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Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 class tram 1032 and Norm Cross - set of 2, Norm Cross, August 1971
... W7 class tram 1032 and Norm Cross - set of 2......W7 class...Set of 2 Colour prints of W7 class 1032: 1 - with Norm Cross standing in front of the tram at East Preston Depot 2 - at Royal Park running a special service....Photograph W7 class tram 1032 and Norm Cross - set of 2 Norm Cross ...Set of 2 Colour prints of W7 class 1032: 1 - with Norm Cross standing in front of the tram at East Preston Depot 2 - at Royal Park running a special service.Yields information about use of W7 1032 for a special tour and Norm Cross.Set of two Colour prints with printers stamp with what appears to be an Aug 71 date stamp.trams, tramways, w7 class, royal park, tramm 1032 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Advertising Car W7 class 1018 - set of 2, 1992
... Advertising Car W7 class 1018 - set of 2......W7 class...Two photographs of W7 class 1018 in different advertising livery, including external roof lights. ...Two photographs of W7 class 1018 in different advertising livery, including external roof lights. ...Two photographs of W7 class 1018 in different advertising livery, including external roof lights. The subjects of the advertising are Falls Creek and Australia Post. This form of tram-exterior advertising dates from the 1960s.Yields information about the tramways supplementing its income. Two colour photographs of advertising trams in city streets with dates on rear 25 May 1992, 28 Dec 1992advertsing cars, advertsing trams, w7 class, tram 1018, falls creek, australia post -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 class tram 1002 at South Melbourne Depot, c1980s
... W7 class tram 1002 at South Melbourne Depot......W7 class...Photograph shows W7 class 1002 in South Melbourne Depot yard with trolley pole raised, showing destination 'South Melbourne Depot 4' but without Run Number. ...Yields information about South Melbourne Depot South Melbourne Depot tram 1002 W7 class depot yard car shed Colour photograph Photograph W7 class tram 1002 at South Melbourne Depot ...Photograph shows W7 class 1002 in South Melbourne Depot yard with trolley pole raised, showing destination 'South Melbourne Depot 4' but without Run Number. At the rear of the tram, a low loader is working with several bystanders watching. The yard features stacks of wooden sleepers and rails with one wall of the car shed seen at right.Yields information about South Melbourne Depot Colour photographsouth melbourne depot, tram 1002, w7 class, depot yard, car shed -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Data sheet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Class W7 tramcar", c1956
... "Class W7 tramcar"......class W7...Document or data sheet giving an elevation, floor plan, two internal sections and details of the W7 class tramcar including dimensions, equipment, trucks, weight, and passenger loading...."Class W7 tramcar" Document Data sheet Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Document or data sheet giving an elevation, floor plan, two internal sections and details of the W7 class tramcar including dimensions, equipment, trucks, weight, and passenger loading.Demonstrates a MMTB tramcar data sheet.Document - foolscap size, printed on a light card sheet.tramcars, class w7, data sheet, tram equipment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 class trm 1025, Norm Cross, c1985
... W7 class trm 1025...Photo shows W7 class tram 1025 at Preston Workshops, probably after a change of trucks which are freshly painted. ...Photo shows W7 class tram 1025 at Preston Workshops, probably after a change of trucks which are freshly painted. ...Photo shows W7 class tram 1025 at Preston Workshops, probably after a change of trucks which are freshly painted. A Met logo has been placed over the MMTB logo on the side of the tram. Has adverts for RESI and Crosby shoes. Photo by Norm Corss c1985.Yields information about W7 class tram 1025 after a truck change mid 1980s.Colour print on Kodak papertrams, tramways, preston workshops, tram 1025, the met -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 class 1004 in Collins Street, 1970s
