Our Historic TramsWelcome Aboard! Christchurch Tramways owns and operates a range of trams, some originating in the workshops of Boone and Co, in Christchurch, and some from farther afield.
Tram 152: “The Boon”
Built by Boon & Co of Christchurch in 1910, this 48-seater is one of 28 units ever built. This tram can be reversed. The central section is open, so that passengers could get on or off quickly and easily, and both ends have enclosed saloon areas. This tram needs both a conductor and a driver.
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Tram 178: “The Brill”
Another Boon 7 Co tram, built in 1921. This tram and others like it were converted in the 1930s so that the driver could run the tram without a conductor. This tram can only run in one direction, and requires a special turning area or “wye” at the end of the route. Number 178 can hold 54 people. |
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Tram 11: “The Boxcar”
This 28-seater was originally a Dunedin tram, built in Philadelphia, U.S.A., and brought to Christchurch for restoration. It has been in use since 1995. This cheerful little red tram has seats that run the length of the car, rather than the usual arrangement of forward-facing seats with a central aisle. |
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Tram 244: “The Melbourne W2”
Built in 1925 to carry 54 passengers, this tram had a long life in the public transport system in Melbourne before being retired in 1983. Restored to its former glory, Number 244 was back on the tracks in Christchurch in 1996. |
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Tram 411: “Tramway Restaurant”
Another “W2” like Tram 244, the Restaurant Tram originated in Melbourne. Fully fitted out as a restaurant with 12 tables, it seats 36 and has a kitchen and bathroom. The fully licensed Restaurant Tram leaves from the Cathedral Square stop at 7.30 each night, and features delicious Canterbury cuisine in a truly unique atmosphere. Bookings are absolutely essential. Contact us for bookings and more information.
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Trailer 115: “The Duckhouse”
Built by Boon & co in 1908, the Duckhouse originally seated 50, but this was reduced by the addition of a central aisle to 28. Retired from service in 1952, Number 115 returned, fully restored, to the Christchurch streets in 1995. |
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Trailer 18: “Dunedin Horse Tram”
The oldest of our vehicles, Number 18 was originally an open-sided horse-drawn tram, and operated in Dunedin until 1880. At that time it was fully converted into an enclosed tram, and continued in use until the introduction of electric trams in Dunedin in 1903. It now has a second life as a tram trailer during our busy periods. |
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