Has a strong association with some of the Ballarat tram crews.Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount of Motorman R. Courtney sitting on one of the seats at the City tramway centre. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, crews, city, motormen

Instruction - duplicated foolscap sheet - titled "Instructions to Motorman - Trams equipped with automatic brake apparatus" detailing the use of equipment that was fitted to a limited number of four motor tramcars. trams, tramways, controllers, brakes, instructions

List extensive details of the use of the car and lists electrical equipment and car body - not complete and no signature block. Has been torn in half. Completed for 10-10-1942 for use of No. 14 between Lydiard St and the City. See item 9935 for a complete, unused form.Yields information about the layout and detail of the form used by crews to report defects. Significance reduced as to missing portion and damage.Form - SEC Electricity Supply Department, form number TYE 1 - 13, titled "Motorman - Conductor's Daily Report as to Condition of Car". On the rear are sketches for the field coils of a motortrams, tramways, tramcar components, forms, motormen, conductors, tramcars, records, sec

Has a strong association with some of the Ballarat tram crews.Set of two colour AGFA slides of Motorman Lou Walker (54) standing in front of the Boer War Monument in Sturt St median Strip Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. Names based on list given in Reg Item 3425. ballarat, tramways, trams, crews, motormen, conductors, city, monuments

Has a strong association with some of the Ballarat tram crews.Kodachrome colour slide - white cardboard mount of two SEC motorman D O'Leary (38) and L. Walker? standing alongside a bogie tram - 38 Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. Names based on list given in Reg Item 3425. ballarat, tramways, trams, crews, motormen, conductors, city, tram 38

Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways at the end of the 2nd world war - when the tramway traffic was still high. Gives details of rosters arrangements for crews and shows how the roster system worked at the time.3419.1 - Single sheet of off white duplicating paper titled "Motorman/Conductors' Rotation Roster", dated July 1946. Printed by wax cut stencil or Gestetner method. Details the run number that an employee would do for a particular week and day of the week. Has dated of "July 1946" and initials "M.M." in top right hand corner. 3419.2 - ditto, but for Conductors. Runs end in letter C. See also Reg. Item 2293 and 2294 for 1970's versions.In right hand corner of 3419.1 - "BTPS 804" and 3419.2 "BTPS 805" in black ink.trams, tramways, ballarat, rosters, employees, shifts

Each sheet or run details where the driver/conductor would sign on, time, the trips, meal breaks, finish time. Shows the tram operations with many short workings with some very detailed instructions, including running specials to schools.Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways at the end of the operations prior to closure. Gives details of working hours, rosters for the week for crews. Shows the additional trams to the basic service on Weekdays and special instructions for picking up school children etc.Set of Table or Run sheets for the Ballarat Tramways. Two tables per sheet, punch along top edge, with ring protectors on top sheet. Groups of sheets have been stapled centrally along the top edge. See Reg Item 3424.1, 3424.2 for Saturday and Sunday. 3423.1 - Weekdays (Monday to Fridays), Motorman - dated 19th January. 1969. Has runs 1 to 28. 3423.2 - Weekdays - Conductors - dated 13th January 1970. Has runs 1C to 17C. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019. On front of folder in black ink " BTPS Cat No 809" (3423.1) and "810" on 3423.2.trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews

Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways system of training Motorman or drivers in the 1960's and the information there were given on driving trams. Shows the training methods of the time. 3486.1 - also details "Dead Man Brakes"Thirty Three page - carbon copy - within stapled light card covers - Ballarat Motorman (Driver) Training Manual or Guide - not a formal title. On front cover is large letter "G" and words "To be returned to the inspectors office after completion of Training as Motorman" First four pages has index and covers: (A) Tramcar Equipment - electrical - items or clauses 1 to 28 (B) Location of Faults - items 29 - 41 (C) Tramcar Braking - items 42 to 59 (D) Failure of the Mechanical Brakes - items 60 to 67 (E) Tramcar Emergency Braking (Accident Prevention) - items 68 - 72 (F) Automatic Electric Signals - items 73 - 82 - gives locations of signals. (G) General Instructions - items 83 to 98. See condition notes - not in the best condition - needs careful handling. 3486.4 - ditto - similar to above, but 34 pages through to instruction 104. Added section (F) after (E) - "Automatic Braking - clauses 72 - 79, possibly an earlier version of above when trams were fitted with dead man controls. Held within a cardboard folder with a metal binder. Cover has been covered with brown paper and adhesive tape, but only remains on the inside of the cover. Item added 3/10/2007. See Reg Item 8110i for a Bendigo, c1940 version.See above 3486.1 - has "Hall G - M.Cond" on front cover. Another name has been rubbed out.trams, tramways, driver training, sec, signals, braking, equipment, emergency, dead man controls