... W7 class 1004 in Collins Street...Photograph of W7 class tram 1004 westbound in Collins Street approaching Swanston Street displaying destination "City Spencer St route 11". ...Photograph of W7 class tram 1004 westbound in Collins Street approaching Swanston Street displaying destination "City Spencer St route 11". ...Photograph of W7 class tram 1004 westbound in Collins Street approaching Swanston Street displaying destination "City Spencer St route 11". The photograph looks westward, showing a long length of Collins Street with numerous trams and motor vehicles including a taxi. The trams are fitted with side lights from the early 1970s and most trees are without leavesYields information about trams and traffic in Melbourne CBD. Black and white photograph with nothing on rearfnptt, r class, plenty road, preston, span poles, track loop, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, fnptt number 1, tram number 151 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 class tram 1024 - set of 2, Norm Cross
... W7 class tram 1024 - set of 2...Set of two photographs taken by Norm Cross. 1 - W7 class No. 1024 - in general MMTB livery possibly during 1960 when it was for a short period not in an advertising livery. ...Set of two photographs taken by Norm Cross. 1 - W7 class No. 1024 - in general MMTB livery possibly during 1960 when it was for a short period not in an advertising livery. ...Set of two photographs taken by Norm Cross. 1 - W7 class No. 1024 - in general MMTB livery possibly during 1960 when it was for a short period not in an advertising livery. Has adverts for T&G life insurance. The tram is running a West Preston Northcote route 10 service. 2 - As the MMTB Christmas tram during 1970, route 10 West Preston.Yields information about tram 1024, which was extensively used from 1958 to 1994 as an all over advertising tram.Set of 2 colour photos with plain backs.trams, tramways, advertising trams, tram 1024, mmtb, christmas trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 class 1010, late 1960s
... W7 class 1010...Photograph shows W7 class 1010 with destination East Preston route 88, but no Run number. ...Photograph shows W7 class 1010 with destination East Preston route 88, but no Run number. ...Photograph shows W7 class 1010 with destination East Preston route 88, but no Run number. The wide nature strip, trees and houses in the background suggest the location of Queens Parade, Clifton Hill. This resembles an official M&MTB photograph, however no credits appear on the rear. This photograph appeared on the cover of 'Destination City' (3rd ed, 1971) by Kings and Richardson. The caption noted that 1010 was fresh from an overhaul and repainting and was an official M&MTB photograph.Yields information about W7 class trams. Black and white print with no notes on rear. w7, 1010, east preston, route 88, queens parade, run number, destination city, kings, richardson -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Class W7 Tramcars", c1956
... "Class W7 Tramcars"...... W7 class...Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). ...Trams tramways W7 class Tramcars Preston Workshops Tramcar Construction Specification Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). ...Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Class W7 Tramcars", c1956
... "Class W7 Tramcars"...... W7 class...Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). ...Trams tramways W7 class Tramcars Preston Workshops Tramcar Construction Specification Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). ...Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Tram 1010 at Preston Workshops, c1980
... ... W7 class...Photograph of W7 class tram No 1010 at Preston Workshops. The front cab of the tram is damaged. ...Photograph of W7 class tram No 1010 at Preston Workshops. The front cab of the tram is damaged. ...Photograph of W7 class tram No 1010 at Preston Workshops. The front cab of the tram is damaged. Has a Tuckfields Tea on the side. The tram was built in 1955 as a W7 class and was reclassed as W8 in 2016. The tram has worked on the City Circle. The tram's Route is 89.Yields information about tram 1010 that was damaged in an accident.Black and white photograph with a plain back.trams, tramways, w7 class, preston workshops, damage, tram 1010, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumVehicle - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Tram 1029, 1956
