Showing 50 items matching "tramcar fittings"
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Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - W class tram Torpedp Roof Vent, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1920s
... ...tramcar fittings...Demonstrates sheet metal work and equipment fitted to the first batch of W class trams. tramways mmtb W class tramcar fittings equipment Lable in ink "Torpedo Roof ventilator salvaged from W2 228, Burnt PWS 1965" Sheet metal-formed and riveted object manufactured to provide a roof ventilator. ...Manufactured for the first batch of W-class trams starting with tram No. 219. Later W-class trams had a separate raised section in the roof. See Appendix 4 of Destination City 5th Edition for details of tramcar numbers.Demonstrates sheet metal work and equipment fitted to the first batch of W class trams.Sheet metal-formed and riveted object manufactured to provide a roof ventilator. Has been painted silver and mounted onto a timber sheet with white taped edges.Lable in ink "Torpedo Roof ventilator salvaged from W2 228, Burnt PWS 1965"tramways, mmtb, w class, tramcar fittings, equipment -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Tail lights", 1/11/1949
... Yields information about the fitting of tramcar tail lights in 1949. tramways tramcars tail lights tram 26 SECV Document - memo - typed original copy on 3 foolscap sheets. ...Document or report dated 1/11/1949, titled "Tramways - Tail lights" about the fitting of tail lights to trams in Ballarat. Notes that tram 26 has been fitted with them as a trial. Looks at the various electrical aspects of the light fittings, bulbs, batteries, resistance units, current draw, use of automobile lamps and costs. Signed by A V Mawby.Yields information about the fitting of tramcar tail lights in 1949.Document - memo - typed original copy on 3 foolscap sheets.tramways, tramcars, tail lights, tram 26, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Rolling stock improvement", c1960
... fitting to improve the condition of trams and for the overhaul of the trucks. Possibly early 1960s. Yields information about the improving the condition of the Ballarat tram fleet, linking it to the track condition. tramways tramcars SECV trackwork staff new trams Document - memo - typed carbon copy on 2 foolscap sheets, pinned in top left hand corner. ...Document or report undated, titled "Rolling stock improvement", looks at improving the condition of the tram fleet, and the need for track rehabilitation considers mileages, obtaining new four-wheel trams, or employing additional coach builder and one fitting to improve the condition of trams and for the overhaul of the trucks. Possibly early 1960s.Yields information about the improving the condition of the Ballarat tram fleet, linking it to the track condition.Document - memo - typed carbon copy on 2 foolscap sheets, pinned in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, secv, trackwork, staff, new trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumLetter, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramcar No. 1 transferred from Bendigo to Ballarat", 9/11/1960
... fitting date. The tram became Ballarat 37 (the second one) and is now at the Sydney Tramway Museum. Signed by Mr Sutherland. See item 5549 for dates of transfer. Yields information about Bendigo No. 1 when it was transferred to Ballarat during October 1960 tramways Ballarat reports SECV tram 1 tram 37 Bendigo tramcars Memo on SECV letterhead, typed with handwritten signatures and receipt stamp. ...Memo dated 9/11/1960 to the Manager of Ballarat Branch from Manager North Western Region (Bendigo) giving details of Bendigo tram No. 1 transferred to Ballarat. Gives history, mileages, axle numbers, tyre mileage, armatures, and trolley wheels, including fitting date. The tram became Ballarat 37 (the second one) and is now at the Sydney Tramway Museum. Signed by Mr Sutherland. See item 5549 for dates of transfer.Yields information about Bendigo No. 1 when it was transferred to Ballarat during October 1960Memo on SECV letterhead, typed with handwritten signatures and receipt stamp.tramways, ballarat, reports, secv, tram 1, tram 37, bendigo, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Memo - draft, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tail Lights", 9/12/1949
