Showing 182 items matching "tram controllers"
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Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Tram controllers types - RC2 and K35 - set of 2, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
... Tram controllers types - RC2 and K35 - set of 2......tram controllers...Set of two photographs of tram traction power controllers with the covers removed 1 - MMTB RC2 type showing the remote control contacts, motor cut out switches and the reversing barrel on the right hand side. 2 - GE K35 controller showing the motor cut out switches at the top and the reversing barrel....Yields information about two of the types of tram controllers used by the MMTB in trams. Tramways motors controllers tram controllers Set of two black and white photographs with plain backs. ...Set of two photographs of tram traction power controllers with the covers removed 1 - MMTB RC2 type showing the remote control contacts, motor cut out switches and the reversing barrel on the right hand side. 2 - GE K35 controller showing the motor cut out switches at the top and the reversing barrel.Yields information about two of the types of tram controllers used by the MMTB in trams.Set of two black and white photographs with plain backs.tramways, motors, controllers, tram controllers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, "Tram Controllers", c2000
... "Tram Controllers"...Two page document, stapled in the top left hand corner, A4 photocopy - titled "Tram Controllers" describing the EE Q2RC1 controller for W class tramcars. ...Trams tramways Controllers English Electric W Class Two page document, stapled in the top left hand corner, A4 photocopy - titled "Tram Controllers" describing the EE Q2RC1 controller for W class tramcars. ...Two page document, stapled in the top left hand corner, A4 photocopy - titled "Tram Controllers" describing the EE Q2RC1 controller for W class tramcars. Gives details of the controller, its functions, electric brake and motor cut out switches.trams, tramways, controllers, english electric, w class -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image - set of 4, Peter Knife, Museum operations in Wendouree Parade, 5/9/2023
... ...Tram Controllers...Set of four digital images of tram13 being operated in Wendouree Parade and at St Aidans Drive including the tram controller. Photo by Peter Knife 5/9/2023....Set of four digital images of tram13 being operated in Wendouree Parade and at St Aidans Drive including the tram controller. Photo by Peter Knife 5/9/2023. ...Set of four digital images of tram13 being operated in Wendouree Parade and at St Aidans Drive including the tram controller. Photo by Peter Knife 5/9/2023.Yields information about BTM Operations.Set of four Digital images,tramways, tramcars, btm, tram 13, tram controllers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEquipment - Equipment - Controller, Tram Controller, Possible from Tram 22
... Tram Controller, Possible from Tram 22....Controller from an old tram, possible Tram 22. Appears to be a typical parallel drum controller with the casing removed. ...Large laminated photograph of a tram controller c1920...There is usually a star wheel and roller which ensures that the drum advances in notches to match the drum segments. controller tramcars parallel drum controller automatic circuit breaker handle star wheel Large laminated photograph of a tram controller c1920 Tram Controller, Possible from Tram 22. ...Controller from an old tram, possible Tram 22. Appears to be a typical parallel drum controller with the casing removed. The arc shield is in place. With this swung back the drum segments and fingers are revealed. The controller is supplied with power via a current limiting automatic circuit breaker. It has a handle on top and this turns a drum fitted with insulated copper segments. There is usually a star wheel and roller which ensures that the drum advances in notches to match the drum segments.Large laminated photograph of a tram controller c1920controller, tramcars, parallel drum controller, automatic circuit breaker, handle, star wheel -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Driver at controller of a VR Tram, Victorian Railways (VR), 1930
... Driver at controller of a VR Tram...Photograph from the Victorian Railways Magazine June 1930 showing a hand at tram controller....Tramways trams St Kilda Brighton Electric tramway VR Trams Victorian Railways drivers In ink of rear of prints "Photo Victorian Railways" Photograph from the Victorian Railways Magazine June 1930 showing a hand at tram controller. Photograph Driver at controller of a VR Tram Victorian Railways (VR) ...Three similar photos used in the VR magazine, but this one has a different outlook or view from the others. In the magazine, each photo location was given. See item 611. Yields information about the VR trams and their routes.Photograph from the Victorian Railways Magazine June 1930 showing a hand at tram controller.In ink of rear of prints "Photo Victorian Railways"tramways, trams, st kilda brighton electric tramway, vr trams, victorian railways, drivers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Untitled - "SW6 class", May. 1939