... ... W7 class...A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W7 class No. 1029, built at Preston Workshops during 1956, entered service on 1/2/1956. ...Trams W7 class tram 1029 A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W7 class No. 1029, built at Preston Workshops during 1956, entered service on 1/2/1956. ...Spent, it appears, all its life at Preston or North Fitzroy Depot. Transported to Newport Workshops during 1995. See the reference for a more detailed story of the tram Photo of the tram in Melbourne service - Graeme Farrer - ex Mal Row via TDU of 21-10-2019 See Reg Items 7394 and 7396 for relevant newspaper cuttings and Destination CityDemonstrates the MMTB W7 class and work of the BTM in restoring it to a serviceable condition as an accessible tram.A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W7 class No. 1029, built at Preston Workshops during 1956, entered service on 1/2/1956. Fitted with sliding doors, Remote Control equipment.trams, w7 class, tram 1029 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Badge, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1990
... ... W7 class...Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W7 class No. 1018 in an green and yellow colour, The Met scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a pin on the rear. ...Trams tramways Badges W7 class Route 5 Souvenirs Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W7 class No. 1018 in an green and yellow colour, The Met scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a pin on the rear. ...Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W7 class No. 1018 in an green and yellow colour, The Met scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a pin on the rear. Showing destination of City, Route 5. Made by REV Gomm of Frederick St Birmingham.trams, tramways, badges, w7 class, route 5, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Badge, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1990
... ... W7 class...Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W7 class No. 1040 in an green and yellow colour, The Met scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a pin on the rear. ...Trams tramways Badges W7 class Route 88 Souvenirs Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W7 class No. 1040 in an green and yellow colour, The Met scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a pin on the rear. ...Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W7 class No. 1040 in an green and yellow colour, The Met scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a pin on the rear. Showing destination of City, Route 88. Made by A I Parker - country of original cannot be read.trams, tramways, badges, w7 class, route 88, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - W7 1024 Victoria St Albert Park, Warren Doubleday, 8/8/1971
... ...W7 class...Photograph shows W7 class tram 1024 (East Coburg route 1) in all over advertising for the Preston Market in Victoria St, Albert Park near Merton St....Photograph shows W7 class tram 1024 (East Coburg route 1) in all over advertising for the Preston Market in Victoria St, Albert Park near Merton St. ...Photograph shows W7 class tram 1024 (East Coburg route 1) in all over advertising for the Preston Market in Victoria St, Albert Park near Merton St.Yields information about the use of W7 1024 as an all over advertising tram and Victoria St Albert Park.Colour slide - Kodak cardboard mountHas in pencil slide number "11/71/12"tramways, victoria st, albert park, w7 class, tram 1024 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - Calder Highway tram underpass Matthews Ave, Warren Doubleday, 22/5/1970
... ...W7 class...Photograph shows W7 class tram No. 1006 on the then new overbridge over Calder Highway in Matthews Ave. ...Photograph shows W7 class tram No. 1006 on the then new overbridge over Calder Highway in Matthews Ave. ...Photograph shows W7 class tram No. 1006 on the then new overbridge over Calder Highway in Matthews Ave. The tram is on tour and is showing "showgrounds" for fun. Photo taken 16/5/1971.Yields information about Matthews Ave overbridge for the Calder Highway and W7 1006.Colour slide - Kodak cardboard mountHas in pencil slide number "8/71/38"tramways, matthews ave, w7 class, tram 1006 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ray Jackson, c1969
... ... W7 class...Black and White photograph of W6 and W7 class trams on the outside tracks of North Fitzroy depot c1969. ...Trams tramways North Fitzroy Depot W7 class W6 class tram 1000 tram 997 Black and White photograph of W6 and W7 class trams on the outside tracks of North Fitzroy depot c1969. ...Black and White photograph of W6 and W7 class trams on the outside tracks of North Fitzroy depot c1969. Trams W6 1000 and 997 are able to be identified. Tram 997 has a "Jigglers" tea bag advert and another tram as Cinzano advertisement. One tram showing route number 97.trams, tramways, north fitzroy depot, w7 class, w6 class, tram 1000, tram 997 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - W7 1024 as the Lassie Kit-E-cat tram, Warren Doubleday, 3/72
