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Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Model Traction Assoc of Vic (MTAV), "Maximum Traction", Jan. 2006
... "Maximum Traction"...Model Traction Association Vic (MTAV) Magazine Maximum Traction - Dec. 2005 - reporting on the AGM, the reconstruction of the depot entry at Kew Depot during Jan. 2006 and Adelaide Flexities. ...Model Traction Assoc of Vic (MTAV)...Model Traction Association Vic (MTAV) Magazine Maximum Traction - Dec. 2005 - reporting on the AGM, the reconstruction of the depot entry at Kew Depot during Jan. 2006 and Adelaide Flexities. ...Model Traction Association Vic (MTAV) Magazine Maximum Traction - Dec. 2005 - reporting on the AGM, the reconstruction of the depot entry at Kew Depot during Jan. 2006 and Adelaide Flexities. See also item 2748 for other information on the Kew project.Yields information about the work of the MTAV and reconstruction of Kew Depot.Magazine - 12 pages - 3 A4 sheets folded to A5, printed.trams, tramways, kew depot, trackwork, mtav -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Australian Electric Traction Association", 1970's
... "Australian Electric Traction Association"...Sign, Masonite with holes in each corner, orange background, with words "Australian Electric Traction Association". Used by the AETA at conventions, displays etc. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)..."Australian Electric Traction Association" Sign Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) ...Sign, Masonite with holes in each corner, orange background, with words "Australian Electric Traction Association". Used by the AETA at conventions, displays etc. Possibly made 1970's by style of letters and paint.trams, tramways, aeta -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Traction Engine Driving Chaff Cutter, Kerr's Property
... Traction Engine Driving Chaff Cutter, Kerr's Property...Black and white copy of original photograph showing two men working on a traction engine. There is a horse and cart next to it...."Traction engine driving chaff cutter - Kerr's property"...Kerr farming traction engine chaff cutting Barlow and sons "Traction engine driving chaff cutter - Kerr's property" Black and white copy of original photograph showing two men working on a traction engine. ...Black and white copy of original photograph showing two men working on a traction engine. There is a horse and cart next to it."Traction engine driving chaff cutter - Kerr's property"kerr, farming, traction engine, chaff cutting, barlow and sons -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ticket, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour, Mar. 1948
... Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour...Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour, 29 March 1948. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)...Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour Ephemera Ticket Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) C. ...Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour, 29 March 1948. C. L. Busch Secretary, L. Marshal Wood - President. On the rear is an advert for "Coles & Garrard Pty Ltd", sight testing, opticians, giving both the Melbourne and Geelong address. Printed in black on grey card.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, ticket, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), August 1951 issue of Electric Traction, Apr. 2020
... August 1951 issue of Electric Traction...Photocopy of page 3 of the August 1951 issue of Electric Traction which features the article on the installation of the new crossing at Hospital Corner - see Reg Item 7720. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)...August 1951 issue of Electric Traction Document Photocopy Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) ...Photocopy of page 3 of the August 1951 issue of Electric Traction which features the article on the installation of the new crossing at Hospital Corner - see Reg Item 7720. Also gives Ballarat news on power restrictions, fare increase, tram 23 - (Gold Tram) and its planned withdrawal from service. Has a note regarding Wal Jack's health.trams, tramways, hospital corner, drummond st, sturt st, trackwork, gold tram, fares, tram services -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ticket, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour, Nov. 1965
... Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour...Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - 3rd MMTB special tram - 40 mile tour, for Saturday 13th November (no year given), leaving from Hanna St. depot (Sth Melbourne). ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)...See Dec 1948 Tram Tracks for a tour report Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour Ephemera Ticket Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) ...Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - 3rd MMTB special tram - 40 mile tour, for Saturday 13th November (no year given), leaving from Hanna St. depot (Sth Melbourne). C. L. Busch Secretary. Two copies held. A calendar check shows that 1948 was a Saturday 13/11. See Dec 1948 Tram Tracks for a tour reporttrams, tramways, aeta, tours, ticket, south melbourne depot, hanna st depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction - July 1955", Jul. 1955
