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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - U211 and U209 at Preston Workshops, Ray Pearson, c1940
... Black and White - U211 and U209 at Preston Workshops....Preston Workshops...Black and White photograph of - U211 and U209 at Preston...MMTB U 211(?) and U 209 (Derelict) Preston Workshops. RWO... disposal. Tramways trams Preston Workshops U class trram 209 tram ...The two trams originally built for the North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. without windscreens. Both trams have had their trolley poles removed and the bodies are awaiting disposal. Photo c1940. See also Reg item 5289 for another photo of these cars by Wal Jack and 5089 for 211 at a Men's Home in Arden St North Melbourne.Yields information about the U class trams awaiting disposal.Black and White photograph of - U211 and U209 at Preston Workshops.MMTB U 211(?) and U 209 (Derelict) Preston Workshops. RWO Pearson in ink on rear.tramways, trams, preston workshops, u class, trram 209, tram 211 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Preston Workshops Tour yard storage of trams, Warren Doubleday, 30/7/1969
... Preston Workshops Tour yard storage of trams...Preston Workshops... at the Preston Workshops yard during a Monash Railway club tour on 30/7... of Preston Workshops during a tour.... at Preston Workshops. Yields information about Preston Workshops ...Photos show some of the stored or parked trams at the Preston Workshops yard during a Monash Railway club tour on 30/7/1969. 1 -Tram 15 - sleeper transport car with flat car trailer 20 alongside. 2 - Sleeper transport car 485 with ballast wagon 24 and trailer 20 behind. 3 - trams 485 and 15 stored in the Preston workshops yard. 4 - T 182 on transport bogies or workshop dollies - prior to disposal. 5 - SW6 883, W2 and former T 182 stored at Preston Workshops.Yields information about Preston Workshops and trams stored or being repaired.Set of five Black and white photographs of the storage yard of Preston Workshops during a tour.Has details on rear in red ink and pencil.tramways, trams, preston workshops, tram 15, works cars, tram 182, tram 883, sw6 class, t class, w2 class, tram 20, tram 24, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Plan of Preston Workshops, The Met, c1990
... Plan of Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Plan shows the layout of the Preston Workshops facility...Photocopy - foolscap sheet of a Plan of Preston Workshops... shows the layout of the Preston Workshops facility during ...Plan shows the layout of the Preston Workshops facility during The Met era, c1990. Shows tracks, buildings and overall land dimensions. Prepared prior to the duplication of the track over the railway line in Miller St. Yields information about Preston Workshops during The Met era.Photocopy - foolscap sheet of a Plan of Preston Workshops - The Met c1990tramways, preston workshops, drawings, plans -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z1.24 at Preston Workshops, May 1983
... Z1.24 at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops... on the route banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in the first...Colour Photograph - Z1.24 at Preston Workshops... banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in the first version ...Photograph shows Z1 No. 24 (with "Special" indicated on the route banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in the first version of "The Met" livery, with the standard green and gold colors. The car number is in the original MMTB gold with black shadowing. The tram also had trolley poles installed. On later trams, the logo was enlarged and the yellow stripe lowered to near floor height.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery representing a now-superceded transit agency and the first version of The Met livery. Colour Photograph - Z1.24 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z1 class, metropolitan transit authority, the met, public transport, tram 24, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Freight tram 17 - Mitchells brushes - Preston Workshops, Warren Doubleday, 30-7-1969
... Freight tram 17 - Mitchells brushes - Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Photo shows Freight tram 17 - Mitchells brushes - Preston... brushes - Preston Workshops... brushes - Preston Workshops tramways trams tram 17 Preston ...Photo shows Freight tram 17 - Mitchells brushes - Preston Workshops 30-7-1969, during a tour by the Monash University Railway Club.Yields information about the Freight tram 17 - Mitchells brushes - Preston WorkshopsBlack and white photograph of Freight tram 17 - Mitchells brushes - Preston WorkshopsHas details on rear in red ink.tramways, trams, tram 17, preston workshops, freight tram, mitchells brushes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z2.101 at Preston Workshops, Michael McLeod, c. 1990
