Image shows sheep crossing Racecourse Rd hindering a travelling tram M185. Has either the Newmarket Hotel or the Pastrol Hotel in the background.Early days of effect of markets on tramways MMTB M class tram 185 in Racecourse Road Newmarket, delayed by sheep neat the Saleyards.tramways, trams, m class trams, sheep, racecourse rd, tram 185, hotels

Set of two drawings of the Melbourne Siemens Combino Trams, class D1 and D2, produced by Transit Australia, November 2002, based on plans from Siemens Transportation. Side and end elevations and floor plans with leading dimensions. .1 - "Siemens Combino Three Section Tram (Melbourne Class D1)" .2 - "Siemens Combino Five Section Tram (Melbourne Class D2"trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, d class, tramcar design

Holden Motor Body Builders were issued an order to build a total of 60 W class trams, at the Holden Motor Body builders workshop in Woodville South Australia.built by Holden Motor Body Builders 1926Brown and cream coloured W class tram. 3 entry points either side323 both front and rear. Both sided MMTB insignia plus the number of the tram, 323tram, w class, transport

Photograph of the first SW6 class tram built by Preston Workshops. Note the dash canopy lighting, tail lamp and the sign "This is you car Use It"Tram 850 was the first SW6 built by MMTB 1n 1939, and featured sliding doors. Some earlier class trams were retrofitted with sliding doors.MMTB SW6 Class Tram 850, possibly photographed at South Melbourne Depottramcars, tramways, sw6 class, tram 850, dash canopy lighting

Item demonstrates the wide variety of Melbourne tram souvenirs, this one featuring a Z class tram rather than the W class tram. In the MTA 1980s colour scheme.Demonstrates a souvenir of a Melbourne tram.Heavy plastic model of a Melbourne Z class tram fitted with a multi part key ring and clip. Tram painted in the the MTA livery. Has the words "Melbourne Australia" on top.trams, tramways, souvenirs, z class tram, mta

Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. Tram No. 902Demonstrates a cartoon image combining iconic image of Melbourne trams and Australian animals. Postcard colour - Cartoon postcard image W class tram - 902 - Card Number CTM 135Ktrams, tramways, w class tram, cartoon

Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. Card by Nue-color-vue, card numbers 11 ML 318, NCV 6064. Demonstrates a cartoon image combining iconic image of Melbourne trams and Australian animals.Postcard colour - Cartoon image W class tram - Nu-color-vuetrams, tramways, cartoons, w class tram

Poster of an image of a W3 class tram (see item 1306) and elevation, floor plans and cross sections of tram 655. Appeared in The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/3/1932. Yields information about W3 class trams.Laminated poster of a drawing of W3 class trams.tramways, trams, w3 class, tram 655, drawings, mmtb

The photograph shows T class tram 178 (Special) east bound in Dandenong Road, Windsor passing W2 class tram 606 (City Route 64) at the western end of the Reserved track. T178 was scrapped in 1961. Tram 606 has adverts for Strammit ceilings and Remy Martin Brandy.Yields information about the operation of a T class tram and W2 class trams c1960.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.In ink on rear "T class 178 passing W2 class 606 at entrance to Dandenong Road Reservation, Windsor"tramways, trams, dandenong road, t class, tram 178, w2 class, tram 606

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

Photograph, in poor condition, of a Birney tram MMTB 217, having two trolley poles, which was unusual for 4 wheel single truck trams at Hawthorn Depot.Imported Birney tram from USABlack and white photograph slightly curled and in poor condition of MMTB tram X 217, a Birney tram manufactured in USA. tramways, mmtb, birney trams, x class 217

Details the event of the incident, failed motor insulation and failed line breakers, provides details of the tram, electrical drawings, failed components with photographs.Yields information about the investigation into a fire on a Melbourne SW6 class tram 2009.Thirty one page, colour printed (laser) report titled "Fire on Tram W class Tram 946 La Trobe Street 15 January 2009" describing the investigation by the Victorian Office of the Chief Investigator, Transport and Marine Safety Investigations - Report No. 2009/03.trams, tramways, w class, accidents, fire, tram 946

Photo shows one of the A class tramcars, No. 1, originally built for The Prahran & Malvern Tramway Company in 1910-11, then transported to the isolated Footscray System in 1923-24. Most were withdrawn between 1928 and 1931. Possibly at the Ballarat Rd terminus. Also shows the crew, Conductor and Driver in MMTB Uniforms. Collected by Keith Kings.Yields information about the original Melbourne A class trams and MMTB Uniforms.Black and White photograph of MMTB A Class Tram No 1. On rear in ink - "MMTB A - No. 1 terminus at Ballarat Road (?)" KS Kings Collection (about 1925), 1920s.tramways, trams, class, tram 1, pmtt, crews, uniforms

Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association W2 407, on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about MTPA tram 407 on loan to the BTM.Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA W2 class tram No. 407 at depot Junction.btm, trams, tramcars, w2 class, tram 407, mtpa

Report with photograph for the AETA Electric Traction Magazine, Feb. 1984 prepared by John Prideaux titled "A class Tram Body unveiled". .1 - carbon copy of the notes for the magazine giving body details and dimensions between the A and Z3 class tram along with the caption for the accompanying photograph. Signed JRP 10/1/1984. .2 - Black and white photograph of the A class tram body under construction at Comeng Dandenong.In pen on top right hand corner "A class Tram body @ Comeng Factory Dandenong"trams, tramways, a class, aeta, specification, preston workshops, new trams

