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* Including the Western       Springs Tramway

Photo  -  NZ Herald

The opening day function on 17th November 1902 was almost exclusively a male gathering - and adult males at that.  His Worship the Mayor of Auckland, Sir John Logan Campbell set the wheels in motion on he first of six trams turned out for the occasion By the mid 1920's the trams provided transport for the majority of Aucklanders.  Motor car numbers were growing but car ownership still proved too costly for most.

Photo  -  NZ Herald

The late lamented Auckland Tramway system died on the 29th December, 1956.   Thanks however to a dedicated group - The "OLD TIME TRANSPORT PRESERVATION LEAGUE" - a few precious trams survived and became the nucleus for WESTERN SPRINGS TRAMWAYS, at MOTAT.  Restored by many hard working volunteers, these operating units are MOTAT's greatest assets. (MOTAT - Coined from the words Museum of Transport &Technology)

Photo  -  Graham Stewart

This parade of trams at the Western Springs Tramway delights the eye.  From the rear:  Melbourne Tram No.321 (1925); Wellington No.135 (192); Wellington No.257 (1950); Auckland No.248 (1938); Wanganui's Baldwin Steam Tram No.100 (1891); and Auckland No.11 (1902)

Photo  -  NZ Herald

Auckland Electric Trams            1902 to 2002*

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The CENTENARY The occasion was celebrated by a GRAND PARADE OF TRAMS  on Sunday, 24th November 2002 and by a Dinner in the Colonial Arms fadjoining, for Western Springs Tramway Volunteers and friends, as well as for the Director and Staff Tributes were paid to IAN STEWART as the "Father" of the Western Springs Tramway - and to all who had contributed so much over so many years