Showing 108 items matching "maximum traction trams"
-
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:", 13/11/1945 12:00:00 AM
... "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:"...Memo titled "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:" ...Memo titled "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:" "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:" Administrative record Memorandum State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of equipment and its use on the then new bogie trams., Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of equipment and its use on the then new bogie trams.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Engineer and Manager (Melbourne) to Manager Ballarat Branch, dated 23/11/1945, advising of the Contactor fitted to the recently commissioned bogie trams, with quotes out of the MMTB training instructions on how they operate and their purpose. Memo titled "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:" "Copy for "Depot Foreman" written in using red ink.trams, tramways, maximum traction, training, instructions, controllers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,", Aug. 1947
... "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,"...Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,"...Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31," "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31," Drawing State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Drawing details brake rigging and dimensions for a Brill 22E truck. Dated 4/8/1947, prepared by the SEC Geelong branch, signed by H N Hornabrook 6/8/47 showing the layout and loads on each part of the brake system, drawing No. T1647. See item 9025 and 9857 for other versions.Yields information about the brake rigging for Brill 22E trams and demonstrates the activities of the SEC Geelong office.Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,""D1775" in ink on top sheet right hand corner.brill 22e, drawings, brake rigging, geelong -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative - Set of 2 - Maximum Traction bogie trams Dandenong Road, Wal Jack, c1944
... Set of 2 - Maximum Traction bogie trams Dandenong Road....tram in the centre median strip. Photo not dated in the Wal Jack album. Possibly 14-9-42 based on other similar photos. Negative Set of 2 - Maximum Traction ....1 - Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of C 26 (St Kilda Beach via Dandenong road, Route 67), westbound in Dandenong Road. Appears to be a new sub-division on the other side of the road. .2 - ditto - C 35, note the building in front of the tram in the centre median strip. Photo not dated in the Wal Jack album. Possibly 14-9-42 based on other similar photos.trams, tramways, c class, dandenong road, route 67, tram 35, tram 26, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - PMTT bogie tram at Malvern Depot, 1913
... ...Maximum Traction trams...Photo shows one of the Maximum Traction Bogies trams built for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1913. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photo shows one of the Maximum Traction Bogies trams built for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1913. ...Photo shows one of the Maximum Traction Bogies trams built for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1913. Photographed in the Malvern depot yard - shows the very sharp curves. Most likely a newspaper photograph reproduced by the donor. The trams were only numbered on their ends at this time. Has two uniformed tramway men standing by the drop centre doors. On the end of the building portal is a "1" - possibly indicating the depot road number that it was numbered from the north end when new, rather than the south end when the depot was expanded during the 1920s.Yields information about PMTT bogie trams when new.Photograph - Black and White - PMTT bogie tram at Malvern Depot c1913 tramways, trams, malvern, pmtt, malvern depot, bogie trams, maximum traction trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing - VW4/20, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Tie Rod (Short). Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars, 21/07/1954
... Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars....Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars.". Drawn 21/07/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. ...Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars. Drawing VW4/20 State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Produced by the SECV to document the Tie Rod/Brake Spreader Bar for Maximum Traction Tramcars.Yields information regarding the dimensions and materials of the Tie Rod/Brake Spreader Bar.SEC drawing number VW4/20, "Tie Rod (Short). Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars.". Drawn 21/07/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Brill 22E bogie or truck - Geelong tramcar, Laurie Gallop, early 1956