Colour print of tram W4 class No. 673 at Preston Workshops, possibly just before its disposal to the TMSV in May 1976. Has an advert for PGF golf balls.Yields information about W4 class tram No. 6731970sColour prints with plain back.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w4 class, tram 673

Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram on a PMTT route 14 (STRATHALBYN ST (Kew) - VICTORIA BRIDGE) tram service, at Harp Road and High St. The reference gives the tram based at Kew Depot in 1928. The tram was originally a Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust tram, though, by the time of this photograph, it has been re-lettered for the MMTB, which took over the PMTT in 1920. The photograph has been marked up for a submission possibly to either Council or the MMTB for a waiting room or shelter at this location. The wall of the Harp of Erin Hotel and a Victoria Bitter sign can be seen on the right-hand side. The original photo appears to have been torn. Original photo mid to late 1920's.Yields information about the K class tram of the MMTB and methods of seeking a tram stop shelter and High Street and Harp Road intersection.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92 - at Harp Road Kew "MP17" in penciltrams, tramways, kew, harp road, route 14, k class tram, tram 92, harp of erin, victoria bitter, high st, strathalbyn st

Colour print of SW2 class tram No. 644 at East Preston Depot. The tram has adverts for Hair (the musical), Swallows biscuits, and HMV products. The tram was converted to a SW2 from a W2 class tram during 1953 following an accident and is yet to be fitted with marker lights in July 1972.Yields information about SW2 class tram No. 644.Colour prints with printers stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 980, bourke st

Printed for the 18/11/2023 Ballarat Tramway Festival - with the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association tram L class 103 on the depot fan. Tram showing the destination of Carnegie, route 4D.Demonstrates a BTM Event item to celebrate the W class Centenary.Postcard or printed photo full colour, plain back.btm, events, tramcars, l class, tram 103

Colour print of the interior of VR Class tram No. 53. See also items 8459 and 7999.Yields information about the interior of the VR 53 when in MMTB service.Colour print with plain back.trams, tramways, vr class, tram 53, interiors

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.

Photograph of X1 class tram No. 460 at Preston Workshops - formal MMTB photograph. Photographed with the doors open. The tram entered service in Feb. 1928 as a one-man tram.Yields information about the MMTB X1 class tram.Black and white photograph with stamp on the rear.In top left hand corner on rear "X1" and the stamp of the MMTB in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, x1 class, tram 460

The photograph shows W3 class tram No. 667 running into Brunswick depot. The tram is showing the destination of Fawkner and route 19. Photographer not known or a date - possibly mid 1960s.Yields information about the use of the W3 class tram and Brunswick Depot.Black and White photograph with a plain back.tramways, tramcars, tram, brunswick depot, tram 667, w3 class

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. It is fitted with a route number box. The tram entered service 26/3/1930. It is now at Bendigo Tramways.Yields information about the first Y1 tram built by Preston WorkshopsPhotograph of Y1 610 at Preston WorkshopsThe inscription on the rear of 610 is " MMTB Y1-610 with Route No. Boxes. Preston Workshops.tramways, y1 class, tram 610, preston workshops, trams, mmtb

Model of a Sydney R class tram - operable - painted in Sydney Tramway colours. The Sydney Tramway Museum has a number of them in their fleet though most are stored. Model built by WeicoDemonstrates an model that represented the later type of a drop-centre saloon car type trams operated on the Sydney tram network until closure in 1961.Model of Sydney Tramways R class tram, diecast with operable bogies by Weico. models, tramcars, sydney, r class, weico models

Features Melbourne Q class tram No 201 in the city area. Letter "M&MTB" on the sides. The tram built as a straight sill car with high steps. Entered service in 1923 and was scrapped in 1955.Demonstrates a Q class tram in MMTB service mid 1920sBlack and white photograph with Dept of Infrastructure stamp on the rear. Has remnants of six adhesive strips on the rear.Has number H-720 in ink on the rear.trams, tramways, q class, tram 201

Colour photo of A1 class tram No. 258 at Preston Workshops, possibly soon after its delivery Oct. 1985. The tram entered service on 10/10/1985. The tram is in The Met livery.Yields information about A1 class tram 258 when new at Preston Workshops.Colour print with plain backtrams, tramways, preston workshops, a class, tram 258

Photograph taken by Norm Cross of W2 class tram No. 533 - see Destination City 5th edition - page 89 for background to the tram which was converted during 1969. Photographed within Preston Workshops.Yields information about tram 533 as the Test Tram.Colour photo with plain back.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 533, destination city

Photograph of SW5 class tram 682 in Transporting Art livery displaying destination "Special" on The Esplanade, St Kilda. Tramcar was originally built as class CW5 in 1935, was converted to W5 in 1956, and converted again to SW5 in 1984.Yields information about Transporting Art and CW5 class. Black and white photograph with nothing on rearsw5 class, tram number 682, transporting art, the esplanade, st kilda, cw5 class, w5 class, converted, livery

The photograph shows T class tram No. 178 at the 1924-1925 terminus of Swanston St at Lonsdale St. In the background, a cable tram set with trailer 221 can seen turning into Swanston St. An inspector is observing operations.Yields information about the first stage of the conversion of Swanston St from Queensberry St to Lonsdale St in April 1924 and the use of T class trams.Black and White photograph with photographer's stamp on the rear. Stamp of Lee A Ratten with "MMTB 178, Swanston St, 16 Sept. 1925, 4 wheel combination car" written in.tramways, tramcars, t class, tram 178, swanston st, lonsdale st