Set of two colour photographs of BTPS tram operations by Norm Cross c1979. 1 - Tram 40 on access track 2 - tram 27 Wendouree Parade, near depot junction. The tram has a Sovereign Hill roof advertisement.Yields information BTPS operations C1979Colour photograph with a plain back - set of 2btps, wendouree parade, access track, tram 40, tram 27

Report - 10 pages - stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "MetTicket Tram Operations Employee Information (No. 2)", giving a update on the details of the new scratch system, implementation, redeployment and retraining, operating procedures for one person trams and details of the new tickets and fares. Not dated, late 1989.trams, tramways, tickets, scratch tickets, the met, reports, tram drivers, drivers, one man trams

Set of four colour slides of tram operations in the CBD area on 26/12/1979 1 - SW5 787 passing under the Flinders St railway viaduct, running a route 55 service. Note that most of the mechanical signalling equipment on the gantry has been removed. 2 - Z3 117 running a route 88 service in Bourke St at Queen St. 3 - Z class 93 to Spencer St at Elizabeth St, with Parliament House in the far background. Photo taken at Queen St. 4 - Z3 117 in Bourke St at Queen St running a route 88 East Preston service.Yields information about the operation of trams in the CBD area and the Flinders St viaduct.Kodak cardboard mount slides - set of fourHave photographer's reference number written on the slide.tramways, flinders st, bourke st, tram 787, railways, tram 117, sw5 class, z3 class, tram 93

Report - Foolscap 21 typed pages, 18 bound sheets of diagrams and 1 loose diagram, with card covers, with red binding strips, titled "A discussion on fundamental aspects of underground tram operations that are of importance for the preliminary design', dated July 1966. Looks at the design aspects, tunnel sections, size, passenger access (all stairs), direction of operation - allowed for reversal of running, curvature, turnouts and cross overs, gradients, storage sidings, freight, ventilation and emergency uses. A loose sheet of a doubled deck Liverpool tram. Vehicles modelled included double deck buses and suburban trains including W class trams.In top left hand corner "Lees" in penciltrams, tramways, trackwork, melbourne, underground tramways, crossover

Yields information about the appearance of the Victoria St line shortly before the closure of the Victoria St line. Series of 5 Black and white photographs of tram operations on the Victoria St line prior to its closure in August 1971. .1 - View of the Victoria St terminus as you arrive in Ballarat from Melbourne, with the divided highway and a tram warning sign. Has a tram at the terminus. .2 - Tram 39, running a special tour with St Alipius church in the background. A new bus stop sing has been positioned. Another tram has departed the King St loop. .3 - No. 13, (Gardens via Sturt St West and a Twin Lakes sign) entering the King St loop. .4 - No. 31 (to Gardens crossing No. 39) at the King St loop. .5 - No. 31 leaving Stones Corner for Victoria St with Stones Corner building in the background along with the Caltex service station and Viscount Ambassador caravans.trams, tramways, victoria st, king st, stones corner, tram 39, tram 13, tram 31

Sixty five page, plus manila covers, bound with a brown coloured comb binder report titled "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study for the Bourke St and Collins Street routes". Looks at the background for the proposal, operational issues and an economic evaluation, including loading and unloading, a CBD loop and capital costs. Report has a note on page 2 that it was prepared prior to tendering for new trams. Report not dated as such but on front cover has a date "c1977", though based on the note done prior to ordering new trams could be c1976. See also Reg Item 338. On front cover is a post-it notes commenting about report - see image. See Reg Item 4388 for the contract tender document for the Z3 class trams which included the option for a single ended tram.Various pencil notes on front cover, and inside page.trams, tramways, single ended tramcars, mmtb, bourke st, collins st, turning loops

Report - 104 pages, with orange card and plastic covers, bound with a black coloured comb binder titled "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study". Looks at the background for the proposal, operational issues, including loading and unloading, a CBD loop, capital costs, traffic issues, implementation, vehicle design. Report notes it has many advantages and disadvantages, but the concept was supportive that single ended vehicles should be introduced. Report not dated as such, but discusses the ordering of new tramcars in 1977/78, dated c1977. See Also Reg Item 337. On front cover is a post-it notes commenting about report - see image. See Reg Item 4388 for the contract tender document for the Z3 class trams which included the option for a single ended tram.Stamped on cover and inside page "Discarded from PTC Library 19 Oct 1989".trams, tramways, single ended tramcars, mmtb, bourke st, collins st, turning loops, swanston st, william st

