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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - five W2 class trams - Wellington Parade - Simpson Street, Warren Doubleday, 19-7-1969
... five W2 class trams - Wellington Parade - Simpson Street...Photo shows five W2 class trams parked in the Wellington...Black and white photograph of five W2 class trams...Photo shows five W2 class trams parked in the Wellington ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins St at Elizabeth St - John Hinde Studios - W2 class trams, John Hinde Studios, early 1970's
... Collins St at Elizabeth St - John Hinde Studios - W2 class...W2 class trams... (Spencer Street Route 11) and three other W2 class trams. Appears... Route 11) and three other W2 class trams. Appears ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "MMTB W2 class Trams storage and disposal details", mid 1973
... "MMTB W2 class Trams storage and disposal details"... and disposal date - last typed date mid 1973. "MMTB W2 class Trams ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white - reproduction - W2 510 and 649 Victoria Parade c1931
... W2 class trams...Photo shows two W2 class trams in Victoria Parade, possibly... Photo shows two W2 class trams in Victoria Parade, possibly ...Photo shows two W2 class trams in Victoria Parade, possibly at the intersection with Brunswick St, given the tramway correspondence box on the nearest pole. W2 510, (City) is fitted with a route number box, while W2 549 (Mont Albert) is not fitted. Both trams have auxiliary destinations boards hanging from the driver's cabins. The ornate centre poles are shown. Though the inscription date is 1930 when route numbers were being rolled out for Melbourne's trams. W2 510 route number box was fitted 12/1929, tram 649 entered service 12/1930 and was fitted with its route number box 6/1934Yields information about the operation of trams in Victoria Parade, FitzroyKodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - W2 510 and 649 Victoria Parade c1930"1930" and "MP 13" in penciltrams, tramways, w2 class trams, tram 649, tram 510, mont albert, victoria parade, route number boxes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Norm Cross, "To be stored Hawthorn", 1981
... class trams. Made c1981 by Norm Cross.... Trams tramways W2 class Hawthorn Stored Trams Scrapped Trams ...Ruled index card with two punch holes, listings tramcars to be: Stored Hawthorn - Serviceable Scrap Storage To be considered To Maher Transport Settlement Road, Thomastown gives list of W2 class trams. Made c1981 by Norm Cross.trams, tramways, w2 class, hawthorn, stored trams, scrapped trams, sale of trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - MTPA W2 class tram No. 407, Greg Naylor, 2022
... MTPA W2 class tram No. 407...Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA W2 class tram... W2 class tram 407 MTPA Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne W2 tram, Weico Models, 1983
... Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico... Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard ...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 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - A Class 231, Y1 Class B11 & W2 Class 380 in High Street South, 1990
... W2 Class trams... class trams W2 Class trams ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins Street looking west from near Russell Street - Australia Post, Australia Post, early 1970's
... W2 class trams... tramways W2 class trams SW5 class trams tram 758 tram 627 Melbourne ...Postcard looking west along tree lined Collins Street from near Russell St at the Town Hall and the Manchester Unity building. Trams in the view at W2 627 (Mont Albert Route 42) and W5 758 (Northcote via St Georges Road). Published by Australia Post. Has a 20c pre-paid stamp on the rear.Yields information about Collins Street late 1960's and tram services.Postcard - Collins Street looking west from near Russell Street - Australia Post - 2 V1collins street, trams, tramways, w2 class trams, sw5 class trams, tram 758, tram 627, melbourne town hall, manchester unity building, australia post -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Photo
... Photograph of seven people standing in front a W2 class... a W2 class tram at Kew Depot. There are three woman in MMTB ...Photograph of seven people standing in front a W2 class tram at Kew Depot. There are three woman in MMTB uniforms then a man in a suit and hat then three woman in MMTB uniforms.The back of the photograph is stamped, it is quite faded, but the decipherable parts reads: COPYRIGHT The Herald & Weekly Times LTD. Melbourne Australia Not to be Reproduced ??????????? Without Written Permission -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Bob Lilburn, mid 1950's?