... Z2.101 at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in an all-over advertising livery...Colour Photograph - Z2.101 at Preston Workshops... 101 Decorated Trams Preston Workshops Colour Photograph ...The photograph shows Z2 No. 101 (with "Preston Depot" indicated on the route banner and the route number box blank) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in an all-over advertising livery with a PSA on recycling by the Environment Protection Authority, with the slogan "DON'T WASTE IT - RECYCLE IT" printed across the length of the tram above the windows. The tram also had trolley poles installed. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery that contains a PSA in the past.Colour Photograph - Z2.101 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z2 class, public transport, tram 101, decorated trams, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Preston Workshops Tour Y class and works trams, Warren Doubleday, 30/7/1969
... Preston Workshops Tour Y class and works trams...Preston Workshops...Photos show interior of Preston Workshops during a Monash... of Preston Workshops during a tour.... Photos show interior of Preston Workshops during a Monash Railway ...Photos show interior of Preston Workshops during a Monash Railway club tour on 30/7/1969. 1 - Y1 613 and Y 469 2 - Y 469 and works car 16 3 - Spare freight car 19Yields information about Preston Workshops and trams stored or being repaired.Set of three Black and white photographs of the interior of Preston Workshops during a tour.Has details on rear in red ink.tramways, trams, preston workshops, freight tram, tram 613, tram 469, tram 16, tram 19, y1 class, y class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram set No. 1 being moved to Preston Workshops, Keith Kings, 8-9-1974
... Cable tram set No. 1 being moved to Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops... set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops where... the Science Museum to Preston Workshops 1 - the grip car being lifted... the Science Museum to Preston Workshops where it was repainted before ...The series of photos show the transport of the cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops where it was repainted before returning to the Museum. and displayed in a glass case in Russell St.Yields information about the movement of cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops.Set of three photographs of cable tram set being moved from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops 1 - the grip car being lifted out of its shed at the Museum 2 - both vehicles loaded onto semi trailers - Lonsdale St at the corner with Russell St. 3 - the tram set in the lifting shop at Preston WorkshopsDetailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp with his photo numbers - 135-18, 20 and 27 tramways, cable trams, tram 1, science museum, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramcar location sheet - Preston Workshops"
... "Tramcar location sheet - Preston Workshops"...Preston Workshops... was located at the date within Preston Workshops. This would have... for "Tramcar location sheet - Preston Workshops" - form R438... at the date within Preston Workshops. This would have enabled workshop ...Enabled a report or diagram showing where each tramcar was located at the date within Preston Workshops. This would have enabled workshop planning and tramcar movements. Yields information about the form that would have provided daily information to workshop staff regarding tramcar locations and progress of work.Foolscap duplicated sheet providing a blank form for "Tramcar location sheet - Preston Workshops" - form R438tramcars, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, planning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Preston Tramway Workshops Canteen and Welfare Club, "Constitution of the Preston Tramway Workshops Canteen and Welfare Club", c1964
... "Constitution of the Preston Tramway Workshops Canteen and... Preston Workshops... stapled, pocket sized titled "Constitution of the Preston Tramway...Preston Tramway Workshops Canteen and Welfare Club... Trams tramways Welfare Preston Workshops Employees Book - 16 off ...Book - 16 off white stapled sheets plus card cover, centre stapled, pocket sized titled "Constitution of the Preston Tramway Workshops Canteen and Welfare Club" Has a forward by the President G Hammond outlining the aims and benefits of the Welfare Club, commenced Octy. 1959, notes performance to May 1964. Gives the rules and basis of membership of the Club.trams, tramways, welfare, preston workshops, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Line up of derelict tramcars at Preston Workshops, Ray Pearson, c1940
... Line up of derelict tramcars at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Black and White photograph of derelict tramcars at Preston... (single truck) trams. Tramways trams Preston Workshops K class R ...Photo shows one of four 4-wheeler K, Q, or R class tramcars & No.16 (ex H 56) used as a locomotive for insitu rail grinding plant. c1940Yields information about original four wheel (single truck) trams.Black and White photograph of derelict tramcars at Preston Workshops.On rear in ink - MMTB Preston WS 4 K, Q, or R class cars & No. 16 (ex H 56) used as locomotion for insitu rail grinding plant – RWO Pearson"tramways, trams, preston workshops, k class, r class, q class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - U206 at Preston Workshops, Ray Pearson, late 1940
