Anyone who’s ever ridden a tram knows they’re a pretty special form of transport. And preserving Sydney’s tram history is a group of very special people! The Sydney Tramway Museum, in Loftus, is a fascinating day trip for tram enthusiasts, or those keen to take a trip down memory lane!
The museum houses a diverse collection of up to thirty working trams, with some of the stand-out trams being an 1898 prison tram, that was used to transport prisoners from court to Long Bay Gaol, and a 1940’s electric tram, or ‘street car’, from San Francisco. At the museum, every tram has a story!
One of the highlights of a visit to The Sydney Tramway Museum is a ride on a working tram! Every Wednesday and Sunday, the museum operates tram rides, through The Royal National Park, on a rotating roster of trams. Passengers will love the advertising, from the day, and the tram conductors who even issue tickets.
The museum is entirely run by a group of dedicated, and passionate, volunteers. Visitors to the museum can watch the volunteers at work in the shed, maintaining and repairing the trams, and tap into their incredible knowledge about the wording and history of each tram. The museum is also always looking for more volunteers to join this incredible team, and help preserve a nostalgic piece of Sydbey’s history, for future generations.
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Sydney Tramway Museum
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