Photo shows five W2 class trams parked in the Wellington Parade extension at Simpson St Jolimont on Saturday 19-7-1969 for the football traffic. Cars were recorded as 281, 528, 529, 411 and 488.Yields information about the use of the Wellington Parade extension at Simpson Street to provide storage of tramcars for the football traffic.Black and white photograph of five W2 class trams - Wellington Parade - Simpson StreetHas details on rear in blue ink.tramways, trams, w2 class, tram 281, simpson st, wellington parade, football, mmtb

Model of a Melbourne W2 class tram, No. 522 partly assembled with some parts in a plastic bag. Fitted with one bogie or truck, but not the wheels. Does not have a route number box Painted in Melbourne colours of green and cream showing the destination of Depot. Model built by Weico. Has drop centre seats, the two saloons are left empty for motors to be fitted.Demonstrates a model that represented a successful Melbourne bogie tram.Model Melbourne W2 class No. 522 - partly assembled with some parts in packing.models, tramcars, weico models, melbourne, w2 class, tram 522

Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association W2 407, on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about MTPA tram 407 on loan to the BTM.Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA W2 class tram No. 407 at depot Junction.btm, trams, tramcars, w2 class, tram 407, mtpa

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of trams in High Street South during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 231, Y1 Class, B11 & W2 Class 380 in High Street South"kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne, y1 class trams, w2 class trams

Colour print of the interior of W2 class tram No. 646, understood to be the last W2 class tram that ran in regular service. Disposed of during March 2005 to the TMSV Bylands site. Shows the arrangement of the longitudinal seats in the saloon, cross bench seats in the drop centre, doors, strap hangers, some signs and adverts in the advertising panel.Yields information about the interior of the W2 class tram.Colour print with a plain backtramways, w2 class, tram 646, interiors

Set of photographs showing one external photograph of a fire damaged W2 class tram, 8 internal photos and two underside views. Actual tram not known at time of cataloguing.Yields information about a fire damaged W2 class tramcar.Set of 6 heavy card sheets with mounted black and white photographs.tramcars, fire, w2 class, damage

Photograph shows W2 class tram 336 in Art Tram livery in revenue service, with destination 'Northcote via St Georges Rd, Route 9, Run number P15'. Yields information about Art Tram W2 336.Colour print with no note on the rear. Irregular shaped print.w2 class, art tram, tram 336, route 9, trams, tramways, st georges road

Photograph taken by Norm Cross of W2 class tram No. 533 - see Destination City 5th edition - page 89 for background to the tram which was converted during 1969. Photographed within Preston Workshops.Yields information about tram 533 as the Test Tram.Colour photo with plain back.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 533, destination city

Colour print of W2 class tram 639 stripped of parts and loaded onto a semi-trailer at the time of its sale. Records show it was sold on 12/9/1979 to Merricks, a location on the Mornington Peninsula.Yields information about how trams were stripped of parts prior to being disposed of.Colour print on Kodak paper.trams, tramways, sale of trams, w2 class, tram 639

Colour print of W2 class tram 222 on the depot fan at East Preston workshops. Has the destination of Football and an auxilliary sign of "Sth Melb. Football Ground" and a Bradford advert. The tram has been fitted with marker lights.Yields information about W2 class tram No. 222 and East Preston Depot.Colour print with a plain back.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 222, east preston, football

The photo shows W2 class tram No. 442 at Preston Workshops, possibly at the time of its last repaint April 1980, though the trucks are unpainted. It was converted to the first Restaurant tram during Sept. 1982. A Z3 class tram with trolley poles is at the rear of tram 442.Yields information about W2 class tram No. 442 prior to its conversion to a Restaurant tram.Colour print on plain paper.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 442

Set of correspondence titled "Historic Tram - Conversion from W2 class to W1 class", comprising 10 A4 sheets, photocopied dated Nov. 1985 to May 1986, Metropolitan Transit, memos, concerning the conversion and the use of volunteers at the workshops to do the work. Includes cost estimate, notes, extract from Destination City book, letter signed by K. Moran MTA Secretary, noting the board support (Maddock / Dr. Joy), May 1986 cover sheet to TMSV Running Journal, letter to A. Hall of TMSV from Norm Maddock, Employee's Representative to MTA Board and a copy of the motion supporting the conversion.In top left hand corner "1954 MMTB"trams, tramways, tmsv, w1 class, w2 class, conversion, preston workshops, mta

Black and white photograph showing a W2 class tram, climbing the Spencer St hill near Collins St. The tram has a war time white stripe on the rear cabin. Has the Victorian Railways Head Office and the Outward Parcels Office in the background. Also visible is the VR Spencer St yard clock.Yields information about the W2 class trams and Spencer St station buildings in 1947Photograph with hand written notes on rear. Printed on Kodak Velox paper.In pencil "Recent Melbourne about 47 in Mar or April" and the Ken Magor stamp.trams, tramways, w2 class, spencer st