... Black and White - U206 at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Black and White photograph of MMTB U 206 Preston Workshops. ... Preston Workshops U 206 On rear in ink - "MMTB U 206 Preston WS ...Photo shows one of the tramcars originally built for The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co Ltd in 1906 and subsequently fitted with a windscreeen by the MMTB. Based on Reg Item 6370, photo possilby late 1940. See Reg Item 5758 for a photo of the tram as a Freight Car, 1950. Vicsig.net - 1938 (Converted to spare freight car, bad accident in 1947 and scrapped 1950.)Yields information about U class trams.Black and White photograph of MMTB U 206 Preston Workshops. On rear in ink - "MMTB U 206 Preston WS – RWO Pearson"tramways, trams, u class, preston workshops, u 206 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - A Class 3 at Preston Workshops, Ray Pearson, c 1940
... Black and White - A Class 3 at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Black and White photograph of MMTB A Class 3 at Preston.... Tramways trams Preston Workshops Original A Class tram A class tram ...Photo shows one of the A class tramcars originally built for The Prahran & Malvern Tramway Company in 1910-11, then transported to the isolated Footscray System in 1923-24. Most were withdrawn between 1928 and 1931. Yields information about original A class trams.Black and White photograph of MMTB A Class 3 at Preston Workshops. DerelictOn rear in ink - "MMTB A3 (ex A8) Preston WS – RWO Pearson"tramways, trams, preston workshops, original a class tram, a class, tram 3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White V class 215 at Preston Workshops 1925
... Black and White V class 215 at Preston Workshops 1925...Preston Workshops...Black and White photograph of V class 215 at Preston... the number 215. trams tramways V class Preston Workshops tram 215 ...Tram originally built for The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. (NMETL) in 1906 as a straight sill open cross bench tram. Photograph is of the tram body on an un-motored truck or wheel set and has been posed for an official MMTB photograph in 1925, soon after the workshops were completed. It shows the destination of "M River" for Maribyrnong River.Shows the only type of fully open cross bench tram operated by the MMTB. This style was popular as a summer tram in North America. Originally built by Brill (USA) in 1906 and assembled by Duncan and Fraser for the NMETL as Tram No. 14. Taken over by the MMTB in 1922 and given the number 215.Black and White photograph of V class 215 at Preston Workshops 1925.In ink on rear "V class"trams, tramways, v class, preston workshops, tram 215, nmetl, brill, mmtb, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Victorian Railways Tram at Preston Workshops 1959
... Black and White - Victorian Railways Tram at Preston...Preston Workshops... Railways Trams sold to the MMTB at Preston Workshops.... tramway Preston Workshops VR class Black and white photograph ...Photograph of one of the three Victorian Railways "Luxury" cars that were sold to the MMTB following the closure of the final section of the St Kilda - Brighton tramway on 28-2-1959. The tramcar has been placed on No. 15 trucks to enable movement around the workshops. Two of the trams, No. 52 and 53 were modified with longer running boards, full driver's bulkheads to replace the blackout blinds, route number boxes, removal of the red oil lamps above the headlight, conversion to from Broad gauge (5'3") to standard gauge, changes to destination boxes, seating and many other changes. Reference Destination City, Edition 5, page 103.Yields information about the former VR "Luxury" trams sold to the MMTB in 1959.Black and white photograph of one of the three Victorian Railways Trams sold to the MMTB at Preston Workshops.tramways, mmtb, trams, victorian railways, st kilda brighton electric tramway, preston workshops, vr class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z1.39 at Preston Workshops, Michael McLeod, c. 1990
... Z1.39 at Preston Workshops... box) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a livery advertising...Colour Photograph - Z1.39 at Preston Workshops...) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a livery advertising ...Photograph shows Z1 No. 39 (with "00" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a livery advertising the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Melbourne, on behalf of the Department of Labour. The tram also had trolley poles installed. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-scrapped tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery that advertised legislation.Colour Photograph - Z1.39 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z1 class, public transport, tram 39, all over advertising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - PCC 980 at Preston Workshops, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950