... "Electric Traction - July 1955"...Eight page magazine, centre stapled, "Electric Traction - July 1955", with a photo of 974 undergoing noise testing in Bourke St. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)...Also items on the new W7 tramcars, route numbers for the Bourke Street routes, NSW electric railways and Ballarat. "Electric Traction - July 1955" Magazine Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) A. ...Eight page magazine, centre stapled, "Electric Traction - July 1955", with a photo of 974 undergoing noise testing in Bourke St. Has an article on the Minister for Transport, Mr. A. G. Warner speech at the time of the opening of the new East Preston Depot, and the efficiency of tramways. Has an item on the Resilient wheel that reduces noise. Also items on the new W7 tramcars, route numbers for the Bourke Street routes, NSW electric railways and Ballarat.trams, tramways, bourke st, w7 class, east preston depot, resilient wheels, wheels, testing -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Australian Electric Traction Association", 1980's
... "Australian Electric Traction Association"...Sign, sandwich board style, Masonite sheets secured to pine uprights, yellow background, green letters, with words "Australian Electric Traction Association". Used by the AETA at conventions, displays etc. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)..."Australian Electric Traction Association" Sign Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) ...Sign, sandwich board style, Masonite sheets secured to pine uprights, yellow background, green letters, with words "Australian Electric Traction Association". Used by the AETA at conventions, displays etc. Possibly made 1980's by style of letters and paint. Has four 50x18 wooden legs, with hinges at the top to support sign and allow it to be opened. Fitted with rope and eyehooks to allow it to be carried our secured in the open position. These are damaged and not functional. Some repairs made.In black letters on one side at the rear, "14 1/2" towel rail rod"trams, tramways, aeta -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association" - AETA, Feb. 1989
... "Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association" - AETA...Report - 40 A4 pages - photocopied - pinned in the top left hand corner with a brass folded clip - titled "Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association, dated 23/2/1989. Addressed to Gail Moody of The Met about the proposal to convert the Upfield rail line to light rail and close the Sydney Road tram service. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)..."Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association" - AETA Document Report Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Gail Moody ...Report - 40 A4 pages - photocopied - pinned in the top left hand corner with a brass folded clip - titled "Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association, dated 23/2/1989. Addressed to Gail Moody of The Met about the proposal to convert the Upfield rail line to light rail and close the Sydney Road tram service. Has many suggestions, track diagrams, timetables and a copy the AETA's original submission of 10/5/1988.trams, tramways, upfield, aeta, sydney rd, route 19, conversion, light rail -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s, Historic Electric Traction, c2006
... Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of C class 3019 in Whiteman St Southbank. ...On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp....Historic Electric Traction...Trams tramways Whiteman St C Class Route 109 tram 3019 On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp. Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of C class 3019 in Whiteman St Southbank. ...Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of C class 3019 in Whiteman St Southbank. Tram has destination of route 109, c2006. Historic Electric Traction - www.het.org.au - accessed 23/7/2020.On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp.trams, tramways, whiteman st, c class, route 109, tram 3019 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction", Jun. 1955
... "Electric Traction"...June 1955 issue of Electric Traction, Vol X No. 6 - featuring Melbourne No.996 in High St Northcote, during the construction of the tramway with two trams being ferried to the new Preston depot. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)...Features articles on the construction of the Bourke St routes, construction of new W7 (known then as SW6c), tramcars, possible new routes in Melbourne, news from Pittsburgh, Victorian Railways, Bourke St. roll, AETA notes. "Electric Traction" Magazine Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) ...Yields information about the construction method of High St Northcote Melbourne, Bourke St and the construction of the new trams at the time for Melbourne.June 1955 issue of Electric Traction, Vol X No. 6 - featuring Melbourne No.996 in High St Northcote, during the construction of the tramway with two trams being ferried to the new Preston depot. See detail caption. Only one line shown, the second is under construction in the rear. Features articles on the construction of the Bourke St routes, construction of new W7 (known then as SW6c), tramcars, possible new routes in Melbourne, news from Pittsburgh, Victorian Railways, Bourke St. roll, AETA notes.Stamp of "D.F. Jowett etc" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, tramcar construction -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s, Historic Electric Traction, Jan. 2006
