Document or memo dated 9/1/1949 - hand written on paper for typing by the Correspondence Branch of the SECV, Metropolitan branch from T H Thomas DTS, to Engineer and Manager, titled "Tail Lights" about the fitting of tail lights to tramcars on the three Provincial tramways. Notes the delays in receiving materials that had been ordered, but preliminary work had been carried out with, batteries received from Sydney and that all tramcars would be fitted by the end of the year.Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus.Hand written draft on SECV draft letter paper - for typing.tramcars, safety, tail lights, lights

List of SEC Tramcars through to No. 40, of the fitting date of tail lights, and notes regarding the lights and a list of the saloon seating types in the single truckers and ceiling colours in the bogie trams. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips.Yields information about the SEC tram fleet when tail lights fitted and saloon seat types.Handwritten list, over two sheets.sec, tramcars, lights, seats, ceilings, tail lights

Hand written note or timeline of the fitting of tail lights to trams written by T H Thomas from 2-11-1949 to 24/1/1950 setting out the instructions to depots, delivery of materials, inspection of installations, placing orders, issues obtaining batteries, and other materials, and the number of trams completed in each city as at 20-1-1950. See also item 10053 for another memo by W H Thomas.Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus.Hand written note on two plain foolscap sheets.tramcars, safety, tail lights, lights, geelong depot, bendigo, ballarat

Note or letter dated 10-10-49, from a Mr Russell to Mr Thomas regarding the installation of tail lights to trams and the annual cost of running these. Suggests using the compressor circuit for this instead. Has a sketch showing the proposed wiring diagram including a battery, which, when the compressor was running would be sufficient to charge the battery. See also item 10046 for a drawing showing this. The smaller hand written notes provide further info and costs.Yields information about the development of a system to install tail lights on tramcars.Set of three documents, hand written on paper.tramcars, tail lights, electrical engineering

Item reports on the fitting a T reflector to try and improve the visibility of trams in Geelong. Notes that they are being tested on a tramcar and that it was based on a similar method in Melbourne. See Item 9053 for an image of this on tram 21, dated 23-6-1949. This was not successful and were later replaced by electrically lit tail lights.Yields information about the Geelong's work to try and improve the visibility of trams at night.Print of an email - extract from The Geelong Advertiser c1949.geelong, tramways, tramcar, tail lights

Set of copies of 13 SEC Purchase orders for the purchase of items or equipment for the installation of tail lights onto tramcars - December 1949. Notes how the items were to be delivered to Bendigo, Ballarat or Geelong - generally by Passenger train. Gives name of company, number of items to be delivered and pricing. All orders authorised by C C Boardman.Yields information about the purchasing of equipment for the installation of tail lights on tramcars, the variety of suppliers and how the items were to be delivered.Set of 13 copies of purchase orders, typed with punch holes on the left hand edge.tramcars, tail lights, electrical engineering, electrical equipment

Memo dated 31-11-1949 from the Depot Foreman Geelong, Mr V Phillipps to Mr Cuggan regarding the fitting of a new contact on the horn relay to prevent damage or breaking the red tail lights and the armature of the relay sticking down. Notes about which trams used on and the number of circuits. Also notes the future use on bogie cars.Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus.Hand written memo on SECV printed departmental paper.tramcars, safety, tail lights, lights, geelong depot

Photo of Geelong No. 21 at the North terminus with the return destination of Belmont, with the Pilkington glass factory in the background. Has a reflector "T" on the left-hand side at the bottom of the apron formed from small reflectors. It was trialled in 1948, but rejected in favour of battery-powered red tail lights, at the lower corners of tram aprons, fitted gradually from 1949. See also item 9053 for further background. Photographer unknown.Yields information about Geelong tram 21 and the experimental use of a T light reflector.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "T experimental, North terminus 1948"geelong, tramways, north, tram 21, tail lights