... ...Maximum Traction...Bogie Trams...Maximum Traction bogie or truck - Geelong tramcar, has the SEC logo on the side of the tramcar in the view. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. ...Yields information about the Geelong bogie trams. tramways Geelong Brill 22E Maximum Traction Bogie Trams Black and white Negative - 120 size Negative Brill 22E bogie or truck - Geelong tramcar Laurie Gallop ...Photo shows Brill 22E Maximum Traction bogie or truck - Geelong tramcar, has the SEC logo on the side of the tramcar in the view. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong bogie trams.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, brill 22e, maximum traction, bogie trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Geelong - MMTB 37 leaving Preston Workshops for Geelong, Keith Kings, 15/05/1991
... ... Maximum Traction... Bogie Trams...Photo of MMTB Maximum Traction Car No. 37 loaded onto a Yellow Express truck leaving Preston workshops with the "hump" behind the tram. ...Trams tramways Geelong Preston Workshops Maximum Traction Bogie Trams Corio Terrace tram 37 tram 38 On rear in blue ink "Melbourne M&MTB "C-37 on Yellow Express low-loading semi trailer truck, leaving Preston Workshops for Geelong, after sale to the SEC. ...Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of MMTB Maximum Traction Car No. 37 loaded onto a Yellow Express truck leaving Preston workshops with the "hump" behind the tram. Tram has the war time stripes, no trolley pole and no destination boxes. One of the bogies is loaded on the goose neck of the truck. Tram became Geelong No. 38. Photo taken 15/5/1951 by Keith Kings.Yields information about the sale of trams to Geelong by the MMTB and their transport.Black and white print with photographer's notes on the rear.On rear in blue ink "Melbourne M&MTB "C-37 on Yellow Express low-loading semi trailer truck, leaving Preston Workshops for Geelong, after sale to the SEC. Became Geelong No. 38. (15.5.51). In the top left hand corner is the Keith Kings copyright stamp with the number "E(t)(v)" written in.trams, tramways, geelong, preston workshops, maximum traction, bogie trams, corio terrace, tram 37, tram 38 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - PMTT tram 37, c1916
... The photograph shows PMTT No. 37, a Maximum Traction Tram. There is a large "1" in the front window, indicating the route number and the destination of St Kilda Road....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows PMTT No. 37, a Maximum Traction Tram. There is a large "1" in the front window, indicating the route number and the destination of St Kilda Road. ...The photograph shows PMTT No. 37, a Maximum Traction Tram. There is a large "1" in the front window, indicating the route number and the destination of St Kilda Road.Yields information the PMTT Tram No. 37.Photograph with title "Malvern Prahran Tramcar" with Ken Magor stamp on the rear.has number "1217" in ink.tramcars, tramways, pmtt, mavern burke road, tram 37 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - First tram to Mont Albert, A Bailey, 1916
... Photograph shows a maximum traction tram at the new Mont Albert tram terminus, 30-9-1916 by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT). ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph shows a maximum traction tram at the new Mont Albert tram terminus, 30-9-1916 by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT). ...Photograph shows a maximum traction tram at the new Mont Albert tram terminus, 30-9-1916 by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT). Photo by A Bailey.Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Mont Albert in 1916Black and White photograph of the first tram to Mont Albert printed on Kodak paper.tramways, trams, new tramways, mont albert, pmtt, opening -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Warren Doubleday, 12/08/1995 12:00:00 AM
... ... Maximum Traction... tram...Colour Postcard size photograph of assembling Ballarat Tramway Museum's Maximum Traction tram No. 40, No 1 end truck on 12 August 1995. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields BTM Workshops Depot Maximum Traction tram 40 Colour Postcard size photograph of assembling Ballarat Tramway Museum's Maximum Traction tram No. 40, No 1 end truck on 12 August 1995. ...Colour Postcard size photograph of assembling Ballarat Tramway Museum's Maximum Traction tram No. 40, No 1 end truck on 12 August 1995. Alan Snowball on left, Paul Mong on right. Photo used on rear cover of Ballarat Tramway Museum's Annual report for 1995-96.btm, workshops, depot, maximum traction, tram 40 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, 4/01/1943 12:00:00 AM
... Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram E41 on the turning loop at St Kilda with the O'Donnell Gardens in the background. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways St Kilda The Esplanade Route 69 Carlisle St E class tram 41 Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram E41 on the turning loop at St Kilda with the O'Donnell Gardens in the background. ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram E41 on the turning loop at St Kilda with the O'Donnell Gardens in the background. Tram has the destination of Kew Cotham Road, route 69. The driver is standing at the front of the tram. Photo dated 4-1-43 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, st kilda, the esplanade, route 69, carlisle st, e class, tram 41 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - PMTT maximum traction derailed
... Tram...accident...collision...maximum traction...This photograph shows empty maximum traction tram at right angle to the rails with both trolley poles lowered rests against a span pole. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne This photograph shows empty maximum traction tram at right angle to the rails with both trolley poles lowered rests against a span pole. ...This photograph shows empty maximum traction tram at right angle to the rails with both trolley poles lowered rests against a span pole. It is clearly marked as Municipal Tramways but no car number or destination is evident. The crew and some young children are clustered at the end that has mounted the footpath.Yields information about potential of derailments Black and white photograph fixed to cardboard, no notes tram, accident, collision, maximum traction, prahran and malvern tramways trust, derailment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, Richmond looking east along the Yarra River, c1930's
... Has an ex HTT Maximum Traction tram crossing the bridge. Shows now Herring Island after the Yarra River was cut through to form the island....Has an ex HTT Maximum Traction tram crossing the bridge. Shows now Herring Island after the Yarra River was cut through to form the island. ...Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Richmond 7" on CD, of looking east along the Yarra River where the Church St Bridge Richmond crosses the River, Alexandra Ave. Has an ex HTT Maximum Traction tram crossing the bridge. Shows now Herring Island after the Yarra River was cut through to form the island.trams, tramways, richmond, chapel st, church st, yarra river -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, 4/01/1943 12:00:00 AM
... Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram N 118 (Kew Cotham Rd Route 69) and possibly CW5 682 passing. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways St Kilda The Esplanade Route 69 Carlisle St N class tram 118 CW5 class tram 682 World War II Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram N 118 (Kew Cotham Rd Route 69) and possibly CW5 682 passing. ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram N 118 (Kew Cotham Rd Route 69) and possibly CW5 682 passing. The driver of 118 has his handles and point bar in hand while attending to the pole. N 118 is on turning loop track at the intersection of Carlisle St and The Esplanade. Photo dated 4-1-43 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, st kilda, the esplanade, route 69, carlisle st, n class, tram 118, cw5 class, tram 682, world war ii -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Series of 5 black and white photographs of tram 42, Ellen Butland, 21-8-1971
... .1 - No. 42 crossing Lydiard St level crossing - running Special - with the Provincial Hotel in the background. .2 - side on view of part of No. 42 showing the Maximum Traction Truck, Brill 22E .3 - Interior view of a Maximum Traction Tram (probably No. 42), showing controller and air gauge. .4 - Interior view of No. 42, with a note "Almost a W2 style, but more cramped" .5 - ditto showing the PMTT logo. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields .1 - No. 42 crossing Lydiard St level crossing - running Special - with the Provincial Hotel in the background. .2 - side on view of part of No. 42 showing the Maximum Traction Truck, Brill 22E .3 - Interior view of a Maximum Traction Tram (probably No. 42), showing controller and air gauge. .4 - Interior view of No. 42, with a note "Almost a W2 style, but more cramped" .5 - ditto showing the PMTT logo. ....1 - No. 42 crossing Lydiard St level crossing - running Special - with the Provincial Hotel in the background. .2 - side on view of part of No. 42 showing the Maximum Traction Truck, Brill 22E .3 - Interior view of a Maximum Traction Tram (probably No. 42), showing controller and air gauge. .4 - Interior view of No. 42, with a note "Almost a W2 style, but more cramped" .5 - ditto showing the PMTT logo. Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.Set of five black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.closure, trams, tramways, ballarat, tram 42, interiors, lydiard st nth, level crossings, brill trucks, pmtt -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Handwritten Notes, Form/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1960's