... Historic Electric Traction - www.het.org.au - accessed 23/7/2020....On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp....Historic Electric Traction...Trams tramways Whiteman St Restaurant Tram SW6 class Port Junction tram 937 On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp. Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of SW6 937, as Restaurant tram No. 02, in Whiteman St Southbank, c2006. ...Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of SW6 937, as Restaurant tram No. 02, in Whiteman St Southbank, c2006. Has Port Junction in the background. Historic Electric Traction - www.het.org.au - accessed 23/7/2020.On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp.trams, tramways, whiteman st, restaurant tram, sw6 class, port junction, tram 937 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (ATEA), "New Trams for Melbourne", "Electric Traction May 1973", Apr. 1975
... "New Trams for Melbourne", "Electric Traction May 1973"...Gives details of the Z class trams, equipment, safety features, dimensions and details of builder and suppliers, along with a comparison table between W7 class trams, Prototype 1041 and the Z class See also Reg Item for the 2254 for a draft document headed "New Trams for Melbourne" See Reg Item 86 for the newspaper item for the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975 .1 Electric Traction - May 1973 - with a cover photo of 1041 and an article detailing the tram written by John Prideaux, photos by Len Millar. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (ATEA)..."New Trams for Melbourne", "Electric Traction May 1973" Magazine Australian Electric Traction Association (ATEA) John Prideaux, Len Millar ...Single page foolscap document photocopied titled "New Trams for Melbourne". Gives details of the Z class trams, equipment, safety features, dimensions and details of builder and suppliers, along with a comparison table between W7 class trams, Prototype 1041 and the Z class See also Reg Item for the 2254 for a draft document headed "New Trams for Melbourne" See Reg Item 86 for the newspaper item for the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975 .1 Electric Traction - May 1973 - with a cover photo of 1041 and an article detailing the tram written by John Prideaux, photos by Len Millar. Published by the AETA.trams, tramways, z class, launch, press release, new trams, w7 class, 1041, prototype tramcar, electric traction, tram 1, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s, Historic Electric Traction, Jan. 2006
... Historic Electric Traction - www.het.org.au - accessed 23/7/2020....On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp....Historic Electric Traction...Trams tramways Bendigo Advertising trams SW6 class tram 918 tram 34 On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp. Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of former MMTB SW6 918 as Bendigo Vintage Talking tram No. 34, c2006. ...Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of former MMTB SW6 918 as Bendigo Vintage Talking tram No. 34, c2006. In a Bendigo tourist colour scheme. Has a W2 behind. Historic Electric Traction - www.het.org.au - accessed 23/7/2020.On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp.trams, tramways, bendigo, advertising trams, sw6 class, tram 918, tram 34 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Australian Electric Traction Association Special Car", 1950's
... "Australian Electric Traction Association Special Car"...Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Australian Electric Traction Association Special Car". Used for special tours by the AETA. ...Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)..."Australian Electric Traction Association Special Car" Sign Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) ...Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Australian Electric Traction Association Special Car". Used for special tours by the AETA. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod. Has been painted over a an old sign "Direct to Trotting Showgrounds??? via Abbotsford St 3d". Second sign painted over a sign that had on one side "Via Elsternwick" and "Via Balaclava Road". The signs were received wrapped in part of the "The Age, Thursday March 23 1961" - sample retained - see image 4. Image 5 shows the sign in use on L 104.trams, tramways, aeta, signs, auxiliary board -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s, Historic Electric Traction, Jan. 2006
... Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of B1 2001 in all-over advertising for the ANZ Bank Jan. 2006. ...On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp....Historic Electric Traction...Trams tramways ANZ Advertising trams B class Whiteman St tram 2001 On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp. Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of B1 2001 in all-over advertising for the ANZ Bank Jan. 2006. ...Colour print from the "Historic Electric Traction" collection of B1 2001 in all-over advertising for the ANZ Bank Jan. 2006. Photograph at Port Junction, with the Rivergarden Condos in Whiteman St Southbank. Date given in the vicsig.net adtrams article - https://vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams, accessed 23/7/2020. Historic Electric Traction - www.het.org.au - accessed 23/7/2020.On rear is the "Historic Electric Traction" stamp.trams, tramways, anz, advertising trams, b class, whiteman st, tram 2001 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing - VW4/20, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Tie Rod (Short). Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars, 21/07/1954
... Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars....Produced by the SECV to document the Tie Rod/Brake Spreader Bar for Maximum Traction Tramcars....Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars.". Drawn 21/07/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. ...Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars.". Drawn 21/07/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. ...Produced by the SECV to document the Tie Rod/Brake Spreader Bar for Maximum Traction Tramcars.Yields information regarding the dimensions and materials of the Tie Rod/Brake Spreader Bar.SEC drawing number VW4/20, "Tie Rod (Short). Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars.". Drawn 21/07/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Traction Publications et al, "Destination Eaglehawk", 1965
... Published by Traction Publications in 1965, a reference for all SEC Victorian Tramcars. ...No maps. Published by Traction Publications Canberra 1965, dedicated to Wal Jack....Traction Publications Canberra...Traction Publications...Published by Traction Publications in 1965, a reference for all SEC Victorian Tramcars. ...Details the history of the SEC Provincial TramcarsBook, 48 pages, "Destination Eaglehawk", with card covers, printed, with photographs, brief review of history of Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong SECV Tramcars with some notes on the tramway systems themselves. No maps. Published by Traction Publications Canberra 1965, dedicated to Wal Jack.non-fictionDetails the history of the SEC Provincial Tramcarstramcars, ballarat, geelong, bendigo, provincial tramways -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Saw Mill near Fyans Creek -- typical mill of the era powered by Steam Traction Engine & belt driven saw c 1880
... Saw Mill near Fyans Creek -- typical mill of the era powered by Steam Traction Engine & belt driven saw c 1880...A typical mill of the era. Steam Traction Engine belt driven saw. Seven males. c 1880....Black and white enlargement of a scene in the bush - a large steam traction engine appears to drive a long belt which turns the saw, milling the logs. ...A typical mill of the era. Steam Traction Engine belt driven saw. Seven males. c 1880. stawell Black and white enlargement of a scene in the bush - a large steam traction engine appears to drive a long belt which turns the saw, milling the logs. ...Grampians, Saw Mill near Fyans Creek. A typical mill of the era. Steam Traction Engine belt driven saw. Seven males. c 1880.Black and white enlargement of a scene in the bush - a large steam traction engine appears to drive a long belt which turns the saw, milling the logs. Seven males workmen working the site.stawell -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Traction engine
... Traction engine...Steam-driven traction engines had a variety of uses on farms before petrol and diesel power motors were developed. ...A non-digital black and white photograph of a steam-driven traction engine pulling hauling equipment and a small wooden building along an unmade track. ...Steam-driven traction engines had a variety of uses on farms before petrol and diesel power motors were developed. ...Steam-driven traction engines had a variety of uses on farms before petrol and diesel power motors were developed. The one in the photograph is hauling a farm shed to a specific location.A non-digital black and white photograph of a steam-driven traction engine pulling hauling equipment and a small wooden building along an unmade track. A group of men are standing at the rear by the track supervising the shift. There are trees in the paddock.steam-driven traction engines, farms -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", Jan. 1954
... Published by the Australian Electric Traction Association, NSW Branch. Has a number of handwritten corrections....Stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" in top right hand corner....Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)...Trams tramways Trams Tramways AETA Sydney Stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" in top right hand corner. ...Single page printed pamphlet titled "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", dated Jan. 1954, putting a case against a statement by the Minister for Transport in Nov. 1953. Outlines Official statements, Relevant facts. Published by the Australian Electric Traction Association, NSW Branch. Has a number of handwritten corrections.Stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, aeta, sydney -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Traction Engine Accident on the Joel Joel bridge -- 3 Photos
