MOTAT's Tramway is Auckland's only operating tramway and only one of four in New Zealand. The collection of operating tramcars is representative of the North Island cities of Auckland, Wanganui and Wellington. Also complimented by examples from Dunedin and Melbourne, Australia covering 120 years of steam, cable and electrical tram traction.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
MOTAT Tram
MOTAT's Tramway is Auckland's only operating tramway and only one of four in New Zealand. The collection of operating tramcars is representative of the North Island cities of Auckland, Wanganui and Wellington. Also complimented by examples from Dunedin and Melbourne, Australia covering 120 years of steam, cable and electrical tram traction.
Friday, March 27, 2009
McLaren Steam Traction Engine - MOTAT
Filmed at MOTAT 20th March 2009. The McLaren Steam Traction Engine shown (circa 1919) started its working life in the Christchurh area. It was used as a threshing machine and as part of a pair that were used to pull ploughs.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Piha - Lion Rock 05-March-2009
Piha is a coastal settlement in northern New Zealand. It is one of the most popular resorts in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year. Piha Beach is the setting for a popular New Zealand Reality television show, aptly named "Piha Rescue", it has currently been running for 3 seasons on TV1 and features the lives of the surf life savers on Piha Beach.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
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