1 - SW6 934 - Burke Road, running a route 71 to Camberwell Junction with Whitehorse Road and a W2 in the background. 2 - W2 270, (City Route 72) in Riversdale Road with Adairs and other shops in the background. The tram has adverts for National Bank and Condoor tobacco. Note the tram stop sign in the second MMTB format featuring a Z class tram. 3 - SW5 833 (City route 72) - in Burke Road at Camberwell Junction. Tram has a "You need wheels" advert along with others. Note the tram stop sign on top of the verandah alongside the tram. 4 - Camberwell Junction with 833 and other trams 5 - Z class No. 30 (route 75, Spencer St) turning from Camberwell Road into Riversdale Road at Camberwell Junction. In the background is the Golden Bowl (Ten Pin) and a Downards Truck 6 - Camberwell Junction with Z class 13 (East Burwood, route 75) and W7 class 1017 (City route 70) with another route 70 tram behind it and one on the hill.Yields information about trams in the Camberwell area, tram stops and general traffic issues.Kodak cardboard mount slides - set of sixHave photographer's reference number written on the slide.tramways, z class, camberwell junction, burke road, riversdale road, w7 class, sw5 class, tram 934, tram stops, tram 270, w2 class, tram 833, tram 30, tram 13, tram 1017

Set of 8 photographs taken on the North Coburg line, route 19 during early Dec. 1979 1 - SW6 874 northbound in Royal Parade 2 - SW6 915 ditto 3 - W5 771 in Sydney Road alongside the Brunswick Post Office. The tram has adverts for Winfield 25. 4 - W5 798, Sydney Rd., with Maples in the background 5 - ditto with a Bulla cream van 6 - SW5 760 outside Pentridge with a Cathay Pacific advertisement 7 - W5's 734, 770 Nth. Coburg - 734 having an advert for RESI investing and Pecks food paste 8 - SW5 770 returning to the City with the terminus in the background. In the background is an advert for Longbeach cigarettes and TcW car sales yard.Yields information about trams on route 19 prior to their replacement by Z class cars and the route itself.Kodak cardboard mount slides - set of eightHave photographer's reference number written on the slide.tramways, sw5 class, sw6 class, w5 class, sydney road, royal parade, tram 915, tram 771, tram 734, tram 770, tram 798, tram 874, tram 760, north cioburg

1 - employee with a uniform cap - could be a shunter - lifting the cable into the adjacent grip car. Marked on rear as "Lonsdale St" .2 - worker in a cable pulley maintenance pit oiling the mechanism - note the other pits. Has put a "Danger" sing out on the roadway. Marked on rear "Bourke and Spring St 1938" Two copies held and one digital image from a scene shot. .3 - a worker watching the cable entering a winding house looking for damage - what a boring job! Marked on rear as "Checking cables 1938" .4 - communications pillar - or box - to communicate with the winding house .5 - photos shows the grip in the roadway Images have been reproduced from a movie - Commuting by Cable?Yields information of the cable tram operations c1938.Series of five Black & White Photographs by the TMSV Sales and one digital image from Commuting by Cable. Has the TMSV Sales stamp on rear with some notes in pencil on the rear as shown above.trams, tramways, cable trams, grip tram, cables, winding house

Photocopy of a four page document or workshop programme titled "Tram & Bus Operations Division / Job Experience Feedback / stress Management Workshop for Tram and Bus drivers", providing a course outline, aim, objectives, outcomes and a programme for the day. Not dated. Has The Met flying arrowhead on the base of the sheet.trams, tramways, personnel, crews, the met, workplace conditions

Notice to all tram drivers regarding tram operations when crossing City Intersections. Gives instructions when two or three trams are at city tram stops and refers to rule 66. Aim was to prevent "bunching up" of trams and thereby creating uneven gaps to the service. Signed by Ron Hamilton for Managers, PTC tram operations and dated 23/10/1989.Yields information PTC instructions to crews to address bunching of trams in the CBD.Notice, photocopied onto A4 paper.tramways, the met, mta, ptc, tram operations, cbd, tram stops

