Photograph of tram W 272 in Collins St looking west at Swanston Street. It is noted that it has no destination route boxes. Geoff Warburton notes say it received its route number box during May 1934 and it was sold in March 1980 to Seattle. USA. Not sure where it is now. Early photo of W tram without route number boxes.Black and white photograph slightly curled of W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St . Note: No route number boxes.tramways, mmtb, traffic, trams, w class, tram 272, collins st.

Photo shows two W2 class trams in Victoria Parade, possibly at the intersection with Brunswick St, given the tramway correspondence box on the nearest pole. W2 510, (City) is fitted with a route number box, while W2 549 (Mont Albert) is not fitted. Both trams have auxiliary destinations boards hanging from the driver's cabins. The ornate centre poles are shown. Though the inscription date is 1930 when route numbers were being rolled out for Melbourne's trams. W2 510 route number box was fitted 12/1929, tram 649 entered service 12/1930 and was fitted with its route number box 6/1934Yields information about the operation of trams in Victoria Parade, FitzroyKodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - W2 510 and 649 Victoria Parade c1930"1930" and "MP 13" in penciltrams, tramways, w2 class trams, tram 649, tram 510, mont albert, victoria parade, route number boxes

Indicator Roll provided in Melbourne tram route number boxes. Has numbers 1 to 0 and letters A, B, D and E. The number 1 is repeated. The letter C was not used in route numbers. Demonstrates a route number box indicator roll.Destination type roll - white book binders cloth, painted in black paint to provide numbers and letters.destination roll, route number boxes, route numbers, tramcars

Photograph looks southward along Swanston St as intending passengers stand on the safety zone at Bourke St. W2 570 with destination "Elsternwick, route 1" has just departed the safety zone and obscures another W2 travelling in the opposite direction. The street is busy with pedestrians and motor cars and new traffic lights (1928-29) control the intersection. The Leviathan Department Store can be seen to the right and workmen's ladders and equipment can bee seen far left. W2 570 was built in 1929 and fitted with newly adopted route number boxes. The W2 it is passing does not appear to have route number boxes fitted yet, which dates the photo to c1930-31.Yields information about early electric trams along Swanston St Black and white print with no note.swanston st, w2 class, 570, route number boxes, bourke st, safety zone, leviathan, elsternwick, route 1

Black and white photograph showing a crowded Safety Zone at the Swanston St stop for Flinders St. Has at least five trams in the view and shows how passengers could read route numbers as to their tram - can see routes 64, 8, 7 and 6 with possibly a 5 at the end of the line . Note the loudspeakers used by Inspectors to advise passengers of the trams and to stand clear when the trams were ready to depart. There is a wide variety of motor cars in the view. Photo by the Herald Sun 1/1954. A cropped version of this photo was used on page 4 of the January 1957 issue of Electric Traction - Courtesy of the City Development Association. Yields information about Melbourne tram route numbers and how they could be seen by passengers at safety zones.Photograph with hand written notes on rear and stamps on the rear.In ink "No. 5 - Cr Flinders and Swanston Streets, Jan 1954" and The Herald Sun copyright stamp.trams, tramways, swanston st, safety zone, route number boxes

Photo shows the first build of the upgraded Y class design classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB Preston Workshops in 1930, 610 to 613. There was one solitary Y Class tram 469. They were built with the intention of evaluating one-man operation. Due to their higher cost and Union resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. All Y and Y1 classes were withdrawn from regular passenger service in 1965 and transferred to the Driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. All cars are preserved in various museums in Australia. Tram 610 is operable at the Bendigo Tram Museum.Black and White photograph of MMTB Y1 610 at South Melbourne Depot, as originally built with destination route number box and centre sash of windshield dropped. tramways, trams, tram 610, south melbourne depot, y1 class

Image shows a 1924 newspaper photo of one of the new W Class trams in service. The photo caption gives details of the tram including its length. It has the destination of St Kilda Road.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. W 220 was the second W Class tram built. Photo was taken in 1924 showing this tram with St Kilda Road on the destination board. Note there is no destination route number box.tramways, trams, st kilda road, tram 220, w class trams

