The Association of Railway Enthusiasts, a Melbourne based group, ran its first tour to Ballarat on 23 July 1961 and its last tour on 6 May 2023 also to Ballarat to visit the Museum. The group has subsequently ceased to function. The booking form provides details of the tour and times. The two tickets were used by participants as souvenirs of the day which included a lunch pack. About 70 people participated.

Yields information about the last tour of the Association of Railway Enthusiasts.

Set of two printed Edmondson tickets and three A4 sheets as a booking form.

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Model of a Melbourne A class tram, partly assembled with some parts in a plastic bag. Fitted with an operable pantograph. Painted Melbourne colours of green and cream with PTC logo and number 276 in black on the trolley pole retriever position showing the destination of Mont Albert, Route 42. Model built by Weico. Has drop centre seats and driver's seats, the two saloons are left empty for motors.

Demonstrates a model that represented a successful Melbourne bogie tram.

Model of Melbourne A class 276 - partly assembled with some parts in packing.

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Model of a Melbourne SW6 tram, partly assembled with parts in three plastic bags, including trolley poles. Painted Melbourne colours of green and cream. Model built by Weico. Has drop centre seats, the two saloons are left empty for motors.

Demonstrates a model that represented a very successful Melbourne tram.

Model Melbourne tram SW6 922 - partly assembled with parts in packing.

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Model of a Sydney R class tram - operable - painted in Sydney Tramway colours. The Sydney Tramway Museum has a number of them in their fleet though most are stored. Model built by Weico

Demonstrates an model that represented the later type of a drop-centre saloon car type trams operated on the Sydney tram network until closure in 1961.

Model of Sydney Tramways R class tram, diecast with operable bogies by Weico.

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Model of a Sydney R class tram - operable - painted in Sydney Tramway colours. The Sydney Tramway Museum has a number of them in their fleet though most are stored.

Demonstrates an model that represented the later type of a drop-centre saloon car type trams operated on the Sydney tram network until closure in 1961.

Model of Sydney Tramways R class tram, plastic with operable trolley poles. HO Scale. Has been fitted with two different motors with "01217" marked on the smaller motor. No information as to the manufacturer.

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Model of a Hong Kong double deck tram, No. 45 made by Bachmann models, China. Painted in an overall advertising scheme for Prime Routing for JCDecaux advertising.

Demonstrates of a model of Hong Kong double decker tram.

Model of Hong Kong double decker tram in cardboard box, clear plastic packaging, instruction sheets made fitted with a motorised bogie, trolley pole. Model shows seats and stairways on upper deck. HO Scale. Model is operable.

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Model of a Bendigo Birney tram prior to the painting of the safety stripes by the SEC during the 1960s. Not fitted with a trolley pole. The sheet gives the story of the tram in Adelaide and Bendigo and colour schemes. The Tenshodo bogie would have enabled the tram to be motorised. Made by John Eastaff Model (JEM) of Adelaide.

Demonstrates an model kit that represented the Bendigo Birney trams.

Model of Bendigo Birney tram by JEM Models, comprising cardboard box, cast metal parts and instructions. HO Scale. In box as received from the donor is a Tenshodo WB 24.5 motorised bogie or wheel set or truck.

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Item written by Shaunagh O'Connor for the Herald Sun at the time of the publication of a book, "Trams and Streetscapes, Metropolitan Melbourne 1950's 1960's edited by Emile G Badaway and John Sargent and published by Train Hobby Publications. Features photos of W2 231 in Flinders St, T181 in North Fitzroy and Footscray, W6 982 in Bourke St, W2 636 in Market St, W3 667 in Swanston St, Y1 613 in Elizabeth St and X1 677 in Footscray. Features in the centre a photo of the photographer, Keith Atkinson. Keith was a Ballarat Tramway Museum member and benefactor.

Yields information about publication of a book, the photographer and his work.

Newspaper - centre page titled Tracked on film - Keith Atkinson, from the Melbourne Herald Sun, 9/1/2001 featuring a story on a new book of tram photographs.

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Photograph of Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo) Ballarat tram 18 in Wendouree Parade with the Gardens Kiosk in the background. Tram has a roof advertisement for Monosylk hosiery. There is a safety zone sign and two gentlemen standing alongside. The safety zone and line markings are unusual in Ballarat where passengers alighted or boarded on the lake side of the roadway. A related item could be 5904 which shows ESCo tram 9 offloading passengers on the "wrong side" for Ballarat at this location and a sign in position. Possibly a special event or a trial. Photo possibly mid 1920s

Yields information about the use of a safety zone sign in Ballarat and tram 18

Laminated laser print photograph black and white

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Gives details for each tram at that time, where from, date of purchase, New or second hand (all ), Straight or drop sill or drop centre, Body builder, Seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel diameters, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Gear Teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and whether suitable for one man operation. Side list gives details of abbreviations, list of tram types and note on Birney 15. List of trams include "Cleaner Car". See item 3430 for Ballarat version and another Bendigo version.