... Black and White - PCC 980 at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston... tram 980 Preston Workshops new trams trams Has Sutcliffe Pty ...PCC 980 was an all-electric tram prototype built by the MMTB to demonstrate a tram based on a USA design. Only one was built due to import restrictions at the time.Yields information about the tram soon after its completion.Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston Workshops June 1950. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Has Sutcliffe Pty Ltd stamp on rear - No. 8853. In ink on the rear: "M&MTB PCC-980, Preston W/S June 1950" tramways, tramcars, pcc class, tram 980, preston workshops, new trams, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 and X2 trams at Preston Workshops, Bob Lilburn, 1962
... X1 and X2 trams at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Set of three photos of X1 or X2 trams at Preston Workshops... at Preston Workshops following their withdrawal from service ...The three photos show the smaller four wheel type trams that were used on the Footscray routes that closed in March 1962. The bodies were subsequently sold. X1 465 July 1962, X2 679 - March 1963 and X2 680 is now preserved at the TMSV Bylands Tramway Heritage centre. Yields information about X1 and X2 trams stored at Preston Workshops following their withdrawal from service.Set of three photos of X1 or X2 trams at Preston Workshops pending disposal. Actual image is 55x72mm printed on a 120x166mm sheet of paper.tramways, x2 class, x1 class, tram 465, tram 680, tram 679, preston workshops, mmtb, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Y1.613 at Preston Workshops, June 1992
... Y1.613 at Preston Workshops... on the route banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a "Melbourne...Colour Photograph - Y1.613 at Preston Workshops... banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a "Melbourne Tour ...Photograph shows Y1 No. 613 (with "Special" indicated on the route banner) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a "Melbourne Tour Tram" livery. The tram also had trolley poles installed. This specially painted tram was formally launched during June 1992, but did not operate as such. See items 539, 627 and 669 for other related documents.Shows a now-preserved tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles). This specially decorated tram was launched but did not operate as such,Colour Photograph - Y1.613 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, y1 class, public transport, tram 613, the melbourne tram, tourist trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z1.8 at Preston Workshops, Michael McLeod, c. 1989
... Z1.8 at Preston Workshops... on the route banner and "1" on the route number box) at Preston...Colour Photograph - Z1.8 at Preston Workshops... banner and "1" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops ...Photograph shows Z1 No. 8 (with "Special" indicated on the route banner and "1" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in an all-over advertising livery advertising libraries in Melbourne, with the slogan "Libraries are for everyone" printed across the length of the tram above the windows. The tram also had trolley poles installed. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery that advertised city services.Colour Photograph - Z1.8 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z1 class, public transport, tram 8, decorated trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed image - MTOCo cable tram set No. 1 - Preston Workshops, 1974
... Framed image - MTOCo cable tram set No. 1 - Preston...Preston Workshops... No. 1 at Preston Workshops. The cable tram set, owned... No. 1 at Preston Workshops. The cable tram set, owned ...Photo is of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. cable tramset No. 1 at Preston Workshops. The cable tram set, owned by the Museum of Victoria was refurbished by Preston Workshops during 1974/75. Yields information about cable tram set 1 following its refurbishment by the MMTB at Preston WorkshopsFramed photograph part gold timber frame, glazed, card cutout, colour photograph, paper backing with cloth hanging cord.tramways, preston workshops, cable trams, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z1.16 at Preston Workshops, Michael McLeod, c. 1990
... Z1.16 at Preston Workshops... on the route banner and "00" on the route number box) at Preston...Colour Photograph - Z1.16 at Preston Workshops... banner and "00" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops ...Photograph shows Z1 No. 16 (with "Special" indicated on the route banner and "00" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a livery with a PSA on public transport, with the slogan "Public transport for… a healthy environment" on behalf of the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) printed across the length of the tram above the windows. The tram also had trolley poles installed. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery that contained a PSA in the past.Colour Photograph - Z1.16 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z1 class, public transport, tram 16, all over advertising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board Preston Workshops", late 1920's?