... Document or memo dated 9/1/1949 - hand written on paper for typing by the Correspondence Branch of the SECV, Metropolitan branch from T H Thomas DTS, to Engineer and Manager, titled "Tail Lights" about the fitting of tail lights to tramcars on the three Provincial tramways. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Document or memo dated 9/1/1949 - hand written on paper for typing by the Correspondence Branch of the SECV, Metropolitan branch from T H Thomas DTS, to Engineer and Manager, titled "Tail Lights" about the fitting of tail lights to tramcars on the three Provincial tramways. ...Document or memo dated 9/1/1949 - hand written on paper for typing by the Correspondence Branch of the SECV, Metropolitan branch from T H Thomas DTS, to Engineer and Manager, titled "Tail Lights" about the fitting of tail lights to tramcars on the three Provincial tramways. Notes the delays in receiving materials that had been ordered, but preliminary work had been carried out with, batteries received from Sydney and that all tramcars would be fitted by the end of the year.Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus.Hand written draft on SECV draft letter paper - for typing.tramcars, safety, tail lights, lights -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Memo, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Red tail lamps and relays", 30/11/1949
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Memo dated 31-11-1949 from the Depot Foreman Geelong, Mr V Phillipps to Mr Cuggan regarding the fitting of a new contact on the horn relay to prevent damage or breaking the red tail lights and the armature of the relay sticking down. Notes about which trams used on and the number of circuits. Also notes the future use on bogie cars. Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars ...Memo dated 31-11-1949 from the Depot Foreman Geelong, Mr V Phillipps to Mr Cuggan regarding the fitting of a new contact on the horn relay to prevent damage or breaking the red tail lights and the armature of the relay sticking down. Notes about which trams used on and the number of circuits. Also notes the future use on bogie cars.Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus.Hand written memo on SECV printed departmental paper.tramcars, safety, tail lights, lights, geelong depot -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Timeline re fitting of tail lights to SECV trams, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 24/1/1950
... to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus. tramcars safety tail lights Lights Geelong Depot Bendigo Ballarat Hand written note on two plain foolscap sheets. Document Timeline re fitting ...Hand written note or timeline of the fitting of tail lights to trams written by T H Thomas from 2-11-1949 to 24/1/1950 setting out the instructions to depots, delivery of materials, inspection of installations, placing orders, issues obtaining batteries, and other materials, and the number of trams completed in each city as at 20-1-1950. See also item 10053 for another memo by W H Thomas.Yields information about the modifications proposed to the tramcars to provide a rear tail light and lights when at a terminus.Hand written note on two plain foolscap sheets.tramcars, safety, tail lights, lights, geelong depot, bendigo, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Specification, MTT, "Westinghouse 204 Motors Equipment", 31/12/1937
... Details the motor fittings, coils, gears, insulation, resistance, brushes, copper wire sizes, and weight of the motor and its parts. These two trams were disposed of during 1945 and 1951 respectively. Yields information about the motors fitted to two of the Ex Adelaide MTT tramcars ...Document dated 31/12/1937 headed "The Municipal Tramways Trust Adelaide" and "Westinghouse 204 Motors Equipment" detailing the specification of the Westinghouse 204 motors fitted to ex Adelaide trams 22 and 23. Details the motor fittings, coils, gears, insulation, resistance, brushes, copper wire sizes, and weight of the motor and its parts. These two trams were disposed of during 1945 and 1951 respectively. Yields information about the motors fitted to two of the Ex Adelaide MTT tramcars, trams 22 and 23.Typed document, quarto sheet has been folded into 3tramcars, equipment, rolling stock, tram 22, tram 23, motors, mtt, westinghouse 204, specification -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Tramcar component, John Stephenson of New York, Window lifter - John Stephenson New York, c1885