... Traction Engine Accident on the Joel Joel bridge -- 3 Photos...Joel Joel Bridge Traction Engine Accident. Set of three photographs. ...Three B/W photos of an accident on a bridge. A Traction engine broke through the surface of the bridge whilst towing a trailer full of lumber. the top photo is a close up of the tractor ashowing the rear wheel still on the bridge. ...Joel Joel Bridge Traction Engine Accident. Set of three photographs. ...Joel Joel Bridge Traction Engine Accident. Set of three photographs. C1922 Wimmera Bridge on Stawell Road. For information on accident see third SheetThree B/W photos of an accident on a bridge. A Traction engine broke through the surface of the bridge whilst towing a trailer full of lumber. the top photo is a close up of the tractor ashowing the rear wheel still on the bridge. The Second Photo shows the tractor and trailer from left rear, while the last phot shows the Secen from the right front.shire, archie slorach, joel area, john frampton -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, The English Electric Company Limited, “Specification for DK 29, 30, 31 and 32 Ventilated Traction Motors”, “Specification for ventilated traction motor DK34 – box frame for 24” or 27” car wheels”, 1921
... “Specification for DK 29, 30, 31 and 32 Ventilated Traction Motors”, “Specification for ventilated traction motor DK34 – box frame for 24” or 27” car wheels”...Ltd – “Specification for DK 29, 30, 31 and 32 Ventilated Traction Motors”, publication No. 288 – 4 pages. ...Ltd – “Specification for DK 29, 30, 31 and 32 Ventilated Traction Motors”, publication No. 288 – 4 pages. ...3701.1 – English Electric Co. Ltd – “Specification for DK 29, 30, 31 and 32 Ventilated Traction Motors”, publication No. 288 – 4 pages. Includes motor performance chart for the DK 30B motor and 2 images of Ventilated traction motors, one box frame and one split frame type. Publication No. 223 and 224 respectively. 3701.2 – English Electric Co. Ltd – “Specification for ventilated traction motor DK34 – box frame for 24” or 27” car wheels”. Publication No. 263, March 1921 – 4 pages. Includes Two photographic images for this motor, showing complete motor and significant parts – publication numbers 283 and 284 respectively. Traction Motor curves for DK34A motor, publication No. 295..1 - has "40HP motor" in pencil in top right hand corner. .2 - ditto for "30HP motor"trams, tramways, english electric, specification, maintenance, motors -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "50 Questions and Answers about Trams", 1950's
... Issued by the AETA, who note the original version at the base of page 11. Published by Traction Publications, Caulfield. Title of publication hand written on green card cover....693.1 - In top right hand corner - written in red ink "Melb Library", blue ink "LRTL edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on front cover. 693.2 - On cover stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" and hand written "AETA Edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on top of the first page and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on rear cover....Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA)...Trams tramways Trams Tramways AETA LRTL Pamphlets UK Brisbane 693.1 - In top right hand corner - written in red ink "Melb Library", blue ink "LRTL edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on front cover. 693.2 - On cover stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" and hand written "AETA Edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on top of the first page and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on rear cover. 693.1 - 8 page pamphlet centre stapled, titled "50 Questions and Answers about Trams", mid 1950's, providing questions and answers about trams , transport, fares, riding, traffic, buses, motorists, rails, streets, noise, comfort, rates, scrapping, public views. ...693.1 - 8 page pamphlet centre stapled, titled "50 Questions and Answers about Trams", mid 1950's, providing questions and answers about trams , transport, fares, riding, traffic, buses, motorists, rails, streets, noise, comfort, rates, scrapping, public views. Issued by the Light Railway Transport League, (LRTL), printed in London, refers to the London underground in one point. 693.2 - 12 page pamphlet, centre stapled into a green card cover, titled "50 Questions and Answers about Trams in Australia" similar in wording to the LRTL edition but with some changes. Has a photo of Brisbane FM 483 on the top of the front page. Issued by the AETA, who note the original version at the base of page 11. Published by Traction Publications, Caulfield. Title of publication hand written on green card cover.693.1 - In top right hand corner - written in red ink "Melb Library", blue ink "LRTL edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on front cover. 693.2 - On cover stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" and hand written "AETA Edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on top of the first page and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on rear cover.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, aeta, lrtl, pamphlets, uk, brisbane -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Branford Electric Railway, "The Environment of the Traction Era", 1976
