The photograph shows many men working on replacing the sleepers under the track in Sturt St during the tramway reconstruction project during 1934. Has the Harry Davies store in the background. The photo was used on page 32 in Keith Kings 1971 book "Ballarat Tramways." Yields information about the extent of the reconstruction of track in Sturt St during 1934.Black and white photograph notes on rear.In pencil "Sturt St 1934, SEC RHP, 5" and "No. 11 page 32"tramcars, tramways, trackwork, sturt st, track reconstruction, secv

Set of two digital images from slides taken by George Stevens on 25/1/1970 of the reconstruction of Toorak Road, near Highfield Road.Yields information about track reconstruction works in Toorak road and the methods undertaken at the time.Set of two digital images scanned from slides.tramways, track work, toorak road, track reconstruction

Newspaper clipping from an undated Melbourne page, about track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, between Burnley St and the Yarra River. Shows the temporary trackwork slew along the road with a long line of cars alongside. In the distance is a tram showing Kew Depot, route 23. Work c1974.trams, tramways, bridge rd, trackwork, route 23, temporary track

Typed notice on an A4 sheet, titled "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St" advising crews of the work and the alterations to services for Moreland, Kew Cotham Road and North Richmond Services. Signed by B. Moore Regional Operations Manager Southern of the MTA Tram and Bus Division, dated 14/10/1986. Notice D 3953Has in to the top right hand corner in ink "72Drv Sun"trams, tramways, trackwork, mta, st kilda, luna park

Document titled "Track Reconstruction - Bridge Road and Church St Richmond" issued by The Met, for work on the weekend of 18/6 and 19/6/1988. Gives details of the bus replacement services, tram arrangements, turning movements, bus destination, temporary stops, and general arrangements. Signed by B Moore tram special projects co-ordinator.Yields information about the typical arrangements for bus replacement services during track works by The Met.Document - 3 A4 pages, stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, trackworks, bridge road, church st, bus replacement

SEC Drawing BA-T2-6482, "Tram track reconstruction - cross- section of track." Shows the layout of trackwork that has a metal (crushed rock/concrete) base, sleepers, dog spikes, drainage systems and sealing. Note not printed at full size. Two copies held. Image i2 - scanned from microfilm - added 31-12-2015 - image i2 taken from the microfilm - see item 4307, sheet 4Yields information about overhead planning for the refurbishment of the Ballarat Tramway System and in particular the planning of track refurbishment.Print made from a microfilm using a microfilm printer.sec, ballarat, trackwork, drainage, sleepers

Hawthorn Tramways Trust form No. 95, recording the work done on the reconstruction of the HTT track for the week ending. The card has been marked up in ink for changes to the layout, at the time of the takeover of the Trust by the MMTB and the formation of the Eastern System. The HTT tramway track had fell apart due to poor ballasting material and had to be reconstructed by the Trust and the MMTB.Demonstrates an HTT track reconstruction form.Printed form on off white - form No. 95tramways, htt, forms, trackwork, track repairs

Set of 10 photos by Hugh Ballment, unless noted, of VR and MMTB trams: HBM070 - MMTB, W2 379, 9/03/1959, Coldblo Road Malvern Depot, Portable substation in street, see also slide HMB068 HBM071 - VR, No 53, mid 1950s, Barkly Street north of Carlisle Street, Note the road works. The building behind has since been substantially modified. HBM072 - VR, No 53, mid 1950s, Middle Brighton, (Damaged - salvaged from the end of the film) HBM073 - VR, No 3, mid 1950s, Elwood Depot, No 3 visible in back yard along with the substation. HBM074 - MMTB, W2 439, on Route 27, 1960s, Flinders Street flyover, with viaduct in the background. Has White Crow dash panel adverts. HBM075 - MMTB, SW6 923, RAAF recruitment tram, on Route 7, 1950s, St Kilda Road south of Toorak Road, Temporary trackwork. Note the two former Austerity buses being used by the Per-way Division including No 23. A W2 class tram is also visible in the photo. HBM076 - MMTB, SW6 928, may have been just after conversion to a single headlight in the early 1950s, departing Preston Workshops, on Route 9 at the corner of St Georges Road and Miller Street, W5 826 in Miller Street is running to East Preston on Route 9A, Ahead of that is a W2 class tram about to climb the "Hump". HBM077 - MMTB 1950s, St Kilda Road south of Toorak Road, Temporary trackwork, shows that nature of the work and temporary track arrangements with overhead lighting. One former Mutition and two former Austerity buses are being used by the Per-Way division including No 23. HBM078 - MMTB, W3 658 and 665, 1950s, St Georges Road, at Miller Street. No 658 appears to have recently been repainted into the new livery while 665 is in original livery. Both running route 10 services. HBM079 - MMTB, W2 604, 1950s, running Route 5, Princes Bridge at Batman Avenue. Night photo with decorations set up for an event, eg: Moomba or a Royal Visit. Yields information about Melbourne tram operations, with 1950s or 1960s photos of Melbourne tramways.Kodachrome cardboard mounts, with notes - set of 10tramways, tram 379, tram 53, barkly st, vr, st kilda brighton tramway, tram 3, flinders st, tram 439, tram 923, st kilda road, track work, st georges road, miller st, tram 658, tram 665, tram 604, preston workshops, trams, malvern depot, elwood depot, princes bridge, batman ave, w2 class, route 5, w3 class, route 9a, tram 826, w5 class, coldblo road, vr class, sw6 class, raaf, route 7, permanent way, temporary track, track reconstruction, route 10, route 9, tram 928, route 27, austerity buses, esplandade, brighton, st kilda, substation

