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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot, 16-8-1947
... VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot...Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7...Envelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR...Trams tramways Victorian Railways VR Elwood Depot tram 7 ...Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot. See also Reg Item 3624 for other photos showing the tram. Side on photo, showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements. Tram possibly preparing for a tour given the number of men standing on the side. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3623Large.jpgEnvelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR Elwood Spread the load." On the rear of the print "VR Tram - Elwood Depot 5'3" gauge".trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, elwood depot, tram 7 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 7 Elwood depot, 16-8-1947
... VR tram 7 Elwood depot...Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7...Envelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR... information about VR tram No. 7 at St Kilda station and Elwood depot ...Set of two photographs taken while on an AETA tour 16-8-1947 - see reference .1 - View of the tram and the depot building. .2 - End on photograph of the tram showing the white bumpers and steps, taken at St Kilda Station Side on photo, showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements. Tram possibly preparing for a tour given the number of men standing on the side. Yields information about VR tram No. 7 at St Kilda station and Elwood depot.Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot. See also Reg Item 3623 for another photo showing the tram.Envelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR Elwood Spread the load." .1 - On the rear of the print "VR Tram - Elwood Depot 5'3" gauge". .2 - 'VR Tram St Kilda Station Extension 5'3" gauge".trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, elwood depot, aeta, st kilda railway station, tram 7 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 53 interior, 12/1949
... VR tram 53 interior....Photo of the interior of VR tram No. 53, showing...Photo of the interior of VR tram No. 53, showing ...Photo of the interior of VR tram No. 53, showing the seating arrangements etc. Dated 12/1949, unknown photographer.Yields information about the interior of VR "luxury cars" - in particular tram 53.Black and white photograph with a stamp on the rear.Has the Ken Magor stamp and number "734" written in and in pencil "VR#53, 12/49"tramcars, tramways, vr, tram 53 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 13 at Elwood Depot Shed
... VR tram 13 at Elwood Depot Shed...VR tram...The photograph shows VR tram 13 on the depot fan in front...The photograph shows VR tram 13 on the depot fan in front ...The photograph shows VR tram 13 on the depot fan in front of Elwood Depot shed showing destination Brighton on reversible wooden destination boards.Yields information about Elwood Depot car shed, VR tramcar 13Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In biro on the rear "57106. No 13 Toastrack at Elwood shed. H2089". vr tram, elwood depot, tram 13, toastrack, depot fan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 28, Elwood depot, Victorian Railways (VR), c1917
... VR tram 28, Elwood depot...Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram...Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram ...Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram No 38, a bogie drop centre tram at Elwood Depot. The tram was built in 1917 and scrapped in 1959.Yields information about VR Tram No. 28, probably soon after its entry into service.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."Elwood shed" in ink and RS68.tramcars, tramways, vr, tram 28, elwood depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR Tram 6 at Elwood Depot, K McCarthy, 1 January 1951
... VR Tram 6 at Elwood Depot...VR tram...The photograph shows VR tram 6 on an outside track in long...The photograph shows VR tram 6 on an outside track in long ...The photograph shows VR tram 6 on an outside track in long grass with trolley pole raised. In the mid ground are cylindrical wooden cable drums, trees and other tramcars.Yields information about the outside yard and VR tramcarsBlack and white photograph with notes on the rear.In biro and pencil on the rear "#6 at Elwood Depot 1-1-51 Brighton Line Copyright K McCarthy Photo No 783"tramcars, tram 6, vr tram, elwood depot, outside track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 39 at St Kilda Station