Postcard looking east along tree lined Collins St from Elizabeth Street with many now demolished buildings in the view. Buildings at the time include Block Court, Victour, Kodak, Souther Cross, Howey Court. Trams in the view are W2 224, W2 253 (Spencer Street Route 11) and three other W2 class trams. Appears to be an Inspector standing at the west end of the Safety Zone.Yields information about Collins Street early 1970s and the motor car traffic.Postcard - Collins St at Elizabeth St - John Hinde Studios 2 AUS 34trams, tramways, safety zones, traffic, w2 class trams, tram 224, tram 253, victour, kodak, block court, collins st

Photograph of W2 class tram 511 in suburban street displaying destination "City route 11". The tram is fitted with side lights installed in the early 1970s and appears to be freshly painted in green and cream livery. A man stands in the driver's cab hands on controls and the off-side weather blinds are down, but no passengers or conductor appear to be in the tram. The incorrect destination and lack of run number and passengers suggest the tram is being moved by workshop staff.Yields information about W2 class tram in 1970s. Black and white photograph with nothing on rearw2 class, tram number 511, city route 11, side lights, livery, workshop staff

Photograph shows W2 class cars 480 and 633 turning into and from Queens Way at the relatively new St Kilda Road tramway junction opened in 1968. The build up of dust on the concrete and the head and tail sidelights on the trams (installed in the early 1970s) suggest a date of mid 1970s. Both trams have weather blinds down and destinations read Malvern Burke Rd route 5 and City route 64. This photograph is likely an official M&MTB photograph.Yields information about St Kilda tramway junction. Black and white photograph with no note on rear. w2 class, 480, 633, queens way, st kilda road tramway junction, 1968, sidelights, weather blinds, malvern burke rd, route 5, city, route 64

Photograph show W2 class 304 with major side damage derailed at the intersection of Swanston Street and Flinders Street. It appears that 304 was crossing Flinders Street bound for the City terminus on route 6 when it was struck with major force at its centre by a heavy vehicle or tram travelling westbound. Tramway emergency crew members are shown examining and jacking the tram in an attempt to rerail it. A policeman on point duty stands by as crowds cross Flinders Street from the railway station.Yields information about tram collisions in the 1960s. Black and white photograph with no note on rear. policeman, w2 class, 304, route 6, heavy vehicle, tramway emergency crew, derailed, accidents, tramways, trams, swanston st, flinders st

Photograph shows W2 class tram 567 in Art Tram livery possibly at the Simpson St sidings. Large wording on one side reads "Mother Knows" with a Japanese naval ensign or flag painted between the words, possibly cover a third word. The artist was Peter Corrigan, the work using the Japanese flag created controversy at the time. The second and third photos show the flag covered over. The tram was subsequently repainted during 1978. From the Museum's webpage on Transporting Art: "Peter Corrigan’s cheeky No. 567 created an international incident – the Japanese Embassy lodged a diplomatic protest over his use of their naval ensign with the enigmatic slogan ‘Mother Knows’. The tram was hurriedly withdrawn, and the offending flags were quickly overpainted before No. 567 re-entered traffic. By report, Corrigan was less than impressed by this act of official censorship. Even in its adulterated form, No. 567 did not last, as it was overpainted in 1982". See item 8685.Yields information about Art Tram W2 567.Colour print some with notes on the rear - set of 3.On the smaller prints in pencil "567, Peter Corrigan withdrawn"w2 class, tram 567, art tram, preston workshops, peter corrigan, transporting art

Photograph shows out of service W2 1253 in a home garden setting on blocks with many saloon windows open and green and cream livery.Yields information about night time trams. Colour photograph with note on rear. Written in biro on rear is "W class tram 253 later 1253 now located Hall Village near Canberra, Oct 1994" w2 class, sw2 class, 253, 1253, garden setting, on blocks, canberra

Drawing - special size sheet - titled "MMTB Class W2", drawing Chris Andrews 9/67 for the TMSV giving a GA type drawing of the MMTB W2 class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck, seated load, controllers, numbers and motors. Yields information about the MMTB W2 class tramPrint on off white paper.Has a stamp on the rear.drawings, mmtb, w2 class

The photo shows W2 class tramcar No. 407 on tour prior to its sale to the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association in 1982. Photographer unknown. Yields information about W2 class tram No. 407 and its use on tours.Black and white photo with a plain back.tramways, tramcars, tram 407, tours, mtpa

Set of two colour prints of W2 class tram 407: 1 - at Glen Huntly depot prior to the installation of marker lights - with adverts for Beau Monde stockings and Hollins Austin, MG and Morris motor cars. 2 - at Malvern depot - following the installation of marker lights in Oct. 1972. This tram is now part of the collection of the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association.Yields information about W2 class tram No. 407.Set of two colour prints with plain backs.trams, tramways, glen huntly depot, tram 407, malvern depot.