Set of three photographs showing the work to reconstruct or relay the Camberwell Depot entrance trackwork in Riversdale Road on 5/11/2001. Shows the track being concreted into position using concrete pumps. Shows the depot shelter in the far background.Yields information about the reconstruction of the Camberwell Depot entrance.Set of three black and white photographs printed on Fujichrome Crystal Archive paper.Has photo numbers and dates on rear in ink.tramways, track work, track reconstruction, shelter, riversdale road, camberwell depot

Black and white photograph of trams on temporary track in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, late 1950's or early 1960's. Shows timber sleepered track, temporary huts, a transport bus, air compressor and temporary barriers and kerosene lamps. .1 - W2 379 outbound on temporary track, destination of Malv Tn Hall (Malvern Town Hall) route 6B. .2 - W2 262, followed by 775 and two other trams. W2 has the destination of East Malvern Darling Road, Route 4D. Printed on Fujichrome paper. Not known who took the photograph or when it was printed.Stamped in black ink on back "TMSV Sales"trams, tramways, st kilda rd, temporary track, reconstruction, malvern town hall, darling rd, tram 379, tram 262, tram 775

Photograph of the intersection of Burke Road and High Street, North Balwyn, looking back towards Kew and the city. Shows the inbound section of track being rebuilt, using a temporary track deviation method. Two trams can be seen on this track. Also note the additional temporary overhead lighting install above the track relay. Photo c1980. Has Kevin Donnellan tyre and a Mobil service station in the view. The overhead work being done by two bucket trucks.Yields information about High St North Balwyn and track reconstruction.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.On rear of photograph in ink "High St Balwyn ?"trams, tramways, high st, north balwyn, tram track, reconstruction, east kew, mmtb, tower trucks, burke road

Black and white photo of W2 562 or 502, leaving a "shoofly" temporary track deviation during road / track reconstruction. Location not known at this time. Photo by Mark Plummer late 1960's. Note the kerosene warning lamps, could be route 69.Has the "Mark Plummer" stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, track repairs, trackwork, tram 562?

Poster - A3 size heavy paper, published by M>Tram titled "Service Alterations May 2002" for the Glenferrie Traders Festival Sunday May 5 and Track Reconstruction in Sydney Road and Royal Parade, Sat May 18 and Sunday May 19.trams, tramways, m>tram, services, glenferrie rd, royal parade, sydney rd, trackwork

.1 - pamphlet provided at tram stops giving details of the works for 70 .2 - ditto - for Tram Network Upgrade - Swan St and Wallen Road Bridge, Richmond .3 - as for .1 - track reconstruction in Swan St between Stanley St and Stawell St Richmond or BurnleyShows the methods that Yarra Trams customers are advised of changes due to track replacement works..1>.2 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold DL - Tram Service changes - 11/2022 to 18/2/2022 - Route 70 .3>.4 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold DL - Tram Network Upgrade - Swan St and Wallen Road Bridge, Richmond .5 - Newspaper clipping - Tram works on Swan St .6 - Pamphlet - Bridge Road and Church St - 12/3 to 14/3/2022tram works, track work, yarra trams, ptv, bridges, trams, tramways, richmond, burnley, route 70, wallen road bridge