... VR tram 39 at St Kilda Station...VR tram...The photograph shows VR tram 39 waiting to depart St Kilda...The photograph shows VR tram 39 waiting to depart St Kilda ...The photograph shows VR tram 39 waiting to depart St Kilda Railway Station with weather blinds up, showing destination Brighton Beach. The George Hotel can be seen in the background.Yields information about St Kilda Railway Station and VR 39Black and white photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear "VR 30 at St Kilda Rly Stn"" vr tram, st kilda railway station, tram 39, brighton beach, george hotel, weather blinds -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 42
... VR tram 42...VR tram 42...Photograph shows side on view of bogie car VR tram 42, most...Photograph shows side on view of bogie car VR tram 42, most ...Photograph shows side on view of bogie car VR tram 42, most likely on an outside track in Elwood Depot yard. Trolley pole is raised with a background of low vegetation and likely car shed.Yields information of Railways tramcar 42 and Elwood Depot Black and white photograph with letter C showing in lower left corner of print from previous collection. No notes on rear.victorian railways, elwood depot, vr tram 42 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 52 in Elwood Tram Depot car shed, Prior to 1959
... VR tram 52 in Elwood Tram Depot car shed...VR tram 52...Photograph shows VR tram 52 mostly undercover at entrance...Photograph shows VR tram 52 mostly undercover at entrance ...Photograph shows VR tram 52 mostly undercover at entrance of Elwood Depot. VR 52 was one of the three last cars built at Newport Railway Workshops based on the M&MTB SW6 "luxury cars" design. Yields information about the Railways tramway and its last modernisation attempt.Black and white photograph glued to thin board with label stuck belowElwood Tram Depotvictorian railways, vr tram 52, elwood depot, tram 52 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 6 second fleet
... VR tram 6 second fleet...VR tram 6...Photograph shows single truck VR tram 6 second fleet...Photograph shows single truck VR tram 6 second fleet ...Photograph shows single truck VR tram 6 second fleet (with driver windscreen) with destination showing St Kilda. Side-on view outside car shed (at right) with horizon, trees and low rise buildings in background. Yields information of Railways tramcar 6 second fleet and Elwood Depot Black and white photograph with letter E showing in lower left corner of print from previous collection. Typed note on rear 'Photo: Victorian Government Railways: Australia. Single truck tram car 5' 3" gauge'victorian railways, single truck, st kilda, vr tram 6, second fleet, elwood depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 33 at St Kilda Station, K J Magor
... VR tram 33 at St Kilda Station...VR tram...The photograph shows a crowded VR tram 33 waiting to depart...The photograph shows a crowded VR tram 33 waiting to depart ...The photograph shows a crowded VR tram 33 waiting to depart St Kilda Railway Station with weather blinds and off-side running board raised, showing destination Middle Brighton. The George Hotel can be seen in the background.Yields information about St Kilda Railway Station and VR 33Black and white photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear " 73 Ken Magor Neg No. Ref per RS"vr tram, st kilda railway station, george hotel, weather blinds, running board, middle brighton, tram 33 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - VR tram 41, J C Simmons, "The Esplanade Brighton, Melbourne"
... VR tram 41 .... VR tram 41 is at the terminus with the conductor standing.... VR tram 41 is at the terminus with the conductor standing ...Postcard taken from the Brighton Beach Hotel looking south. VR tram 41 is at the terminus with the conductor standing alongside the front of the tram. In the backkground are the railway overhead masts, the Ozone tea rooms, and Penny's Sea Baths. Card published by J C Simmons, News Agent Brighton.Yields information about the Brighton Beach tram terminus.Sepia toned postcard with notes on the rear.Has the Ken Magor stamp and in pencil "This photo was taken many years ago with tram near the Brighton Railway Station, one of great sea fronts"tramcars, tramways, vr, tram 41, brighton beach -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 51 at Black Rock terminus, Murray Views, 1950s
... VR tram 51 at Black Rock terminus...VR tram...The photograph shows VR tram 51at Black Rock shopping...The photograph shows VR tram 51at Black Rock shopping ...The photograph shows VR tram 51at Black Rock shopping centre terminus as many passengers in summer clothing alight and board. Both trolley poles are still raised waiting for the conductor to secure the front pole to the car roof. Several motor cars are parked and a small public bus is seen in the foreground. Yields information about Black Rock terminus and VR 51Black and white photograph with printer ID on the rear.In ink on the rear "Post Card by Murray Views, Gympie ,Q" vr tram, tram 51, black rock, shopping cente, summer clothing, trolley poles, motor cars, public bus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 39