... ... Tram Controllers...tram. Dated May 1939. Details the design after Bell's overseas trip the previous year. Details dimensions, seating, ventilation, seating, doors, structure, construct, timber, materials, door engines, cab equipment, PA system, interior appearances, flooring, colours, lighting, conductor's bell / signals, trucks, bolster, wheels, brake shoes, braking, motors, acceleration, performance, controllers, contactors, compressor. ...Trams tramways SW6 class Specification Tramcars Tram Controllers Tram Equipment Tramcar Design Has a note in pencil about a typographical error on the bottom of the sheet. ...Report - 7 quarto typed sheets - untitled, but gives a detailed description of the design basis and construction of the SW6 class tram. Dated May 1939. Details the design after Bell's overseas trip the previous year. Details dimensions, seating, ventilation, seating, doors, structure, construct, timber, materials, door engines, cab equipment, PA system, interior appearances, flooring, colours, lighting, conductor's bell / signals, trucks, bolster, wheels, brake shoes, braking, motors, acceleration, performance, controllers, contactors, compressor. Gives a detailed list of the specifications.Has a note in pencil about a typographical error on the bottom of the sheet.trams, tramways, sw6 class, specification, tramcars, tram controllers, tram equipment, tramcar design -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign - General Electric Controller plates, General Electric, 1920s
... Set of two brass manufacturer plates from the top of a General Electric tram controller. Each with four holes. ...controller key. One has been stamped "686" or "989". Demonstrates a General Electric Manufacturer's plate. tramways trams General Electric controllers Set of two brass manufacturer plates from the top of a General Electric tram controller. ...Used by General Electric Company of the USA to show that they manufactured the controller. Have been worn and "bashed" with possibly a controller key. One has been stamped "686" or "989".Demonstrates a General Electric Manufacturer's plate.Set of two brass manufacturer plates from the top of a General Electric tram controller. Each with four holes. tramways, trams, general electric, controllers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing - Simplified wiring diagram two motor tramcars, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)
... ...Tram Controllers...Yields information about the control systems on two motor tramcars. tramcars Electrical Engineering controllers Tram Controllers braking Emergency Drawing - blue print on paper. ...Drawing untitled and undated, shows the arrangement of the wiring for a two motor tramcar - series, parallel and 1st brake - where the motors oppose each other. Yields information about the control systems on two motor tramcars.Drawing - blue print on paper.tramcars, electrical engineering, controllers, tram controllers, braking, emergency -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, top of a Westinghouse T1F Controller, 1970s
... ... Tram Controllers...Digital image, black and white, of the top of a Westinghouse T1F Controller from outside the door of the tram with the sunlight reflecting off the controller. ...Yields information about the top of a Westinghouse T1F controller. Trams tramways Tram Controllers Tramcars Digital image, black and white, of the top of a Westinghouse T1F Controller from outside the door of the tram with the sunlight reflecting off the controller. ...Yields information about the top of a Westinghouse T1F controller.Digital image, black and white, of the top of a Westinghouse T1F Controller from outside the door of the tram with the sunlight reflecting off the controller. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Westinghouse Controller"trams, tramways, tram controllers, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Bruce, c1970
... ... Tram Controllers...Trams Tramways Tram Controllers Equipment Black and white photograph of the sun glinting off a Westinghouse T1F type controller top in a single truck SEC car Photograph Black & White Photograph/s Peter Bruce ...Black and white photograph of the sun glinting off a Westinghouse T1F type controller top in a single truck SEC cartrams, tramways, tram controllers, equipment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBooklet, The Prahran Telegraph, "Instructions to Motormen and Conducotrs of Efficient Operation", 11/1920
... ...Tram Controllers... Eastern System instructions mmtb Tram Controllers Power Supply costs Booklet - 20 pages + blue cover, centre stapled. ...Booklet titled - "Instructions to Motormen and Conducotrs of Efficient Operation of Tramcars and Tramcar Equipments", published in 1920 by the MMTB Eastern Systems (Hawthorn, Kew and Malvern depots) about the operation of tramcar controllers, speeds, cost of power, stopping times, brakes, delays, and a table showing where tramcars should be operated in series on down grades and where to coast. All to save power. Has the logo of the printer on the back page.Demonstrates a MMTB publication of 1920 advising crew in tramcar operation and how to save electrical power.Booklet - 20 pages + blue cover, centre stapled.tramways, trams, eastern system, instructions, mmtb, tram controllers, power supply, costs -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, The Electro-Mechanical Brake Co. Ltd (EMB), "Steel case controllers", 1930s