Yields detailed information about Bendigo trams, c1964.

Dyeline print from a typed list

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Digital images of the BTM horse tram operating day, in Wendouree Parade - 22-04-2023 with Clydesdales Noah and Brooke

Yields information about the BTM crew for the 2023 horse tram operating day.

Digital image by Benjamin Boehle-Mitchell

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Digital image of the BTM horse tram crew - tram 1 operating day 22-4-2023. Left to right: Richard Gilbert, Benjamin Fennell, Len Millar, Peter Winspur, Andrew Bailey, Kathy Thomas, Arthur Adams, Matthew Thompson, Alice Mong, Paul Mong and the two Clydesdales, Brooke and Noah from Sandy Creek Clydesdales.

Yields information about the BTM crew for the 2023 horse tram operating day.

Digital image by Benjamin Boehle-Mitchell

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Model of a Melbourne SW6 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 1986. Has a price label of $45.95 from Hobby Place on box.

Demonstrates an model kit that could be assembled by the purchaser.

Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram SW6 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard box, cast metal parts and instructions. HO Scale

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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 Scale

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Detailed in Bendigo Tramways livery of their Restaurant Tram "Ninesevensix".

Demonstrates an operable model of a former Melbourne W6 tram as a Bendigo Restaurant tram.

Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W6 976 dressed as the Bendigo Tramways Restaurant / Cafe tram "ninesevensix", electric model, made by Cooee Concepts Pty Ltd in China. The model is packaged in a wooden presentation case with a black felt base, contained within a cardboard outer case. The cardboard cover or case has a printed sheet giving details of the model and the history of the tramcar. The wooden case has a brass plate detailing the contents. Scale 00 or 1:76. Model made from plastic and metal, with operable lights and motors with operable trolley poles, swiveling bogies, a destination of "Special" and showing route 01. Headlights function in the direction of travel. The package has a manufacturing date of 2008 printed on it. Contains a plastic cover strip, a plastic holder for the tram, and a plastic lift-out strip.

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Detailed in The Met colour scheme of the 1980s with the logo of the early 1980s.

Demonstrates an operable model of a Melbourne SW5 class tram.

Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W5 (actually an SW5) No. 812, electric model, made by Cooee Concepts Pty Ltd in China. The model is packaged in a wooden packing case with a blue felt base, contained within a cardboard outer case. The cardboard cover or case has a printed sheet giving details of the model and the history of the W5 Class tramcar. The wooden case has a brass plate detailing the contents. Scale 00 or 1:76. Model made from plastic and metal, with operable lights and motors with operable trolley poles, swiveling bogies, the destination of St Kilda, showing route 16. Headlights function in the direction of travel. The package has a manufacturing date of 2008 printed on it. Contains a plastic cover strip, a plastic holder for the tram, a plastic lift-out strip, a printed Certificate of Authenticity, No. 553 of 700, and a folded sheet giving instructions for the use of the tram on a model tramway - up to 15V DC.

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This is a small commercially made tram model. Its design appears to be very loosely based on a Melbourne W Class tram design. The motorman’s cabin is realistic, but the body with its centre doorway does not look like any known tram designs. The wheels and their arrangement at the very ends of the tram are not realistic at all. No details of the maker, or where or when the model was made.

Demonstrates making tramcar models for decorative purposes

Nickel plated steel model with operable wheels at either end. Two copies held.

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Used by tram drivers to warn road users of their presence or starting to move. MMTB drawing R8808 shows the mounting mechanism and operation.

Demonstrates a tramcar warning device used by drivers.

Cast steel and fabricated steel foot gong, consisting of cast bell, weighted striker or clapper operating mechanism and parts to enable it to be attached to the underside of the tramcar or driver's platform. The Foot gong plunger is missing. The clapper part has been extended by welding a section of steel onto it and a rolled section of stainless steel wire has been attached to ring it remotely from an overhead position. The item has been cleaned and varnished.

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Used as a souvenir ticket and postcard on the opening day of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria (ESCo), Ballarat tramways on 18 August 1905, Has been punched for the Mount Pleasant and Orphanage - Grenville St section. Collected by David Budge - 1879 - 1974, son of William and Mary Budge of Trevor St Ballarat, who worked for the Victorian Railways as a blacksmith residing in Walnut St Carnegie.