... Black and white photograph of two W2 class trams and motor...Trams tramways Hawthorn Depot W2 class On rear in ink "460 ...Black and white photograph of two W2 class trams and motor vehicles on the depot fan at Hawthorn. Note the brick building at the rear of the photo. Photo possibly mid 1950's and by Bob Lilburn.On rear in ink "460 at Footscray Rly Station"trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Fridge Magnet - rubber - W2 298, 1980s
... souvenirs, this one featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram... featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram and Melbourne landmarks ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W2 244 as the Christchurch NZ Restaurant tram, David Frost, c2005
... The photo shows former Melbourne W2 class tram 244 modified... The photo shows former Melbourne W2 class tram 244 modified ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Track cleaner 7 - East Coburg, Bob Lilburn, 24-4-1966
... of W2 class trams when built. It is now at the TMSV Bylands... in use during roadworks. The tram was fitted with cabins of W2 ...Photo shows MMTB Track cleaner No. 7 on the east Coburg Route in use during roadworks. The tram was fitted with cabins of W2 class trams when built. It is now at the TMSV Bylands site.Demonstrates the use of a track cleaner tram No. 7Photograph - Track cleaner 7 - East Coburgin ink on rear - MMTB - No. 7 - East Coburg Route 24-4-66 R Lilburn Photo.tramways, works trams, track cleaner, tram 7, east coburg -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", 9/08/1991 12:00:00 AM
... 520 being exported Melbourne Fairfield W2 class Cable Trams W ...Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun Friday 9 August 1991, centre pages, titled "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", written by Michael Epis. Reports on the withdrawal of W class trams from service and the National Trust involvement. Gives a brief story of the history of Melbourne's trams. Has photos of cable trams, W7 1019, Fairfield Tramway, First tram Elsternwick, Hawthorn Cable Tram, W2 646, Bylands, V214, 436 and Elton John tram 520 being exportedmelbourne, fairfield, w2 class, cable trams, w class, horse trams, elsternwick -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Bob Lilburn, mid 1970's to early 1980's
... Trams tramways W2 class Scrapped Trams Retired trams tram ...Series of 8 Colour print photographs of retired or scrapped trams, photographed or sourced by Bob Lilburn for his records. Dates of photographs not known. Locations may be determined by locations sold to - see Geoff Warburton's list. All have MMTB monograms. .1 - W2 293 .2 - 300 .3 - 314 .4 - 317 .5 - 480 .6 - 580 .7 - 602 .8 - 651trams, tramways, w2 class, scrapped trams, retired trams, tram 293, tram 300, tram 314, tram 480, tram 580, tram 602, tram 651 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - "Mr Motorist Please keep my tracks clear", mid 1970s
... some attention. tram stop signs mmtb Tram 630 Route 70 W2 class ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Vintage tram no. 646", 10 Dec. 1987?
... Trams tramways The Met W2 class Vintage Trams Last Tram Pamphlet ...Pamphlet - DL size, single side, brown printing on light manila coloured stippled card, titled "Vintage tram no. 646", giving details of the tram history and its replacement by more modern vehicles. gives some technical details. Possibly distributed on the last day of its service. Vicsig.net accessed 31/8/2016 gives Thursday, 10th December 1987 - Carried auxiliary board stating 'FINAL W2 IN REGULAR SERVICE. 1923-1987. 64 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE'.trams, tramways, the met, w2 class, vintage trams, last tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", 9/08/1991 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways Melbourne Fairfield W2 class Cable Trams W Class ...Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun Friday 9 August 1991, centre pages, titled "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", written by Michael Epis. Reports on the withdrawal of W class trams from service and the National Trust involvement. Gives a brief story of the history of Melbourne's trams. Has photos of cable trams, W7 1019, Fairfield Tramway, First tram Elsternwick, Hawthorn Cable Tram, W2 646, Bylands, V214, 436 and Elton John tram 520 being exported. Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, fairfield, w2 class, cable trams, w class, horse trams, elsternwick, tram 520, tram 646, tram 1019, tram 636, tram 214, tram 436, tram 36 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 16/04/1968 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways W2 class Work Trams Trailers Preston Workshops ...35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of - trailer No. 20 at Preston Workshops 16/4/1968. MMTB W2 419 as cut down to a flat car (trailer), not used as such due to safety problem when being pushed.Keith Kings stamp and number "21-35", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB W2 419 as cut down to a flat car (trailer), not used as such due to safety problem when being pushed. Preston W/S No. 20".trams, tramways, w2 class, work trams, trailers, preston workshops, tram 20 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Canberra Tradesmen's Union Club, "Canberra Tradesmen's Union Club", c2010
