Instruction to Ballarat motormen titled "Use of Handbrakes", dated 12/4/1945. Asks Motormen to use the hand brake at least once from either end of the tram during a shift, to practice hand brake stops and that the brake is in good order. Signed by Mr. Farr as Manager.Yields information about practicing hand brake stops.Notice typed on quarto paper.secv, trams, tramways, hand brakes, brakes, motormen

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. Shelley Railway Station - Shelley was once Victoria's highest railway station, located 781 metres above sea level. The Shelley Railway Station was opened in 1916 and closed in 1979. The railway was used early in its life to transport farmer’s livestock from the Upper Murray to Wodonga. From the 1950s the railway was used heavily to transport equipment and machinery from Wodonga to the Upper Murray to help build the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme. The Snowy Hydro Scheme was completed in 1974 and after several years of low level use, the railway was closed. Some remnants of the Shelley Station passenger platform can still be seen today, along with some information boards. The Shelley Railway Station now forms part of the High Country Rail Trail.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Shelley Railway Station. This image shows the tank where the hand brakes were lifted. They were applied again at the "up" side of Koetong for about another 10 miles then lifted near Bullioh.railways wodonga, fred rochow, shelley station, high country rail trail

The postcard photograph shows a Kew horse tram about to descend the Barkers Road hill. It appears that the conductor is standing on the back possibly ready to apply the hand brake.Yields information the Kew Horse tram and Barkers Road.Postcard - Divided back with hand written note on the rear."Victoria" in inktramcars, tramways, horse trams, kew horse tram, barkers road

A newspaper Clipping from the Ballarat Courier in 1983. Has picture with two people in a single truck tram cabin. Has a brief story for the picture. Peter Hill is the BTM driver, young passenger with hands on Hand brake - is Andrew McMahon.trams, tramways, btps, tram driving, visitors

The photograph shows a former Radiax manufactured truck or wheel set in a front yard of a suburban house. Understood that the TMSV obtained this truck for fitting to their ex Geelong tram. There is other equipment such as a hand brake visible.Yields information about a Peckham four wheel set or truck or bogie that has been recovered and stored in a front yard of a house.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramways, bogie, truck, radiax truck

Hand brake pawl, possibly from a cable or horse tram, smaller than an electric tram version consisting of a cast or forged pawl with a forged, turned and threaded bolt, steel washer and nut. Components have been removed from very rotten wooden floor. Possibly c1900tramcars, brakes, handbrakes

Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the rear of the depot about July 1989. Saloon body complete, end aprons in position. Also tow bar has been position and hand brake pawl at west end. Photo taken shortly after windows fitted.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, tramcars, btps, reconstruction , tram 1

Photo shows a driver in |MMTB Uniform sitting at the controls of Y class No. 469. Photo shows the location of the controller, hand brake and door controller. The driver is hiding the air brake valve. Also shows the layout of seats, hand rail, strap hangers, the mirror and other equipment. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about the controls and layout of a Y class tram.Colour print with a plain back.tramways, y class, tram 469, trams

List of spare parts purchased by the SECV Ballarat from the MMTB. The first of four sheets is missing. Lists items, number purchased, description, and price. SECV purchased motor parts, controller segments, hand rail staunchions, bell cord parts, and hand brake parts. Items were to be forwarded by Goods Train to Ballarat. Order date of 15/11/1934.Yields information about the spare part pricing for parts provided by the MMTB Preston Workshops stores in 1934.Typed lists, 3 plain foolscap sheets.tramcars, equipment, rolling stock, parts, list, mmtb, controllers, motors

Photograph shows MESCo Geelong tram No. 11 after conversion from trailer No. 1 to an electric tram during 1913 and 1914 (See Trolley Wire, April 1976, Keith Kings). The tram has the destination of Newtown. Based on the inscription, Rolling Stock Superintendent Rogers is showing the expanse between the controller handle and the hand brake wheel. The tram was withdrawn during 1928.Yields information about MESCo tram 11 after its conversion from a trailer to an electric tram. Black and white photograph with hand written notes on the rear.In pencil "Converted tram front view, R S Supt. Rogers"tramways, geelong, tramcars, conversion, tram 11, controllers