... Made by John Stephenson & Co. for fitting to the windows of the tramcars that they built such as horse cars or possibly cable cars. ...tramcars. Demonstrates John Stephenson & Co's workshop practice of putting their name on some fittings. tramways tramcars horse trams Window furniture Tramcar Component BTM Ballarat Tramways John Stephenson Set of 3 Cast brass window lifter, with raised letters - "JOHN STEPENSON & CO" on outside & "NEW YORK" inside circle. ...Made by John Stephenson & Co. for fitting to the windows of the tramcars that they built such as horse cars or possibly cable cars. Very similar in style to that used by Duncan and Fraser for their tramcars.Demonstrates John Stephenson & Co's workshop practice of putting their name on some fittings.Set of 3 Cast brass window lifter, with raised letters - "JOHN STEPENSON & CO" on outside & "NEW YORK" inside circle. Has three mounting holes & rolled top edge to give a finger hold. Of type used on horse trams.tramways, tramcars, horse trams, window furniture, tramcar component, btm, ballarat tramways, john stephenson -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Geelong trams, "Experiment with Reflectors", 1949
... Item reports on the fitting a T reflector to try and improve the visibility of trams in Geelong. Notes that they are being tested on a tramcar and that it was based on a similar method in Melbourne. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Item reports on the fitting a T reflector to try and improve the visibility of trams in Geelong. Notes that they are being tested on a tramcar and that it was based on a similar method in Melbourne. ...Item reports on the fitting a T reflector to try and improve the visibility of trams in Geelong. Notes that they are being tested on a tramcar and that it was based on a similar method in Melbourne. See Item 9053 for an image of this on tram 21, dated 23-6-1949. This was not successful and were later replaced by electrically lit tail lights.Yields information about the Geelong's work to try and improve the visibility of trams at night.Print of an email - extract from The Geelong Advertiser c1949.geelong, tramways, tramcar, tail lights -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Tramcar component, Duncan and Fraser, Window lifter - Duncan and Fraser Adelaide, c1887
... Made by Duncan and Fraser for fitting to horse-drawn tramcars and possibly other products of their Adelaide workshops. ...Demonstrates Duncan and Fraser's workshop practice of putting their name on some fittings. tramways tramcars horse trams Duncan & Fraser Window furniture Tramcar Component BTM Ballarat Tramways DUNCAN & FRASER ADELAIDE S.A. ...Made by Duncan and Fraser for fitting to horse-drawn tramcars and possibly other products of their Adelaide workshops. See also items 565 and 2172 for other examples.Demonstrates Duncan and Fraser's workshop practice of putting their name on some fittings.Cast brass window lifter, with raised letters - "DUNCAN & FRASER" on outside &"ADELAIDE S.A." inside circle. Has three mounting holes & rolled top edge to give a finger hold. Of type used on horse trams.DUNCAN & FRASER ADELAIDE S.A.tramways, tramcars, horse trams, duncan & fraser, window furniture, tramcar component, btm, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List of drawings for Provincial tramways, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1950
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of 15 typed sheets listing: 1 - Geelong tramways truck fittings and spare parts - 4 sheets 2 - Geelong track rail dimensions - 2 sheets 3 - Geelong track construction layout drawings - 6 sheets 4 - Bendigo - drawings of track sections - 1 sheet 5 - Bendigo - track plans - 1 sheet 6 - Bendogo - truck equipment and parts - 1 sheet Yields information about the drawings prepared by the SEC for Geelong and Bendigo - whether these still exist is questionable. Tramcars ...Set of 15 typed sheets listing: 1 - Geelong tramways truck fittings and spare parts - 4 sheets 2 - Geelong track rail dimensions - 2 sheets 3 - Geelong track construction layout drawings - 6 sheets 4 - Bendigo - drawings of track sections - 1 sheet 5 - Bendigo - track plans - 1 sheet 6 - Bendogo - truck equipment and parts - 1 sheet Yields information about the drawings prepared by the SEC for Geelong and Bendigo - whether these still exist is questionable.Set of 15 typed quarto sheets within a manila card folder.tramcars, lists, geelong, bendigo, track work, plans, rails, parts, trucks, equipment -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Glass plate - ESCo 12, c1920
