Record series
Diagrams of Rolling Stock
VPRS 12851
1920 - 1990
Open
North Melbourne
Agencies
This record series was created by:
State Transport Authority ( VA1038 ): 1983 - 1989
Metropolitan Transit Authority ( VA1044 ): 1983 - 1989
Public Transport Corporation ( VA2984 ): 1989 - 1990
Agencies responsible for this record series: Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) ( VA 4616 ): 2025 - present
Date Range
Series date range: 1920 - 1990
Series in custody:
1920 - 1990
Contents in custody:
1920 - 1990
Function / Content
This series comprises volumes recording diagrams of the rolling stock (locomotives, rail motors, rail tractors, carriages, wagons (flat and open), freight vehicles, tank wagons, passenger cars) used by Victorian Railways (VA 2876). Preparation of these diagrams appears to have commenced at the beginning of the 20th century, but, there is no certainty regarding the date range of this series. It has been estimated from the contents and the style of presentation of the drawings. Many of the diagrams in PROV’s custody are copies of originals. Some records may also have been created by the State Transport Authority (VA 1038) and Metropolitan Transit Authority (VA 1044).The diagrams summarise information about each class of rolling stock. Each diagram gives an elevation (side view) of the class and usually an end view or plan. Details are given of dimensions, technical data, the number built and of the builders.
Some of the volumes were transferred to PROV from the archives of the Melbourne Tram Museum. These volumes had been donated to the Museum by ex-Public Transport Corporation (VA 2984) staff.
How to use the records
Researchers should browse the item list to locate the desired record.Recordkeeping system
Most volumes are assigned a numerical identifier that appears to be sequential, e.g. “761”, “762”, etc.; however, the meaning of these identifiers is subject to further research.Most volumes contain an index at the front with page numbers listed for each corresponding diagram.