Poster titled "Service Alterations", produced by M>Tram, for April 2003, detailing the changes for tram track reconstruction in Malvern Burke Road, Easter, and Anzac Day services. Details the extra services for the Dawn service and route changes. Has the M>Tram logos, with contact details.Demonstrates a M>Tram Customer Bulletin.Poster printed on off white heavy A3 size paper. trams, tramways, m>tram, timetables, melbourne, information, service changes

Set of two photographs during April 2004, of the tram track pavement reconstruction in Wendouree Parade - Photo taken at the old Crossing Loop. Photo by Carolyn Dean.On rear of each photo in ink, "04-04", "Photo by Carolyn Dean"road works, wendouree parade

.1 - pamphlet provided at tram stops giving details of the works and bus services for 86 - Merri Creek Bridge works .2 - ditto - for provision of a super stop in William St at Collins St including replacement bus services on route 58 .3 - as for .1 - track reconstruction in Swan St between Stanley St and Stawell St Richmond or BurnleyShows the methods that Yarra Trams customers are advised of changes due to track replacement works..1 - Pamphlet - DL, three fold DL - Buses replace trams - route 86 - 28/11/2021 to 5 December 2021 - Route 86 .2 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold DL - Tram Service changes 2/2/2022 to 6/2/2022 - Routes 11, 12, 35, 48, 58 and 109 .3 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold DL - Tram Service changes - 11/2022 to 18/2/2022 - Route 70tram works, track work, route 58, yarra trams, ptv, route 86, merri creek, bridges, super stops, trams, tramways, richmond, burnley, route 70, collins st, william st

Report - carbon copy of 2 typed foolscap yellow sheets, titled "Nicholson St Coburg - Single track lighting", dated 15/2/1960 from D. H. Eakins, Chief Engineer to the Chairman. Looks at a proposal by the Distribution Engineer to automatically switch on and off lighting along sections of the Coburg line, using lighting similar to that used when track reconstruction works undertaken, illumination levels, costs, operation, switching and maintenance.trams, tramways, nicholson st, coburg, lights, trackwork

Colour slide, Kodak, white cardboard of track reconstruction in Flemington Road, North Melbourne 19/12/1959, over Grattan St, with trams 935 and 927 in the far distance. Note the wood block construction, the austerity bus, the hotel in the far distance on the corner of Elizabeth St and Peel St, the trees are blocking the view of the former Haymarket, the temporary track relaying and the lone watchman or "traffic controller". Slide Number K(l)(289)Extensive handwriting on rear in ink and that it was photographed at 1/60 f5.6.trams, tramways, flemington rd, grattan st, trackwork, track construction, tram 935

Set of 2 colour slides taken during track reconstruction work in Collins St on a Sunday morning August 1973. Features Sw5 848 (route 42, Mont Albert) travelling on the wrong line or bang road between Spencer St and Elizabeth St and SW6 989 *West Preston/Northcote route 10) using the crossover near Elizabeth St. The Photographer's car is parked on the right side of the street.Yields information about tram operations in Collins St during track work and the method of keeping the service running on a Sunday.Colour slide - Kodak cardboard mount - set of 2Has in pencil slide number "6/73/33 & 34"tramways, track work, bang road, collins st, sw5 class, sw6 class, tram 848, tram 989

Pamphlet provided at tram stops giving details of the works and bus services for: .1 - route 72 track reconstruction between Chapel St and Orrong Road, in Malvern Road including the Orrong Road over rail line bridge - 29-4-2022 to 14-5-2022 .2 - All Collins and William St routes for the installation of a super stop in William St at Collins St - - 2-2-2022 to 6-2-2022Shows the methods that Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria customers are advised of changes due to track replacement works..1 - Pamphlet - DL, five fold DL - Tram service changes - route 72 - 29-4-2022 to 14-5-2022 .2 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold DL - changes in Collins and William Streets - 2-2-2022 to 6-2-2022tram works, track work, yarra trams, ptv, bridges, trams, tramways, route 72, malvern road, orrong road, super stops, collins st, william st

