TRAMWAY PRECINCTS
The following series of short presentations look at the various tramway precincts in Ballarat, the past and present, using a series of photographs and movies to show the changes over the years, during the times when the tramways were operating and since they were closed in 1971.
The images presented in the following presentations are drawn from the Ballarat Tramway Museum Collection and from individual Member's work. Refer to the associated file for details of the individual photographers and donors.
Railway Station
Hospital corner
Post office corner
Grenville & Sturt St Corner
PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
Discover the Ballarat Tramway Museum in action through our collection of promotional videos. These short features showcase the experience of riding our heritage trams, exploring the Museum displays and enjoying the unique setting beside Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Whether you are planning a visit or simply want a glimpse of Ballarat’s living tramway heritage, these videos offer an engaging introduction to what makes the Museum a special part of the city’s story.
2019
Produced by the City of Ballarat.
50th Birthday
Features historic film from WIN-TV News and voices of some of the Museum's founding Members.
Charm of Finches
Treading Water - Inside of W2 407 which is currently running on the Ballarat Tramway Museum tracks.
LAST TRAM
Filmed by Jack Anderson at the time of the closure including movie of the last tram from Sebastopol.
Autumn of a Mining Town
Made by Screen Australia just before the Ballarat Tramway System closed down.
A Drivers View
A museum driver's view of our track from Carlton St to St Aidans Drive, filmed in Autumn 2014, prior to the reconstruction of the roadworks at Depot Junction.