Photo looking east in Collins St from Elizabeth St with W2 class tram 284 (Spencer St) and another W2 in the distance. The tram is yet to be fitted with a route number box. The tram was the first to be converted from a W class to a W2 class (8/1928) and was fitted with route number boxes in April 1930. In the background is the Sands McDougal city office and a sign advertising Reuter's Office.Yields information about Collins St c1929.Postcard - printed, unused, with Ken Magor stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 284, collins st

Negatives No. N354 and N355 and black and white prints made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of tram SW6's 888 and 887 at Malvern Depot in Coldblo Road prior to travelling to Preston Depot on AETA tour (Australian Electric Traction Association) on 25/6/1955. 1616.1 - In route number box of 888 is letter "B". 1616.2 - 887 - with letter "A" in route number box and sign with slogan "Save traffic congestion, move people, not vehicles." Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 22/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, malvern depot, coldblo road, aeta tour, tram sw6 888 tram sw6 887

Photograph shows W2 class tram No. 509 at the Collins St terminus at Spencer St. The driver is attending to the trolley pole rope. The tram has the destination of Deepdene and is yet to be fitted with route number boxes. The tram was built as a W2 entering service 13/6/1928 and was fitted with route number boxes in March 1930. In the background is the State Savings Bank building, now the Batman Hill Hotel and part of the VR Head Office building.Yields information about tram 509 and the Collins St terminus late 1920s.Black and white print with photographers notes on the rear.In pencil "W2 class at City terminus Cnr Collins & Spencer Sts."trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st, tram 509

Photo of W2 329 at Glenhuntly Depot. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 366 Bourke St. Tram fitted with drip rails, but without route number boxes. Photograph, Black and White, with photograph details on the rear.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB W2 329, Glenhuntly Depot About 1930" and the photographers stamp. Has KSK stamp with number SA942. On rear of copy ex Colin Jones Collected "H319" in pencil and "MMTB 1930" in ink.trams, tramways, w2 class, glenhuntly tram depot, tram 329

Rose Series postcard No. P 10765, titled "Collins Street, Melbourne" looking west from Russell Street. Has many trams in view, including tram 333 which does not have a route number box, though the one on the left side of the road does. This tram was fitted with a route number box during Nov. 1929. In the far background can be seen chimney stacks of the gas works. There is a sign for Martin and Pleasant, Homeopathic Pharmacy.Yields information about Collins St c1929Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, collins st, w2 class, gas works, tramways, tram 333

Black and white photograph showing W2 class No. 636 at the Collins St terminus at the corner with Spencer St. The tram has the destination of Victoria St and is not fitted with a route number box with the driver in the cabin door. The tram entered service in Aug. 1930 and was fitted with a route number box in Feb. 1934. There is another W2 class tram behind. In the background is the State Savings Bank building, now the Batman Hill Hotel and the VR Outward Parcels office.Yields information about tram 636 at the Collins St terminus, early 1930s.Black and White photograph with a plain back.trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st, spencer st, tram 636

Geelong No. 28 outside depot, painted in old colour scheme of green and cream, with side destination boxes and route number boxes. Shows Geelong conversion method of tram, compared to Ballarat. Taken on 21/8/1955. Photo by Keith Kings.K.S.Kings No. K(a)(55) stamped and written on, 'Geelong No. 28 Depot, Note old colour scheme and boxes for colour light and route indication and side destination boxes. 1/25, f5,6 21/8/58' in blue inktramways, trams, geelong, m class, depot, tram 28

Flag used to advertise the November 11 Poppy Appeal held by the RSL to raise funds for veterans and their families. Placed in a flag holder on one side of the route number box of W class tramscarsDemonstrates a flag for tramcars to assist in raising funds for veterans and their Families by the RSL.Flag advertising the Poppy Appeal, red print on white background, mounted on wooden dowel for use on Melbourne tramcars. Flag made from nylon or a similar synthetic, sewn into a white nylon circular section and then slipped over the dowel and stapled into position. Label sewn into flag with Evan Evans name, address and phone number - 7 digits.trams, tramways, flags, melbourne, anzac, rsl