... VR tram 39...VR tram 39...Photograph shows bogie car VR tram 39 with destination...Photograph shows bogie car VR tram 39 with destination ...Photograph shows bogie car VR tram 39 with destination Elwood Depot, most likely on an outside track in the depot yard. The tram sits at a turnout surrounded by vegetation with trolley pole raised and all weather blinds down on the off-side. Male with hat ,perhaps workshop staff, appears to be in driver cabin. Yields information of Railways tramcar 39 and Elwood Depot Black and white photograph with letter G showing in lower left corner of print from previous collection. No notes on rear.victorian railways, elwood depot, vr tram 39 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 29 at Brighton Beach Baths terminus
... VR tram 29 at Brighton Beach Baths terminus...VR tram 34...Photograph shows bogie car VR tram 29 waiting on UP track...Photograph shows bogie car VR tram 29 waiting on UP track ...Photograph shows bogie car VR tram 29 waiting on UP track with trolley pole raised, destination 'St Kilda Rly', driver's cab vacant, all windows closed and all off-side weather blinds open. Port Philip Bay is in the background and a partially obscured Road Closed sign is at the left of the photo. Yields information of Railways tramcar 34 and St Kilda Railway Station Black and white photograph with note on rear.In red biro: 'VR "Ricketty Kate" 29 Brighton Beach Baths Terminus Jan 58 D Print'victorian railways, vr tram 34, st kilda railway station, fitzroy st, m&mtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 34 departing St Kilda Station
... VR tram 34 departing St Kilda Station...VR tram 34... car VR tram 34 crossing Fitzroy St and M&MTB tracks after... car VR tram 34 crossing Fitzroy St and M&MTB tracks after ...Photograph taken from a second floor building shows bogie car VR tram 34 crossing Fitzroy St and M&MTB tracks after departing St Kilda Railway Station. All saloon windows are open, all sunshades raised and passengers aboard. A summers day with two male pedestrians and two motor vehicles in foreground. Yields information of Railways tramcar 34 and St Kilda Railway Station Black and white photograph with note on rear.Indistinct blue stamp and 'Summer 1959'victorian railways, vr tram 34, st kilda railway station, fitzroy st, m&mtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Interior of VR tram 32
... Interior of VR tram 32...VR tram...The photograph shows the interior of VR tram 32 taken from...The photograph shows the interior of VR tram 32 taken from ...The photograph shows the interior of VR tram 32 taken from one saloon looking through drop-centre to the other saloon. In the foreground the timber longitudinal seats and open door can be seen. In the drop-centre the ends of the traverse seating either side of a narrow aisle can be seen. In the background the rear of the driver's compartment and the slatted floor can be seen.Yields information about VR tram 32's interior layoutBlack and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil on the rear "RS66 Interior of Tram No 32""vr tram, tram 32, saloon, drop-centre, aisle, slatted floor, longitudinal seats, traverse seats -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 30 at Brighton Beach terminus, K J Magor
... VR tram 30 at Brighton Beach terminus...The photograph shows VR tram 30 waiting to depart Brighton...The photograph shows VR tram 30 waiting to depart Brighton ...The photograph shows VR tram 30 waiting to depart Brighton Beach terminus with saloon windows open and a double storey home left in the background.Yields information about VR 30 and Brighton Beach terminusBlack and white photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear "No.30 at Brighton beach terminus Ken Magor Neg No. 891"vr trams, tram 30, brighton beach terminus, saloon windows -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 42 at Carlisle St, 1950s
... VR tram 42 at Carlisle St...VR tram...The photograph shows VR tram 42 in Barkly St...The photograph shows VR tram 42 in Barkly St ...The photograph shows VR tram 42 in Barkly St at the Carlisle St intersection displaying destination St Kilda Rly. A male passenger is boarding. In the foreground the M&MTB Carlisle St tracks can be seen, a corner milk bar shop and traffic lights showing green for Barkly St traffic. In the mid ground what looks like a Holden car is turning into a driveway.Yields information about VR tram 42, Barkly St and Carlisle St intersectionBlack and white photograph with no notes on the rear.vr tram, tram 42, barkly st, carlisle st, st kilda rly, milk bar, traffic lights, holden car -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 36, 29 at St Kilda Station, 12 January 1954
