Always a Tram in Sight
An insightful and entertaining evening with tram expert James Duncan.
The second talk in the MOTAT Tracks Through Time Talk Series.
Always a Tram in Sight takes a deep dive into the heritage and history of trams in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Join MOTAT's Tramway Project Manager and leading tram expert, James Duncan, as he takes you on a fascinating journey through the story of Auckland's much-loved electric trams. Explore their glory years and the changing times that eventually saw them replaced by the trolley buses, all brought to life through a curated selection of historic footage and images.
Discover the golden age of transport through rare digital images and historical footage and immerse yourself in the world of trams that once thrilled Aucklanders for decades.
Special ticket pricing is available for MOTAT Mates and those who have adopted a tram - please ensure you login to your my.motat account for this to be available on booking.
Doors open at 6.30pm with the talk commencing at 7.00pm in our new science and technology centre, Te Puawānanga.
Light refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be available on the night. The stunning Trolleybus no.50 will also be on display.
Tickets will go on sale shortly, register your interest here now and we will contact you when tickets are available for booking.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about the history and legacy of trams – it will be tramtastic!
Venue: MOTAT Great North Road, Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre.
Entry via Gate C on Stadium Road, doors open at 6:30pm.
Tracks through Time is a three-part talk series. Each can be enjoyed on their own without having attended them in sequence. So hop onboard and join us for an entertaining and expert-led talk about the heritage and history of trams in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.