Set of five colour slides of the Newton Williams and Darryl Hawksworth motorised cable tram set operating in Wendouree Parade during the 1987 March Begonia Festival. Photos by David Frost. 1 - At the depot 2 - At the depot with Roy Sheedy on the trailer and Warren Doubleday on the controls. 3 - with passengers loaded and Bill Scott as conductor 4 - At Gardens Loop with tram 40 5 - dittoYields information about the BTPS Operation of the motorised cable tramset for the 1987 Begonia Festival.Colour Slide - green/white plastic mounts - set of 5tramways, btps, cable trams, begonia festival, gardens loop, tram 40, tram 171

Set of two colour prints taken on the last day of operation, of the Hawthorn Tram depot as a running depot in the evening. The photographer is not known. Possibly a copy print. 1 - looking at operations in Wallen Road with W2 353 (Hawthorn route 27) returning to the depot and two W2s (possibly 330 and 332) shunting in Wallen Road. 2 - SW6 855 and SW6 848 are on roads 5 and 6 in the "new" shed at Hawthorn. The depot ceased as a running shed on 14/2/1965. Yields information about the last day of Hawthorn tram depot as a running depot.Set of two colour prints - printed on Kodak Royal paper.trams, tramways, sw6 class, w2 class, last day, hawthorn tram depot, wallen road, tram 353, tram 855, tram 848

Two page printed instruction titled "Metropolitan Transit Authority / Tram & Bus Division / Fleet Operations Centre", detailing how drivers could operate the system, testing, messages, how to contact the centre, emergency messages, explanations, passenger counts, run cards.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, mta, fleet operations centre

Set of 2 colour slides showing the operation of BTPS No. 33 near Depot Junction, Wendouree Parade on 31/12/1978. The tram has an SECV cooking and Eureka Tiles Roof adverts.Yields information about the operation of tram 33 in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS.Set of 2 Kodak colour slides in cardboard mounts.Have photographer's reference number written on the slide.btps, tram 33, wendouree parade, depot junction

Instruction or Manual, brown comb binder, green covers with Metropolitan Transit logo on front cover and The Met name on rear cover, 54 single sided pages. Provides information for the training of inspectors or Operations Officers, titled "Public Transport Corporation - Tram and Bus Division - Operations Officer - Office Procedure". Has forms, procedures, traffic operations, change overs, staff issues, specials, transport cars, services, accidents, defective cars, closing of depots and general operations.trams, tramways, the met, inspectors, metropolitan transit authority, traffic officers, training, instructions, depot, staff, tram bus services

ticketDemonstrates a range of decimal currency tickets used by the Provincial Tramways of Victoria.Assorted State Electricity Commission Victoria tramway tickets post 14.2.1966. The top row of tickets, known as "flimsies", have a decimal value of 18c. The second and third row are stamped and specifically dated 16th April, 1972, to mark the last day of the tram operation in Bendigo. The second and third row tickets vary in value from 5c to 8c. All tickets are printed in colored inks on a cream paper background. The tickets cover either the City Section, or four sections in and out of the city. The tickets are individually numbered with an alphabet letter and a six digit identifying number. The 16th April 1972 tickets are accompanied by a hand printed sign reading: BENDIGO - LAST DAY GOLDEN SQUARE - N. BENDIGO 5/3/72 QUARRY HILL - EAGLEHAWK 16/4/72 DONATED BY IAN STANLEY. (2 SHEETS) The second and third row are stamped and specifically dated 16th April, 1972, to mark the last day of the tram operation in Bendigo. The 16th April 1972 tickets are accompanied by a hand printed sign reading: BENDIGO - LAST DAY GOLDEN SQUARE - N. BENDIGO 5/3/72 QUARRY HILL - EAGLEHAWK 16/4/72 DONATED BY IAN STANLEY. (2 SHEETS)tickets, tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, esco

Ballarat Times Friday 11/4/2025 cover and page 17, featuring a report on the operation of the Horse Tram No. 1 on Sunday 13/4/2025. Cover features a photo of Peter Waugh standing on the horse tram and page 17 details of the history of the tram and times of operation. Has a photo of Peter standing inside the tram. Story and photos by Miriam Litwin.Demonstrates BTM Publicity and its operation of Australia's oldest operating tramcar.Newspaper - two sheets - with colour photographs.btm, trams, horse trams, tram 1, operations

