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MMTB M Class Tram 185 in Newmarket - Newspaper photo
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Image shows sheep crossing Racecourse Rd hindering a travelling tram M185. Has either the Newmarket Hotel or the Pastrol Hotel in the background.
Early days of effect of markets on tramways
MMTB M class tram 185 in Racecourse Road Newmarket, delayed by sheep neat the Saleyards.
Photographs show X1 461 when new and men boarding or leaving the tramcar to illustrate the step height. Both photos show a driver in position. The tram has the destination of depot. The tram entered service early Sept. 1926. Photographed at Hanna St South Melbourne depot.
Yields information about the X1 class tramcar when new.
Set of two Black and White photographs
On the rear has the stamp of G J Fraser of 154 Little Collins Street Melbourne.
tramcars, x1 class, tram 461, new tramcars
Document - letters and comments and suggestions for a tender specification for the Austral Otis grinding machine from Chief Engineer MMTB to A G Wray Engineer for Tramways, NSW Govt Tramways. The grinder was used to remove corrugations from the rail head. Includes comments about the performance of a similar machine in Melbourne. Dated July 1929.
Yields information the performance of the Melbourne rail grinders - 1929
Document or memo - 6 typed foolscap sheets and 3 quarto typed letters.
tramways, mmtb, track work, track maintenance, rail grinding, specifications, sydney
Document or memo from the Director of Passenger Services Division to staff regarding the announcement by the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown about the introduction of bus services to replace tram services on some routes after 8 pm. This caused considerable concern and industrial issues. Dated 6/1/1993. See also items 3049, 3052 (closure of route 82), and 5498.
Yields information the 1993 proposal to replace trams with buses on some routes in the evening and weekends.
Document or memo - single A4 sheet
ptc, tramways, buses, bus replacement, tram replacement, closure
Document or letter to the Director of Infrastructure Management (PTC) from the Manager of Protective Services about cars passing stationary trams. Dated 15/1/1992. Contains data, letter from the Chief Superintendent Transit Police, offences recorded, and outcomes. Originated from a 1991 memo from Manager Kew Depot.
Yields information about the issue of motor cars passing stationary trams.
Document or letter - 7 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner - photocopied.
ptc, tramways, kew depot, traffic control, police, motor cars
Booklet titled "PTC Enterprise agreement" dated 1992, to remain in force until 1/1/1993. Lists all the unions involved (17 + Victorian Trades Hall), consultative mechanisms, objective, implementation strategy, bargaining, productivity, wage increases and national standards. Has an Appendix regarding peripheral and incidental duties, a summary of 20 key issues.
Demonstrates a PTC document with regard to a industrial relations agreement of 1992.
Booklet - 12 A4 pages centre stapled.
ptc, tramways, railways, unions, union agreements, wages, agreements
Booklet titled "Services for Customers with special needs", dated 1/12/1991 published by The Met and V/Line providing details of disability services at major railway stations, Travellers Aid, lifts, wheelchairs, vision impairment, hearing. Primarily rail focused.
Yields information about the scope of disability services on Victorian Public Transport in 1991 - poor compared to now.
Booklet - 24 pages finished to DL size, centre stapled.
the met, disability services, v/line
Pamphlet "Now you've got the tickets how are you going to get there?" published jointly by The Met and Sport and Recreation Victoria with a map of the major sporting venues in the city area and the Victorian Arts Centre. Published before the diversion of the Batman Ave tram line via Flinders St. Gives tips on parking, train/tram travel, and the MCG footbridge. The line was diverted via Flinders St on 6/6/1999 - see reference.
yields information about the travelling to the major Melbourne sports venues.
Pamphlet - 2 fold DL printed in colour with map.
trams, tramways, the met, sporting venues, public transport, maps, batman ave, batman avenue
Gives details of the new ticketing arrangements commencing 1 Jan 1990 for tram drivers, conductors, bus drivers etc in providing single journey tickets. Notes the commencement of scratch tickets on 1/12/1989. Provides images of the tickets that were available for purchase, emergency tickets. See item 51for the scratch tickets.
Yields information about ticket systems for single trips commencing 1990.
Book - 12 A4 pages, printed in colour, centre stapled.
the met, mta, trams, tramways, tickets, instructions.
Letter from Steve Crabb, Minister of Transport to each transport employee advising of the formation of the new transport authority (Metropolitan Transit Authority or The Met) from 1 July (1983). Provides limited information about the change from the VicRail, MMTB and other transport authorities.