Demonstrates how the SEC used painted metal signs to advise and remind staff of procedures for operating equipment.A metal sign painted in red. Hand painted lettering reads "THIS END RELEASE AIR BEFORE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED" painted in off white. The corners of the sign have been rounded, with a hole made in each corner for attaching to the tram car. The reverse has the number 33 printed in small black lettering. The back of the sign has not been painted and has a rusted surface finish. The plate is slightly buckled.The number 33 is written in black on the reverse.tramways sign, painted signage for trams

Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the rear of the depot about July 1989. Saloon body complete, end aprons in position. Also tow bar has been positioned and hand brake pawl at west end. Photo taken shortly after windows fitted. Photo side on view of tram, taken at same time as item 747, but this photo print is out of focus - camera shake, insufficient shutter speed.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, tramcars, btps, reconstruction , tram 1

Yields information about ESCo tram No. 10, uniforms, passengers and the tramcar equipment.Black and white photograph, digital print, of ESCo 10 with Motorman, Conductor and two passengers standing on a step. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth, track backs, rolled up canvas blinds. On the pillar nearest to the camera is hanging a Section Staff. Photo shows the painting scheme on the side in detail and front dash panel lining and numbers. Also shows the sand pipe, hand brake type, lifeguard and some of the internal signage. Photo c1010trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, motormen, conductors, safeworking, crews, tram 10

Black and white photograph, copy print, of ESCo tram No. 1 in the depot, c1935. Original photograph taken by the SECV and a typed caption added "No. 1 Car - old Brill Truck Type Rolling Stock (1935), Ballarat Electric Tramways". Side on photograph of the tram, shows hand brake type at one end. Copy 1 of photo made for No. 12 display 3/99. See also Registered Item 3003 for original print of photograph.trams, tramways, esco, secv, tramcars, ballarat , tram 1 (esco)

Hugo Wertheim (1854-1919), was a merchant and manufacturer and was born on the 12th July 1854 at Lispenhausen, in the German electorate of Hesse-Kassel, son of Meyer Wertheim and his wife Minna, née Heinemann. Hugo reached Melbourne in October 1875. He soon began advertising, from premises at 39 Flinders Lane East, as agent for his father's cousin Joseph Wertheim, a well-established manufacturer of sewing machines. Hugo returned to Germany where he married Joseph Wertheim's daughter Sophie Emilie (1864-1953) on 30 August 1885 at Frankfurt. the couple then came to Melbourne. In a short time, with extensive advertising, Hugo established a substantial business, selling sewing machines, bicycles, pianos and other mechanical devices, under brands such as Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin and Hapsburg. He also mounted elaborate displays at agricultural shows and in 1901 at the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, United States of America. O. C. Beale worked with him before setting up his own piano business in New South Wales. Hugo continued to own 25 per cent of one of Beale's companies, which became Wertheim's Queensland business. In 1908 Wertheim opened a large, innovative piano factory at Richmond, Melbourne, intending to produce 2000 pianos and player pianos annually, predominantly using Australian materials. In laying the foundation stone, Prime Minister Alfred Deakin observed that “few men with such opportunities for a life of ease would have embarked on such an enterprise” Hugo died of chronic hepatitis on 11 July 1919 at his home at South Yarra, his wife, two daughters and three sons survived him; Herbert Joseph (1886-1972), the eldest, continued the business. Rupert became a share broker and went on to represent Victoria in inter-State tennis in 1913-27 and Australia in Davis Cup matches against Czechoslovakia in 1922. The piano factory closed in 1935, becoming a Heinz food processing plant and in 1955, GTV Channel 9 studios and offices.Early Australians had to be self-reliant in regards to making and mending their clothes and utensils. This sewing machine was one of many items used that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these early families. A sewing machine was a necessary part of each home and this item demonstrates how women of the time managed had to become self-reliant in the repair and making of their families clothes to make their household budgets go further.Wertheim sewing machine in carry case, hand operated with two spindles, handle with locking pin, which turns lever between spokes of main handle, hand brake. The machine is table-mounted with a Turkish walnut base. The base can be attached to a cast iron table with a foot treadle as an optional extra. The walnut base has marquetry to the front set out as a measure for material. There is also an accessory box inside the carry case containing 20 additional items for use with the machine. Wertheim brass trademark badge riveted to the body of the machine of a crouching dwarf with a hammer with the name of the company Wertheim and Frankfurt. Gold filigree decoration in gold paint adorns the main body of the machine. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sewing machine, hand operated sewing machine, crank handle sewing machine, wertheim, dressmaking, taylor, domestic, clothing, hugo wertheim, joseph wertheim

