Always a Tram in Sight

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am UTC+12:00

805 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand 1022 | Auckland

MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)
Publisher/HostMOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)
Always a Tram in Sight
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Join MOTAT's Tramway Project Manager and leading tram expert, James Duncan for an entertaining evening exploring Auckland's beloved electric trams!
Discover the fascinating story of Tāmaki Makaurau's golden age of transport through rare historic footage and digital images. Learn about the glory years and the changing times that saw trams replaced by trolley buses.
Event Details:
📅 Thursday, 21 August 2025
⏰ Doors open 6:30pm | Talk starts 7:00pm
📍 MOTAT - Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre. Enter via Gate C on Stadium Road
🎫 $15 - $25 (Special pricing for MOTAT Mates & tram adopters)
Includes light refreshments, cash bar, and special display of Trolleybus no.50.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about the history and legacy of trams – it will be tramtastic!
Visit https://www.motat.nz/events/always-a-tram-in-sight/ to learn more.
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