... Yields information about the appearance of one of the Museum's tramcars at the time of fitting windscreens and demonstrates the evolution of the ESCo's tramcars, and advertising. ...Black and white photo of ESCo No. 12 outside Wendouree Parade depot, post the 1912 installation of Motorman's windscreens. Both blinds rolled up. Has a roof advertisement for "Carter & Werner Opticians" and a step ad for "Eureka Cos. BO Punch". Seat backs face passengers to sit on the outside of the tram., that is have yet to be relocated to face inwards only. For other copies of this photo see item 757.Yields information about the appearance of one of the Museum's tramcars at the time of fitting windscreens and demonstrates the evolution of the ESCo's tramcars, and advertising.Glass plate negative, in white paper wrapping."Old type Ballarat 12" in pencil on wrappingtrams, tramways, esco, depot, windscreens, tram 12, roof ads -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEquipment - Edison Screw lamp holder, c1915
... fittings are 24V rather than 125V DC. Demonstrates an item to hold a Edison Screw lamp inside a tram. tram 14 tramcars lights Electric lighting tramcar maintenance White ceramic base fitted with a brass formed Edison Screw lamp holder fitted with screw terminals and brass parts. ...Item used to hold a light bulb inside a tram roof. Made in England, with a horse shoe makers mark and that it is "Vitreous" formed into the base of the item. Recovered from tram 14 during the project to rewire the trams. New light fittings are 24V rather than 125V DC.Demonstrates an item to hold a Edison Screw lamp inside a tram.White ceramic base fitted with a brass formed Edison Screw lamp holder fitted with screw terminals and brass parts. One of the securing brass screws remains in the holder.tram 14, tramcars, lights, electric lighting, tramcar maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEquipment - Length of tramcar air pipe, c1920
... Yields information about the size of air piping fitting to a tram. tram 14 tramcars tramcar maintenance Air Gauges piping Length of steel air pipe - with screw thread at one and half of brass union at the other. ...Example of small diameter airpipe for the supply of air to the air gauge or sanding mechanism. Recovered from tram 14 during the project to replumb or replace the air system on the tram. Has been corroded internally.Yields information about the size of air piping fitting to a tram.Length of steel air pipe - with screw thread at one and half of brass union at the other. Has corroded internally.tram 14, tramcars, tramcar maintenance, air gauges, piping -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 6, Warren Doubleday, 31/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
... Tramcar Preservation Newstead tram 21 Series of six colour prints of the recovery and subsequent move of the body of Ballarat ESCo 21 from Daylesford to Newstead, 10/1994. Photographs by Warren Doubleday .1 - House with tram, after the start of the demolition by the owner, but prior to BTM work - 29/10/2004? .2 - ditto .3 - ditto .4 - after completion of the demolition and ready for lift by the BTM - 31/10/2004 .5 - fitting ...Yields information about the preparations for the recovery and move of tram body 21 to Newstead and the people involved.Series of six colour prints of the recovery and subsequent move of the body of Ballarat ESCo 21 from Daylesford to Newstead, 10/1994. Photographs by Warren Doubleday .1 - House with tram, after the start of the demolition by the owner, but prior to BTM work - 29/10/2004? .2 - ditto .3 - ditto .4 - after completion of the demolition and ready for lift by the BTM - 31/10/2004 .5 - fitting the intermediate supports .6 - with both 121 and 21 ready for unloading at Newstead. (Note other photographs of the move published in March 1995 Fares Please!) btm, tramcar bodies, tramcar preservation, newstead, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museumdocument - Correspondence, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), 31/12/2006 12:00:00 AM
