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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

Postcard of Collins St looking west from Russell St with W2 class tram No. 629 with the destination of Victoria St. The tram entered service during July 1930. Has route number boxes fitted but not in use. Another W2 class tram is westbound. There is a policeman on point duty along with many motor cars. Photo early 1930s. Unknown publisher.Yields information about the view along Collins St from Russell St.Postcard - black and white, divided back, unused.trams, tramways, collins st, w2 class, tram 629

Item demonstrates the wide variety of Melbourne tram souvenirs, this one featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram and Melbourne landmarks.Demonstrates a souvenir of a Melbourne tram.Rubber based fridge magnet of a relief view of tram W2 298 and Melbourne buildingstrams, tramways, souvenirs, w2 class, tram 298

The photograph shows W2 class tram 551 decorated in support of the WW2 First Victory loan in 1944. Photo appears in the 1944 MMTB Annual Report. Yields information about decoration of tram 551 in support of the First Victory Loan of WW2. Black and White photograph with a TMSV Sales stamp on the rear. TMSV Sales stamp.tramways, tramcars, w2 class, tram 551

The photo shows former Melbourne W2 class tram 244 modified by the Sydney Tramway Museum to be a Restaurant tram in Christchurch NZ. Photo taken at Cathedral Square c2005.Provides details of a Melbourne W2 class tram used as a Restaurant tram in Christchurch.Colour print of Christchurch Tramways W2 244 Cathedral Square printed on Kodak Royal paper.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 244, christchurch, restaurant tram

The photograph shows W2 class tram 386 (showing city route 5) traversing the temporary tracks during the work to replace St Kilda Junction. A man can be seen looking at the tracks In the background are the signal box and the Junction Hotel. Photo c1967.Yields information about the tram track arrangements during the construction of St Kilda Junction. Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, w2 class, tram 386, st kilda junction, track work

Rose Series postcard P.3272, titled "Swanston Street, Melbourne" showing W2 class tram No. 325 northbound, (route 6A), and L class 101 southbound (route 4?) in Swanston St looking south from La Trobe St. Yields information Swanston St late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, trams, w2 class, tram 325, l class, tram 101, swanston st, route 6a, rose series

Black and white photograph showing W2 class tram 361 (Glen Huntly Depot, route 4B) crossing the railway at Elsternwick. Has the signal box and the wooden gates in the background. Shows the large superstructure supporting the overhead. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.Yields information about the Elsternwick level crossing in 1947.Photograph with typed details on the rear.Typed "Elsternwick Tram/train level crossing showing W2 type car no. 361 MMTB May 1967" and the K J Magor stamp with "K Winney" typed in. trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 391, elsternwick, level crossing

The photograph shows W2 class tram 436 north bound in Kingsway with the King St bridge abutments and beams in the photo. The tram is running a route 55 West Coburg service. Photo c1975 as the tram was been fitted with marker and tail lights during 12/1972.Yields information about the Kingsway bridge and W2 436.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, w2 class, tram 436, kingsway

The photograph shows W2 class tram 284 on the wash track or road at Kew Depot with two men at work. Tram has the destination of Kew Depot, route 28. This photo appeared in the 1946 Annual report. See also item 7982 for a photo of the wash road itself.Yields information about maintenance facilities inside tram shed and their use.Black and White photograph with a TMSV Sales stamp on the rear. TMSV Sales stamp.tramways, tramcars, w2 class, tram 284, kew depot

Colour print of W2 class tram 336, in Transporting Art livery, painted by Mike Brown, photographed by Norm Cross in March 1978, in Gisborne St during its first week of running. Has the destination of Northcote via St Georges Road and showing route 9.Yields information about the Mike Brown Transporting Art tram of 1978.Colour photograph with remnants of adhesive tape.trams, w2 class, tram 336, transporting art, mike brown

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

The photograph shows W2 class tram No. 268 turning from St Georges Road into Miller Street running a route 9A "Northcote via St Georges Rd". Photo from the trams down under site. In the background is the Shell service station. Photo by Mal Rowe 16/5/1970.Yields information about W2 class tram 268 and the intersection of Miller Street and St Georges Road.Black and white print with photographers name on the rear.In pencil "Photo Mal Rowe"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 268, miller st, st georges road, route 9a

Photograph shows the scrapping prior to being burnt of W2 class tram 259 at Preston Workshops, during March 1975. The photographer notes that the saloon underframe and parts were used to repair tram 407 which is now owned and operated by the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association at Haddon and/or on the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about dismantling or scrapping trams in order to provide parts to enable another tram to continue to operate.Black and White photograph with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "259 scrapping to provide saloon underframe for badly damaged 407. 407 was PWS made 1926, 259 James Moore 1924. Body parts fitted perfectly. NC Photo. 407 preserved Haddon"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 259, tram 407

Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road) possibly running out of the tram depot in Glenferrie Road. Tram has adverts for Royal Insurance, Rub-a-dub car wash, a beer bottle advert and an unreadable one. The tram was withdrawn and sold by the MMTB during 1979.Demonstrates a W2 class tram in service.Colour print on Kodak paper."Photo received 15/4/65"tramways, trams, w2 class, tram 302

The photograph shows W2 class tram 336 (Route 10) passing under the St Kilda Rail line rail line over bridge at the intersection of Albert Road and Canterbury Road. In the background is the South Melbourne Technical School building and adverts for Henderson Mattresses, Buckle pointing, alsatian paints, stegbar and car radios.Yields information about the rail over tram bridge in Albert Park and W2 336.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, albert road, bridges, albert park, w2 class, tram 336

Photo shows W2 class tram 629 (route 12) turning from Spencer St into Collins St with another W2 in Spencer St. In the background are the VR Head office and the outwards parcels office. There is a policeman leaning against a pole on the left hand side. The tram has adverts for Jex soap pads and Heinz baked beans.Yields information about the operation of trams in Collins and Spencer Sts.Kodak cardboard mount slideHave photographer's reference number written on the slide.tramways, w2 class, tram 629, spencer st, collins st

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

Copy negative of a photograph of W2 class tram 533 about to do a right hand turn from Hawthorn Road into Balaclava Road, with a destination of St Kilda Beach via Balaclava Road, Route 69. Behind the tram is a sign stating the trams could be taken to Balaclava, St Kilda Beach and Caulfield, along with a tram stop sign and an End Section sign.Yields information about the use of W2 class tramsCopy negative of a black and white photographtramcars, tramways, caulfield, hawthorn road, signs, balaclava junction, w2 class, tram 533, route 69