Set of 7 signs - printed on paper with an adhesive backing. Items 1 to 5 have a silver finish. .1 - No Smoking .2 - To stop car pull left hand cord once. etc. .3 - Passengers are requested to tender the Exact Fare. .4 - Spitting in the car is strictly prohibited .5 - Driver's Exit Door .6 - Normal loading 55 passengers .7 - Patrolled by Transit Patroltrams, tramways, operations, buses, moomba

Sign - Free Tram Zone logo and background colours printed on a sheet of 5mm clear Perspex. Adam Chandler advised 15/11/2019 - These were prototypes in the office - from memory this was to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment to tram stop shelter glass (at a much reduced scale)." Unknown sign manufacture - produced for the PTV late 2014.trams, tramways, free tram, signs, shelters, public transport

Demonstrates how the SEC used signage to convey instructions to passengers and confirm the advice of the conductor.A brass metal plate sign with stenciled lettering and border lines etched and painted black. A small hole has been drilled in each of the corners to enable fixing to the tram car. The reverse has remnants of glue and timber fragments from past adhesion.tram signs, tram cars, tram safety signs

Photograph of a tram stop sign in Wendouree Parade with a "Cars Stop Here", two End of Section signs. The vertical End of Section sign is different to all others seen. Haddon St? Behind the pole is a No Parking sign. Has the Lake in the background.Yields information about a possible variation of the end of section signs that was not adopted.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file.trams, tramways, tram stops, signs, end of section sign, wendouree parade, lake wendouree

Tram stop signs on a pole at the Lydiard St North terminus - comprising a "Cars Stop Here", timetable board giving first and last cars for Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays and an End of Section sign. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about tram stop signage at Lydiard St North.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, lydiard st north, tram stops, signs

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stops Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Hail Tram Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Set of three black and white photographs of activities around the tramway during November 1998 sent to the Editor of Trolley Wire - used in the February 1999 issue of Trolley Wire. All photos by Richard Gilbert. Photos taken early November 1998. 1145.1 - photo of the old fare signs with caption on the rear "Retirement at last for the Museum's original tram ride signs, in service for over twenty years, and looking like it. With the fare rise to $2 / $1 new signs were introduced." 1145.2 - Photo of crew in front of tram 26 with caption on the rear "On Springfest Day in early November, Motorman O'Neil and Conductor Giles on car 26, ready for the onslaught." - photo taken 1/11/1998. 1145.3 - photo equipment on trolley being moved around with caption on the rear - "The motor cases of car 33 are currently residing on the trolley for cleaning. Here they are being relocated to the bottom of 3 road by Al and Dave, with assistance from our youngest and keenest worker, Danny Edwards." All have captions written on back in blue ink (as noted in description) and "Richard Gilbert" in bottom right hand corner, and cropping marks in blue ink on rear.trams, tramways, trolley wire, springfest, btm, volunteers, tram ride signs, tram 26

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Most tram stops were of this style.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Hail Cars Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a small pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Cars Stop Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a large pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Photographs of a sign fitted to VR tram 41: Black sign mounted on wood, stating "SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN REAR SALOON" with separate sections for "WEEK DAYS" and "SATURDAYS", detailing permitted times for cars leaving terminals.Yields information about a sign, regarding smoking fitted to MTPA tram 41 which is currently at the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Colour print with a number on the rear.In ink "252/13"mtpa, haddon, vr class tramcars, tram 41, signs, smoking

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or be requested to stop or to alight. Has the outline of a Z class tram. Introduced after Z class trams started to be used. A small sign providing details of the route number could be placed on the bottom edge. The 1977-78 MMTB Annual report has a photo of one of these then-new signs.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Style introduced following following the use of Z class trams. Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stop Request" - formed from a formed steel sheet with a short angle leg, with holes along the top and bottom edges and on the angled side. Painted with a white background and red detailing.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Tram Stop Sign - folded anodized aluminium, overlain both sides with a reflectorised backing plastic material which has been bonded to the to sign, printed with tram stop information, with Metlink and Yarra Tram logos. Has three holes in the small angled side, enabling it to be fixed to a structure at the tram stop or a pole. Tram stop - model or a sample sign for a tram stop sign in Collins at the corner of William St for Route 109, stops 47 and 441trams, tramways, tram stops, metlink, signs, route 109, collins st