Each sheet or run details where the driver/conductor would sign on, time, the trips, meal breaks, finish time. Shows the tram operations with many short workings with some very detailed instructions.Demonstrates SEC crew timetables or sheets for tram operations.Set of Table or Run sheets for the Ballarat Tramways. Two tables per sheet, punch along top edge, with ring protectors on top sheet. Groups of sheets have been stapled centrally along the top edge. See Reg Item 3423.1, 3423.2 for Weekdays Motorman and Conductors. Both items dated January 1970. Ring protector hides actual day. 3424.1 - Saturdays - Runs 1 to 16, some carbon copies, mostly typed originals. 3424.2 - Sundays, Runs 1 to 20 (even numbers only) and run 21. All carbon copies. No matching conductor sheets. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019. On front of folder in black ink " BTPS 810" (3424.1).trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews

Bound book of 100 Certifications - "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Certificate of Competency as Motorman". Consists of 100 pages of certificates, numbered 1 to 100, with butt of each certificate retained in the book. Bound with heavy card covers, red coloured on the outside of the covers, stapled with black binding material. Each Certificate numbered, in top left hand corner, giving date, employee name, date of birth and signed or initialled by the Engineer and Manager. In the top left hand corner of the book is printers logos - The Prahran Telegraph Printing Co, King St, opposite Town Hall, telephone 108W. Most certificates issue 29.12.1919. Certificates 1 to 58 issued by HTT 59 and 60 issue with HTT crossed out and MMTB written in. 61 to 75 and 92 to 99 removed from book and No. 100 removed altogether. No. 74 is loose. See related documents for a list of the names.See separate List - located in box 01-03-05trams, tramways, hawthorn tramways trust, htt, motormen, certificates

Bound book of 100 Certifications - "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board - Eastern System - Certificate of Competency as Motorman"". Consists of 100 pages of certificates, numbered 1 to 100, with butt of each certificate retained in the book. Bound with heavy card covers, green coloured on the outside of the covers, stapled with red binding cloth material. Each Certificate numbered, in top left hand corner, with space giving date, employee name, date of birth and signed or initialled by the Manager. On each certificate in the left hand edge is "Swinterton Bros & Co. Printers Melbourne". On each sheet in the top left hand corner is "MMTB/ES Form 105". The printers re-order number "9282" in pencil in the bottom right hand corner of the front cover and printed in the top left hand corner of the certificate. Certifications 1 to 18 and 99 and 100 have been removed - no names or dates inserted which indicates it may not have been used and the sheets torn out for "play" items.trams, tramways, mmtb, htt, motormen, certificates, eastern system

Demonstrates the detail of the uniform of tramway/motorman workers.1940 - Cap Badge for a "Motorman". Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated to indicate the position held by the wearer on their cap as part of their uniform. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable it to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap. On the back of the back of the badge in very small letters is the name of the manufacturer - Stokes & Sons / Melbourne. Same manufacturers logo as in Reg Item 1937. Part of the ESCo company and possibly early SEC uniform. ESCo employee number on a special lapel bade - see Reg. item 1952. Not used by the SEC from 1940 - employee number on the cap but early SEC uniforms show them on the collar of the jacked - not known if this uniform adopted. See Reg. Item 1368 for photos of early SEC uniform showing badge on the neck. Assumed collected by Les Denmead from materials left over from the ESCo era in the SEC offices. 1940.1 - Item - as above, with "Stokes & Sons" stamped into metal on rear of badge. Item ex SEC. Item 1940.1 added 2/1/05. BACK - Stokes & Sonstramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms, esco, btm, ballarat tramways