... ...W7 class...Colour slide of W7 class tram 1024 in all over advertising for Lassie Kit-E-cat pet foods in Mathews Ave Essendon Airport, March 1971. ...Colour slide of W7 class tram 1024 in all over advertising for Lassie Kit-E-cat pet foods in Mathews Ave Essendon Airport, March 1971. ...Colour slide of W7 class tram 1024 in all over advertising for Lassie Kit-E-cat pet foods in Mathews Ave Essendon Airport, March 1971. Tram in bound to the city route 59.Yields information about the use of W7 1024 in all over advertising for a pet food company and Matthews Ave, Airport West.Colour slide - Kodak cardboard mountHas in pencil slide number "3/72/34"tramways, essendon airport, matthews ave, w7 class, tram 1024 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 tram at Eastern Hill Fire Station, 1950s
... W7 class tram...Photograph shows a W7 class tram with destination 'City' route 42 in Gisborne St, East Melbourne slowing for passengers who are waiting at the Albert St stop. ...Photograph shows a W7 class tram with destination 'City' route 42 in Gisborne St, East Melbourne slowing for passengers who are waiting at the Albert St stop. ...Photograph shows a W7 class tram with destination 'City' route 42 in Gisborne St, East Melbourne slowing for passengers who are waiting at the Albert St stop. The dominant watch tower sits high above the fire brigade station.Yields information about Eastern Hill Fire StationBlack and white photograph with no note on rear. w7 class tram, 'city', gisborne st, albert st, watch tower, fire station -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Melbourne, Visit Gallery, c2000
... W7 class 1005...Two photos display W7 class 1005 on route to Toorak route 8 and SW6 900 in City Circle burgundy livery. ...Two photos display W7 class 1005 on route to Toorak route 8 and SW6 900 in City Circle burgundy livery. ...Postcard is has a collage of 5 photos on its left hand side with text on white background on the right hand side. Two photos display W7 class 1005 on route to Toorak route 8 and SW6 900 in City Circle burgundy livery. Yields information on how Melbourne trams are used to promote the city. Coloured postcard with title sentence on front and postcard markings on rear.On front: 'I spent so much money in Melbourne I could only aford 1/2 a postcard!'; on rear 'Melbourne Australia'. w7 class 1005, toorak route 8, sw6 900, city circle burgundy livery -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 tram 1032 St Georges Road, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1982
... ...W7 class...The photo shows W7 class tram 1032 in St Georges Road, probably after an 03 or repaint overhaul. ...The photo shows W7 class tram 1032 in St Georges Road, probably after an 03 or repaint overhaul. ...The photo shows W7 class tram 1032 in St Georges Road, probably after an 03 or repaint overhaul. Tram showing Special. The tram is now running at MOTAT Auckland. Possibly 1982 after an O3 overhaul - see VicSig.net See item 8766 for a similar photo.Yields information tram 1032 c1982Black and white photo with a plain backmmtb, tramcars, tramways, w7 class, tram 1032, st geroges road -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - Preston Workshops and 16W - set of 3, Warren Doubleday, 5/2/1978
... ...W7 class...Photographs show various trams at East Preston Depot 1 - W7 class tramsw 1034, 1033 and another on the depot fan 2 - Works tram 16W, two W's and Z class 80 ditto 3 - Works tram 16W - ready for BTPS driver training....Photographs show various trams at East Preston Depot 1 - W7 class tramsw 1034, 1033 and another on the depot fan 2 - Works tram 16W, two W's and Z class 80 ditto 3 - Works tram 16W - ready for BTPS driver training. ...Photographs show various trams at East Preston Depot 1 - W7 class tramsw 1034, 1033 and another on the depot fan 2 - Works tram 16W, two W's and Z class 80 ditto 3 - Works tram 16W - ready for BTPS driver training.Yields information about the use of East Preston Depot and tram 16W for BTPS driver training.Kodak cardboard mount slides - set of 3Have photographer's reference number written on the slide.tramways, east preston, btps, driver training, w7 class, tram 1033, tram 1034, tram 16w, tram 80 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1973