Demonstrates a souvenir item for the opening of the electric tramways in Ballarat in the form of a postcard, which could be sent to others as a souvenir of the new tram system in Ballarat. Has a strong association with the collector.

Postcard - size Souvenir Tram ticket, printed using blue ink on one side with fare, photos of power station, engine room, boiler room and a tram & No.2341 stamped on edge. On reverse side is space for stamp, address etc., - with line & "postcard' etc., printed in red ink. See item 608 for other examples.

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Print of drawing number VB4/7184C "Diagrammatic Arrangement of Feeders and Trolley Wire", marked up in colour showing the various feeder and trolley wire arrangements for the central part of Ballarat and the Gardens line. Shows the detailed switch locations that enable the overhead to be isolated or changed when electrical work was being undertaken on the overhead that required it to be isolated. Shows how the various sections were fed from the power station. Revision C issued 2-9-1958.

Yields information about the arrangement of the power supply to the trams from the power station and changes made to the system about 13 years prior to closure.

Dyeline print on white paper of Drawing - "Diagrammatic Arrangement of Feeders and Trolley Wire" - VB4/7184C

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Newspaper item from the Digital Edition of The Courier advising that Horse Tram No. 1 will be running Saturday 22-4-2023, the first time since the pandemic. Has a photo of Neville Britton holding a harness with tram No. 1 in the background. Photo by Lachlan Bence. Gives details of time and the tram itself.

Yields information about BTM's activities.

Digital image of page 3 of The Courier, Ballarat, 19-4-2023

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Postcard shows an Electric Supply Co. tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North. Has Criag's Hotel, the National Mutual Assurance buildings and the Town Hall in the view, along with the Robbie Burns statue. On the rear is a letter - to Ruby from Harry and a Victorian 1d stamp, but no address. No indication of a publisher.

Yields information about the Sturt and Lydiard St intersection, soon after the opening of the electric trams in Ballarat.

Postcard, Divided back, coloured with a letter on the rear.

See letter.

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Set of five black and white photographs, featuring Bendigo Birney No. 28 on a special service. 1 - Bendigo 28 passing R766 on a plinth in Mitchell St. The locomotive was placed in this position on 8/2/1970 (See Reference) 2 - Passing over the Swan Hill line overbridge, Eaglehawk Road 3 - Trams 25 and 28 in High St Eaglehawk 4 - Tram 28 passing the Central Deborah mine poppet head - has a "Nothing Beats Briquettes for Heat" - roof advertisement 5 - ditto passing the Alexandra Fountain at Charing Cross.

Yields information about tram 18 running a special charter.

Set of 5 Black and white prints on paper.

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The photograph shows Ballarat 42 in Wendouree Parade, possibly near St Aidans Drive. The tram has many passengers. Photo late 1960s or early 1970s.

Yields information about tram 21 and tram services to Lydiard St North.

Black and white print on paper.

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The photograph shows Ballarat 21 at the City tram terminus, Sturt and Lydiard St with the Town Hall in the background. Has an SEC roof advertisement promoting electric cooking. All the weather blinds on the tram are drawn. Photo late 1960s or early 1970s.

Yields information about tram 21 and tram services to Lydiard St North.

Black and white print on paper.

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Photograph shows Ballarat 21 descending the Lydiard St Hill at the Seymour St intersection, about the enter the loop. On the left can be seen a Forest City signal, and on the right part of the North Star Hotel, The tram has the destination of Sebastopol. In the background is a milk bar advertising The Sun, Herald and Peter's Ice-cream. Photographer unknown. Late 1960's or early 1970s.

Yields information about tram 21 and tram services in Lydiard St North.

Black and white print on paper.

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Photograph shows Ballarat 28 after it has been converted to a one-man tram with doors and blinds. Steps are folded up. See reference document for tramcar history. Based on the background, photographed at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade late 1930's or early 1940s. Has the SEC green and cream colour scheme. Photographer unknown.

Yields information about tram 28 after completion of its conversion to a one-man tram.

Black and white print on paper.

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Digital image of Ballarat Tramway Museum Horse tram No. 1 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade with tram 26 behind.

Demonstrates the use of BTM tram No. for special events.

Digital image, full colour.

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Digital image scan of a Keith Kings slide showing the interior of a Geelong Pengelley tram in particular the detail of the end seat arrangement, doors, pay as you enter sign and the location of the builders plate.

Yields information about the interior of a Geelong Pengelley tram.

Digital image - Keith Kings number K(f)(83),

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Item authored by Mal Rowe for the Geelong 2 tram day at the Ballarat Tramway Museum 25 and 26 March 2023. Gives an overview of the history of the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars.

Yields information about Geelong tramways

Pdf file of a PowerPoint presentation titled "The Tramways of Geelong"

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