TRAMS OPERATIONS STATISTICS 1935 - 1961: 2 typed copies of Bendigo Tramways 'statement C' operations statistics 1935 - 1961.person, individual, basil miller

Three page, A4 document, multiple copied of a report titled "Proposal Strategy for Introduction of Articulated trams to System". Dated 3/10/1988, prepared by Trams Operations Development Department, looks the objectives of the articulated trams, factors impacting on the strategy, proposal for route introductions, timings, alternatives, depot and route impacts. Prepared by Dave McCabe, Manager Tram Operations Development. Note it has no notes regarding the use on the Upfield line.trams, tramways, b class, tramcars, articulated trams, routes, depots

Set of three colour prints of the TMSV's motorised cable tram operation at Hudson Park Kilmore - late 1980's. Photographer unknown. Printed on Kodak paper. Prints numbered .1 to .3 in box..trams, tramways, tmsv, hudson park kilmore, cable trams, tram 171

.1 - Ninety page report, stapled into a plastic covered binder, titled "The report of Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee - Securing a future for Melbourne's tram system", May 1992 looking at the future of Melbourne's tram and bus fleet, proposals for maintenance of W class trams, fare collection, tram routes, a new South Melbourne depot, employee issues, and cost studies. Report addressed to the Minister for Transport, Hon Peter Spyker. Committee chaired by Peter Parkinson. .2 - Appendices to the above document - approx. 160 pages in a plastic covered binder with an Arnos binder as well to hold document together. See also Reg Item 2652 for a short item about the route proposals and also 1535.Has a number of pencil notations at the top of some sheets throughout the report.trams, tramways, w class, reports, melbourne, ptc, tram depot, operations

Pamphlet, DL, printed on gloss card, titled "TramTracker" - Yarra Trams real time tram arrival information. Has the TramTRACKER logo (dog) foldout at the top of the card when folded into half. Provides instructions how to use it on the iPhone, Android and other smartphones. and computer systems. Advises passengers where to find the TramTRACKER ID for each stop. .1 - Hangingtrams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker, tram stops, operations, computer systems

Photocopy of a newsletter to Public Transport Corporation staff, May 1992, titled "Leader's Digest", Vol 1 and No. 1 (unknown if any more published), with a photo of a group of five people undergoing a team briefing. Original document 16 pages, but only a few copied, principally about the proposed Tram Cross - Linking and Route Restructure proposals. Follows the Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee of April 1991. Looks at West Coburg - Carnegie, West Preston - South Melbourne, Bundoora - East Brunswick, Mont Albert to Port Melbourne, North Balwyn - City - East Burwood, Footscray - West Maribyrnong to Glen Iris via Swan St St, Moonee Ponds - West Maribyrnong, Kew Cotham Road - William St - St Kilda and Moreland - Toorak. Has a map of the routes remaining unchanged. See Also Reg Items 344, 1545 and 2332 for related materials.trams, tramways, w class, reports, melbourne, ptc, tram depot, operations

Document titled "M>Tram operational performance regime (OPR) training manual" - undated, c2002 with a photo of B2 2078 on the front cover. Prepared for the training of fleet operations staff about the tram monitoring system in relation to timetables, cancelled trams, short shunts, late running and early or late running monitored by the AVM system. Details the role of staff, explains timing points, location of the points for each route, penalties, running times, and the importance of timekeeping. Part of the tram performance reporting system that was provided to passengers and possible ticket refunds. See item 8711 for a 1999 version.Demonstrates the training paper provided to fleet operations staff about the monitoring of tram services and the timing points used for each M>Tram route.Document - 14 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, the met, timetables, passenger services, instructions, avm, m>tram, fleet operations centre

Instruction or Notice titled "Roadworks in Wendouree Parade", issued by Operations Manager on 23/11/2014 regarding the roadworks at Depot Junction. Was taped to the desk by the sign-on book. Advises of the work and the procedures for tram operations. Printed on the back of an old sheet of letterhead.trams, tramways, road works, depot junction, btm