... VR tram 36, 29 at St Kilda Station...VR tram...The photograph shows VR tram 36 at St Kilda Railway Station...The photograph shows VR tram 36 at St Kilda Railway Station ...The photograph shows VR tram 36 at St Kilda Railway Station with the driver in summer jacket raising the rear trolley pole. The tram displays destination Vautier St, an intermediate terminus about three kms from the station. VR tram 29 is also arriving at the terminus with weather blinds and saloon sunshades raised to shunt over tram 36. Its destination sign is indistinct but appears to be Middle Brighton or Brighton Beach. This movement of multiple shunting was common in the afternoon peak. Up to three trams would depart simultaneously following the arrival of a busy electric train from the city. The first tram would travel limited express to Brighton Beach; the second tram also ran limited express to the intermediate terminus at Middle Brighton; the last tram stopped all stops to Vaitier St, then return to repeat the same run. Also in the photograph is a M&MTB W2 tram in Fitzroy St crossing the VR tracks bound for its Acland St, St Kilda Beach terminus.Yields information about St Kilda Railway Station VR 36, Vr 29, and tram operationsSepia photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear " 36,29, &a W2 at M&MTB/VR crossing St Kilda Stn 12-1-54 1035"vr tram, st kilda railway station, weather blinds, middle brighton, tram 36, tram 29, brighton beach, vautier st, limited express, intermediate terminus, m&mtb, w2, fitzroy st, acland st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 25, c1920s
... VR tram 25...VR tram...The photograph shows VR tram 25 with uniformed tram crew...The photograph shows VR tram 25 with uniformed tram crew ...The photograph shows VR tram 25 with uniformed tram crew standing on the ground beside the driver's cab entrance with the driver holding a hand rail. On the left is part of a chemist shop verandah and a picket fence. VR 25 originally operated on the broad gauge track from St Kilda Station to Brighton, then in 1919 was converted to standard gauge to operate on the Sandringham to Black Rock line. The location of this photograph may be in Bay St, Sandringham as the crew wait to turn the corner into the Station St terminus at the station entrance.Yields information about VR tram 25Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In biro on the rear "Melbourne K J Magor No. per K Train 1110 aBx"vr tram, tram 25, uniformed crew, picket fance, st kilda station, brighton, sandringham, balck rock, broad gauge, standard gauge, terminus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Interior of VR tram 52, 53 or 54, 1946 -1959
... Interior of VR tram 52, 53 or 54...VR tram...The photograph shows the interior of either VR tram 52, 53...The photograph shows the interior of either VR tram 52, 53 ...The photograph shows the interior of either VR tram 52, 53 or 54. The note on the rear of the photograph referencing tram 41 is incorrect. This photograph was taken from one end of the drop-centre looking through drop-centre to the other saloon. In the foreground the tops of the timber traverse seating can be seen along with the lined ceiling, curved light shades, strap handles for standing passengers and open sliding doors. In the saloon longitudinal upholstered seating can be seen that was a feature of these cars between 1946 and 1959. The rear of the driver's compartment door and clear glass either side of it can also be seen.Yields information about VR trams 52, 53 and 54 interior layoutBlack and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil on the rear "Interior of Tram No 41 [sic] Built during 1939-45 war. RS 875""vr tram, saloon, drop-centre, slatted floor, longitudinal seats, traverse seats, tram 51, tram 52, tram 53 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR Tram 26 at Sandringham station yard, 30-12-1940
... VR Tram 26 at Sandringham station yard....Photo of VR tram No. 26 with a depot worker standing... Photo of VR tram No. 26 with a depot worker standing ...Photo of VR tram No. 26 with a depot worker standing on the ground alongside the tram. Tram has two Robur Tea adverts. In the background is the Roxy Theatre. A very similar Wal Jack photo is dated 30-12-1940, See item 5764. Yields information about VR tram 26 on the Sandringham lines.Black and white photograph on Kodak Velox paper.trams, tramways, vr trams, tram 26, sandringham depot, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 3, Elwood depot, Victorian Railways (VR)
