Melbourne Trams Z1 34 Driver View Route 5 Malvern to Bowen Crescent April 2013

English - The Z1 & 2 withdrawal is in full swing with the class down to 20 trams as at September 2015. Some of the Z1 & 2 trams were are also very loud and known as "screamers"to the local tram enthusiasts. 34 is no exception. It's loud! Enjoy the route 5 ride through one of Melbourne's more affluent and leafy south eastern suburbs then onto Dandenong & St Kilda Roads.
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Deutsch - Die Z1 & 2 Rückzug ist in vollem Gange mit der Klasse auf 20 Straßenbahnen im September 2015. Einige der Z1 & 2 Straßenbahnen waren auch sehr laut und als " Screamers " zu den lokalen Straßenbahnenthusiastenbekannt. 34 ist keine Ausnahme. Es ist laut ! Genießen Sie die Route 5 Fahrt durch eine der wohlhabenden und grünen Vorort südöstlich von Melbourne dann auf Dandenong & St Kilda Roads .
Français - Le Z1 & 2 retrait est en plein essor avec la classe jusqu'à 20 tramways au Septembre 2015. Une partie de la Z1 et 2 trams étaient sont également très fort et connu comme " Screamers " aux amateurs de tramway locaux . 34 ne fait pas exception . Il est fort ! Profiter de la balade itinéraire 5 par l'un des banlieue sud-est les plus riches et les feuilles de Melbourne ensuite sur Dandenong et St Kilda routes .
Italiani - La Z1 & 2 ritiro è in pieno svolgimento con la classe fino a 20 tram come a settembre 2015. Alcuni dei Z1 e 2 tram erano sono anche molto forte e conosciuto come " urlatori " agli appassionati di tram locali . 34 non fa eccezione . E ' forte! Godetevi il viaggio percorso da 5 a uno dei sobborghi sud-orientali più ricchi e foglia di Melbourne poi su Dandenong & St Kilda Roads.
Español - El Z1 y 2 retirada está en pleno apogeo con la clase hasta 20 tranvías como en septiembre de 2015. Algunos de la Z1 y 2 tranvías eran también muy fuerte y conocido como " gritones " a los entusiastas de tranvía locales. 34 no es una excepción . Es ruidoso ! Disfruta de la ruta 5 paseo por uno de los más ricos y frondosos barrios residenciales del sureste de Melbourne luego en Dandenong y St Kilda Roads.
Nederlands - De Z1 & 2 terugtrekking is in volle gang met de klasse tot 20 trams per september 2015. Een deel van de Z1 & 2 trams waren zijn ook erg luid en bekend als " screamers " om de lokale tram liefhebbers. 34 is geen uitzondering . Het is luid! Geniet van de route 5 rit door één van de meer welvarende en lommerrijke zuidoostelijke buitenwijken van Melbourne vervolgens op Dandenong & St Kilda Roads .
日本 - Z1 ＆ 2撤退は9月、2015年Z1 ＆ 2トラムの一部でダウンとして20トラムのクラスでフルスイングしているだったにも非常に大きな、地域トラム愛好家に「 screamers 」として知られています。 34も例外ではありません。それは騒々しいです！その後、ダンデノン＆セントキルダ道路上にメルボルンのより豊かで緑豊かな南東の郊外の1つを介してルート5乗り心地をお楽しみください。
Polski - Z1 i 2 wycofanie jest w pełnym rozkwicie z klasy do 20 tramwajów na dzień września 2015 roku niektóre z Z1 i 2 są również tramwaje były bardzo głośne i znane jako " screamers " do lokalnych entuzjastów tramwajowych . 34 nie jest wyjątkiem . Jest głośno ! Cieszyć się jazdą Trasa 5 przez jeden z bardziej zamożnych i liściastych południowo-wschodnich przedmieściach Melbourne następnie na Dandenong & St Kilda Dróg .

