"Notes on Existing Tram Depot"
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List of existing tram depots with construction details and opening dates, followed by a table of opening dates of operational depots. List notes the partial demoliton of South Melbourne depot in 1992, pending redevelopement. List prepared by Ross Willson.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
Single A4 sheets photocopied.
Folder compiled by a PTC officer as part of his work giving tramway information. Contains: 9788 - map of Melbourne tram system c1990 before extensions into Docklands. A - "Trams and Trains and the CBD" B - Tram stops by type C - First car in and last car out at depots D - Platform staff requirements - 1989 E -
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained.
Folder - containing clear plastic sheets, black covers with papers inserted
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Sheet titled - "Trams and Trains and the CBD" - Map showing top 10 CBD boarding and alighting points by tram and train in Melbourne, with bars indicating passenger numbers, 1995, produced by the CBD
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A4 sheet - photocopied.
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Sheet titled - "Tram Stops" - gives a table listing tram stops with route numbers, footpath, safety zones, loading zones, and total stops, dated 1994.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
A4 sheet - photocopied.
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Sheet titled - "First Car in and last car out at depots" - giving a schedule of tram routes and times for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, indicating the first and last car in and out of depots as of July 1989.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
A4 sheet - photocopied x 2
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Sheet titled - Memorandum from Metropolitan Transit Authority, Tram Division, to Manager, Operations Development (Tram) regarding suburban platform or crews/staff requirements as of 25th June 1989, including a table listing depots, drivers, conductors/sellers, and total staff numbers.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
A4 sheet - photocopied
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Table titled "Particulars of Rolling Stock Requirements on Weekdays" from the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Tram Division, dated 20th June 1969, listing tram depots and their rolling stock requirements for AM Peak, PM Peak, and P.P. Peak on weekdays, with totals and signature at the bottom of J Mc Donald Manager Tram Schedules and rosters.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
A4 sheet - photocopied
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Table titled "Tram operations staff - depot establishment" listing, for each depot, the number of platform and admin staff, total staff, max number on duty, and hours of operation. Dated 13/6/1989.
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A4 sheet - photocopied
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Table titled "Route Statistical Information" for each tram route - length, length of reserved track, running times and average speed, dated April 1989.
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A4 sheet - x 5, stapled in top left hand corner.
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Table titled "Historic Tram Shelters" listing locations, municipalities, builder dates, and types of heritage tram shelters to be restored in Melbourne. Lists 16 shelters. Has a hand written note that the list taken from "A System to a service:, Alan Brown 16/3/1994 - see item 5505.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
A4 sheet - x 2, photocopied
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Memorandum titled "The Met." dated 21 June 1989, detailing "Operational Information as at 24 June 1989" with a table listing "Kilometres Operated by Each Depot" by day of the week. Also details the total track length - 342km and the number of routes - 34. See item 7599 for a more statistical document.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
A4 sheet - x 1 printed
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Set of 9 tables, one for each depot listing the depot, route 9, and destinations. Dated March 1996.
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A4 sheet - x 9, printed
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Table detailing standard rates for supervisory and crew castings for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, including weekly rates, hourly rates for different shifts, and overtime calculations for various roles such as Operations Officer, Team Driver, Conductor, and Bus Driver. Also gives charter rates. Dated May 1989.
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A4 sheet - x 1, printed
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Table detailin the fare income for each tram and bus depot for 1990-1991 giving totals for tram and bus for each week and period. Shows the variability of revenue given seasonal factors.
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Two computer printed sheets with guide holes on the side.
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Table list the dates, street name and part of duplication of tramways in the Metropolitan area between 1911 and 1989. It does not include track converted from cable tram track. Prepared by Ross Wilson in the Australian Association of Timetable Collectors magazine c1990.
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Two A4 sheets photocopied.
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Listing of new tramways opened in Melbourne from 1978 to 1995 and their length. Lists lines for Bundoora, Airport West, East Burwood, and the City Circle line. Does not include the shunts.
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A4 ruled sheet - handwritten.
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Listing detailing main tram routes kilometres dated 15/10/1995. Gives details of 28 routes and two La Trobe St routes. Lists depot, length, reserved track and unreserved track lengths. The post-it note includes notes that there is some double counting depending on which route is considered.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
A4 ruled sheet - printed with a yellow post-it-note.
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List titled "MTA Historical Vehicles Trams (Available in Melbourne)" - listing class, year built, built by, bogie type, seats, colour scheme, in care of (MTA or TMSV), Current Roster or depot and a link to notes on the second page. Has a list of abbreviations, dated June 1989.
Yields information the Melbourne tram system and demonstrates the type of information retained about the tramway system at the time.
Two A4 printed sheets stapled in top left hand corner.
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