... ...Tram Controllers...Yields information about the EMB "Steel case controllers" tramways Technical Information EMB tramcars Electrical Equipment Tram Controllers Document or catalogue circular - 4 pages with two punch holes on the left hand side. ...EMB circular No. 45 giving details of their "steel case controllers for tramways, ships winches etc. This type was not used by the MMTB.Yields information about the EMB "Steel case controllers"Document or catalogue circular - 4 pages with two punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, technical information, emb, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd, "Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M tramway controllers", May 1913
... ...Tram Controllers...Yields information about early Westinghouse controllers tramways Technical Information tramcars Electrical Equipment Tram Controllers Westinghouse Document 18 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder - parts catalogue No. 6554, May 1913 "Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M tramway controllers" Document The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. ...Provides information on the British Westinghouse 90 and 90M controllers. Lists the various parts, prices and illustrations. Has a sheet giving the drum development or connections as the controller is moved through the various notices. The 90M controller was used on some ESCo Ballarat tramcars.Yields information about early Westinghouse controllersDocument 18 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder - parts catalogue No. 6554, May 1913tramways, technical information, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers, westinghouse -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, General Electric, "Parts of General Electric BA and BA-2 Controllers", Oct. 1910
... ...Tram Controllers...The B23 type controller was used on Melbourne Maximum Traction bogie trams....The B23 type controller was used on Melbourne Maximum Traction bogie trams. Yields information about early General Electric controllers tramways Technical Information tramcars Electrical Equipment Tram Controllers General Electric Document 32 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder, with pages 3 & 4 missing - parts catalogue No. 4724A of Oct. 1910. ...Provides information on the General Electric B series controllers, including BA, BA-2, B3, B4, B8, B13, B16, B19, B23, B24 controllers. Lists the various parts, with some illustrations. Has sheets giving the drum development or connections as the controller is moved through the various notices. The B23 type controller was used on Melbourne Maximum Traction bogie trams.Yields information about early General Electric controllersDocument 32 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder, with pages 3 & 4 missing - parts catalogue No. 4724A of Oct. 1910.tramways, technical information, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers, general electric -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Controls for a Modified W class tram, Morris Moller, 11/2006
... ...Tram Controllers...Photograph shows a close-up view of a complex and cluttered tram driver's cabin, showing various gauges, levers, buttons, and a digital display on a dark panel including the controller and white brake valve. ...Yields information about the controls on a modified W class tram, possibly a City Circle tramcar. tramcars controllers Tram Controllers Brake Valves In ink on the rear "253/8" Colour print with a number on the rear Photograph Controls for a Modified W class tram Morris Moller ...Photograph shows a close-up view of a complex and cluttered tram driver's cabin, showing various gauges, levers, buttons, and a digital display on a dark panel including the controller and white brake valve. Possibly on a City Circle tram. No car number visible.Yields information about the controls on a modified W class tram, possibly a City Circle tramcar.Colour print with a number on the rearIn ink on the rear "253/8"tramcars, controllers, tram controllers, brake valves -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Controls for a D2 class tram, Morris Moller, 11/2006
... ...Tram Controllers...Photograph shows a close-up view of a D2 class tram driver's control panel, including the speedo, various buttons and the controller handle with an armrest for tram 5008....Photograph shows a close-up view of a D2 class tram driver's control panel, including the speedo, various buttons and the controller handle with an armrest for tram 5008. ...Photograph shows a close-up view of a D2 class tram driver's control panel, including the speedo, various buttons and the controller handle with an armrest for tram 5008.Yields information about the controls on a D2 class tramcar.Colour print with a number on the rearIn ink on the rear "253/2"tramcars, controllers, tram controllers, d2 class, tram 5008 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MESCo Geelong 11 front view, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1914?
