The photograph places PCC 1041 outside Preston Workshops entrance corner Miller Street & St Georges Road displaying destination 'Special' when in brand new original condition. Yields information about launch of this prototype tram when brand new.Colour photograph, no notestrams, preston workshops, tramways, pcc class, st.georges road, miller st, thornbury, tram 1041

Cloth badge or desk item - consisting an oval of green felt with a map of Australia containing an image of PCC class 1041 and the word Melbourne under. Presumed early 1970's.trams, tramways, pcc class, 1041, badges, souvenirs, tram 1041

Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot with the front door open showing the entry. Has the destination of Special. Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar at Malvern Depot.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "1041 Malvern Depot"tramways, trams, tram 1041, prototype tramcar, malvern depot, pcc class, mmtb

Carinya postcard looking east from Queen St with PCC class tram 1041 westbound to Spencer St. Has the McEwans building in the view along with a multistory car park.Yields information Bourke St and the use of PCC class tram 1041, the forerunner of the Z class tram.Postcard - by Carinya Postcards with rounded corners, address block, Number LV028trams, tramways, bourke street, pcc class, tram 1041, mcewans

Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event.Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar alongside the first cable tram set of 1885Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear.tramways, trams, tram 1041, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1, pcc class

The photograph shows PCC class tram 980 while on a tour at Essendon airport - possibly the AETA tour of 4/4/1969. Has an advert for Dave Price motors of High St Northcote.Yields information about the PCC tram 1041 and the Essendon Airport terminus.Negative - 127 film black and whitetramways, tramcars, pcc class, tram 980, essendon airport

Memorandum from H H Bell, MMTB Chairman to R J Lormer Rollingstock Engineer congratulating him and the workshops on the new SW6 class tramcar No. 850. Notes the PCC Class car as a comparison.Yields information about the new SW6 class tram.Photocopy of a Memorandum - re tram SW6 850, dated 1-4-1939, printed onto an A4 size sheet.trams, tramways, new trams, tram 850, sw6 class, h h bell, r j lormer, pcc class

The photograph shows PCC class tram 980, inbound in Queensway passing under the pedestrian Upton St overpass, with very little traffic on the roadway itself. Probably soon after opening of the road late 1968.Yields information about Queensway soon after it opened to motor vehicles and PCC class tram 980.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, w2 class, queensway, pcc class, tram 980

The photograph shows PCC class tram 980 bogie and one end while on a tour at Essendon airport - possibly the AETA tour of 4/4/1969. Has an advert for Dave Price motors of High St Northcote.Yields information about the PCC tram 1041 and its bogie.Negative - 127 film black and whitetramways, tramcars, pcc class, tram 980, essendon airport

Card features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram stop on route 96 to East Brunswick. The tram entered service during August 1973, so presumed this card was printed in 1973. The tram is on display at the Museum at Hawthorn depot.Demonstrates a MMTB Christmas Card issued with a photo of prototype tram 1041.Card printed - 8 pages glued - colour photograph and gold front with MMTB logo. Two copies held.tramways, mmtb, tram 1041, pcc class, christmas, greeting cards, bourke st, route 96

Black and white print of PCC class tram 1041 running a Special in Dandenong Road on part of the former Caulfield loop. This track was removed during Feb. 1983. In the rear on the railway embankment can be seen a string of wagons, probably an empty Briquette train to the Latrobe Valley.Yields information about the use of tram 1041 and the Caulfield Loop.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "1041 Caulfield Loop"tramways, trams, tram 1041, caulfield, dandenong road, mmtb, pcc class, tours

The photograph shows PCC Class tram No. 1041 when newly built in St Georges Road Thornbury on a test trip early in 1973. Has the destination of Special. The tram is in its original colour scheme. The tram was built in 1973 - see reference for the tram's story. In the background is a Shell service station.Yields information about tram 1041 when new in 1973.Colour print with photographers stamp on the rear.Has the stamp of A E Twentyman Collection on the rear.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 1041, st georges road, thornbury, mmtb

Photo shows a PCC Class tram 980 at the East Preston Tyler St terminus. The tram has the return destination of City Spencer St, route 88. Undated possbily around 1970. The tram is shown as being at East Preston depot during 1964 and had been withdrawn by 1973 when the trucks were used under tram 1041.Yields information about PCC class tram 980 c1970.Colour photo with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "980 Tyler St, Norm Cross photo" and Kodacolour stamp.trams, tramways, east preston, tram 980, pcc class

