Workshops
The sound of drills, the flash of sparks and the smell of diesel signal specialist staff and volunteers are on the job. The workshops carry out restoration projects and maintain MOTAT's operating collection.
The sound of drills, the flash of sparks and the smell of diesel signal specialist staff and volunteers are on the job. Located across MOTAT’s two sites the workshops carry out long-term restoration projects as well as maintain the Museum’s operating collection.
ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAM WORKSHOPS
MOTAT GREAT NORTH ROAD
Visit Tram Barn 7 Annex to learn about the meticulous restoration of Tram Trailer 21 while in Tram Barn 6 discover the history of Auckland’s tramway. Nearby in Building 8 the Road Transport Workshop cares for MOTAT’s extensive automobile collection.
AVIATION AND RAIL WORKSHOPS
MOTAT MOTIONS ROAD
The WWII Blister Hangar, behind the Aviation Display Hall, is home to the Aviation workshop. Recent projects include the painting of the Solent Flying Boat and restoration of the aircraft’s components.
The Rail Workshop houses the museum’s locomotives along with undertaking projects like the lengthy restoration of the F180 locomotive, ‘Meg Merrilies’.
MOTAT’s restorations projects have won heritage awards and attracted international acclaim.
See the Museum’s operational collection come to life on the third Sunday of every month at MOTAT’s popular Live Days.