... ...W7 class...Colour print of prototype tram 1041 in Nicholson Street, near the Victoria Parade intersection with tram W7 Class tram No 1038 in the background. Tram 1041 has the destination of "East Brunswick", Route 96. 1038 has the destination of East Preston. ...Trams tramways Prototype tramcar Nicholson St MMTB PCC class W7 class tram 1041 tram 1038 On rear in ink "Prototype tram built at Preston W/Shops "The first Z". ...Colour print of prototype tram 1041 in Nicholson Street, near the Victoria Parade intersection with tram W7 Class tram No 1038 in the background. Tram 1041 has the destination of "East Brunswick", Route 96. 1038 has the destination of East Preston. Presumed to be MMTB official photograph soon after 1041 issued to traffic - August 1973. Printed on Kodak paper.On rear in ink "Prototype tram built at Preston W/Shops "The first Z".trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, nicholson st, mmtb, pcc class, w7 class, tram 1041, tram 1038 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Centenary test tram - W7 1024, March 1977
... ...W7 class...Colour print of W7 class tram 1024 (City Route 16) in an all-over advertising livery for the Centenary Test 1977 sponsored by Benson & Hedges as the official sponsor. ...Colour print of W7 class tram 1024 (City Route 16) in an all-over advertising livery for the Centenary Test 1977 sponsored by Benson & Hedges as the official sponsor. ...Colour print of W7 class tram 1024 (City Route 16) in an all-over advertising livery for the Centenary Test 1977 sponsored by Benson & Hedges as the official sponsor. The reference gives the month of March 1977 as the operation of the tram in the livery. Done before cigarette sponsoring of major sports events was banned,Yields information decoration of tram 1024 for the 1977 Centenary test.Colour print with a number on the rear.In ink "4"tramways, w7 class, tram 1024, cricket, decorated trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Trams 1018 and 731 Malvern Depot, c1980
... ...W7 class...The photograph shows W7 class tram 1018 and SW5 class tram 731 in the yard at Malvern depot, c1980's. ...The photograph shows W7 class tram 1018 and SW5 class tram 731 in the yard at Malvern depot, c1980's. ...The photograph shows W7 class tram 1018 and SW5 class tram 731 in the yard at Malvern depot, c1980's. Both trams have their run numbers visible in the front window. Tram 1018 is showing route 55 West Brunswick and 731 route 8 Toorak. See item 9305 for another photograph of 1018.Yields information trams 1018 and 731 at Malvern depot.Colour print with plain back.trams, tramways, w7 class, tram 1018, tram 731, malvern depot, sw5 class, the met -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - The Met tram 1018 all over-advertising Express Post - Spencer St, 29/12/1992
... ...W7 class...Colour print of The Met, W7 class No. 1018 in an all-over advertising scheme for Australia Post, Express Post service turning from Spencer St into Collins St., 29 Dec. 1992. ...Colour print of The Met, W7 class No. 1018 in an all-over advertising scheme for Australia Post, Express Post service turning from Spencer St into Collins St., 29 Dec. 1992. ...Colour print of The Met, W7 class No. 1018 in an all-over advertising scheme for Australia Post, Express Post service turning from Spencer St into Collins St., 29 Dec. 1992. In the background is the Victorian Railways Outward Parcels Office and a sign for the V/Line Express Parcels service and part of the former Victorian Railways Head Office building. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 1018 and its use as an all over advertising tram in 1992.Colour print with a date stamp of 29 Dec 1992.tramways, the met, w7 class, tram 1018, all over advertising, australia post -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing, Transit Australia Publishing, "Seating Plans", c1990