The three cuttings illustrate the use of resilient wheels and the introduction of the PCC class car No. 980. Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. Items not formally dated - late 1950.Yields information about provision of resilient wheels and the PCC tram.Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne. 1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets" 2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram" 3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Suntramways, trams, mmtb, pcc class, tram 980, resilient wheels, preston workshops, silent trams

The photograph shows PCC class tram No. 1041 turning from Bourke St into Spring St. The tram has the dark brown stripe on the lower edge and door signs, indicating that the photo is possibly late 1973 or early 1974. It is running a route 96 East Brunswick service. Most likely a MMTB photo but no stamp on the rear. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Yields information about PCC class tram 1041, the prototype for the future Z class tram. Colour print with plain back.trams, tramways, pcc class, bourke st, tram 1041, spring st.

Set of 6 colour slides of PCC class tram 1041 early 9/1973: 1 - 1041 south bound in St KIlda Road to Glen Iris route 6 with the Shrine of Remembrance in the background. 2 - close up in St Kilda Road 3 - turning from St Kilda Road to Commercial Road 4 - ditto 5 - Inbound in Malvern Road 6 - dittoYields information about the PCC 1041 running Malvern depot services.Colour slide - Kodak cardboard mount - set of 6Has in pencil slide number "10/73/13 to 21"tramways, malvern road, st kilda road, shrine of remembrance, pcc class, tram 1041, commercial road

Set of four hanimount light brown 35mm slides - December 1963 taken by Les Fordham. .1 - PCC Class 980 (Exhibition Route 95) eastbound in Bourke St between Elizabeth and Swanston St's - has Coles Stores, London Stores, Myer and Buckley's stores in the background along with Christmas decorations. .2 - view looking west from near Swanston St .3 - W2 415 southbound in Swanston St with a traffic policeman on duty. A W7 (route 88) is waiting to cross. Has the Royal Mail House, The Leviathan building in the background. .4 - 1002 (Route 88) waiting to cross Swanston St. In the background is Douglas Trading, Southern Cross Hotel,trams, tramways, bourke st, route 95, christmas, police, route 88, tram 980, tram 1002, w7 class, pcc class, w2 class, exhibition, swanston st, tram 415, mmtb

Set of four Black and White photograph of recovery equipment for tramcars. Two prints of each except - .4 .1 - steel beam shown in position in the saloon portion of a tram used to secure a bogie to the body of tram with steel section over transom and showing lifting hooks and securing or lifting bolts. Shown in position where the tramcar body floor was above that of the tramcar transom. .2 - ditto, but on an angle in a wide body tram where the top of the transom matched the top of the floor. The bogies are on an angle. .3 - brackets in position for securing the body spring on the truck fitted to tram 980 to the body of the tram. .4 - brackets shown stored inside the cabin of the tram. Mid 1970's? Photographer likely MMTBtrams, tramways, recovery, accidents, tramcars, sw6 class, pcc class, w2 class, tram 980, st. louis b3

Set of six colour prints of trams at Preston workshops 1979. .1 - 9W Scrubber on temporary cable tram bogies while body is repairs. Side panels have been removed. .2 - W2 234 (Transporting Art) and other stored trams. .3 - SW2 275 with lights on and a "Tram Alive" sign. .4 - Z1 class tram front with power on. .5 - Z2 114 being commissioned - vicsig.net gives the in service date of July 1979. .6 - PCC 1041 Printed on Kodak Papertrams, tramways, preston workshops, service tramcars, scrubber tram, transporting art, w2 class, z class, tram 9w, tram 234, tram 275, tram 114, tram 1041, pcc class, sw2 class, z2 class

.1 - Photocopy of a two A4 page document titled "Australia's first "Noiseless" Tramcar" from the September 1, 1950 issue of Commonwealth Engineer. Report details the noise reducing features of PCC car 980, bogies, the car body with dimensions and its USA licence for the manufacture of such cars in the Australia. See also Reg Item 3420.11 for a similar report.trams, tramways, pcc class, pcc 980, new trams, tramcar design, bogies