Yields information about ESCo tram No. 2, uniforms, passengers and the tramcar equipment.Black and white photograph, digital print, of ESCo 2 with Motorman, Conductor and passengers sitting on the tram including a church minister. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Ripon St. Photo taken with a Gardens background., track brakes, rolled up canvas blinds. On the pillar nearest to the camera is hanging a Section Staff. Photo shows the painting scheme on the side and front dash panel lining and numbers. Also shows the hand brake type (geared), lifeguard, and strap hangers. Photo c1010trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, motormen, conductors, safeworking, crews, tram 2

A pair of hand-made wooden brake pads. They are slightly curved and made of English hickory. Probably used on a cart or carriage.brake-pads transport hickory

Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, sketches of various types of controllers, braking system description, emergency braking, safety cars, manual lap valves, the air system, hand braking, lighting system and general duties, and what to do if the tram breaks down. On pages 44 to 48 - a long list of don'ts, notes regarding the traffic code and reference index for defects. Pages 1 and 2 have been removed along a perforated line - would have been an acknowledgement sheet. Book has No. 2154 on top of page 3.Demonstrates the methods that the MMTB used to train drivers and remind them of their duties and responsibilites. Donor advised that the book belong to a Mr Kennewell of Preston Depot.Book - 52 pages, side stapled book within grey Rexine covers. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1948. trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen, kennewell, tram drivers

Block mounted photograph on a metal backing sheet which has a packing between a stippled card sheet and the photograph to give a curved effect with an outer plastic cover and a mounting cord on rear. Photograph of John McMahon as MMTB conductor badge Number 772 on the rear platform of cable car trailer No. 477, with one hand on a hand brake. Shows the MMTB style conductors bag and ticket folder or holder. Has the destination sign set for "Brunswick" Photograph may be hand coloured by a studio photographer.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, conductors, brunswick, tram 477

Digital image of Electric Supply Co. well loaded, tram No. 17 in the Gardens, mid 1920s. Two images of the same photograph - the first has been straightened up. Photo by Jim Cox. Original held by the Brunswick Community History Group. Side on view of the tram shows the hand brake mechanism in the front cab, lifeguards, magnetic brakes, the seating arrangement, the step guards and rolled up blinds. It has an roof advert for the Ballarat Coliseum. In front of the tram appears to be the driver wearing a white summer jacket and cap. The lady standing nearest to the number of the tram is wearing a Charleston dance style skirt with a lower belt line and the Charleston dance style shoes - more around the top of the legs. The gentleman alongside has his trouser hem length high than normal to expose the shoes or boots. In the background is the Gardens Kiosk roof.Yields information about ESCo tram 17 and the travellers of the mid 1920s in Ballarat.Digital image of a black and white photograph.esco, tram 17, wendouree parade, one man trams

Wagon, four wheeled fully sprung with tail board, railing on each side plus hand operated brake on rims of rear wheels. Wooden frame, metal turntable and single shalves. Double chain for harness attached to wooden tail piece. Metal rimmed wheels. Wagon once belonged to S.J. Bell, Wangoom"S J Bell Wangoom"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cart, wagon, horse drawn vehicle

Set of three black and white photographs of the Melbourne Zoo Horse tram. .1 - view of tram with horses, a conductor, and a well dressed family in front of the tram. Photo taken at the Sydney road terminus. Has the note under the photo "Zoo Horse Tram Mr Richardson of W. Brunswick, driver." .2 - Side of view of the horse tram - No. 42 with "Royal Park" on the side. .3 - View of the zoo terminus, from the rear of the tram with "Zoological Gardens" on the rear dash panel of the tram. The conductor appears to be applying the hand brake. Note the signage on the right side of the photo. Photos c1900 to 1910. 2nd copy of .2 and .3 added from the Keith Kings collection - 14-8-2021 - see also Reg Item 5993 for another copy.On the rear of .3 -"M. G. R? collection" On rear of 2nd copy of .2 is the MMTB Stamp.trams, tramways, horse trams, royal park, zoo tram, tram 42