List extensive details of the use of the car, lists electrical and truck equipment and the car body to enable the reporting of faults. See item 8053 for a partly completed form for 10-10-1942. Yields information about the layout and detail of the form used by crews to report defects. Form - printed on quarto off white paper, form TYE 1-13, with 9333/41 in bottom left-hand corner and R2-5.47 in bottom right-hand corner. Eighteen copies held. Additional copy added 25/3/2026tramways, tramcar components, forms, faults, motormen, conductors, tramcars, records, secv

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

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY OF VICTORIA - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING RECRUITMENT: recruit motorman, recruit conductors and conductor and recruiting for motorman.person, individual, basil miller, tramways, bendigo, pay rates, motorman, conductor.

Photograph of an ESCo Bendigo tram with its crew and a passenger. The tram has the destination lettering of Quarry Hill & Eaglehawk. Illustrates the tram appearance of 1908, showing the seating and step board arrangements which were different to that of Ballarat at the time. Also provides information about the uniforms and badges worn. Two crew named as Motorman Parkman and Conductor C Campbell. Most likely from the Basil Miller collection.Yields information about Bendigo tramcars during 1908Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.In ink on rear "Bendigo, Motorman Parkman, Conductor C Campbell, view of 1908"tramways, trams, bendigo, esco, crews

Newspaper report of the retirement of Stan Reynolds after 25 years of service as conductor/motorman with the SEC in Ballarat. Reports on the wallet of notes presented by Mr D McGregor, President of the Ballarat branch of the union, Mr F K White of the SEC and Mr Denmead Tramway Superintendent. Mr Reynolds retired on his 65th birthday.Yields information about the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.Digital image of a Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 14-9-1966 of the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.tramways, trams, sec, retirements, stan reynolds, d mcgregor, unions

Drawing or sketch titled "GE 202 - wiring connections" showing the wiring arrangement for the two types of field coils (interpole and field) in the case for a General Electric GE 202 motor. Has been drawn up on the rear of a Motorman-Conductors Daily report form for 2 March? 1942.Yields information about the wiring of a GE 202 motor in the motor case.Hand drawn drawing in pencil (black and red) on the rear of a part of a Motorman-Conductors Daily report form for 2 March? 1942.tramcars, equipment, rolling stock, ge 202, motors, electrical engineering, electrical equipment

Form used by the ESCo in the 1920s to record the details of the Motorman's or Driver's work for the day. Notes Name, date, tramcar, time on, off, routes, trips, meter (power or electricity use), remarks and defects. See item 2544 for a SECV version of the late 1930s. On the rear is a hand drawn image of a Mt Pleasant - Doveton St weekly ticket morning and evening trips. Priced 1/6d.Demonstrates a form used to record the tramcar mileage on a daily basis.Preprinted form on off white card, titled "Motorman's Record" with a hand drawn and coloured image of a Mt Pleasant Weekly ticket on the rear.tramways, forms, tramcars, mileage, records, reports, esco, weekly tickets, mt pleasant

The Motorman or Conductor in winter uniform with SEC type number on his hat and a 3-button coat. The change in coat design would suggest that these photographs were taken in the late 1930s or in the 40s when uniforms would have been standardized across the three regional tramways in Victoria.Black and white print on paper.11-3 and GRS710/11/1/3 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 3 in a circle written on the reverse in pen.motorman, conductor, sec uniform c1930, tramway winter uniform c1930

Photo shows a VR Motorman (see item 8852) attending to the trolley pole of tram 49 while at the Black Rock terminus. The tram shows the return destination of Sandringham and the tail lamp. The tram line closed during Nov, 1956.Yields information about VR Tram crews on the Black Rock line.Black and white photo with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "M 1353"trams, tramways, motorman, vr trams, black rock, tram 49