Demonstrates the method of informing employees of the formation of the MTA in 1983.
Letter - A4 sheet undated - printed on Minister of Transport letterhead.
the met, mta, metropolitan transit authority, letters, steve crabb
Use to identify a tramway employee - Richmond car house or depot. Would have allowed free travel when in uniform to and from work. Used possibly from mid 1910's when the Tramway Board was formed until it was replaced by the MMTB in 1921 or when a different identification system was implemented. Most likely made by Stokes and Sons - possible imprint covered by the leather part.
Demonstrates the method of identifying cable tram employees.
Round pressed brass badge with the words "Conductor" pressed into the centre of the badge around the top portion of the badge, the letters "3R. Has a nickel-plated finish with the Tramways Board logo on the lower part of the badge. On the rear of the badge, two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge and a two-piece leather strap with a buttonhole cut into it to enable it to be worn on a uniform. See item 6686 for a gripman badge.
Pamphlet - "Buses replace trams - St Kilda Road and High Street" - part of the Metro tunnel project works, Oct 2019 affecting mainly route 6 trams along with St Kilda Road routes. Includes a map of the work zone and bus replacement services.
Demonstrates a passenger information document about trackworks.
Pamphlet - 6 fold DL printed
trams, tramways, st kilda road, high st, route 16, metro tunnel, trackworks
Pamphlet - "St Kilda - A Tram Driver's tour" - sightseeing trips for passengers, giving information about St Kilda and its attractions such as Ackland St using a Route 96 tram and/or Route 16. Produced by Yarra Trams Oct. 2008.
Demonstrates a passenger information document about St Kilda.
Pamphlet - double side DL single sheet. Two copies held.
trams, tramways, st kilda, route 96, route 16, ackland st
Booklet issued for the use by drivers on the then new Bourke St tram line, which commenced on Sunday 26/6/1955. Provides a long list of Do Nots, typical of the time. Gives information to crews about the new trams, their quiet running, and their handling. Has a few "Always" at the rear of the booklet.
Demonstrates an information document produced by the MMTB for drivers of the new Bourke Street routes.
Booklet - 12 pages printed on light fawn paper, centre stapled.
trams, tramways, bourke st, new trams, new tramways, opening, instructions
Set of 8 pamphlets detailing the proposed works and dates undertaken by VicRoads, Yarra Trams and the State Government. All include a small map of the works. 1 - Victoria Parade East Melbourne - 5 fold - 2005/2006 2 - Tram stope 26, High St Northcote - 3 fold - Feb. 2006 3 - Part time tram lanes Smith St and Brunswick St Fitzroy - 3 fold - May 2006 4 - Bourke St - have your say - 4 fold - June 2006 5 - Toorak Road tram terminus - 3 fold - Nov. 2006 6 - Bourke St tram stop construction - 4 fold - Sept 2007 7 - Elizabeth St at Queen Victoria Market platform stop - 2 fold - Nov. 2007 8 - Nicholson St - have your say - 4 fold - June 2009
Demonstrates an information documents produced by Vicroads as part of the Think Tram projects.
Set of 8 pamphlets - folded to DL printed on gloss paper.
trams, tramways, vicroads, think tram, projects, roadworks, tram stops, toorak road, bourke st, high st, elizabeth st, nicholson st, victoria parade
Pamphlet issued by Vicroads, the State Government and Yarra Trams explaining the Think tram projects, their benefits, and impacts. See item 7335 for some of the projects undertaken.
Demonstrates an information document produced by Vicroads.
Pamphlet - 3 fold DL printed on gloss paper.
trams, tramways, vicroads, think tram, projects, roadworks, tram stops
Form used by the MMTB traffic staff to report accidents, provide information, details of the event, conditions, damage, names of those involved, cause of the collision, map or drawing of the location, witness details and sobriety of the people involved. Has a drawing of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396
Demonstrates an accident report form used by the MMTB c1975
Form - four foolscap pages printed on yellow paper and stapled in top left hand corner.
trams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, forms, collisions
Pamphlet issued by Metlink as a guide to staff working on New Year's public transport 2010. Provides a guide to transport services, free travel, all night services, getting home, fire works map.
Demonstrates an information document produced by Metlink for staff.
Pamplet - 6 fold DL printed on gloss paper.
trams, tramways, melbourne, metlink, new years eve, public transport
Map issued by The Met, March 1991 based on a Melway map of the Central city area providing details of tram, bus and trains, attractions, major institutions, tourism information, and dining out areas or streets.