Tram Stop Sign - folded anodized aluminium, overlain both sides with a reflectorised backing plastic material which has been bonded to the to sign, printed with tram stop information, with Metlink and Yarra Tram logos. Has three holes in the small angled side, enabling it to be fixed to a structure at the tram stop or a pole. Tram stop - model or a sample sign for a tram stop sign for the MCG/Vodaphone Arena, route 70, stop 7C on both sides.trams, tramways, tram stops, metlink, signs, route 70, sports, mcg, vodaphone arena

Photograph of tram 40 at St Aidans Drive featuring the sign recording it was the last tram or trip on 19/9/1971. See item 9664 for the actual sign. Photo by Bob Prentice 19/9/1976.Yields information about the sign made by the BTPS to mark the tram that made the last trip. Used on the tram at the official opening on 1/2/1975.Black and white print with photographers notes on the rear in ink.In ink "Sunday 19th Sept. 1976. Sign placed on St Aidans Drive end of MT No. 40. Car in Service all day. Bob Prentice photo"tramcars, trams, btps, tram 40, last tram, signs

Demonstrates how the SEC used enameled signs to convey instructions to passengers and confirm the advice of the conductor.An enamel sign with black lettering and border line on an off white background. The enameling is stained due to rust. The sign reads "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE". Where the enamel has been chipped, an attempt to disguise the damage has been made with paint. The reverse has been enameled in a mixture of black and white, but this shows signs of chipping and rust damage. Two holes have been drilled in the centre of the LH and RH edges to enable the sign to be attached to the tram car. The reverse shows signs that the enamel has been marked prior to firing as the sign rested on a framework which removed the enamel surface, allowing lines of rust to form.tram signs, tam car signage

Demonstrates how the SEC used enameled signs to convey instructions to passengers and confirm the advice of the conductor.,An enameled sign with black lettering and border on an off-white background. Lettering reads, "Passengers are requested to provide themselves with correct amount of Fare." Rust markings show on the face where the enamel has chipped. Two holes have been drilled in the sides to attach sign to the tram cab. The reverse is a mixture of black and white enamel, marked with patches of rust where the enamel has worn away.tram signs, tramway enamel signage

Colour photograph of BTM No. 18 north bound in Wendouree Parade, about to cross Windmill Drive North. Tram showing destination of "St. Aidans Drive". The "Caution Tram Bothways" sign on the pole adjacent to Windmill Drive had recently been positioned, following donation of the signs from St. Georges Road by the City of Northcote. Taken c1994 Has the MacDonald Gates in the view."E E" on back.windmill drive, wendouree parade, road signs, tram 18

Set of two signs regarding vacating a seat for disabled people and not talking to the driver whilst the tram is in motion. Actual use not known. Printed by Jac signs.Yields information about tramcar signs.Set of 2 tram signs blue background with white letters, on an adhesive backing.tramways, tramcars, signs

Yields information about the Alfred St tram stop, showing signage prior to the closure of the SEC operated system.Black and White photograph of No. 43 with the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West at the Alfred St stop. Stop has the End of section sign, Tram stop here and a new Bus stop sign. Photo by Charles Craig August 1971, prior to closure as the new bus stops signs are in view. trams, tramways, sturt st west, closure, signs, tram stops, bus stops, alfred st, tram 43

Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus just before the closure of the SEC operated system,Black and white photographs of No. 30 at the Mt Pleasant terminus, with the shops on each corner in the view. Adverts for The Sun, Streets Ice Cream. Pole on the right hand side has a "Car Stop Here" and "End of Section" sign. Tram has the destination of Mt. Pleasant. Photo by Charles Craig, probably August 1971.trams, tramways, barkly st, mt pleasant, signs, tram 30