... tram 11...Controllers...tram has the destination of Newtown. Based on the inscription, Rolling Stock Superintendent Rogers is showing the expanse between the controller handle and the hand brake wheel. ...Yields information about MESCo tram 11 after its conversion from a trailer to an electric tram. tramways Geelong tramcars conversion tram 11 Controllers In pencil "Converted tram front view, R S Supt. ...Photograph shows MESCo Geelong tram No. 11 after conversion from trailer No. 1 to an electric tram during 1913 and 1914 (See Trolley Wire, April 1976, Keith Kings). The tram has the destination of Newtown. Based on the inscription, Rolling Stock Superintendent Rogers is showing the expanse between the controller handle and the hand brake wheel. The tram was withdrawn during 1928.Yields information about MESCo tram 11 after its conversion from a trailer to an electric tram. Black and white photograph with hand written notes on the rear.In pencil "Converted tram front view, R S Supt. Rogers"tramways, geelong, tramcars, conversion, tram 11, controllers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), "Instructions in the Operation of Tramcars", 1919
... Tram Stops... Controllers...Trams tramways Hawthorn Tramways Trust HTT Instructions Tram Stops Controllers Book - brown Rexene covers, with 8 pages (two sheets) centre stapled inside, titled "Instructions in the Operation of Tramcars", published by the Hawthorn Tramways trust giving instructions about the correct operation of controller, where down grades and coasting could be done, stopping time, brakes, delays, and general instructions re operations. ...Book - brown Rexene covers, with 8 pages (two sheets) centre stapled inside, titled "Instructions in the Operation of Tramcars", published by the Hawthorn Tramways trust giving instructions about the correct operation of controller, where down grades and coasting could be done, stopping time, brakes, delays, and general instructions re operations. Published by HTT 1919.trams, tramways, hawthorn tramways trust, htt, instructions, tram stops, controllers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Controller Key, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
... Device used by drivers to unlock the tram controller and move the tram forward or in reverse. ...Device used by drivers to unlock the tram controller and move the tram forward or in reverse. ...Device used by drivers to unlock the tram controller and move the tram forward or in reverse. Does not appear to be have been used extensively, little wear marks. Would have been made at Preston Workshops.Demonstrates part of the equipment a driver would have used.Brass Controller key - four parts - cast handle, cast securing clip, spring and steel rivet. trams, tramways, drivers, preston workshops, controllers, controller key -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 5 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1973
... ... Controllers... tram...Trams tramways 1041 Prototype tramcar Electrical Equipment Controllers tram 1041 On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. ...Set of 5 black and White Photograph electrical equipment installed on prototype tramcar 1041. .1 - "Underfloor wiring MMTB" showing one part of the wiring on the tram. .2 - "Accelerator Unit - MMTB" - showing the complex unit on the floor of the workshops prior to installation. .3 - "Accelerator Unit - MMTB2" - showing the unit installed on the underfloor along with other equipment. .4 - "Underfloor wiring 2-MMTB" - showing the complex wiring on the tram including the accelerator unit. Has a date on the rear14/3/73 in ink on the top left hand corner. .5 -"Accelerator Unit install MMTB" - showing the Accelerator unit installed and other adjacent equipment. Printed on Kodak paperOn the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, electrical equipment, controllers, tram 1041 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEquipment - 600 Volt tram line breaker switch - faulty, 1998
... This switch controls power to the line breaker activated by the tram controller. Had been fitted to the Restaurant tram No. 3 or Cuthberts 939. ...This switch controls power to the line breaker activated by the tram controller. Had been fitted to the Restaurant tram No. 3 or Cuthberts 939. ...Type of switch fitted to Melbourne W class trams for switching the line breaker on or off. This switch controls power to the line breaker activated by the tram controller. Had been fitted to the Restaurant tram No. 3 or Cuthberts 939. Was found to be defective - the power was available to the controller even when switched to the OFF position, that is, failed unsafe. Was replaced 4/11/2015 from a spare. Has the name of the manufacturer on the cover. Demonstrates a switch that failed unsafe.Tramcar equipment - line breaker switch - fibre material box and cover containing electrical switch and 10Amp Cartridge fusew class trams, cuthberts 939, switches, line breakers, faulty equipment, safety -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - interior of driver training school at Hawthorn Depot - set of 5, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1960