Photo shows two Victorian Railways tram crew in front of tram 49 at Black Rock. Both are wearing summer jackets with VR badges on both lapels. The Motorman on the left has a Motorman badge and number "26". Shows the style of the VR uniform caps. The conductor though wearing a tie is not a uniform issue style and has a finger shield on his thumb to help with issuing tickets. The tram line closed during Nov, 1956.Yields information about VR Tram crews on the Black Rock line.Black and white photo with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "M 1352"trams, tramways, motorman, conductor, crew, vr trams, black rock, tram 49

Photo of the driver or motorman standing on the bumper bar elevated foot step of PMTT No. 87, changing the destination while the conductor writes up his journal. Demonstrates a driver changing the destination of tram 87 standing on a specially provided step. Photograph, faded with notes on the rear,Has the stamp of the TMSV and "H A Tilley photo, (donated by B A Tilley)"tramways, trams, pmtt, tram 87, destination boxes, conductors, driver, motorman

Black and white print of SECV Geelong 24 at Eastern Park with a school boy in shorts and wearing a cap turning the trolley pole, while the motorman/conductor boards the tram for its return trip to the City. There is a Pay as you enter sign by the front door. The tram was withdrawn from service on 25/10/1951. Photo c1950, photographer unknown, possibly the same date as that of item 10542.Yields information about Geelong tram 24 and the Eastern Park tram terminus.Black and white photograph, digital print on Kodak Royal Paper - two copies held.On rear in ink "last run 25/10/51" and in pencil "19/7/50? E Park"tramways, geelong, tram 24, eastern park, motorman

Colour print of Motorman John Frost and Conductor Earl Ewers at the Carlton St. terminus with tram 27 standing on either side of new tram rides signs which were sponsored by McDonalds. Photo taken on 13/2/1999 by Alastair Reither. Photo used in the August 1999 issue on Trolley Wire on page 32. On Konica Long life paper.On rear in blue ink "13.02.1999 / Motorman Frost and Conductor Ewers pose at Carlton Street with the new tram ride sign. Four of these are now in use." and in bottom right hand corner "Alistair Reither" In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "31" written on it.btm, signs, trolley wire, carlton st., tram 27

Photograph of Geelong No.4 at the time of the opening of the Geelong tramways 1912, at Newtown with two crew members - driver / motorman George Winstanley and a conductor with bag and other equipment. Note the trailer tow bar coupler arrangement shown in detail on the photograph. Can see the fares notice inside the tram above the window. Printed on Canon hyper photo paper. Third copy printed in a postcard format.Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong, soon after the opening of the Geelong system and tram No. 7, Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong, soon after the opening of the Geelong system and tram No. 7Black and White Photograph - three copies held.In hand writing on the rear "15)" in top left hand corner. In the body of the photograph "Newtown Geelong Tramways, Geelong 1912, copy from print in the David O'Neil collection. Motorman: George Winstanley. On rear of copy 3 are notes re reproduction, Dave O'Neil collection, William Scott name and the address of G Winstanley.trams, tramways, geelong, newtown, new trams, mesco, tram 4

Photograph shows MESCo or SECV Geelong tram No. 23 in Corio Terrace, with the depot / power station in the background. The tram has the destination of Belmont. The conductor, an inspector and the Motorman with handles in his hands are alongside the tram.Yields information about Geelong tram 23 fitted and crew uniforms.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.in pencil "File copy to be returned to the Manager Geelong" and "Aug 1928"tramways, geelong, tramcars, tram 23, depot, crews, motorman, conductor, inspector, uniforms.

Yields information about the way trams were driven in relation to the use of the tram controller.Digital image of a Motorman or driver's hand on the controller of a single truck car, or WH T1F controller, with the air gauge in the view as well. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Motorman's Hand"trams, tramways, tramcars, drivers, motormen, controllers

Envelope with paper insert of Basil Miller;s practical papers to pass as motorman with tramways. Inscriptions: Pass B. Miller as recruit Motorman with the following Motormen on Eaglehawk line4. Bruhn Ellerson, O'Brien W, Douglas, Kenney & Lynch. G.F. Gale, per W J Evansperson, individual, basil miller

Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser (date unknown). 'Motorman completes 50 years of service on Bendigo Tramways', Mr Anthony Lynch.person, individual, basil miller