Set of 2 colour photographs by Norm Cross: Prints not dated. 1 - PCC tram 1041 in High St Preston showing Special - c1975 2 - ditto in River St Maribyrnong, also showing Special - c1976 The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Demonstrates the work of Norm Cross in photographing trams and his collection.Set of 2 colour prints.trams, tramways, tram 1041, pcc class, pcc 1041, high st preston, river st

The photograph shows PCC 1041 at front of Victorian Parliament House in revenue service displaying destination 'City - Spencer St." Route 90. The tram is now sporting its first modification of the trolley rope defector on the front right hand side of the cars apron but is not being used on this occasion. The car number has now moved the left hand side of the apron. Yields information about launch of this prototypeColour photograph, no notestrams, pcc 1041, parliament house, route 90, tramways, bourke st, pcc class, spring st

The photograph shows PCC 1041 at corner of Miller Street and Plenty Road, Northcote displaying destination 'East Preston" Route 88.Yields information about this prototype's limited period in service.Colour photograph, no notestrams, pcc 1041, route 88, miller st, tramways, pcc class, plenty rd, high st, northcote

The photograph shows interior of PCC 1041 likely inside workshop because of dark exterior. No persons in shot and interior looks in immaculate condition.Yields information about this prototype's interior.Colour photograph, no notestrams, pcc 1041, prototype, conductor's console, tramways, interiors, pcc class, preston workshops

Colour print of PCC tram 980 at the Bourke St terminus at night, showing Special. The Mail Sorting centre is in the background. The printers date of the photo show Jan. 1971. The tram was withdrawn from service in May 1971 and the bogies used under PCC car No. 1041.Yields information about PCC tram 980 and the Bourke St terminus at night.Colour print with a printers date printed on the rear.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 980, bourke st

Colour print of SW2 class tram No. 644 at East Preston Depot. The tram has adverts for Hair (the musical), Swallows biscuits, and HMV products. The tram was converted to a SW2 from a W2 class tram during 1953 following an accident and is yet to be fitted with marker lights in July 1972.Yields information about SW2 class tram No. 644.Colour prints with printers stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 980, bourke st

Set of 15 ink and colour pencil drawings by Norm Cross of Melbourne tramcars and one Brisbane. 1 - Y class 469 - undated - 525 x 250 with advert for Sharps Doors. Drawn using a card for Actil Sheets. 2 - T class 178 - undated - 250 x 485 - has notes on the rear about the tram. 3 - T class 179 - 5/9/1959 - 520 x 255 - has notes on the rear about the tram. 4 - W2 class 646 - undated - 265 x 630 - incomplete, has an advert for White Crow sauce. 5 - Q class 197 as an all night car - undated - 250 x 510. 6 - W2 class 455 - (East Preston Depot) - 21-1-1962 - 410 x 223 - has adverts for Stramit ceiling tiles and Foster Clarks foods. 7 - Scrubber or track cleaner No. 8 - 23-6-1959 - 405 x 220 - has a sketch of same tram on the rear showing the body strengthening. 8 - Y1 class tram, No. 613 - 5-6-1961 - 235 x 510 - has advert for VEB eggs 9 - W4 class 672 - undated - 520 x 220. 10 - Brisbane FM 543 - undated - 240 x 440 - has adverts for Brisbane Daily Telegraph, and Rothmans. Has used a 1959 calendar for the sheet. 11 - W6 986 at Preston Workshops - 26-4-1958 - with trams in the background - 635 x 255 - with an advert for 3AW 12 - W7 class tram 1020 - undated - 630 x 255 - not completed - has advertised for Driving safely, Best tyres, Hardie, and Norman Banks on 3AW. 13 - W2 268 - outline sketch only - not completed - undated - 465 x 225. 14 - Melbourne's tram of the future, as envisaged by Norm Cross - No. 1103 - PCC car - 7-1967 - 500 x 190 with notes on the tram equipment. Has adverts for Aspro and 3DB. 15 - L class 103 - undated, not completed - 505 x 205, has advert for Pimms Demonstrates Norm Cross drawings of Melbourne trams and one Brisbane tram. Norm commenced with the MMTB Preston Workshops as a apprentice fitter and turner in 1959. Ink, pencil and color pencil drawings on card.trams, tramways, norm cross, drawings, tram 469, tram 178, tram 179, tram 646, tram 197, tram 455, tram 8, tram 613, tram 672, tram 543, tram 986, tram 1020, tram 268, tram 1103, pcc class, tram 103