A double deck horse drawn tram with single saloon. drop ends, stairs, longitudinal seats, sliding doors, wheels of cast iron, hand brakes - see notes. Originally built by Duncan & Fraser in 1887. Rebuilt by BTPS 1991. From the BTM Fleet page on the website: Built in 1887 by Duncan and Fraser for the Ballaarat Tramway Company Ltd. as a double-decked horse tramcar. One of eight cars which ran as trailers behind electric trams at times of heavy patronage, after takeover and conversion of the horse lines by the Electric Supply Company of Victoria Ltd. in 1905. Withdrawn in the late 1920's when the body shell became a residential outbuilding locally, until retrieved in 1985. Fully reconstructed to its original form and placed on a modified Melbourne saloon cable car truck. See attached notestrams, horse trams, tram 1

11NBHC Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car and Guard's Van Excursion Car 11 NBH which has been converted by the addition of a Guard's Van compartment by Puffing Billy Railway and re classed & numbered 11 NBHC The NBHC is a conversion from the standard NBH. This was a temporary, but long term, conversion to overcome lack of suitable guard's vans on the Puffing Billy railway. One end of a standard NBH had windows and a hand brake fitted. A padded seat replaced the standard back to back seating, and a partition separated the guard from the passenger compartment. VR Service History *NBH 11.VA - 8/12/1919 NWS Built new - / 1/1929 - Modified AC Malco BO circa 1955 - Condemned - Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Body Length 25 feet 2 inches ( 7671 mm) Coupled Length 27 feet 4 inches (8330 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Height 9 feet 2 inches (2794 mm) Weight 8 tons Capacity 22 passengers Number Built 1 In use 1 Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car 11 NBH which has been converted by the addition of a Guard's Van compartment by Puffing Billy Railway and re classed & numbered 11 NBHC 11 NBHC - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car and Guard's Van made of wrought iron and timber11NBHCpuffing billy, pbr, rolling stock , 11 nbhc, victorian railways, passenger carriage - excursion car and guard's van, 11nbh

Book - 52 pages, side stapled book within grey Rexene covers. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1948. Printed by Regent Press Pty Ltd, 457 Plenty Road, Preston. Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, sketches of various types of controllers, braking system description, emergency braking, safety cars, manual lap valves, the air system, an addendum page 26A dated 22/10/1952 about emergency braking for four motor cars, hand braking, lighting system and general duties, and what to do if the tram breaks down. On pages 44 to 48 - a long list of don'ts, notes regarding the traffic code and reference index for defects. Pages 1 and 2 have been removed along a perforated line - would have been an acknowledgement sheet. Book has No. 4727 on top of page 3. See Reg Item 6115 for another copy.Has pencil notes on inside cover and pages for controllers on inside of rear page. Some questions have been highlighted by a red pencil.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen

The photograph shows a cable tram set being towed out of a car depot or car house by a tractor, North Fitzroy Nicholson St depot. The grip is in the raised position, with the gripman's hands on the brake levers. The conductor is waiting to pull the pin that secures the tow bar. The tram has the destination of Spencer St. Photo late 1930s or 1940. Note the Bundy clock on the depot wall.Yields information about towing a cable tram out of a car house probably shortly before closure of the cable tram system in 1940.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has the Copyright stamp of The Age and pencil number "KM-M-007", Ken Magor stamp, "tram being towed out of depot" and number 4838.cable trams, tractor, towing cable tram, car house, north fitzroy depot

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Engine Instructor Geoff Williams walking beside Locomotive 1329 to lift the hand brakes. The T class were a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Granville, NSW for the Victorian Railways between 1955 and 1968. Locomotive T329 was part of the first order completed and entered service in June 1956. At that time, they became the most numerous diesel loco in Victoria. In 1984, the 13 first series T class locomotives were sent back to Clyde Engineering Plant at Somerton in Victoria for a complete rebuild after which they became the P class numbered P11 to P23. This included locomotive T329 which became Locomotive P12. The P Class have proven to be a reliable and dependable class, seeing service across the state in both passenger and freight duties. They often operated in push-pull mode, with a locomotive at each end of the train. The P class locomotives ceased being used for regular passenger operations in November 2012. Although locomotive P12 (T329) is primarily in storage it is still operational and can be hired for special events and as recently as 2017 was also used as an infrastructure maintenance train.At top of train between headlights "T329" In centre Victoria Railways logo "VR"fred rochow, victorian railways wodonga, locomotive 1329