... VR tram 3, Elwood depot...Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram...Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram ...Formal Victorian Railways Rolling stock photo of VR tram No 3, a Combination tramcar at Elwood Depot. The tram was built in 1907 and scrapped in 1956.Yields information about VR Tram No. 3.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear."Victorian Railways, No. 3 Combination (old photo and cleaner car) at Elwood shed" in ink and RS63. in penciltramcars, tramways, vr, elwood depot, tram 3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR Tram 53 at Brighton Beach
... VR Tram 53 at Brighton Beach...Photo of VR tram No. 53 at the Brighton Beach terminus...Photo of VR tram No. 53 at the Brighton Beach terminus ...Photo of VR tram No. 53 at the Brighton Beach terminus with Port Phillip bay in the background. Has the driver standing by the front of the tram. Date and photographer unknown.Yields information about VR tram No. 53 at Brighton Beach.Black and white photograph with a stamp on the rear.Has the Ken Magor stamp and number "2160" written in.tramcars, tramways, vr, brighton beach, tram 53 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 2 second fleet
... VR tram 2 second fleet...VR tram 2...Photograph shows VR single truck tram 2 second fleet...Photograph shows VR single truck tram 2 second fleet ...Photograph shows VR single truck tram 2 second fleet showing destination St Kilda. Driver leaning out of glass windscreen and conductor standing on roadway with arms folded.Yields information of Railways tramcar 2 and crew Black and white photograph with stamp and notes on rear TMSV stamp, black biro writing 'Print from RH Prentice negative - August 1980 (Original from L Marshall Wood collection)'victorian railways, single truck, vr tram 2, second fleet, st kilda -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 29 Elwood Depot, Les Poole, mid 1950s
... VR tram 29 Elwood Depot...Photo of VR tram No. 29 (St Kilda Rly Stn) standing outside... Photo of VR tram No. 29 (St Kilda Rly Stn) standing outside ...Photo of VR tram No. 29 (St Kilda Rly Stn) standing outside the Elwood Depot, waiting for the crew before returning to St Kilda Station. A conductor can been seen walking back to the offices. Photo by Les G Poole, mid 1950s.Yields information about VR trams and Elwood depot.Black and white print with source stamp on rearHas stamp of the ARHS Vic Div L G Poole Collection on rear.trams, tramways, vr trams, elwood tram depot, tram 29, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - VR Tram 53 - Elwood Depot
... Black and White - VR Tram 53 - Elwood Depot... scheme, the oil lamp that was provided on VR trams on the St..., the oil lamp that was provided on VR trams on the St Kilda ...Photograph of tram 53, shows the Victorian Railways colour scheme, the oil lamp that was provided on VR trams on the St Kilda to Brighton, Electric Street Railway. The tram is shunting at the depot or waiting to run to St Kilda Railway Station possibly after the closure of section south of the depot. Photographer not recorded. Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the trams in use at the time. Black and white photograph of Victorian Railways tram 53 outside Elwood Depot in St Kilda St, possibly in the late 1950s.tramways, trams, vr trams, elwood tram depot, st kilda st, victorian railways, tram 53 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 5 second fleet
... VR tram 5 second fleet...VR tram 5...Photograph shows partial side view of VR single truck tram...Photograph shows partial side view of VR single truck tram ...Photograph shows partial side view of VR single truck tram 5 second fleet showing destination St Kilda. Five uniformed crew and one young male stand at side step. Glass driver windscreen is visible.Below photo is embossed letter B from a previous display.Yields information of Railways tramcar 5 and crew Black and white photograph with stamp and notes on rear TMSV stamp, black biro writing 'Print from RH Prentice negative - August 1980 (Original from L Marshall Wood collection)'victorian railways, single truck, second fleet, st kilda, vr tram 5 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 50 at Sandringham Railway Station
... VR tram 50 at Sandringham Railway Station...VR tram 50...Photograph shows bogie tram VR 50 waiting at Sandringham...Photograph shows bogie tram VR 50 waiting at Sandringham ...Photograph shows bogie tram VR 50 waiting at Sandringham Railway Station with destination 'Black Rock'. A local bus also waits not far from the tramcar. The tram crew and a few by-standers are wearing overcoats, the sky appears overcast and the ground is wet. Three telephone boxes are at the right of the photo.Yields information about VR tram 3 and Elwood Depot Black and white photograph with letter D at lower right and blue stamp and biro date on rearStamp reads: 'W E L T Collection, A G Culpeffer-Cooke, Victoria, Australia Ref 8B Date 1956'victorian railways, sandringham station, black rock, vr tram 50, local bus