... Photos show the interior of the driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. 1 - Two trainers standing on the chassis tram who showed all the underfloor equipment to students. 2 - An instructor pointing to parts of the Remote control apparatus that demonstrated how the control system worked. 3 - Demonstrating other parts of the tram equipment in the room 4 - Showing some of the underfloor equipment fitted the chassis tram. 5 - Demonstrating a tram controller with the cover removed. See item 3929 for other photographs....Photos show the interior of the driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. 1 - Two trainers standing on the chassis tram who showed all the underfloor equipment to students. 2 - An instructor pointing to parts of the Remote control apparatus that demonstrated how the control system worked. 3 - Demonstrating other parts of the tram equipment in the room 4 - Showing some of the underfloor equipment fitted the chassis tram. 5 - Demonstrating a tram controller with the cover removed. See item 3929 for other photographs. ...Photos show the interior of the driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. 1 - Two trainers standing on the chassis tram who showed all the underfloor equipment to students. 2 - An instructor pointing to parts of the Remote control apparatus that demonstrated how the control system worked. 3 - Demonstrating other parts of the tram equipment in the room 4 - Showing some of the underfloor equipment fitted the chassis tram. 5 - Demonstrating a tram controller with the cover removed. See item 3929 for other photographs.Yields information about the driver training facility at Hawthorn depot.Black and white photo with a plain back - set of 5mmtb, hawthorn depot, training, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing, C. Cosgrove, "Simplified Plan & Connections from Trolley to Controller, motors and to Earth", May. 1910
... Cosgrove, Superintendent May 1910 for the Electric Supply Co of Victoria Limited - Tramways showing the electrical connections for the control circuits for both power and braking notches for an electric tram. Controller has 5 series steps, 3 parallel steps and 7 braking steps. ...Cosgrove, Superintendent May 1910 for the Electric Supply Co of Victoria Limited - Tramways showing the electrical connections for the control circuits for both power and braking notches for an electric tram. Controller has 5 series steps, 3 parallel steps and 7 braking steps. ...Drawing prepared by C. Cosgrove, Superintendent May 1910 for the Electric Supply Co of Victoria Limited - Tramways showing the electrical connections for the control circuits for both power and braking notches for an electric tram. Controller has 5 series steps, 3 parallel steps and 7 braking steps. Drawing titled - "Simplified Plan & Connections from Trolley to Controller, motors and to Earth" Shows trolley pole, switches, controller handle and electrical paths. Has two pencil notations - No. 2 end canopy switch and note on the earth return through axles etc. Drawing has darkened with age. Possibly used for training itself.Yields information about the controllers ESCo was using at the time of the drawing, possibly used for training purposes. Has a strong association the person who prepared the drawing.Drawing has been prepared by hand on a sheet or paper and adhered to a very heavy cardboard, or has been prepared on the cardboard itself.Two pencil notations - as above.esco, controllers, training -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Questions to be verbally answered by all trainee motormen before commencing duty in that capacity.", late 1940's?
... Has 77 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. The last 7 questions (71 to 77) are involved with the bogie trams, indicating that it post dates 1945c. ...Has 77 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. The last 7 questions (71 to 77) are involved with the bogie trams, indicating that it post dates 1945c. ...Two page foolscap typed instruction sheet titled "Questions to be verbally answered by all trainee motormen before commencing duty in that capacity.", pinned in the top left hand corner. Has 77 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. The last 7 questions (71 to 77) are involved with the bogie trams, indicating that it post dates 1945c. See also Reg Item 8109.,In black ink across top of instruction "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 317."trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, motormen -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - SECV Ballarat 28 Mt Pleasant terminus, Ron Hood, 12/1970
... The driver has his hands on the controller. The tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth. ...The driver has his hands on the controller. The tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth. ...Colour photograph by Ron Hood of No. 28 ready to depart from the Mt Pleasant terminus. The driver has his hands on the controller. The tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth. In the background is the Cash Butcher's shop.Yields information about tram 28 and the Mt Pleasant terminus.Colour slides in hanimount cardboard mount."Ballarat" and ink "Dec 1970" along with "1".tramways, trams, mt pleasant, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Questions to be answered by all trainee motormen - conductors before commencing duty in that capacity.", mid 1930's