... tramcars. Comprises: Covering letter dated 31/12/2009 Photographs of the Ejector unit with fittings - two views Photograph of the inlet pipe Sketch of the air inlet pipe - prepared by Warren Doubleday Prints of drawings - BA - T7 - 7654 - Ejector for Sand Box, Fabricated type - 21E truck, SEC 1938 - made from scans ex Microfilm BA - T7 - 7647 - Ejector for Sand Box, Brill 21 E Truck - SEC 1938 - cast type....tramcars. Comprises: Covering letter dated 31/12/2009 Photographs of the Ejector unit with fittings - two views Photograph of the inlet pipe Sketch of the air inlet pipe - prepared by Warren Doubleday Prints of drawings - BA - T7 - 7654 - Ejector for Sand Box, Fabricated type - 21E truck, SEC 1938 - made from scans ex Microfilm BA - T7 - 7647 - Ejector for Sand Box, Brill 21 E Truck - SEC 1938 - cast type. document Correspondence Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM) ...Set of drawings and photocopies of sanding equipment on Ballarat Tramcars, provided to the Launceston tramway Museum for information.Copy of Correspondence with the Launceston Tramway Museum 31/12/2006 concerning sand ejector equipment fitted to Ballarat tramcars. Comprises: Covering letter dated 31/12/2009 Photographs of the Ejector unit with fittings - two views Photograph of the inlet pipe Sketch of the air inlet pipe - prepared by Warren Doubleday Prints of drawings - BA - T7 - 7654 - Ejector for Sand Box, Fabricated type - 21E truck, SEC 1938 - made from scans ex Microfilm BA - T7 - 7647 - Ejector for Sand Box, Brill 21 E Truck - SEC 1938 - cast type.tram, trams, tramcar equipment, sanding equipment, sand ejectors, letters -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 29/11/1979 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the ESCo tram fleet after the initial operations, fitting of destination signs, tramcar numbers, crew uniforms and appearance of Wendouree Parade, c1906, trams tramways BTPS Moving Trams tram 40 Has The Courier stamp on rear. ...Yields information about the ESCo tram fleet after the initial operations, fitting of destination signs, tramcar numbers, crew uniforms and appearance of Wendouree Parade, c1906, Black and White photograph of No. 40 being lifted onto a truck in Wendouree Parade, at the old loop, 29/11/1979, to go to Melbourne - see page 2 of November 1979 Fares Please! and email (Other information) from Peter Winspur dated 24/07/12 for further details. The Courier Ballarat photo. See December 1980 Fares Please!Has The Courier stamp on rear.trams, tramways, btps, moving trams, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List, Wal Jack, "Tail Lights Fitted - August 51, Saloon Seating", 1950's
... Handwritten list, over two sheets, of SEC Tramcars through to No. 40, of the fitting date of tail lights, and notes regarding the lights and a list of the saloon seating types in the single truckers and ceiling colours in the bogie trams. ...SEC Tramcars Lights Seats Ceilings Handwritten list, over two sheets, of SEC Tramcars through to No. 40, of the fitting date of tail lights, and notes regarding the lights and a list of the saloon seating types in the single truckers and ceiling colours in the bogie trams. ...Yields information about the SEC tram fleet when tail lights fitted and saloon seat types.Handwritten list, over two sheets, of SEC Tramcars through to No. 40, of the fitting date of tail lights, and notes regarding the lights and a list of the saloon seating types in the single truckers and ceiling colours in the bogie trams. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. sec, tramcars, lights, seats, ceilings -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 15/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Colour photograph of the Ballarat Horse Tram No.1 prior to the fitting of handrails and the completion of the painting of the steps, front and rear panels and lettering of the tramcar. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Horse Trams Reconstruction Depot BTPS tram 1 In top left hand corner of print on rear "165.6 15.3.92 / Carolyn Dean / Photo" Colour photograph of the Ballarat Horse Tram No.1 prior to the fitting of handrails and the completion of the painting of the steps, front and rear panels and lettering of the tramcar. ...Colour photograph of the Ballarat Horse Tram No.1 prior to the fitting of handrails and the completion of the painting of the steps, front and rear panels and lettering of the tramcar. Alastair Reither sitting on the top deck. Photographed outside the rear of the depot by Carolyn Dean on 15/3/1992. On Fujichrome paper.In top left hand corner of print on rear "165.6 15.3.92 / Carolyn Dean / Photo"horse trams, reconstruction, depot, btps, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 3/11/1990 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Horse Tram No. 1 Tramcars Reconstruction BTPS tram 1 On rear "159.1 3.11.1990, Carolyn Dean Photo" in blue ink Colour photo of Horse Tram No. 1 within depot with John Phillips and Warren Doubleday working on the fitting of the east end sliding door. ...Colour photo of Horse Tram No. 1 within depot with John Phillips and Warren Doubleday working on the fitting of the east end sliding door. The staircase support bracket has been fitted as well. Not known who was holding the door on the other side. Tram body has been undercoated and some yellow paint has been applied to one of the corner pillars. Taken on 3.11.1990, Carolyn Dean, on Fujicolour paper.On rear "159.1 3.11.1990, Carolyn Dean Photo" in blue inkhorse tram no. 1, tramcars, reconstruction, btps, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s and Digital Image, Syd Harvey, ESCo No. 12 outside Wendouree Parade depot, c1920