Set of four colour slides of PCC car 1041 on its debut trip, but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. TMSV copy slides. Photographer unknown. Dated 19/4/1973. .1 - In Nicholson St with the Cable Tram winding house in the background. .2 - 1041 reversing and about to pass through the crossover. Has a W tram at the other end that has cleared the tram from the cross over shown in the first slide. .3 - has a W class tram at the rear - could be out of order. .4 - Being towed by W7 1001 in Queens Parade under the Reservoir railway line railway bridge. advertising Stegbar windows and Stott & Son Real Estate. See also Reg Item 6043 for other photos.Keith has written details on each slide including the date and the "TMSV" stamp.trams, tramways, gertrude st, new tramcars, winding houses, tram 1041, pcc class, tram 1001, w7 class, clifton hill, fitzroy

HBM080 - MMTB Tram 980, 24/02/1954, Malvern depot, Decorated for Royal Visit, original image part double exposed, image reworked to give a repaired copy. Orignal image included. Has Keith Kings notes on the image - K(l)(i). See image HBM151 for a night photo of the tram when decorated. Yields information about MMTB tram 980, decorated for the Royal Visit in 1954.Kodachrome cardboard mounts with hand written notes on the slide and a piece of tape on the left hand side of the film.No. K(l)(i) in ink, MMTB 980 decorated for Royal visit, Malvern Depot 24/2/1954"tramways, tram 980, royal visit, decorated trams, trams, pcc class, malvern depot, mmtb

Set of 12 photos by Hugh Ballment, unless noted, of VR, MTA and MMTB trams: HBM081 - VR Tram No 50, mid 1950s, Elwood Depot, with a Don't move sign. Tram 38 is alongside HBM082 - MMTB, c1975, Spring Street, Z1 class cars- (fuzzy photo) HBM083 - MMTB Trams X1 466 and 463, early 1960s, Leeds Street, Footscray station. In the background are J Burmah tailor, K C Field pawn broker, HBM084 - MTA, B 2001, Showing "Southbank Depot" Route 91, late 1980s, Albert Park, Light rail level crossing at Birdport Street. HBM085 - MMTB X2 677, late 1950s, Elsternwick, Glen Huntly Road, with the Railway level crossing gates closed. In the background are adverts for The Rex Fruit shop, The Sun, The Age, spray painting, Turf, and Holden cars. HBM086 - MMTB Tram 677, late 1950s, in Glen Huntly Road at the intersection of Broadway and Ormond Road bound for Port Ormond. In the background is a Chemist, Morley Auctioneers, State Savings Bank, and a motor dealer advertising Standard Cars. HBM087 - MMTB X1 459, early 1960s, Barkly Street?, running a Russell Street service. HBM088 - MMTB PCC 980, 26/05/1954, Preston Workshops, HBM089 - MMTB X1 460, c1960, at the Russell St terminus in Barkly Street, West Footscray. The tram has the return destination of Williamstown Road. In the background is E J Coxhead, Men's and Boy's Wear shop. This line closed in 1962. HBM090 - MMTB T 181, c1960, in Ballarat Road at the Rosamond Road terminus showing Williamstown Road on the destination. HBM091 - MMTB Tram 678, c1960, Ballarat Road, At Eleanor Street, with E V Young general store in the background advertising Robur Tea, and Cadbury's chocolate. HBM092 - MMTB Tram 467, c1960, in Francis Street at the Williamstown Road terminus, showing the return destination of Ballarat Road. Has a Gent's Hairdresser in the background. Yields information about Melbourne tram operations, with 1950s or 1960s photos of Melbourne tramways.Kodachrome cardboard and plastic mounts, with notes - set of 12tramways, vr, st kilda brighton tramway, tram 50, z class, tram 466, tram 463, footscray, williamstown road, russell st, ballarat road, tram 2001, tram 677, tram 459, tram 980, preston workshops, glen huntly road, trams, elwood depot, spring st, leeds st, x1 class, pcc class, route 91, birdport st, b class, albert park, yarraville, west footscray, barkly st, broadway, ormond road, rosamond road, tram 460, x2 class, t class, tram 181, francis st, tram 678, tram 467