... Set of two hand written notes. .1 - Set of calculations on the weight of an axle - if a different dimension to look at increasing the weight on a pony axle of a maximum traction tram. Written on the back of Tram Mileage Record Sheet form TYE 1.58 - daily record for each tram .2 - sketch of the finishing dimensions and dimensions of the end of an axle - written on the rear of a torn 1944 poster using for fund raising. ...Trams tramways Axles Sketches Fund Raising Maximum Traction Forms Mileage Set of two hand written notes. .1 - Set of calculations on the weight of an axle - if a different dimension to look at increasing the weight on a pony axle of a maximum traction tram. ...Yields information about the work looking at increasing the load on pony wheels - not known whether done in practice.Set of two hand written notes. .1 - Set of calculations on the weight of an axle - if a different dimension to look at increasing the weight on a pony axle of a maximum traction tram. Written on the back of Tram Mileage Record Sheet form TYE 1.58 - daily record for each tram .2 - sketch of the finishing dimensions and dimensions of the end of an axle - written on the rear of a torn 1944 poster using for fund raising. Has the names of: T. A. Farr Hon President, A Purdue President and W. Sewell secretary for the "ACF" - Australian Comforts Fund.trams, tramways, axles, sketches, fund raising, maximum traction, forms, mileage -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1960's?
... Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways MMTB Brill Trucks Brill 22E Bogies Trucks Preston Workshops Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. ...Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. 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 22e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black and White photograph - coloured - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)
... 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. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Trucks Covers Brill Trucks tram 20 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. ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
... Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Brill Trucks Brill 22E Bogies Trucks Preston Workshops Maximum Traction Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. ...Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, brill trucks, brill 22e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops, maximum traction -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Research note - list of MMTB bogie tramcars sold to the SEC, 1948c
... Lists maximum traction or bogie trams sold up to Jan. 1948. Further tramcars were sold to the SEC for use in Ballarat during 1951....Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Lists maximum traction or bogie trams sold up to Jan. 1948. Further tramcars were sold to the SEC for use in Ballarat during 1951. ...Lists maximum traction or bogie trams sold up to Jan. 1948. Further tramcars were sold to the SEC for use in Ballarat during 1951.Yields information about the sale of former MMTB bogie trams to the SEC from 1945 to 1948.Typed 3 quarto sheets, carbon copy of a list of MMTB bogie tramcars sold to the SEC. Lists MMTB Number, location, date of transfer, SEC No, Seating capacity, Crush loading, Tare, Length over bumpers and remarks. Two copies held.trams, tramways, sec, tramcars, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, bogie tramcars, sale of tramcars, mmtb, maximum traction -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "See Melbourne's Beautiful Beaches and Garden Suburbs from a Special Bus", 1940
... Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 30, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. ...Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 30, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. ...The book advertising MMTB's Special tourist bus, giving overall tour details on page 1, including fares, time of departures and reservations. Each tour has a map showing the route, details of the tour route with notes and photographs. Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 30, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. Page 32 has an advertisement for the Round Trip by Tram 1/-. Front cover has details of the departure times and fares and a photo of the Tourist Bus. The supplementary sheet has been prepared for the tours that operated daily from Sun Sept. 17 to Friday May 31, except Anzac Day. See item 10133 for the 1938 version.Demonstrates the work of the MMTB providing sightseeing tours using a special bus and its publicity methodThirty two page landscape booklet on semi gloss white paper with off white cover and single supplementary white sheet tipped onto the inside of the front cover titled "See Melbourne's Beautiful Beaches and Garden Suburbs from a Special Bus". Saddle stapled, printed letterpress. Text printed in black and green ink. Cover green ink only. trams, tramways, mmtb, bus tours, melbourne, sightseeing -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBooklet, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "See Melbourne's Beautiful Beaches and Garden Suburbs from a Special Bus", 1938
... Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 13, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. ...Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 13, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. ...The book advertising MMTB's Special tourist bus, giving overall tour details on page 1, including fares, time of departures and reservations. Each tour has a map showing the route, details of the tour route with notes and photographs. Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 13, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. Page 31has an advertisement for the Round Trip by Tram 1/-. Inside Front cover has details of the departure times and fares and a photo of the Tourist Bus. The supplementary sheet has been prepared for the tours that operated daily from Sun Sept. 18 to Friday May 31, except Anzac Day. For the 1939-1940 version - different bus on cover. - Reg Item 1838.Demonstrates the work of the MMTB providing sightseeing tours using a special bus and its publicity methods.Thirty two page landscape booklet on semi gloss white paper with off white or cream cover and single supplementary white sheet tipped onto the inside of the front cover titled "See Melbourne's Beautiful Beaches and Garden Suburbs from a Special Bus". Saddle stapled, printed letterpress. Text printed in black and green ink. Cover green ink only.tramways, trams, mmtb, melbourne, bus tours, sightseeing -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White Photos - MMTB P Class Tram 136 at Hawthorn, pre May 1925
... Photo shows one of the Maximum Traction Bogies trams built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1917-1918. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photo shows one of the Maximum Traction Bogies trams built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1917-1918. ...Photo shows one of the Maximum Traction Bogies trams built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1917-1918. Photographed in the Hawthorn Depot some time before May 1925. This tram began its life as HTT No. 30. The body was sold in 1944. The full photo appears on page 17 of Tramway by the River.Yields information about early liveries of MMTB ex HTT bogie trams.Two photos of former HTT bogie tram No. 136 at Hawthorn Depot before May 1925. On rear of photo 1, it is noted that the paintwork was that before May 1925. Other notations (1) Long piece of barrier rail along drop centre (2) Monogram (HTT) on saloon doors (3) Triple railings over bulkhead windows (4) Cylindrical destination box (on rear). Notes on photo 2, (1) paintwork was that before May 1925 (2) Route No D (3) Monogram (HTT) on saloon door (4) Triple railings over bulkhead window (5) Old destination box (6) Iron gates.See notes above.tramways, trams, hawthorn depot, tram 136, mmtb, htt, p class, route d -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative Record - Meeting Minutes, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of 4th Annual Conference April 26, 1954 and May 1, 1954", 1954
... Minutes - 36 duplicated foolscap sheets pinned with a folding clip in top left hand corner - titled "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of 4th Annual Conference April 26, 1954 and May 1, 1954", in the Ballarat and the Melbourne offices Topics covered - cleaning of trams, tracks, track surface repairs, sleepers, car renovation, painting, flooring, notes on a Ballarat Field inspection, disinfecting blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, trolley wheels, oils and greases, alternation to Maximum Traction trams, spare part, fatigue of axles, accidents, track cleaners, shedmen, union claims,, amenities and a summary of actions. ...Trams tramways Minutes Sec Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Tramcar Equipment Maintenance Trackwork Overhead Painting Trolley Wheels Motors One Man Trams Employees Minutes - 36 duplicated foolscap sheets pinned with a folding clip in top left hand corner - titled "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of 4th Annual Conference April 26, 1954 and May 1, 1954", in the Ballarat and the Melbourne offices Topics covered - cleaning of trams, tracks, track surface repairs, sleepers, car renovation, painting, flooring, notes on a Ballarat Field inspection, disinfecting blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, trolley wheels, oils and greases, alternation to Maximum Traction trams, spare part, fatigue of axles, accidents, track cleaners, shedmen, union claims,, amenities and a summary of actions. ...Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Minutes - 36 duplicated foolscap sheets pinned with a folding clip in top left hand corner - titled "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of 4th Annual Conference April 26, 1954 and May 1, 1954", in the Ballarat and the Melbourne offices Topics covered - cleaning of trams, tracks, track surface repairs, sleepers, car renovation, painting, flooring, notes on a Ballarat Field inspection, disinfecting blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, trolley wheels, oils and greases, alternation to Maximum Traction trams, spare part, fatigue of axles, accidents, track cleaners, shedmen, union claims,, amenities and a summary of actions. Each item where relevant looks back at the actions from the previous conference. Has a list of attendees. trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, overhead, painting, trolley wheels, motors, one man trams, employees -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, General Electric, "Parts of General Electric BA and BA-2 Controllers", Oct. 1910
... The B23 type controller was used on Melbourne Maximum Traction bogie trams....Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Provides information on the General Electric B series controllers, including BA, BA-2, B3, B4, B8, B13, B16, B19, B23, B24 controllers. Lists the various parts, with some illustrations. Has sheets giving the drum development or connections as the controller is moved through the various notices. The B23 type controller was used on Melbourne Maximum Traction ...Provides information on the General Electric B series controllers, including BA, BA-2, B3, B4, B8, B13, B16, B19, B23, B24 controllers. Lists the various parts, with some illustrations. Has sheets giving the drum development or connections as the controller is moved through the various notices. The B23 type controller was used on Melbourne Maximum Traction bogie trams.Yields information about early General Electric controllersDocument 32 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder, with pages 3 & 4 missing - parts catalogue No. 4724A of Oct. 1910.tramways, technical information, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers, general electric -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Research Notes, Ron Scholten, "Key Dates - Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust", 2010
... Has the PMTT logo, reproduction of a painting of No. 26 by Graham Lee and two PMTT drawings of a single truck 4 wheel tram and a Maximum Traction bogie tram. Map shows the railway lines, cable lines, PMTT lines and HTT lines....Has the PMTT logo, reproduction of a painting of No. 26 by Graham Lee and two PMTT drawings of a single truck 4 wheel tram and a Maximum Traction bogie tram. Map shows the railway lines, cable lines, PMTT lines and HTT lines. ...Two A4 sheets stapled titled "Key Dates - Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust" and PMTT Map on page 2 giving opening dates , and other important dates for the Trust. Has the PMTT logo, reproduction of a painting of No. 26 by Graham Lee and two PMTT drawings of a single truck 4 wheel tram and a Maximum Traction bogie tram. Map shows the railway lines, cable lines, PMTT lines and HTT lines.trams, tramways, pmtt, history, opening, htt, kew -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Rolling Stock", 12/08/1960 12:00:00 AM
... Transfer one Maximum Traction bogie tram to Ballarat and two single truckers to Bendigo. ...Transfer one Maximum Traction bogie tram to Ballarat and two single truckers to Bendigo. ...Yields information about the reallocation of trams between Ballarat and Bendigo and scrapping of trams., Yields information about the reallocation of trams between Ballarat and Bendigo and scrapping of trams.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, foolscap paper typed, from Engineer and Manager (Melbourne) to Manager Ballarat Branch, dated 12/8/1960, advising of the proposed rolling stock re allocation between Bendigo and Ballarat. Scrapping of Bendigo 15, 12, 13 and 16. Transfer one Maximum Traction bogie tram to Ballarat and two single truckers to Bendigo. Gives the revised establishment - Ballarat - 10 bogies, 15 single truckers and Bendigo - bogies 10, five single truckers, 4 Birneys. "Copy for "Depot Foreman" type in using red ink.trams, tramways, maximum traction, ballarat, bendigo, tramcars, birney -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "See Melbourne's Beautiful Beaches and Garden Suburbs from a Special Bus", 1938
... Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 30, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. ...Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 30, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. ...Thirty two page landscape booklet on semi gloss white paper with off white or cream cover and single supplementary white sheet tipped onto the inside of the front cover titled "See Melbourne's Beautiful Beaches and Garden Suburbs from a Special Bus". Saddle stapled, printed letterpress. Text printed in black and green ink. Cover green ink only. The book advertising MMTB's Special tourist bus, giving overall tour details on page 1, including fares, time of departures and reservations. Each tour has a map showing the route, details of the tour route with notes and photographs. Page 14 shows a maximum traction tram on the reserved track in Dandenong road and page 30, W2 488 outbound in Victoria Parade. Page 32 has an advertisement for the Round Trip by Tram 1/-. Front cover has details of the departure times and fares and a photo of the Tourist Bus. The supplementary sheet has been prepared for the tours that operated daily from Sun Sept. 18 to Friday May 31, except Anzac Day. Ballarat Tramway Museum has a similar item, 1939-1940 version - different bus on cover. - Reg Item 1838.trams, tramways, mmtb, bus tours, melbourne, sightseeing -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notebook, Charlie Willoughby, personal notes on tramcar maintenance, operations, recovery etc of C. Willoughby, late 1950's to early 1960's
... Topics covered: Rail Grinder - details on how to operate and maintain it North Fitzroy Dick Kerr, Clyde, K35 and RC2 Controller sequences and diagrams - notes on testing and faults Buzzer wiring diagrams Maintenance of trams interiors and rooves - items to be checked for Line Breakers Lighting Circuits Compressors Trolley poles etc Air operated doors Re-railing of Maximum Traction trams - 22E ditto for equal wheel bogies ditto when split points Use of false trucks Derailments on the Royal Park line Electrical equipment faults Adjusting Trolley Poles heights and tension Notes on truck types and braking Brake diagram summary, giving specifications and a list of relevant drawings Forms for the insulation testing of the Rail Grinders Checking motor leads and electrical equipment - written on the rear of a St Patrick's Day Procession notice for 1962. ...Topics covered: Rail Grinder - details on how to operate and maintain it North Fitzroy Dick Kerr, Clyde, K35 and RC2 Controller sequences and diagrams - notes on testing and faults Buzzer wiring diagrams Maintenance of trams interiors and rooves - items to be checked for Line Breakers Lighting Circuits Compressors Trolley poles etc Air operated doors Re-railing of Maximum Traction trams - 22E ditto for equal wheel bogies ditto when split points Use of false trucks Derailments on the Royal Park line Electrical equipment faults Adjusting Trolley Poles heights and tension Notes on truck types and braking Brake diagram summary, giving specifications and a list of relevant drawings Forms for the insulation testing of the Rail Grinders Checking motor leads and electrical equipment - written on the rear of a St Patrick's Day Procession notice for 1962. ...Exercise book with personal notes on tramcar maintenance, operations, recovery etc of C. Willoughby in a Spicers Tudor Exercise book - 64 pages with arithmetical tables on the rear cover. Topics covered: Rail Grinder - details on how to operate and maintain it North Fitzroy Dick Kerr, Clyde, K35 and RC2 Controller sequences and diagrams - notes on testing and faults Buzzer wiring diagrams Maintenance of trams interiors and rooves - items to be checked for Line Breakers Lighting Circuits Compressors Trolley poles etc Air operated doors Re-railing of Maximum Traction trams - 22E ditto for equal wheel bogies ditto when split points Use of false trucks Derailments on the Royal Park line Electrical equipment faults Adjusting Trolley Poles heights and tension Notes on truck types and braking Brake diagram summary, giving specifications and a list of relevant drawings Forms for the insulation testing of the Rail Grinders Checking motor leads and electrical equipment - written on the rear of a St Patrick's Day Procession notice for 1962. Advice from Neil Elfick, 23/6/2018 knew him when the Running Shed Foreman at Kew Depot.trams, tramways, tramcars, faults, controllers, 22e trucks, derailments, accidents, royal park, grinder, notices and information, st patricks day -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumVehicle - Tramcar, Duncan and Fraser, SECV Tram No. 40, 1913
... Maximum traction trucks (2), bogie tram with drop ends and centre combination. ...Trams tram 40 Maximum traction trucks (2), bogie tram with drop ends and centre combination. ...Maximum traction trucks (2), bogie tram with drop ends and centre combination. Internal sliding doors (4 No), 4 drivers doors, 6 passenger doors (3/side), 2 trolley poles, air braked. Tram No. 40. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019.trams, tram 40
