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

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

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 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

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

Photo shows two W2 class trams in Victoria Parade, at the intersection with Brunswick Street, 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, fitzroy

Black and white photograph showing W2 class tram 493 (City Route 4) in St Kilda Road, Prahran. One of several painted cream & dust colour advertising Savings Certificates. See item 6600 - image CC60 for a photo of the same tram at Franklin St. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.Yields information about trams advertising Victory Bonds in 1947.Photograph with typed details on the rear.Typed "MMTB W2 car no. 493 in St Kilda Road, Prahran. One of several painted cream & dust colour advertising Victory Bonds and the K J Magor stamp with "K Winney" typed in. trams, tramways, w2 class, decorated trams, tram 493, st kilda road

Black-and-white reproduction of a newspaper cutting of a W2 class tram, possibly No. 323, alongside a former grip or dummy following its sale on a horse-drawn wagon. Possibly 1930's as the W appears to have been converted to a W2.Yields information about the transport of a former dummy or a grip car following its sale by a horse drawn wagon.Mounted photograph onto a heavy cardboard backing.tramways, tram 323, grip tram, w2 class, sale of trams, cable trams

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

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

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

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

The photo shows the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets looking south. It shows an early version of the City Square. In the photo is the Town Hall, the Gas & Fuel buildings, St Paul's Cathedral, and in the top left-hand corner an advertisement for "Qantas". Several trams are in the view plus the Tram Recovery Vehicle parked alongside the City Square on stand-by. See reference for the Square History - based on the paving, late 1970s,Yields information about the City Square,Colour postcard by Sandscene International, No. V36 with a serrated edge - No. JSC1219postcards, collins st, swanston st, city square, tramways, r10 vehicle, w2 class, trams, melbourne town hall

Rose Series postcard No. P 202, titled "Collins Street Melbourne" with a view from Russell St looking west. W2 class 574 (East Preston, route 9) is climbing the hill with another four W2's in the view as well. There is a horse-drawn delivery cart (milk? - Marche ?) parked on the north side of the street. 2 - Coloured postcard - does not have the company name on the rear. Only coloured Rose series seen as at 1/2025 by the Museum.Yields information about Collins St, late 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Second copy has been coloured printed.tramways, collins st, tram 574, w2 class, trams

The photograph shows the depot fan at Hawthorn tram depot with 5 W2 class tramcars parked. The depot starters office can be seen on the left hand side.Yields information the Hawthorn tram depot fan.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.with Ken Magor stamp on the rear with the number "2850" written in and "Hawthorn tram depot Victoria"..tramcars, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, w2 class trams

Image of W2 class tram No. 511 (route 11, City) printed onto a metal sheet with Carlton Towers in the background. Has the signature of Emmerson in the bottom right-hand corner and a label "W2 class tram Melbourne" on the lower edge. The tram itself is on display at the Museum.Demonstrates a souvenir featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram.Metal sheet with a printed image, folded edges and plastic sheet on the rear. Has holes near each corner.souvenirs, tram 511, w2 class

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 "Hawthorn Depot"trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, w2 class

The photograph places PCC 1041 on outside fan either side of a W2 class tramYields information about launch of this prototypeBlack and white photograph no notestrams, pcc 1041, 1041, preston workshops

The photograph shows W1 class tram 423 in Swanston St about to turn into Victoria St shunts. The tram has the return destination of Eslternwick and is showing route 4E. The tram entered service in March 1927 and was converted to a W2 class tram in August 1936. In the background is the Melbourne baths buildings and a W2 class tram.Yields information about the operation of W1 class trams c1930.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.In pencil on rear "W1 class, Parallel seat in centre, Swanston St."tramways, trams, w1 class, tram 423, swanston st, route 4e

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

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 541 in Royal Park while running a West Coburg route 55 service.Yields information about the tram line through Royal Park and tram 541.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, w2 class, royal park, route 55, tram 541

The two photos show traffic congestion in Collins St, just before the intersection with Swanston St., possibly c1950. 1 - Shows W2 class tram 649 & 268 westbound in Collins St, outside the Plaza theatre. Note the horse-drawn milk delivery van and The Herald paper delivery truck in the view. 2 - Shows W2 class tram 276 with less traffic in the street. Note the beer delivery truck.Yields information about Collins St and traffic issuesBlack and white photo with a plain back, mounted onto blue paper.tramways, tramcars, traffic congestion, collins st, tram 649, tram 268, tram 276

Rose Series postcard No. 3239, "Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne" with W2 class tram 223, westbound in Flinders St. with another W2 class tram on the other side of the intersection. A Y1 class tram is in Swanston St with its doors open. There is one horse drawn cart in Swanston St. A traffic policeman is on duty, though the intersection has been fitted with traffic lights. See reference for a note on traffic lights in Melbourne.Yields information about the Flinders St Station building and the intersection of Swanston and Flinders Sts.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, traffic, flinders st, flinders st station, swanston st, tram 223, w2 class, y1 class

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

Black and White photograph of two W3 class and one W2 class tram on the south of the outside roads at Essendon tram depots with motor vehicles in the view. The front tram has a Lipton's tea advertisement on the side of the tram. Dated 6/4/1969.On rear in ink "April 6th 1969 Essendon Depot"trams, tramways, essendon depot, mmtb, w2 class, w3 class

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

Rose Series postcard No. P 1523, titled "Collins Street Melbourne", with W2 class tram 388 (Kew Depot, route 47), climbing the hill to Russell Street. Yields information about Collins Street mid 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, trams, w2 class, collins st, tram 388, route 47