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 185, in M tram (Moving Melbourne), National Express Group livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and pantograph. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, national express, mtram

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

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram 141 in Yarra Trams livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and pantograph. Has the Yarra trams info on the tram on the base of the model. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2005.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, yarra trams

Flag made to promote the Royal Show, early 1990s, blue and white colours. See also item 8492.7 for a similar flag mounted on a pole to enable it to be flown above the route number box of a W class tramcar. No manufacturer's label.Demonstrates a flag made for the promotion of the Royal Show on W class tramcars.Made from a synthetic fabric, sewn on all four edges, with left hand edge made with a slot to fit a wooden pole.tramways, tramcars, flags, royal show

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

Colour photograph of W4 671 photographed on the depot fan, 1994, prior to decision to paint in blue. Note the destination boxes and route number boxes and other areas in MMTB green. Photographed by Warren Doubleday 1994. Printed on Konica Paper - possibly 10/94, two copies held.btm, ballarat, depot, livery, tram 671

Model tram - made from a high density plastic, of the Melbourne City Circle tram, representative of the tram itself, not dimensionally accurate, no pantograph, only one route number box, painted in the burgundy red colour scheme and numbered 957. No indication of manufacturer. See item 6574 for a green versiontrams, tramways, models, city circle, tram 957

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W5 839 at Birdwood Ave/Keilor Road terminus, c1940. Note the second or parallel overhead line, but no track. Could be at the time of the construction of the line to Essendon airport. Could be route 51 in the route number box. May not be a Wal Jack photograph as odd negative size.trams, tramways, w5 class, essendon, keilor road, tram 839

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne A2 class tram in Yarra Trams. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and pantograph, and destination boxes. Has the Yarra trams info and details on the tram on the base of the model. Does not have a tram number. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003.trams, tramways, models, a2 class, yarra trams

Black and white negative from Wal Jack collection of W 259 or W2 during track reconstruction work on its way to North Coburg. The tram has not been fitted with a route number box. A number of workmen in the view "leaning on their shovels" as the tram goes past. Photo could be between Moreland Road and Bell St or in Lygon St before the end of the cable trams in Sydney Road Coburg. OR - in Moreland Road itself, having just left Nicholson St - note heavy wires at the rear of the tram. Photo can be dated from the date a route number box was fitted. Tram was converted to a W2 in Oct. 1931. Photo c1930. Photo may not be by Wal Jack as a size that he did not use.trams, tramways, w2 class, w class, north coburg, sydney road, lygon st, trackwork, tram 259

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 210, in MMTB livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and trolley poles. Part of their Heritage Series. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003. See also Reg Item 2267 for Z3 117, printed at the time of introduction.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, national express, mtram

Set of 2 colour photographs by Norm Cross, of Z1 at Preston Workshops prior to being formally numbered. The number 1 is shown in the route number box. The tram was delivered to Preston Workshops in Dec. 1974 and entered service in May 1975. Photos not dated. In the background are trams 995 or 895 and W2 560.Demonstrates the work of Norm Cross in photographing trams and his collection.Set of 2 colour prints.trams, tramways, z class, tram 1, preston workshops

Black and white photograph, sepia toned of an W class (383 or 363), east bound in Flinders St, prior to the fitting of route number boxes, c1928-1930.. In the background is Hartley's Sports store with a large crowd milling out onto the street, the City Auction Mart and to the east, The Empire Arcade building. No known details of the photographer or date.trams, tramways, flinders st, w class, tram 363, tram 383

Rose Series postcard No. P 3942, Collins Street looking west, shows a view from Exhibition Street with several motor cars. A W2 class tram with route number boxes is in the far distance, and some pedestrians, including a lady in a white habit or uniform. The T&G building sports its original tower as built in 1929. Yields information about Collins St. mid to late 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, collins st, w2 class

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