[@LordPhobos6502]

Oh wow... I know I'm not that old, but these beasts really take me back :)

[@davidbayley9588]

Can't beat the sounds of a Z1-Z2 tram. I miss them so much 😢

[@Schony747]

Yes indeed. I also loved the sound as well

[@passeficknayshenallflaiugh9411]

R.I.P Z1/Z2 Class trams

[@MelbourneRailways]

Ye RIP 🪦

[@katefromaust5627]

Always love your work Schony747!

[@Schony747]

Thanks Guys

[@katefromaust5627]

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!

[@Bobrogers99]

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.

[@adelaideonthego]

I can't believe I watched it all. Great video

[@Schony747]

You're not the first to say that but everyone has come back and watched more.

[@adelaideonthego]

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]

Nothing sounds better than a Z1/2 with worn gears

[@Schony747]

Pretty much! A bit scary if you're skidding in the wet however 😀😀

[@danielmann3516]

Can you please post some more of these drivers views? Bloody amazing.

[@Schony747]

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.

[@danielmann3516]

+Schony747 There's always something going on and they are just really fascinating windows onto the city.

[@Schony747]

+Daniel Mann and that's why I'm still happy 14 years on driving trams in Melbourne

[@thomasmatthewharris1980]

I'll miss them

[@Schony747]

We all do Thomas. They were pretty special.

[@sbalogh53]

Went past my home near Orrong Rd. :)

[@singsingsingsong111]

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.

[@Schony747]

The downhill on Burke Road was always good for a bit of an engine whine 😀😀

[@MyDiesel101]

Great video, Thank You! What class of Trams are replacing the Z1 &2? Is the "Scream" a design flaw or is it from age?

[@Schony747]

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_anthony89]

+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.

[@Schony747]

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!

[@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042]

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

[@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042]

+Tanki Divide Well there ARE more Z2 trams, but they don't run routes anymore

[@MrMKH2010]

Brenden, why are the benches at the stops facing away from the road?

[@canismajoris738]

I believe that the section track between Chapel st & St.Kilda Jct was an old railway route back in the old days???

[@Schony747]

It wasn't a railway line. I'm not 100% sure but it may have been a part of the old cable car network.

[@peterausfranken]

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.

[@sparkyplayzyt261]

if its loud its good! (reply to the description)

[@Schony747]

Yeah and the Z1 and Z2 sounded great!

[@Schony747]

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.

[@rmvrmodelmotorrail7045]

schony 747 Trams Z1

[@rmvrmodelmotorrail7045]

what the reqriamanet to be come a Tram Driver ??/???

[@Schony747]

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.

[@rmvrmodelmotorrail7045]

i can draw you some trams for you im a really good artis

[@AvtarSingh-pk1km]

Schony747

[@sonnyplays2.089]

Did u drive this z1 tram?

[@Schony747]

That was my tram

[@sonnystransportgaming2539]

R.I.P Z1 &2 ( DID U DRIVE ? )

[@Schony747]

Drove a couple but not many as they weren't based at Southbank

[@thomasmatthewharris1980]

Where did Z1 34 end up

[@Schony747]

No idea Thomas.

[@victoriapublictransportvid5828]

Nice video :D Isn't the guy at 11:24 brake the law

[@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042]

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_h0895]

@@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042 you are breaking the laws of spelling.

[@mgsee]

Passengers board and alight in the middle of the road?

[@Schony747]

+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.

[@davidlang1125]

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).

[@andrewwoodgate3769]

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?

[@eminick9566]

Are you a tram driver - also I turned 13 today

[@Schony747]

Yes

[@MrMKH2010]

Noisy buggers.

[@sirindag2222]

Че руки то трясутся. Похмелиться с утро надо.

[@katefromaust5627]

Always love your work Schony747!

[@Schony747]

+Kate fromaust Thanks. Anything inparticular?

[@katefromaust5627]

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.

[@Schony747]

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.

[@sydbussie]

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

[@katefromaust5627]

Keep trying! All good things come to those who never give up :))