... "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board Preston Workshops"... Preston Workshops... Preston Workshops, titled "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board... Trams tramways MMTB Preston Workshops Thornbury Depot Drawings ...Dyeline print of a perspective elevation of the MMTB Preston Workshops, titled "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board Preston Workshops", drawing No. W531. Shows the layout of the buildings, tracks, traversers, Thornbury Workshops, railway line and junction arrangements. In the bottom right hand corner is a draftsman's name "K. V. McGuiness". Scanned in a hi res format March 2016trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, thornbury depot, drawings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramcar location Preston Workshops", May. 1998
... "Tramcar location Preston Workshops"... Preston Workshops... at Preston Workshops, dated 22-5-1998. Has notes whether in for "day... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Lists A4 photocopied sheet ...A4 photocopied sheet providing the location of tramcars at Preston Workshops, dated 22-5-1998. Has notes whether in for "day in" or "accident repairs".trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Yarra Trams, "Rolling Stock Branch - Preston Workshops Staff Position as at 30-4-54", undated
... "Rolling Stock Branch - Preston Workshops Staff Position as... Preston Workshops... Stock Branch - Preston Workshops Staff Position as at 30-4-54... Trams tramways MMTB Preston Workshops Personnel Photocopy on A3 ...Photocopy on A3 paper of a MMTB report titled "Rolling Stock Branch - Preston Workshops Staff Position as at 30-4-54". Showing the staff both officers and tradesmen, apprentices, establishment numbers and actual numbers of employees at Preston Workshops. Establishment was 683, actual number 613. Signed by the Rolling stock Engineer - report to the Chief Engineer. Not known when copy made.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Preston Workshops Office block and "Cameron Hall", c1940's
... Preston Workshops Office block and "Cameron Hall"... Preston Workshops...Digital Image of the Preston Workshops Office block... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Miller St Digital Image ...Digital Image of the Preston Workshops Office block and "Cameron Hall" from Miller St Preston or Northcote. Shows the track layout and road condition in front of the offices.trams, tramways, preston workshops, miller st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), machine shop at Preston Workshops c1943, 1943
... machine shop at Preston Workshops c1943.... Preston Workshops...Digital Image of the machine shop at Preston Workshops... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Tramcar Construction Digital ...Digital Image of the machine shop at Preston Workshops c1943. Shows the nature of the work positions, the belt drives and some of the equipment provided. Image made from a published print.trams, tramways, preston workshops, tramcar construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Preston Workshops truck shop 1946 with No. 15 trucks under construction, 1946
... Preston Workshops truck shop 1946 with No. 15 trucks under... Preston Workshops...Digital Image of the Preston Workshops truck shop 1946... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Bogies Digital Image ...Digital Image of the Preston Workshops truck shop 1946 with No. 15 trucks under construction and No. 1 trucks in the background undergoing repairs. Image made from a published print.trams, tramways, preston workshops, bogies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Y1 610 at Preston Workshops, The Argus, 1930
... Y1 610 at Preston Workshops...Preston Workshops...Black and white photograph of Y1 610 at Preston Workshops...Black and white photograph of Y1 610 at Preston Workshops ...Black and white photograph of Y1 610 at Preston Workshops fitted with a route number box, showing the destination of "Special". The tram was built during March 1930 and given the Argus stamp on the rear, possibly a press launch event.Yields information about the then new Y1 class tram No. 610Black and white print with details on the rear.In pencil "Class Y1" and The Argus stamp.tramways, tramcars, y1 class, tram 610, preston workshops, new tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Bus 144 Leyland Tiger TS8c chassis with Preston Workshops body at 26 Mar 1955
... MMTB Bus 144 Leyland Tiger TS8c chassis with Preston...Preston Workshops... by Preston Workshops using a Leyland chassis, late 1930s... about a c1940 bus tramways MMTB Buses Leyland Preston Workshops ...The MMTB operated buses as well as trams. Body built by Preston Workshops using a Leyland chassis, late 1930sYields information about a c1940 busPhoto of MMTB Bus 144 at unknown location.tramways, mmtb buses, leyland, preston workshops