Photograph shows W2 class tram No. 509 at the Collins St terminus at Spencer St. The driver is attending to the trolley pole rope. The tram has the destination of Deepdene and is yet to be fitted with route number boxes. The tram was built as a W2 entering service 13/6/1928 and was fitted with route number boxes in March 1930. In the background is the State Savings Bank building, now the Batman Hill Hotel and part of the VR Head Office building.Yields information about tram 509 and the Collins St terminus late 1920s.Black and white print with photographers notes on the rear.In pencil "W2 class at City terminus Cnr Collins & Spencer Sts."trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st, tram 509

The photograph shows T class tram 178 (Special) east bound in Dandenong Road, Windsor passing W2 class tram 606 (City Route 64) at the western end of the Reserved track. T178 was scrapped in 1961. Tram 606 has adverts for Strammit ceilings and Remy Martin Brandy.Yields information about the operation of a T class tram and W2 class trams c1960.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.In ink on rear "T class 178 passing W2 class 606 at entrance to Dandenong Road Reservation, Windsor"tramways, trams, dandenong road, t class, tram 178, w2 class, tram 606

Model of a Melbourne W2 class tramcar by Weico Models produced for the model enthusiast to assemble. Has detailed instructions on undertaking the work. Though not motorised, could be fitted with an electric operable bogie. Instructions dated 1983. Has a price label of $51.50 on box.Demonstrates an model kit that could be assembled by the purchaser.Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard box, cast metal parts and instructions. HO Scalemodels, tramcars, w2 class, weico models

Colour print Ex Melbourne W2 class Nos. 456 & 470 on test run in Bridge St, at old loop, from cnr. Nolan St. / J. Bounds Photo 27/11/88" 456 has a The Met logo on the side.On rear in ink "Bendigo - Ex Melbourne W2 class Nos. 456 & 470 on test run in Bridge St, at old loop, from cnr. Nolan St. / J. Bounds Photo 27/11/88"trams, tramways, bendigo, w2 class, bridge st, tram 456, tram 470

Two foolscap sheets - carbon copy listing W2's, W3, W4, L and W5's that were disposed of - stored, sold or scrapped and the location and disposal date - last typed date mid 1973.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, sale of trams, disposal

Photograph shows W class 259 partially dismantled on an outside track. Head light, trolley poles, side blinds and barriers, and drop-centre seating have been removed. Yields information about disposal of W2 class tramcars. Black and white photograph with ink stamp and number on rearInk stamp reads "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, Ref No. P25/1/1034" w2 clss, tram 259, headlight, trolley pole, side blind, barrier, drop-centre

The tram was part of the Transporting Art project suggested by the artist Clifton Pugh (1924-1990) in Jan. 1978 to the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Cr. Irvin Rockman. The concept was enthusiastically supported by Victorian Premier Rupert Hamer. Clifton Pugh's tram was the second tram to appear. Described by the artist as "The apostle birds in flight, as if the tram has run into a group of them and they're flying along the sides. Then I found the route was to be through Collingwood and Hawthorn football territory and one cannot be one-eyed in that worlds, there are a magpie and a hawk on each side." The tram was retained by the State and stored until 2015 when it was transported to the Museum's Offsite store. Formal ownership was transferred to the Museum during 2019. Conservation planning for the tram's return to service and the restoration of the artwork is underway. 1986 - withdrawn from service following a minor accident and stored. In 2015 tram relocated to the Museum's offsite store and during 2019 transferred to ownership of the Museum. See btm.org.au/trams/504.html for further detail. Photos - i1 - Ray Marsh 1978 i2 - Alastair Reither - 3/6/2015 showing the damaged side. i3 - Clifton Pugh on board his tram. Photo from the Diners Club Signature Magazine April/May 1982, from an article titled Moving Masterpieces. Photo courtesy of the Melbourne Tram Museum. See Destination City for further details.See website entry for the Statement of Significance.A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W2 class. Body built by the James Moore and Co. of South Melbourne as a W2 class tram. Delivered to the MMTB Preston Workshops where the electrical and mechanical equipment was fitted. Issued to traffic 18/4/1928. Allocated to Essendon Depot.trams, w2 class, transporting art, tram 504

Black and White photograph of two W2 class tramcars at Wattle Park, mid 1980's? No identification of date or trams on rear.trams, tramways, scrapped trams, wattle park, w2 class