... Yields information about the appearance of one of the Museum's tramcars at the time of fitting windscreens and demonstrates the evolution of the ESCo's tramcars, and advertising. ...Black and white photo of ESCo No. 12 outside Wendouree Parade depot, post the 1912 installation of Motorman's windscreens. Both blinds rolled up. Has a roof advertisement for "Carter & Werner Opticians" and a step ad for "Eureka Cos. BO Punch". Seat backs face passengers to sit on the outside of the tram., that is have yet to be relocated to face inwards only. See image 757.2 - which shows this. Three copies of the photo - both from a copy neg. Copy 1, circa 1980, Copy 2, by John Phillips, 1993, Copy 3 ex Ken Magor, sent by Wal Jack to Ken. The rear of this print has extensive details on rear. See item 9468 for a glass plate negative.Yields information about the appearance of one of the Museum's tramcars at the time of fitting windscreens and demonstrates the evolution of the ESCo's tramcars, and advertising. Image 757.2, is different to others in that it is fitted with a chain along the sides and a pay as you enter sign at the rear.Series of black and white photographs of ESCo tram 12. 757.2 - on rear in ink "24a)", top left hand corner and along bottom edge "Car 12 at Lake Wendouree near depot Sydney Harvey" and "William F Scott" address label in the bottom left hand corner., See image i4 for details of Wal's notes on back of photo.trams, tramways, esco, windscreens, tramcars, roof ads , tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, pre 1920
... Black and white photograph of a Bendigo Single Truck straight sill tramcar (were numbers 1 to 12) prior to fitting windscreens (Destination Eaglehawk page 30 - says this occurred in 1920). ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Bendigo ESCo Black and white photograph of a Bendigo Single Truck straight sill tramcar (were numbers 1 to 12) prior to fitting windscreens (Destination Eaglehawk page 30 - says this occurred in 1920). ...Black and white photograph of a Bendigo Single Truck straight sill tramcar (were numbers 1 to 12) prior to fitting windscreens (Destination Eaglehawk page 30 - says this occurred in 1920). Tram has "Dewar's imperial whisky" roof advertisement, "Bendigo Tramways" on the letterboard, on the front dash, advertisements for "O-T+ drink additive on either side of the headlight and "Silverline Soap" on the panel either side of the bumper bar. See Reg Item 1712 for side on view of this tram. Photograph appears to be a photo of another print, with black ink "18" in the bottom left hand corner on the newer print on copy 1 of the item only. Two copies held. See page 30 of Destination Eaglehawk trams, tramways, bendigo, esco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, pre 1920
... Black and white photograph of a Bendigo Single Truck straight sill tramcar (were numbers 1 to 12) prior to fitting windscreens (Destination Eaglehawk page 30 - says this occurred in 1920). ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Bendigo ESCo Black and white photograph of a Bendigo Single Truck straight sill tramcar (were numbers 1 to 12) prior to fitting windscreens (Destination Eaglehawk page 30 - says this occurred in 1920). ...Black and white photograph of a Bendigo Single Truck straight sill tramcar (were numbers 1 to 12) prior to fitting windscreens (Destination Eaglehawk page 30 - says this occurred in 1920). Side on view of the same tram in Reg. Item No. 1711 Tram has "Dewar's imperial whisky" roof advertisement, and "Bendigo Tramways" on the letterboard. Photograph appears to be a photo of another print. Two copies held on file. See page 30 of Destination Eaglehawktrams, tramways, bendigo, esco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Tramcar component, Duncan and Fraser, Window lifter, Duncan and Fraser, About 1887?