... "The Environment of the Traction Era"...Contains study on the factors contributing to Traction's Success, its contribution, conclusion and bibliography....Trams tramways Instructions Training Street Cars USA Electric Traction Twenty page photocopied pages contained within pink covers, side stapled titled "The Environment of the Traction Era". ...Twenty page photocopied pages contained within pink covers, side stapled titled "The Environment of the Traction Era". Published by the Branford Electric Railway (Pennsylvania USA) for information and training their crews, mid 1970's. Subtitled - A brief study of the Electric Traction Industry in its American Setting, written by Raymond F Crapo, for the Branford Electric Railway Association, 1976. Contains study on the factors contributing to Traction's Success, its contribution, conclusion and bibliography.trams, tramways, instructions, training, street cars, usa, electric traction -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Engineering and Electric Traction Pocket-Book
... The Engineering and Electric Traction Pocket-Book...The Engineering and Electric Traction Pocket-Book Author: Phillip Dawson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date: 1901 ...Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Shipwrecked-artefact Book The Engineering and Electric Traction Pocket-Book The Engineering and Electric Traction Pocket-Book Author: Phillip Dawson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date: 1901 The Engineering and Electric Traction Pocket-Book Book ...The Engineering and Electric Traction Pocket-Book Author: Phillip Dawson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date: 1901 warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the engineering and electric traction pocket-book -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Traction Engine
... Traction Engine...Black and white copy of original photograph showing an old traction engine with steel wheels and a large belt attached by a pulley at the side....Traction Engine Photograph ...Black and white copy of original photograph showing an old traction engine with steel wheels and a large belt attached by a pulley at the side.tractor, farm, kerr, steam engine, chaff cutter -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,", Aug. 1947
... "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,"...Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,"...Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31," "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31," Drawing State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Drawing details brake rigging and dimensions for a Brill 22E truck. Dated 4/8/1947, prepared by the SEC Geelong branch, signed by H N Hornabrook 6/8/47 showing the layout and loads on each part of the brake system, drawing No. T1647. See item 9025 and 9857 for other versions.Yields information about the brake rigging for Brill 22E trams and demonstrates the activities of the SEC Geelong office.Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,""D1775" in ink on top sheet right hand corner.brill 22e, drawings, brake rigging, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing - W442 A, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Escape Facilities. Maximum Traction Tramcars, 16/10/1951
... Escape Facilities. Maximum Traction Tramcars....SEC drawing number W442 A, "Escape Facilities. Maximum Traction Tramcars". Revision A. Drawn 16/10/1951. ...Maximum Traction Tramcars". Revision A. Drawn 16/10/1951. ...Yields information regarding quick release doors and windows in Ballarat, Bendigo, and Geelong maximum traction tramcars.SEC drawing number W442 A, "Escape Facilities. Maximum Traction Tramcars". Revision A. Drawn 16/10/1951. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print.Copy of originalsecv, state electricity commission of victoria, ballarat tramway, ballarat tramway museum, ballarat, electricity supply department, works division -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBooklet, Siemens, "Siemens Milestones in the Development of Electric Traction", c1980
... "Siemens Milestones in the Development of Electric Traction"...Booklet titled "Siemens Milestones in the Development of Electric Traction" - booklet, looking at the timeline development of electric traction in street and rail transport, signalling, equipment, and motors. ...Booklet titled "Siemens Milestones in the Development of Electric Traction" - booklet, looking at the timeline development of electric traction in street and rail transport, signalling, equipment, and motors. ...Booklet titled "Siemens Milestones in the Development of Electric Traction" - booklet, looking at the timeline development of electric traction in street and rail transport, signalling, equipment, and motors. Shows the development of equipment up to 1979.Yields information about the development of electrical equipment by Siemens.Booklet - centre stapled, 12 A4 pages,trams, tramways, siemens, electrical engineering, electrical equipment