Demonstrates a map produced by The Met to assist Melbourne visitors.
Map - 14 fold printed on gloss paper.
trams, tramways, the met, maps, melbourne, cbd
Used by Conductors to enable the checking of tickets by Examiners. Was to be filled out prior to the commencement of journey and placed in the clip provided. Has space for date, punch mark, each fare time and Signature and Number. See also item 2609 for a similar form dated Aug. 1971
Demonstrates a MMTB Supplementary Running Journal.
Form - "Supplementary Running Journal" form number 3/134, dated Dec. 1968. Five copies held.
trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, revenue journal, inspectors, tickets
Possibly issued by the Conductor's school following the completion of S J Charles training as a conductor. Dated 22 Apr 1975 - gives table number, time and depot. Signed R P Bradshaw Instructor.
Demonstrates a MMTB a report for duty form.
Form - Report to Depot - printed with details filled in and date stamped.
Dated 22 Apr. 1975
trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, training, kew depot
Issued to a retired employee, with conditions of travel on the rear and the employee's signature.
Demonstrates a MMTB retired employee's pass.
Laminated pass or ticket - yellow card, No. 147 made out for J Stewart,
J Stewart in ink and dated December 1976.
trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, retirement
Form used when the passenger did not have money - Headed MMTB, with Address, passenger details, number, signature, identification, part to be returned and details. Each has been numbered. Printed on off-white paper. Pads of forms were provided to conductors. The instructions to the payee notes that their fare could be paid using postage stamps. See items 1303, 1841 and 224.
Demonstrates a MMTB Unpaid fare form.
Document or form - two parts with perforated strip, No 12068, form 3/242, April 1974.
trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, fares, conductors
Poster "Swap habits for habitat" - promoting tram travel instead of car travel to reduce global warming. Has a photo of a Mountain Pygmy Possum - partnership of Yarra Trams, City of Melbourne and Zoos Victoria. Dated Oct. 2008
Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding global warming.
Document - single A4 sheet, colour
trams, tramways, yarra trams, the zoo, city of melbourne
Poster advertising a partnership with Flexicar with Yarra Trams and metlink. Gives details of the Flexicar service and that the monthly Metcard holders would receive a month free access and 1 hour drive time.
Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding allied services.
Document - single A4 sheet, colour
trams, tramways, yarra trams, flexicar, metlink
Poster advertising the Yarra Trams tramTracker application that was available by phone, SMS and online. Featues the beagle holding a keyboard, dated March 2008.
Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding their tramTracker application.
Document - single A4 sheet, colour
trams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker
An example of a Yarra Trams poster that was provided in tramcars to advise passengers of their performance during May 2008 - giving details of service delivery and punctuality and that they met their service delivery requirements under their contract with the Victorian Government.
Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding service delivery and performance.
Document - single A4 sheet, colour
trams, tramways, yarra trams, services, franchise
Gives tram allocations for Brunswick, Camberwell, East Preston, Kew, Glenhuntly, Essendon, Malvern and South Melbourne. Includes Hawthorn, Newport, North Melbourne (Henderson Springs) and Thornbury locations where trams were stored.
Yields information about tramcar allocation between various depots, storage facilities and workshops.
Document - 19 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.
trams, tramways, ptc, depots, lists, depot allocation, stored trams
Document - provides the operational details for the large shunt or reversing facility at Melbourne University in Swanston St, including the scope of works, operations, automatic points, and procedures. The shunt was rebuilt in a similar layout in early 2024. A document by Yarra Trams Jan. 2005
Yields information about the Melbourne University terminus 2005.
Document - 17 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.
trams, tramways, swanston st, terminus, melbourne uni terminus, operations, instructions
Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams before extensive brake and other system modifications. Has a table of contents, explaining the equipment on a W class tram, how it works, safety, emergency procedures, failures, and operational procedures. Produced by the PTC Hawthorn Training Centre, Sept. 1993.
Yields information about training tram drivers in W class tram operations.
Document - 47 A4 photocopied pages secured with a fold back clip in top left hand corner.
trams, tramways, w class trams, driver training
Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams with modified braking systems. Has a table of contents, explaining the changes, vigilance control, emergency, and park brakes. This system followed several rear-on collisions due to indifferent braking systems. Produced by Yarra Trams June 2002.
Yields information about the modified braking systems on W class trams.
Document - 16 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.
trams, tramways, w class trams, brakes, driver training
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