... Made by Duncan and Fraser for fitting to horse-drawn tramcars and possibly other products of their Adelaide workshops. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Made by Duncan and Fraser for fitting to horse-drawn tramcars and possibly other products of their Adelaide workshops. ...Made by Duncan and Fraser for fitting to horse-drawn tramcars and possibly other products of their Adelaide workshops. See also items 2172 and 8744 for other examples.Tramcar component, Duncan and Fraser, Window lifter Cast brass window lifter, with raised letters - "DUNCAN & FRASER" on outside &"ADELAIDE S.A." inside circle. Has three mounting holes & rolled top edge to give a finger hold. Of type used on horse trams.DUNCAN & FRASER ADELAIDE S.A.windows, duncan & fraser, ballarat, tramways, tramcars, horse trams, window furniture, tramcar component, btm, ballarat tramways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - L class 102 soon after commissioning, c1921
... fitting the standard destination boxes and removing one of the doorways. Elsternwick Post Office in the background. See Keith's notes on the rear of the photograph for more information. See Reg Item 5251 for a better image from a copy negative. Printed on Kodak Paper. Yields infomation about L class tram 106, soon after its commissioning by the MMTB Trams tramways PMTT L class New Tramcars ...Photograph of L 106 soon after commissioning. Has the M&MTB on the side of the trams and four doorways as ordered by the PMTT. Prior to fitting the standard destination boxes and removing one of the doorways. Elsternwick Post Office in the background. See Keith's notes on the rear of the photograph for more information. See Reg Item 5251 for a better image from a copy negative. Printed on Kodak Paper.Yields infomation about L class tram 106, soon after its commissioning by the MMTBBlack and White Photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-133"trams, tramways, pmtt, l class, new tramcars, mmtb, tram 106 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, "Melbourne's First Tramcars", 11/03/1962 12:00:00 AM
... George Francis Train's patent tramcars had been landed in Melbourne with fittings for four more. ...George Francis Train's patent tramcars had been landed in Melbourne with fittings for four more. ...Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 10, titled "Melbourne's First Tramcars" - noting that the Argus of 11/3/1962 reported that two of Mr. George Francis Train's patent tramcars had been landed in Melbourne with fittings for four more. Item said that promoters were negotiating with the City Council, but these fell through, as Council did not have the power to lease the streets for railway purposes. Has been cut out from a sheet and pasted into the book. Note Item Not formally Numbered.melbourne, tramcars, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1887
... Shows the tramcar prior to the fitting of modesty panels. tramways trams Horse Tram Duncan Fraser Adelaide Black and White copy photograph of a State Library of South Australia SLSA B37169, of the Ballaarat Tramway Co horse tram pattern tramcar outside the factory or carriage works of Duncan and Fraser Adelaide. ...Yields information about the pattern tramcar, built by Duncan & Fraser in Adelaide with a view of the factory and the location behind. Shows the tramcar prior to the fitting of modesty panels.Black and White copy photograph of a State Library of South Australia SLSA B37169, of the Ballaarat Tramway Co horse tram pattern tramcar outside the factory or carriage works of Duncan and Fraser Adelaide. Has the Adelaide Town Hall in the background. Tram has the destination board (under the upper deck) "Ballaarat & Lake Wendouree". Modesty boards not fitted. Photo taken on building date - 1887. Collected by Alan Bradley from the State Library of South Australia early 1980's. Used in The Golden City and its Tramways - page 15.tramways, trams, horse tram, duncan fraser, adelaide -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - Log book, Diary, Collins Bros, 1970
... tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements. The last recorded entry was 14/9/1971, for fitting of second hand shoes to 34 and 42. ...tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements. The last recorded entry was 14/9/1971, for fitting of second hand shoes to 34 and 42. ...Yields information about the tramcar maintenance activities of the SEC at the depot in frequency of changing brake blocks, light bulbs, trolley rope and wheels for each tramcar. This book was the last to be done by the SEC in Ballarat, closure occurred on 19/9/1971.Collins Diary No. 324, blue Rexene covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1971, 7 days and notes for each double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat depot to record brake block changes and light globe replacements on each tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements. The last recorded entry was 14/9/1971, for fitting of second hand shoes to 34 and 42. Inside front cover were: 1 - loose - carbon copy of a "Notice to All Traffic Staff" regarding braking - See Reg Item 3520. 2 - loose - carbon copy of run number 25, Monday to Friday - See Reg Item 3521. These are to be retained with the item, but in a separate container.tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, brake blocks, trolley wheels -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Copy - ESCo 17 with crew, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), 1905
... Shows the dress of the crews and the fittings on the tramcar in detail. Trams tramways ESCo Wendouree Parade crews tram 17 uniforms Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c Negative Copy - ESCo 17 with crew Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo) ...Ballarat No. 17 at the time of the opening of the tramway in 1905. Photographed on the depot lead. Original negative held in the negative file. See also Reg Item 5104, 4290, 8700 for other copies of this image and 9466 for a glass plate negative.Yields information about Ballarat 's first trams - No. 17 - built by Duncan and Fraser for ESCo. Shows the dress of the crews and the fittings on the tramcar in detail.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975ctrams, tramways, esco, wendouree parade, crews, tram 17, uniforms
