MOTAT - It Started with a Tram

Schedule

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 08:30 am to 11:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

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

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Join MOTAT's Tramway Project Manager and leading tram expert, James Duncan, as he concludes the fascinating history of Auckland's much-loved electric trams.
Discover the remarkable story of one man's last-minute bid to save a single tram before the tracks fell silent, and how that act inspired tramway preservation across New Zealand. This is the third talk in our Tracks Through Time series. Don't miss this tramtastic opportunity!
Light refreshments, cash bar, and special tram displays including double-decker "Big Ben." Doors open at 6:30pm, talk starts at 7:00pm. Entry via Gate C, Stadium Road.
Special pricing for MOTAT Mates and tram adopters - login to your my.motat account when booking.
BOOK HERE: https://www.motat.nz/events/motat-it-started-with-a-tram/
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Where is it happening?

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

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)

Host or Publisher MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)

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