Photograph of the initial building at the Haddon Tramway Workshops, later the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association (MTPA) with the body of W3 656, and trams W3 663 and W4 670 in the view. Photo by Bob Prentice 19/9/1976.Yields information about the buildings and trams of the future MTPA at Haddon.Black and white print with photographers notes on the rear in ink.In ink "Haddon Tramway Workshops site at Haddon Victoria, 19th Sept. 1976. L to R - Body 656, W3 663. W4 670. Bob Prentice photo"tramcars, trams, mtpa, tram 656, tram 663, tram 670, w3 class, w4 class, haddon

Ballarat Tram 30 was built by Duncan and Fraser in 1917 for Hawthorn Tramways Trust. The body was sold on to Footscray Tramways Trust It first ran for Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. In 1935 it was bought by Ballarat and was in serve until 1971 when the Tramway ceased operation. It was acquired by the Lions Club of Kaniva. In 1975 it went to Haddon Tramway Workshop and then obtained by Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society, USA in 1980. Ballarat Tram 39 was built in 1914 by Duncan and Fraser Adelaide for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust where it was number 42. It was sold to the State Electricity Commission in 1951 and renumbered as Ballarat Tram 39. When the trams stopped running in 1971, it was acquired by Lismore Lions Club and displayed in a recreational reserve until purchased by the Museum in 1976. It was converted into a museum display and souvenir centre located at the depot until 2022. (See Item 10755 for return of 39 to Ballarat) The photograph shows the tram waiting at the stop at the intersection of Sturt Street and Glenville Street. A tram stop shelter is here. Trams wait here for the signal to indicate they may progress down on the single track section. The photograph taken by Campbell Duncan on 10 August 1971.Negative folder, paper, Photape Pty Ltd, conaining 6 strips of 35mm negatives in clear plastic sleeve.ballarat tram 30, 1917, duncan and fraser, hawthorn tramways trust, footscray tramways trust, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, 1935, lions club kaniva, 1975, haddon tramway workshop, 1980, oregon electric railway historical society, usa, ballarat tram 39, 1914, prahran and malvern tramways trust, lismore lions club, 1976, museum, display and souvenir centre, 2022, item 10755, sturt street, grenville street, tram shelter, campbell duncan, photograher

Colour print of Ballarat tram 30 after its recovery from Kaniva on 6/7 July 1974 (see Oct. 1974 issue of Trolley Wire). It was stored at the City of Ballarat Council depot for a while before being moved to the Haddon Tramway Workshops which at that time was under construction. Photographer unknown.Yields information about the recovery of SECV tram 30 from Kaniva and its storage at Haddon.Colour print - on plain paper with rounded corners.tramcars, tramways, offsite store, haddon, tram 30, ballarat tramway

Sixteen page book plus card covers titled "The Reconstruction of The Victorian Provincial Tramways", an illustrated account of the Victorian provincial tramways prior to and after take-over by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the work done to rehabilitate them for further service. Compiled by Bob Prentice, published by the Haddon Tramway Workshops 1976. Outlines the creation of the SEC, the takeover of the private companies by the SEC and the question who would run their tramways, the condition of the tramways at the time of the SEC takeover, reconstruction work and maps of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Has a line drawing of Geelong No. 4 on title page.Has a $2.50 sticker in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, secv, reconstruction, maps

Book titled "The Reconstruction of The Victorian Provincial Tramways", an illustrated account of the Victorian provincial tramways prior to and after take-over by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the work done to rehabilitate them for further service. Compiled by Bob Prentice, published by the Haddon Tramway Workshops 1976. Outlines the creation of the SEC, the takeover of the private companies by the SEC and the question who would run their tramways, the condition of the tramways at the time of the SEC takeover, reconstruction work and maps of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Has a line drawing of Geelong No. 4 on title page. See item 10618 for original printer's proof and original prints of the photographs used.Yields information on all three SEC systems through the publication of a book, especially with many Ballarat photos contained in the book. Has photos not previously published or since published.Sixteen page book plus card covers.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, sec, reconstruction, map

Photograph shows the scrapping prior to being burnt of W2 class tram 259 at Preston Workshops, during March 1975. The photographer notes that the saloon underframe and parts were used to repair tram 407 which is now owned and operated by the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association at Haddon and/or on the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about dismantling or scrapping trams in order to provide parts to enable another tram to continue to operate.Black and White photograph with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "259 scrapping to provide saloon underframe for badly damaged 407. 407 was PWS made 1926, 259 James Moore 1924. Body parts fitted perfectly. NC Photo. 407 preserved Haddon"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 259, tram 407

Set of six photographs taken at Preston Workshops by Norm Cross during the 1970s. 1 - W2 class 357 at Preston Workshops - this tram was not fitted with marker lights and during 1977 sold to the MTPA at Haddon 2 - W2 tram 428 with adverts for Courage beer, Scope personnel and yellow pages. 3 - W2 tram 474 after an 01 overhaul in 12/1973. 4 - W2 class tram 544 with adverts for Park Drive and the Athenaeum library. 5 - SW6 850 with adverts for Tollana wines, Winfield and National TV. 6 - W7 class tram No. 1007 with adverts for Mason Davis transport advertising.Yields information about various classes of trams at Preston Workshops.Set of 6 colour photos, with rounded corners.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w2 class, sw6 class, w7 class, tram 357, tram 428, tram 474, tram 544, tram 850, tram 1007