... ... W7 class...Set of 6 drawings (photo copies) of seating and door plans along with notes - pencil notes did not scan well - very faint if at all. .1 - W class, W1 and W2 class .2 - C class as built, as modified, E class as built P class as built, N class similar .3 - Adelaide F class (not for use in Destination City) and L class Melbourne .4 - no notes - unmarked - used on .5 .5 - W4 class, W5 class, SW6 (A, B, D), W6 W7 class and SW5 .6 - A class...Trams tramways Bogie Trams New Tramcars Tramcar Construction Seats W Class W1 class W2 class W4 class W5 class SW6 class W6 class W7 class L class C Class E class P Class N class A class Set of 6 drawings (photo copies) of seating and door plans along with notes - pencil notes did not scan well - very faint if at all. .1 - W class, W1 and W2 class .2 - C class as built, as modified, E class as built P class as built, N class similar .3 - Adelaide F class (not for use in Destination City) and L class Melbourne .4 - no notes - unmarked - used on .5 .5 - W4 class, W5 class, SW6 (A, B, D), W6 W7 class and SW5 .6 - A class "Seating Plans" Drawing Transit Australia Publishing ...Set of 6 drawings (photo copies) of seating and door plans along with notes - pencil notes did not scan well - very faint if at all. .1 - W class, W1 and W2 class .2 - C class as built, as modified, E class as built P class as built, N class similar .3 - Adelaide F class (not for use in Destination City) and L class Melbourne .4 - no notes - unmarked - used on .5 .5 - W4 class, W5 class, SW6 (A, B, D), W6 W7 class and SW5 .6 - A classtrams, tramways, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, seats, w class, w1 class, w2 class, w4 class, w5 class, sw6 class, w6 class, w7 class, l class, c class, e class, p class, n class, a class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Tram frame under construction at Preston Workshops, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, 1940s -1956
... ...W7 class...Photograph shows the steel frame of an SW6, W6 or W7 class tram being constructed on number 7 Road inside Preston Workshops with a second frame adjacent. ...Photograph shows the steel frame of an SW6, W6 or W7 class tram being constructed on number 7 Road inside Preston Workshops with a second frame adjacent. ...Photograph shows the steel frame of an SW6, W6 or W7 class tram being constructed on number 7 Road inside Preston Workshops with a second frame adjacent. The frame sits on blocks and a weathered W5 class car with destination "Special route 11" with possible front apron damage sits behind the new frame. While SW6 class trams commenced construction in 1939, the quality of the photograph suggests it may have been taken in the early 1950s.Yields information about tram construction. Black and white print with no note on rear. Top of physical print has been cropped to fit on scanner.sw6 class, w6 class, w7 class, preston workshops, tram frame, w5 class, apron damage -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W7 1029 & SW6 900 St Georges Road, Norm Cross, c1980
... ...W7 class...Photo shows W7 class tram No 1029 and SW6 class No 900 in St Georges Road near Miller Street. ...Photo shows W7 class tram No 1029 and SW6 class No 900 in St Georges Road near Miller Street. ...Photo shows W7 class tram No 1029 and SW6 class No 900 in St Georges Road near Miller Street. Note the bundy clock on the post at the tram stop. No. 900 has the destination of South Melbourne, St Kilda Beach route 10 and 1029, the destination of Northcote via St Georges Rd, route 9. Based on the tram stop sign, c1980. Tram 1029 is now at the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Not the automatic points trip mechanism in the overhead. Yields information about W7 1029 and SW6 900, c1980.Colour photo with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "1029 St Georges Road / Norm Cross"trams, tramways, w7 class, tram 1029, tram 900, sw6 class, st georges road, bundy clock, automatic points, route 10, route 9 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - The Met, W7 1018 at Malvern Depot and interior photo - set of 2, c1984
... ...W7 class...Colour print of The Met, W7 class tram No. 1018 at Malvern Depot - side on view. ...Colour print of The Met, W7 class tram No. 1018 at Malvern Depot - side on view. ...Colour print of The Met, W7 class tram No. 1018 at Malvern Depot - side on view. Has adverts for Wills cigarettes and Phoenix Prudential insurance. In the background is the original Malvern depot office buildings. In the front of the tram is a pile of sand, possibly before drying and used in sandboxes. The tram has The Met logo and "Metropolitan Transit" name on the side. Photographer unknown, c1984 - vicsig.net records the tram had an 01 overhaul in August 1984 and was repainted to Met Green and yellow. The second photo is an interior showing the interior finish and details of the tram.Yields information about tram 1018 following its 01 overhaul and repainting in The Met livery and the interior finish of the tram.Colour print with a plain back - set of 2.tramways, the met, malvern depot, w7 class, tram 1018, interior
