W. Trusler. See Reg Item 6543.4 for a colour slide of this photograph. See Reg Item 1861 for staff photo and Reg Item 3236 for other staff photos. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. Tony Den Ouden" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler?in ink on rear " Tram Depot Wendouree Parade Ballarat September 1971. With my compliments Lilian Butler"trams, tramways, sec, depot, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 and X2 trams at Preston Workshops, Bob Lilburn, 1962
... The three photos show the smaller four wheel type trams... The three photos show the smaller four wheel type trams that were ...The three photos show the smaller four wheel type trams that were used on the Footscray routes that closed in March 1962. The bodies were subsequently sold. X1 465 July 1962, X2 679 - March 1963 and X2 680 is now preserved at the TMSV Bylands Tramway Heritage centre. Yields information about X1 and X2 trams stored at Preston Workshops following their withdrawal from service.Set of three photos of X1 or X2 trams at Preston Workshops pending disposal. Actual image is 55x72mm printed on a 120x166mm sheet of paper.tramways, x2 class, x1 class, tram 465, tram 680, tram 679, preston workshops, mmtb, trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 4 - depot workers, Lilian Butler, Sep. 1971
... a four-wheel tram with the depot building in the background... depot workers standing alongside a four-wheel tram ...Yields information about the staff at the SEC depot at the time of closure.Set of four Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in Kodachrome white cardboard mounts showing various workers at the depot. .1 - Group of six depot workers standing in front of a bogie tram with the depot building in the background. Left to Right: E. Davis?, A. Domaschenz, Stan Lakey, W. Kell, B. Peart, E. Fish. (See Reg Item 6450 for a colour print) .2 - W Trusler, Works Superintendent standing by the depot "Bundy clock" .3 - E. Fish, holding a tea pot within the Ballarat depot. (See Reg Item 6446 for a colour print) .4 - group of eight depot workers standing alongside a four-wheel tram with the depot building in the background. Left to Right: G. Gray, Stan Lakey, ?, N.Lorensini, ? A. Domaschenz (kneeling), B. Peart and E Davis?. (See Reg Item 6452 for a colour print) Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, personnel, clock, bundy clock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92, mid 1920s
... Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram... Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram on a PMTT ...Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram on a PMTT route 14 (STRATHALBYN ST (Kew) - VICTORIA BRIDGE) tram service, at Harp Road and High St. The reference gives the tram based at Kew Depot in 1928. The tram was originally a Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust tram, though, by the time of this photograph, it has been re-lettered for the MMTB, which took over the PMTT in 1920. The photograph has been marked up for a submission possibly to either Council or the MMTB for a waiting room or shelter at this location. The wall of the Harp of Erin Hotel and a Victoria Bitter sign can be seen on the right-hand side. The original photo appears to have been torn. Original photo mid to late 1920's.Yields information about the K class tram of the MMTB and methods of seeking a tram stop shelter and High Street and Harp Road intersection.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92 - at Harp Road Kew "MP17" in penciltrams, tramways, kew, harp road, route 14, k class tram, tram 92, harp of erin, victoria bitter, high st, strathalbyn st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Types of Electric Cars", c1927
... and details of the MMTB four-wheel or single truck trams Type... and details of the MMTB four-wheel or single truck trams Type ...The album "Types of Electric Cars" presents images and details of the MMTB four-wheel or single truck trams Type A to Type X1. Bogie trams are not given. Tram 468 entered service in 1927. Page 1 - MMTB 14, with details of Types A, B, G, H, and K Page 2 - MMTB 83 - Type J Page 3 - MMTB 187 - Type M Page 4 - MMTB 47 - Type F Page 5 - MMTB 197 - Type Q, Q1 and R Page 6 - MMTB 171 - Type S and S1 Page 7 - MMTB 179 - Type T Page 8 - MMTB 208 - Type U Page 9 - MMTB 218, Type X Page 10 - MMTB 468 Type X1Demonstrates an album presenting the MMTB Single truck or four wheel trams and their details.Album brown card embossed covers, bound with string with 12 heavy brown card sheets, 10 of which have photos mounted on to them with details in white ink underneath.mmtb, tramcars, a class, b class, g class, h class, k class, j class, m class, f class, q class, r class, s class, t class, u class, x class, x1 class, tram 14, tram 83, tram 187, tram 47, tram 197, tram 171, tram 179, tram 208, tram 218, tram 468 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - coloured - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)
... frames of a Brill 21E and Brill 22E (single truck or four wheel... truck or four wheel truck or bogie tram). 1793.1 - Showing ...Set of two black and white photographs which have been coloured to show possible arrangements for covers to the side frames of a Brill 21E and Brill 22E (single truck or four wheel truck or bogie tram). 1793.1 - Showing possible arrangement for a cover for a maximum traction tram truck - cover has been outlined in red and then coloured to match the tram colour. The body has been coloured as well with green and yellow colours. 1793.2 - ditto for single truck tram No. 20. Background for the preparation of these photographs is unknown. Date unknown.trams, tramways, trucks, covers, brill trucks, tram 20