... Has 84 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. Dated 25 Oct. 1935 Two copies held See also Reg Item 2949 for a c1945 issue. 8109.2 - single foolscap sheet - same title as above, but includes the answers and information about the trolley feed points in Geelong. ...Has 84 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. Dated 25 Oct. 1935 Two copies held See also Reg Item 2949 for a c1945 issue. 8109.2 - single foolscap sheet - same title as above, but includes the answers and information about the trolley feed points in Geelong. ...Demonstrates training and questions asked of tram drivers or motormen.8109.1 - three page foolscap typed instruction sheet titled "Questions to be answered by all trainee motormen - conductors before commencing duty in that capacity." glued in the top left hand corner. Has 84 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. Dated 25 Oct. 1935 Two copies held See also Reg Item 2949 for a c1945 issue. 8109.2 - single foolscap sheet - same title as above, but includes the answers and information about the trolley feed points in Geelong. Has 10 questions and answers detailed. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, motormen, geelong -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, W. A. Agnew, "The Electric Tramcar Handbook", 1915
... Covers many aspects of the electric circuits for trams, including controller diagrams, tramways, tramcars, controllers, overhead, brakes, on the road and faults and Breakdowns. ...Covers many aspects of the electric circuits for trams, including controller diagrams, tramways, tramcars, controllers, overhead, brakes, on the road and faults and Breakdowns. ...Book - six sections, 134 pages + end pages + heavy card covered with a red stippled paper titled "The Electric Tramcar Handbook", 7th Edition, written by W. A. Agnew, published by H. Alabaster, Gatehouse & Co. Ludgate Hill in 1915. Right hand of sheets rounded. Has a table of contents and index at the rear. Written for Motormen, Inspectors and depot workers. Covers many aspects of the electric circuits for trams, including controller diagrams, tramways, tramcars, controllers, overhead, brakes, on the road and faults and Breakdowns. Would have been a reference guide for training staff. Scanned in three pdf files.trams, tramways, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, air compressors, brakes, instructions, maintenance, tramcars, training, controllers, overhead -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - "AT Cue Cards", Yarra Trams, c2000
... The documents provided information to Yarra Trams drivers on setting up the Myki ticket machine controllers on trams with the Portable Memory modules - see item 7681 for an example and further notes. ...The documents provided information to Yarra Trams drivers on setting up the Myki ticket machine controllers on trams with the Portable Memory modules - see item 7681 for an example and further notes. ...The documents provided information to Yarra Trams drivers on setting up the Myki ticket machine controllers on trams with the Portable Memory modules - see item 7681 for an example and further notes. Included instructions when changing ends of a tram, logging off, being taken at depots, non rostered trips etc. Based on item 14, "Being taken at Moreland", used at Brunswick depot.Demonstrates a set of instructions for crews in the operation of the Myki ticket machine controllers on a tram.Three pocket size sheets printed.trams, metcard, ticket machines -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, early 1970's
... Shows the tram stop and the Bridge St signal controller. Another tram is waiting for the 17 to clear the track. ...Shows the tram stop and the Bridge St signal controller. Another tram is waiting for the 17 to clear the track. ...Yields information about the intersection of Grenville and Sturt St, its use, the appearance and the shelter at this location.Black and White photograph of No. 17 crossing Grenville St from Bridge St, about to pass the tram shelter with a young man in the doorway. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West and an Electric Cooking roof advert. Shows the tram stop and the Bridge St signal controller. Another tram is waiting for the 17 to clear the track. Photo by Charles Craig possibly early 1970's. trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, signals, shelters, tram stops, tram 17 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing, Chris Andrews, "MMTB Class X", "Class X1", Oct. 1967
... Includes data on the tram such as truck, controllers and colours. .2 - as above for an X1 class tramcar dated 7/5/1967. .3 - Original pen and ink drawing....Includes data on the tram such as truck, controllers and colours. .2 - as above for an X1 class tramcar dated 7/5/1967. .3 - Original pen and ink drawing. ...Demonstrates a drawing of an X class tram by Chris Andews..1 - Drawing - special size sheet - titled "MMTB Class X", drawing No. 1, series 2 by C Andrews 10/67 for the TMSV giving a GA type drawing of the MMTB X class tram No. 217 - Birney. Includes data on the tram such as truck, controllers and colours. .2 - as above for an X1 class tramcar dated 7/5/1967. .3 - Original pen and ink drawing.trams, tramways, x class, drawings, birney, x1 class
