Oh wow... I know I'm not that old, but these beasts really take me back :)
@davidbayley9588 Жыл бұрын
Can't beat the sounds of a Z1-Z2 tram. I miss them so much 😢
@Schony747 Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed. I also loved the sound as well
@passeficknayshenallflaiugh94116 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Z1/Z2 Class trams
@MelbourneRailways3 жыл бұрын
Ye RIP 🪦
@katefromaust56278 жыл бұрын
Always love your work Schony747!
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
Thanks Guys
@katefromaust56278 жыл бұрын
HA - that would be great Michael to travel on one of Schony747's trams! I could happily spend all day on a tram, just travelling around Melbourne, & I wouldn't even want to be paid!
@Bobrogers996 жыл бұрын
While I see some use of a T light allowing a tram through an intersection a few seconds ahead of the traffic (especially the right-turners), I think this could be used more, particularly where there is some separation of trams and cars. A special lighting sequence could be activated by an approaching tram so that it might not have to stop at all. Some platforms might have to be relocated to the other side of the intersection, but that's an easy fix.
@adelaideonthego7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I watched it all. Great video
@Schony7477 жыл бұрын
You're not the first to say that but everyone has come back and watched more.
@adelaideonthego7 жыл бұрын
Your network is so big - I've only been on it once but it's really cool. In Adelaide we only have the ONE tram line and two types of trams. We are, however, getting two new trams and adding two small branch lines of the main Glenelg line.
@ducky_the_helper Жыл бұрын
Nothing sounds better than a Z1/2 with worn gears
@Schony747 Жыл бұрын
Pretty much! A bit scary if you're skidding in the wet however 😀😀
@danielmann35168 жыл бұрын
Can you please post some more of these drivers views? Bloody amazing.
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
There will be more at some stage. What do you like about these views. I find with train views it gets boring quickly but with the tram view there is always something going on.
@danielmann35168 жыл бұрын
+Schony747 There's always something going on and they are just really fascinating windows onto the city.
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Mann and that's why I'm still happy 14 years on driving trams in Melbourne
@thomasmatthewharris19804 жыл бұрын
I'll miss them
@Schony7474 жыл бұрын
We all do Thomas. They were pretty special.
@sbalogh538 жыл бұрын
Went past my home near Orrong Rd. :)
@singsingsingsong1115 жыл бұрын
That tram had great motors. You could really wind it out on route 72 to University down those big hills on bourke Rd and then cut the line breaker. You wouldn’t know this though because you’re too busy driving along flashing your indicators.
@Schony7475 жыл бұрын
The downhill on Burke Road was always good for a bit of an engine whine 😀😀
@MyDiesel1018 жыл бұрын
Great video, Thank You! What class of Trams are replacing the Z1 &2? Is the "Scream" a design flaw or is it from age?
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
I think it's from it's age. It's basically a w class motor on a modern tram with a pedal. The Bombardier E class are replacing the z1s. It's basically a one for one swap.
@dont_call_me_anthony898 жыл бұрын
+Schony747 It seems like a lot of the retiring Z1s and Z2s at Glenhuntly and Malvern are being replaced with Z3's, A1's and B2's from Brunswick, Essendon and Preston respectively, while Preston (currently receiving the bulk of the new Es) is sending their B2 fleet to Essendon and/or Camberwell.
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
The bulk of the B2 trams were supposed to go to Glenhuntly. For whatever reason this was changed and as you said other depots are getting their share. Malvern are getting Z3s and Glenhuntly will end up WI h a mix of A and B2 class. That could all change again and often does!
@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug90428 жыл бұрын
There is only 1, Z2 tram in existence, there once was 15, now they are all gone but 1, I forgot the number, but it is something between 101 and 115
@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug90428 жыл бұрын
+Tanki Divide Well there ARE more Z2 trams, but they don't run routes anymore
@MrMKH20105 жыл бұрын
Brenden, why are the benches at the stops facing away from the road?
@canismajoris7387 жыл бұрын
I believe that the section track between Chapel st & St.Kilda Jct was an old railway route back in the old days???
@Schony7477 жыл бұрын
It wasn't a railway line. I'm not 100% sure but it may have been a part of the old cable car network.