Photograph of track reconstruction of conversion of the cable to electric tramway in Abbotsford near the corner with Canning St, about August 1935. .1 - has the old cable track excavated before the yokes were cut of and the new track - rails and sleepers laid on the previous road bed. In the background is the Homebush Hotel. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. .2 - similar photo but looking along the line of yokes. with the building on the east side which have all since undergone two demolitions. The former hotel building remains but has been converted to set of apartments.Yields information about the removal of cable tram track in Abbotsford St North Melbourne.Set of two Black & White Photographs. Two copies of each held.Has the TMSV Sales stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, conversion

Set of four colour prints of track reconstruction at the intersection of Millers St and St Georges Road. The first three photos show the work being carried out with Thornbury Depot or Preston workshops in the background. Concrete by Boral. The 4th photo shows W7 1015, running a route 10 Sth Melb & St Kilda Beach service with the driver tying off the trolley pole. In the view are two inspectors in green, the driver is in a brown uniform. The tram has adverts for Motorcover Plus insurance and Whitehorse whiskey. The replacement bus is standing on the right-hand side of the photo.Yields information about trackworks at the intersection of Miller St and St Georges Road and replacement bus services.Colour print on Kodak paper - set of 4trams, tramways, trackworks, miller st, st georges road, w7 class, tram 1015

Photocopy of Report - 27 foolscap pages - titled "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Report and Statement of Accounts for Twelve Months ending 30th September 1919" Gives listings of Trust Members and Officers, Per way issues, Rollingstock, MMTB formation, coal and power supply problems, wages, fares, track problems Finance, Operation and General matters, finance statements, balance sheet and Auditors Report. Appendices includes the Engineers and Manager's Report, Statistics, accounts, funding, auditor reports various charts and maps. Includes a plan of the track reconstruction - cross section - see image i2 Audited by R. Oehr and L. CallawayHas the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, htt, reports, construction, finances, operations, mmtb

Set of two Black and white photographs on Kodak paper of the track reconstruction in Hawthorn Road Caulfield, Inkerman St. area. Photo taken during early Oct. 1965. East track was complete by 9/10/1965 (Electric Traction 11/1965). 1421.1 - Hawthorn Road, looking north from Inkerman St. SW6 953 outbound. 1421.2 - Hawthorn Road between Inkerman St and Balaclava Road - SW6 853 outbound, passing an inbound tram. Note steel-wood cross over bridge between the two tracks. See P.Winspur note - and Electric Traction Nov. 1965 and data sheet for Reg. Item 1418trams, tramways, hawthorn road, caulfield, trackwork, mmtb, tram 953

Large lever arch folder, containing many notices issued to platform staff and depot staff at South Melbourne depot from November 1975 through to Feb 1985, when issued by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Contains ticket information and circulars, special arrangements, job advertisements, social club events, sale of old motor cars, circulars re tickets, sample tickets, notice of poll for election of union rep on the MMTB, job applications, results of applications for tram and bus driving, scholar concession tickets, lost passes, depot staff rosters for public holidays, track reconstruction. Part in date order, the first two years in reverse date order.trams, tramways, mmtb, south melbourne depot, notices and information, passes, tickets, employees, mta

Set of three photographs taken on 20/05/2004 of the tram track pavement reconstruction in Wendouree Parade. Photo by Carolyn Dean. .1 - Depot junction, looking south, not the warning trams crossing and cyclist sign on the pole. .2 - To the south of depot junction. .3 - Preparing the road surface for the next pavement layer.On rear of each photo in ink, "20/05/04", "Photo by Carolyn Dean"road works, wendouree parade

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

Set of five colour prints of tram W5 725 derailed in High St Kew during track reconstruction work at the corner of Derby St Kew. Tram was bound for North Balwyn when it derailed on a section of track that had been dismantled, possibly when it hit or dislodged a track crossover. Tram has advertisements for Bonds, Tollana Wines, Park Drive cigarettes, .1 - tram derailed at the top of the hill down to Kew Cemetery. .2 - with workmen setting up the tram and place on the temporary transport wheels. The second axle box towards the drop centre is on an angle compared to the nearest axle box. .3 - close up view of the damaged truck. .4 - General view of the scene looking back towards Kew Junction. .5 - view of the damaged crossover section. Date: during the 1970's.trams, tramways, accidents, derailments, kew, high st, north balwyn, route 48, temporary track, tram 725