Set of two drawings (BA-T8-8100/1 and BA-T8-8100B) showing the installation of tail lights on SEC tramcars and modifications to the battery/trolley pole relay and battery. Both are dated 15/11/1949 and signed by the Manager Ballarat Branch. The actual relay used later was a Post Office type relay contained within a wooden box. See item 10052 for an associated memo and an earlier version of the drawing.Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus.Drawing - dyeline print on plain papertramcars, safety, tail lights, lights, ballarat

Drawing titled "Tramcars tail light and battery charging arrangement", shows battery charging arrangement using the compressor circuit / motor as a resistance. Marked up for switches and compressor. This option was not implemented. Possibly prepared in the Geelong office. See also item 10051 for an associated letter.Yields information about the development of a system to install tail lights on tramcars.Drawing - dyeline printed, dated 20-9-1949 titled "Tramcars tail light and battery charging arrangement", Drawing 8357.tramcars, tail lights, electrical engineering

Drawings 1 - "Tramcars tail lamp and battery charging arrangement" 2 - "Tramcar tail lamp installation, relay modification" Shows the existing interior lamp circuits and the additional wiring required to provide tail lamps using horn-type relays, along with additional lamps and a battery. Second drawing shows modification to the relays. This type of equipment was not used on Ballarat tramcars.Yields information about the development of a system to install tail lights on tramcars.Set of two foolscap drawings, copied using blue carbon paper.tramcars, tail lights, electrical engineering

Drawing untitled and undated, shows the proposed wiring arrangement for Geelong trams 1 to 10, 16 to 23, and 24 to 26. Similar to the wiring arrangement shown in item 10047.Yields information about the development of a system to install tail lights on tramcars.Foolscap ruled paper, drawing prepared using pencil.tramcars, tail lights, electrical engineering

The drawing titled "Ballarat Rolling Stock Wiring Diagram - Existing and Proposed Tail Light Installation" shows wiring for both single-truckers and bogie trams. Shows switches, lights, and wiring layout. Does not include a battery that was actually installed. Drawing undated, possibly c1949.Yields information about possible wiring of tail lights in Ballarat trams.Foolscap drawing - faded, undatedsecv, ballarat, tail lights, electrical engineering

Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop, the second loop in Pakington St. Tram 21 has the destination of Station, and 22 the destination of West. Tram 21 has a set of reflectors to act as a "T" light in the bottom left-hand corner of the photograph - see item 10417 for a newspaper clipping re these reflectors.. See item 7815 for negative. Date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information.Yields information about tram operations in Pakington St and T light reflectors.Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.See rear image. tramways, trams, geelong, tram 21, tram 22, pakington st, tail lights, geelong tramway

The extent of exterior changes veered not much further than a redesigned Holden logo and wheel trims. An updated Ecotec (Emissions and Consumption Optimisation through TEChnology) version of the Buick V6 engine coincided with the changes to the engine in the United States. The Ecotec engine packed 13 percent more power, an increase of 17 kilowatts (23 hp) over the VR, cut fuel consumption by 5 percent, and increased the compression ratio from 9.0:1 to 9.4:1. Holden mated the new engine with a modified version of the GM 4L60-E automatic transmission, bringing improved throttle response and smoother changes between gearsThe VS Commodore was the last of which to be sold as Toyota Lexcens, as Holden and Toyota ended their model-sharing scheme The last Lexcens were built during 1997This model was also sold between 1995 and 1997 in small numbers to Malaysia and Singapore as the Opel Calais.4 door sedan VS Commodore sedanLion and stone badge on Bonnet and on Boot centre, Commore on both mudguards Holden badge on Rear under tail lightsvehicle, vs commodore, car

Item used to switch on or off the red tail lights circuit on a tram. Made by the SECV. The board was located next to the 6V battery that was used to power the tram tail lights when the trolley pole was being reversed under a passenger seat.. Demonstrates an item fitted to a tramcar to switch an external lighting circuit.Softwood wood board with a bakelite two pole switch marked "on" and "off" and a Federal 250V 15A rewireable ceramic fuse attached. Has remnants of cloth covered copper wire on the rear. See item 9024 for an associated drawing."12" in blue pencil.fuse, tram 14, tramcars, tramcar maintenance, electrical switching