@peterausfranken6 жыл бұрын
The tram section between Chapel Str and St. Kilda Junction (Queensway) was openend 1968. It was built to stop the bootleneck at old St. Kilda Junction. The tram lines in St. Kilda Road an Dandenong Road were started as a cable tram line. In the years 1925 to 1927 they were modified to a electric tram line. In this time the tram route number 5 was built with its end at Burke Road.
@sparkyplayzyt2612 жыл бұрын
if its loud its good! (reply to the description)
@Schony7472 жыл бұрын
Yeah and the Z1 and Z2 sounded great!
@Schony7479 жыл бұрын
Looking at the video I would say so. One he has probably passed a stationary tram and also performed a u turn over a single white line which is illegal as well.
@rmvrmodelmotorrail70457 жыл бұрын
schony 747 Trams Z1
@rmvrmodelmotorrail70457 жыл бұрын
what the reqriamanet to be come a Tram Driver ??/???
@Schony7477 жыл бұрын
R M VR MODEL MOTOR RAIL Full drivers licence, full rights to work in Australia. Customer service experience is handy as well as a clean driving record. yarratrams.com.au/about-us/careers/driven-women/becoming-a-tram-driver/ Don't worry about the women bit. It's all generic.
@rmvrmodelmotorrail70457 жыл бұрын
i can draw you some trams for you im a really good artis
@AvtarSingh-pk1km7 жыл бұрын
Schony747
@sonnyplays2.0893 жыл бұрын
Did u drive this z1 tram?
@Schony7473 жыл бұрын
That was my tram
@sonnystransportgaming25393 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Z1 &2 ( DID U DRIVE ? )
@Schony7473 жыл бұрын
Drove a couple but not many as they weren't based at Southbank
@thomasmatthewharris19804 жыл бұрын
Where did Z1 34 end up
@Schony7474 жыл бұрын
No idea Thomas.
@victoriapublictransportvid58289 жыл бұрын
Nice video :D Isn't the guy at 11:24 brake the law
@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug90428 жыл бұрын
Well, the you are breaking the laws of grammar, it should be said, "Isn't the guy at *time* breaking the law?" Or, "Didn't the guy at *time* break the law?" But, yes he did
@thomas_h08953 жыл бұрын
@@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042 you are breaking the laws of spelling.
@mgsee8 жыл бұрын
Passengers board and alight in the middle of the road?
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
+Michael Cuffe It's still very common right across the Melbourne Network as the Melbourne Network is primarily a road based network. It''s a really bizarre sight for people visitng Melbourne. Some routes also have safety zones which are basically a tram stop in the middle of the road with a fence such as the ones you see on St Kilda Road. You will also see more platform stops being built around the system. These seperate the cars from passengers and are also alot safer.
@davidlang11256 жыл бұрын
Michael Cuffe that’s similar to how it works for much of the trams (the Muni) in San Francisco when they’re in the suburbs. And when they’re within the city they share the rail and platforms with the heavy rail (BART).
@andrewwoodgate37693 жыл бұрын
How do car drivers know when to stop to allow tram passengers to cross to the tram? The tram stops themselves don't seem particularly obvious. Is it just a case that, when a tram stops, car drivers have to stop?
@eminick95665 жыл бұрын
Are you a tram driver - also I turned 13 today
@Schony7475 жыл бұрын
Yes
@MrMKH20105 жыл бұрын
Noisy buggers.
@sirindag22222 жыл бұрын
Че руки то трясутся. Похмелиться с утро надо.
@katefromaust56278 жыл бұрын
Always love your work Schony747!
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
+Kate fromaust Thanks. Anything inparticular?
@katefromaust56278 жыл бұрын
Just love the view of the driver; I reckon you would have to have the best job in the world! So totally appreciate you sharing this stuff for everyone to enjoy.
@Schony7478 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty happy in the role that I have. I'm noe of those lucky ones who turn up to work and am happy doing what they are doing.
@sydbussie8 жыл бұрын
I'm a bus driver in Sydney and have unsuccessfully applied for a postion 2 times...its a dream job for me and will not give up
@katefromaust56278 жыл бұрын
Keep trying! All good things come to those who never give up :))