The Tramway Historical Society Inc.

Ferrymead Heritage Park
Christchurch, New Zealand

P O Box 1126, Christchurch, NZ


You have watched them in old movies........

You have seen them in the City . . . and overseas........

You still have that childhood dream........

You still wonder........

Could I have a drive of one of those????????

WHY NOT?

Come to Ferrymead for your own Tram Driving Experience


ME.......

The Course

The course offered runs for one day, and is run on the basis that at least two applicants are available unless an exclusive course is booked. Applicants need to be in a physically fit condition.

For an application form and the full terms and conditions of this offer, please write to P O Box 1126, Christchurch, New Zealand. A Course Contribution of $NZ85.00 will be required on acceptance of the application.

The Society reserves the right to change Course Contribution and conditions without notice.

10.15am 

Registration, 

Cup of tea/coffee

Welcome

10.30am

Introduction to the tram.

Walk round inspection.

How the controls work.

Safety features.

Circuit of tramway on tram. 

Special points of system highlighted.

Dangers on the way.

11.20am

Overview of evolution of the 

tram and tramways.

How a tram works

Outline major parts

11.50am

Time in trambarn.

Look at systems and parts.

View and discus different trams 

and their methods of operation.

12.30pm          Lunch

1.10pm

Back to the tram.

Walk round inspection for 'Experience' drivers.

1.20pm

TAKE TO THE TRACK

2 Tram types in use.

3 persons per tram.

2.20pm

SWAP TRAMS

3.30pm

Time for tea.

Review the day.


You will be with experienced trainers and have lots of opportunity to drive on the Ferrymead system  and interact with other drivers.

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Revised 11-06-2002