Photograph of trams 11 & 28 at Carlton St loop in Wendouree Parade. Photo early 1950s as tail lights have been fitted. Yields information about trams 11 & 28 in the early 1950sBlack and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, depot loop, tram 11

Photograph of tram 11 in Wendouree Parade entering Depot Loop, with the destination of Victoria St. Photo early 1950s as tail lights have been fitted. Yields information about depot loop and tram 11.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, depot loop, tram 11

Photograph shows Geelong tram 2 at the Beach terminus through routed to Chilwell. Photographer unknown. The tram has been fitted with tail lights, probably 1955.Yields information about Geelong trams 2 and the Beach terminus.Black and white photograph printed on Agfa paper.geelong, tramways, tram 2, beach

Photograph shows Geelong tram 2 at the Eastern Park terminus. The tram has been fitted with tail lights and has the return destination of Newtown. Photographer unknown, c1954.Yields information about the Eastern Park terminus and tram 2.Black and white photograph printed on plain paper with the printers marks on the rear.On rear in ink "Eastern Pk"geelong, tramways, eastern park, tram 2

Photograph shows SECV Geelong tram No. 23 sitting on the depot fan. The tram has the destination of Belmont and has been fitted with tail lights, indicating the photograph is during the 1950s.Yields information about SECV Geelong 23 during the 1950s and the depot.Black and white photograph with a stamp on the rear.Has the stamp of Windsor Publications on the rear.tramways, geelong, tram 23, geelong depot, tramcars

The photo shows tram 18 parked just inside the depot gates, with the tram ready for departure. Has been fitted with tail lights, which dates the photo to the early to mid 1950s.Yields information about tram 18 and its appearance early to mid 1950s.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, tram 18, depot

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 33 (Gardens via Drummond St North) and No. 12 (Mt Pleasant) crossing each other in Wendouree Parade, mid 1950s with tail lights installed. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 33 tram 12 during the mid 1950s in Wendoure Parade.Black and white print with plain back.tramcars, tram 33, wendouree parade, tram 12

Photograph of Geelong tram No. 25 at the Beach terminus with another tramcar behind. No. 25 has the return destination of Newtown. Photographer unknown, c1950 as tail lights have been fitted and prior to its renumbering to No. 28 in 1951.Yields information about Geelong tram 25 and the Beach terminus.Black and white photograph with notes on rear. Has photo printer marks on the rear as well.In ink "Sydney Stamps & postcards 12/09" indicating the source of the print.geelong, tramways, tram 25, beach

Negative and Digital images from the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 2 at the North terminus. The metal gates have been replaced with doors, tail lights have been fitted, but no mirrors - c1950/51Yields information about Geelong 2 and the North terminus early 1950s.Negativetrams, tramways, geelong, north, tram 2

There were a number of minor up-grades over the superceded HQ model, and they included infinitely adjustable windscreen wipers and the introduction of pollution equipment .Other features included a bolder grille and body mounted rear tail lightsA significant improvement over the original HQ on which this car was basedAutumn gold coloured 4 door sedan with a beige vinyl roof.Holden Lion and Rock logo on rear roof pillars, Premier badge on black strip across lower boot lid, 4.2 litre badge on boot lid and Premier on rear of both front mudguards. .Number plate Club permit 63462 Hvehicle, hj model, premier, car

Photo of Bendigo Birney No. 11 at Bendigo depot alongside Bendigo 3, 10-4-1950, photo by Keith Kings. Alongside the tram is a man wearing a hat. Has in the background tramcar body jacks and other equipment including wheelsets. Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. IN an email from John Radcliffe 14/10/2019, the "man in a hat" is Wal Jack.Yields information about Bendigo tram 11, the tram depot and Wal Jack.Black and white print with photographer’s notes on the rear.On the rear in blue ink "Bendigo, Birney No. 11, Open Combination No. 3, Note: Tail Lights, Depot." In bottom left hand corner "10/4/50". In top right hand corner is the Keith Kings copyright stamp with number "D(2)(viii)" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, birney, depot, tram 11, tram 3