Showing 3 items matching "replacement of the cable tram network"
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Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper - Horse tramways and cable tramways, 1970-72
... replacement of the cable tram network...The common topic is trams - one is horse trams; the other is the replacement of the cable tram network. The cutting is a reproduction printed on white paper. ...Yields information about the replacement of the cable tram network replacement of the cable tram network horse trams Dates read: "15/4/72 herald", "11/11/70 Weekly Times" Black and white newspaper article on one sheet with handwritten dates Newspaper Horse tramways and cable tramways ...This single sheet combines two different newspaper items from different papers and years. The common topic is trams - one is horse trams; the other is the replacement of the cable tram network. The cutting is a reproduction printed on white paper. Yields information about the replacement of the cable tram network Black and white newspaper article on one sheet with handwritten datesDates read: "15/4/72 herald", "11/11/70 Weekly Times"replacement of the cable tram network, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAudio - AV Presentation, Robert Green, "The Melbourne cable tramways - 1885 - 1940", 5/2008
... cable tram system, its construction, operation, power or engine houses, and its replacement by electric trams or buses. Includes images of remnants of the former system in Abbotsford St North Melbourne, horse omnibuses, other cable tram systems, the grip, George Duncan, F B Clapp, the tramcars, cables or the rope, engine houses, St Kilda and passengers changing at Victoria St from electric to cable tram Demonstrates the work of Robert Green's research work into cable tram history and research and yields information about the history and development of Melbourne's cable tram network, the largest single operator network in the world. ...Presentation by Robert Green to the Engineering Heritage Victoria, 22 May 2008 comprising a Powerpoint slides with the actual audio of the presentation. Gives the background to the establishment of the Melbourne cable tram system, its construction, operation, power or engine houses, and its replacement by electric trams or buses. Includes images of remnants of the former system in Abbotsford St North Melbourne, horse omnibuses, other cable tram systems, the grip, George Duncan, F B Clapp, the tramcars, cables or the rope, engine houses, St Kilda and passengers changing at Victoria St from electric to cable tram Demonstrates the work of Robert Green's research work into cable tram history and research and yields information about the history and development of Melbourne's cable tram network, the largest single operator network in the world.Digital Audio Visual Presentation of a lecture by Robert Green 2008 cable trams, melbourne, mtoco, trackwork, engine houses, tramcars, george duncan, f b clapp, horse buses, abbotsford st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Interim Report - MMTB - Upon the General Scheme for the future development of Tramways in Melbourne and Suburbs, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1922
... replacement of cable tramways in Melbourne, whose capacity was predicted to be incapable of coping with future demand. In light of some opposition to electrification via overhead wires, several schemes were outlined, including a conduit system, surface contact system, battery cars, petrol cars, petrol-electric cards, motor buses, and trolleybuses. In the conclusion, the MMTB asserted that all schemes other than overhead electrification are not optimal to serving the city, and remained committed to use overhead wires. A document that clearly shows the commitment of the now-superceded public transport agency (MMTB) to electrify the Melbourne tram network ...An interim report by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) concerning the replacement of cable tramways in Melbourne, whose capacity was predicted to be incapable of coping with future demand. In light of some opposition to electrification via overhead wires, several schemes were outlined, including a conduit system, surface contact system, battery cars, petrol cars, petrol-electric cards, motor buses, and trolleybuses. In the conclusion, the MMTB asserted that all schemes other than overhead electrification are not optimal to serving the city, and remained committed to use overhead wires.A document that clearly shows the commitment of the now-superceded public transport agency (MMTB) to electrify the Melbourne tram network.Interim Report - MMTB - Upon the General Scheme for the future development of Tramways in Melbourne and Suburbspublic transport, mmtb, tramways, electrification, electricity