... W2 class Cable Trams tram 447 tram 589 Set of 8 pamphlets ...Set of 8 pamphlets or souvenirs from the Canberra Tradesmen's Union Club, that had a collection of trams from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in their premises. .1 - Pamphlet advertising the club and showing photos and details. (two copies) .2 - ditto advertising their Meat Market .3 - Postcard - from a MTT Adelaide card on boarding and leaving a tramcar .4 - Ticket - with W2 447 on one side advertising the club and a MMTB 1d ticket on the other. .5 - Beer coaster - W2 447 .6 - ditto, Sydney P 1729 .7 - ditto Melbourne cable tram 589 .8 - ditto Brisbane FM 499. .9 -- small brown card with the image of 447 along the bottom about Jarrah wood blocks in Melbourne.trams, tramways, canberra, hotels, preserved trams, sydney, brisbane, w2 class, cable trams, tram 447, tram 589 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, 2011 and 2013
... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Seattle W5 class W2 class ...Set of two black and white photographs printed on A4 sheets using a laser printer. .1 - W5 body under overhaul, Preston Workshops early 1980's - shows the tram with all fittings removed and cabins. .2 - W2 518 on a trailer at Preston workshops prior to shipment to Seattle. Not known whether the trailer went to the USA as well. Has a TV cameraman filming it. Images provided by John Prideaux with notes on .1 about the two images.Notes in ink re dates and information.trams, tramways, preston workshops, seattle, w5 class, w2 class, transporting trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, Oct. 1940
... Trams tramways Hawthorn Tram Depot SW6 class W2 class Work Trams ...Black and white negative by Wal Jack of the second or new shed at Hawthorn Tram Depot with SW6 847, water tram 7,W2 300, and other W2's on the depot fan, Oct. 1940.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, sw6 class, w2 class, work trams, tram 847, tram 300, tram 7 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue, Nucolorvue Publishing, Swanston St looking to the Shrine of Remembrance, Early 1970's
... 373 (Route 67, Carnegie) and a number of other W2 class trams..., Carnegie) and a number of other W2 class trams in the view. Yields ...One of a series of postcards produced by Nu-color-vue. Shows Swanston St looking south from Little Bourke St. Has W2 373 (Route 67, Carnegie) and a number of other W2 class trams in the view.Yields information about the appearance of Swanston St in the early 1970's and the nature of tramway operations in the street.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - serrated edges looking south along Swanston St towards the Shrine of Remembrance - ML144swantson st, w2 class, nucolorvue, postcard, souvenir, tram 373, tramways, trams, shrine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 245 Normanby Rd Caulfield Races, c1975
... Black and white print of W2 class tram 245 picking up... Black and white print of W2 class tram 245 picking up passengers ...Black and white print of W2 class tram 245 picking up passengers in Normanby Road after a race meeting at Caulfield. The tram has the destination of Domain Road. Many punters wait on the kerb while an Inspector supervises.Yields information about the Caulfield Race Traffic.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "Caulfield Races '75"tramways, trams, mmtb, caulfield, normanby road, tram 245, domain road, w2 class, race traffic -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Chris Andrews, MMTB class W2, 9/1967
... of the MMTB W2 class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck... of the MMTB W2 class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar - Record Card, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of 12 photocopied tramcar record cards listing:, c1995
... : Sheets: 1 - Special features on W2 class trams. 2 - ditto 3...: Sheets: 1 - Special features on W2 class trams. 2 - ditto 3 ...Set of 12 photocopied tramcar record cards listing: Sheets: 1 - Special features on W2 class trams. 2 - ditto 3 - List of W1 class building dates - cars 470 to 479 4 - Y class 469 5 - X1 ditto - cars 459 to 468 6 - W1 - 419 to 438 7 - W1 - 470 - 479 - part of above 8 - special features on W2 class trams - two sheets - giving where made. 9 - W class 219 to 248, 339 to 368 10 - ditto, 339 to 368 and 399 to 418. 11 - ditto 439 to 458 and 419 to 438 12 - ditto 542 to 549 and 480 to 541."Certain record cards" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first sheet.trams, tramways, tramcars, construction, records, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Gerry Carman, "Our trams set to star in Seattle", 10/03/1982 12:00:00 AM
... trams set to star in Seattle" about the sale of W2 class trams... Trams tramways Sale Of Trams Seattle W2 class Newspaper cutting ...Newspaper cutting from The Age, 10-3-1982, titled "Our trams set to star in Seattle" about the sale of W2 class trams to Seattle and their use on a proposed tramway. Quotes advocate George Benson, purchase prices and operations. Gives some details of the city as well. Item written by Gerry Carman.trams, tramways, sale of trams, seattle, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour print, W2 302 - Glenferrie Road, 1970s
... Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road... Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Batman Ave tram terminus, David Menzies, 21-11-1971
... at the Batman Ave tram terminus - Princes Bridge. Has two W2 class... at the Batman Ave tram terminus - Princes Bridge. Has two W2 class trams ...The photograph shows the scissors cross over and signage at the Batman Ave tram terminus - Princes Bridge. Has two W2 class trams at the terminus, with Flinders St station in the background. This terminus was relocated as part of the Federation Square and Tennis Centre developments during 1999 - see reference. Photo by David Menzies, 21/11/1971.Provides information about the Batman Ave tram terminus.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, batman ave, w2 class, flinders st station