The Horse Drawn Tram service began 1888. It was initially for taking passengers from the Ballarat Railway Station to the Lake and Gardens. Gradually more tracks were laid and it became a regular transport service.Coloured photograph, laminated, showing two Clydesdale horses pulling a tram. Signs displayed on the tramNumber 1 in gold on front of tram. horse tram, transport service, railway station, lake, gardens, 1888

Set of five digital images by Chris Wurr of Ballarat Tramways signage: 1 - Timetable sign, Sebastopol line at Rubicon St. - see item 24 for the actual item in the collection - 4/10/1970 2 - Warning sign in Wendouree Pde at Haddon St. - 4/10/1970 3 - Time table sign at Gardens loop - see items 24 and 32 for the actual items in the collection - early 1971 4 - Trams Leave Here sign, cnr Sturt-Lydiard Sts. - see item 34 for the actual item in the collection - 14/8/1971 5 - Motormen sign at depot - see item 4894 for the actual item in the collection - Jan. 1971 Yields information about some of the signs placed by the SECV in Ballarat and illustrates some of those held in the Museum's collection.Digital - Black and white imagetramways, trams, signs, tram stops, tram depot

Yields information about the sale of SEC tram stop signs following the closure of the SEC Ballarat operated system.Letter and associated receipts and comments for the sale of an "Cars Stop Here" sign by the SEC to Mr. L. E. Butler of 103 Bell St Ballarat, for 20c. Documents on Printed SEC letterhead or forms. Dated 21/10/1971 to 28/10/1971 - have been stapled together.trams, tramways, letters, sales, tram stops, signs, sec

Indicated or provided a location to tram conductors and passengers where a fare or ticket section changed from one to another - an extra amount may have had to be paid to travel past this point.Demonstrates the type of sign used by the MMTB to indicate where ticket sections changed. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - End of Section formed from a metal sheet with a short leg for fixing to a pole. Enameled white background, black text.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tickets, tramways, trams

Used by the MMTB in an attempt to keep tram tracks clear of motor cars. It seldom worked. Signs would have been fixed to the ends of a tram so it could be seen by motorists. See Item 6088 for another version.Demonstrates the methods the MMTB to ask motorists to keep tram tracks clear during the 1950's and 1960's.Sign - Zincalume steel sheet, with four holes in angled or trimmed corners asking "Motorists Please Keep Off Tram Tracks" Has the image of a motor car on the tram tracks with the outline of a tram following.tram stop, signs, mmtb, traffic control, trams, tramways

Used by the MMTB in an attempt to keep tram tracks clear of motor cars. It seldom worked. Signs would have been fixed to the ends of a tram so it could be seen by motorists. See Item 6087 for another version.Demonstrates the methods the MMTB to ask motorists to keep tram tracks clear during the 1950's and 1960's. The cartoon character and wording is perhaps a later attempt to get some attention.Sign - Zincalume steel sheet, with four holes in angled or trimmed corners asking "Mr Motorist Please keep my tracks clear", The sign features an cartoon image of an angry tram (W2 630 on route 70) and a rather sleepy looking motorist driving a car on the tram tracks. The letters are in a raised paint finish.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tram 630, route 70, w2 class, tramways, trams, traffic control

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or be requested to stop. Gives details of the fare section. Produced by The Met, possibly during the 1980's. Stop 115 on route 55 (changed to route 58 in May 2017) is in Queensbridge St at the Southbank/Casino tram stop.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that The Met used to replace former tram stop signs and shows the typical tram stop sign of the era. These have since been replaced with Yarra Trams badged signs.Sign - "Stop 115, Route 55", aluminum folded sheet overlain on both sides with a printed reflective sheet with the image of a person hailing or signalling or requesting a tram to stop. Formed with a short angle on one side drilled with three holes for attaching to a pole. Has two holes along the top edge where it was secured to a stop structure. Has The Met logotram stop, signs, the met, route 55, queensbridge st, trams, tramways

"End of Section" - sign - consisting of a heavy duty plastic section with a metal angle with two holes and backing strip, pop rivetted together. painted both sides with the words "End of Section"trams, tramways, tram stops, signs, sections