Brisbane Tramway Museum
Brisbane Tramway Museum
Brisbane Tramway Museum
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Mark T
Brisbane, Australia74 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
What a surprise at this lovely place. Brisbane history preserved, although the trams weren't running it is still worth a visit and we will return when they are running. Special mention to Max our tour guide, very informative, job well done.An easy walk from Ferny Grove Train Station and a nice ale at the Ferry Grove Tavern afterwards.
Written 6 October 2024
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Bill E
Brisbane Region, Australia126 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
We visited the Brisbane Tramway Museum last Sunday afternoon (24th March 2013 ) with my partner's grandchildren aged 4 and 18 months. The Tramway Museum had 5 trams operating that day and we travelled on them all - some multiple times. We were impressed that there was only a few minutes gap between one trip and the next - great for kids timetables !!
The staff were wonderful, providing information aimed at both adults and children - a difficult mix to do successfully and involved the children in activities like ringing the bell for the conductor and assisting with pulling the rope to move the overhead pole when changing ride directions. Both children were overawed by the experience - the jerky movement, rattles and clattering was more and more exciting each time.
We spent 2 hours there and had 8 tram rides, as well as looking at the maintenance shed and small museum. At the end, the hardest part was getting to children to leave - going home to Mum and Dad did not seem to compete with riding on trams !! A worthwhile and entertaining way to spend a Sunday afternoon for locals and visitors alike !!
The staff were wonderful, providing information aimed at both adults and children - a difficult mix to do successfully and involved the children in activities like ringing the bell for the conductor and assisting with pulling the rope to move the overhead pole when changing ride directions. Both children were overawed by the experience - the jerky movement, rattles and clattering was more and more exciting each time.
We spent 2 hours there and had 8 tram rides, as well as looking at the maintenance shed and small museum. At the end, the hardest part was getting to children to leave - going home to Mum and Dad did not seem to compete with riding on trams !! A worthwhile and entertaining way to spend a Sunday afternoon for locals and visitors alike !!
Written 27 March 2013
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dlr7367
London22 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
The readiness of the motorman and conductor to explain everything, and the sheer fun of riding the beautifully maintained exhibits, combine to make a really enjoyable afternoon.
Being a trammie probably wasn't the easiest job, especially having to wear those hats - go and see - but we can get more than a glimpse of what it was like, and have fun at the same time.
Being a trammie probably wasn't the easiest job, especially having to wear those hats - go and see - but we can get more than a glimpse of what it was like, and have fun at the same time.
Written 26 February 2014
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia17,471 contributions
Dec 2012 • Solo
I caught a Queensland Rail suburban train to the end of the line at Ferny Grive (half an hour or so from Roma St station, trains every half an hour on Sundays) and walked for about 12 minutes on a hot day. Coming out of the station, go to your left: at Conavalia Street turn left (i.e. walk up past where you just came on the train) and at Arbor Street, turn right, walk up its hill next to some native bushland and then turn left into Tramway Street: the museum is signposted.
Admission was A$13.
In an hour and a half I travelled on five trams, including the two vintage toastrack trams.
The three volunteers (driver, conductor and shop assistant) were immaculately attired in tramway uniforms complete with Foreign Legion style caps.
The ride is short but it goes up a small hill.
A small range of soft drinks (A$2) and a tiny range of snacks are available at the shop along with a good range of railway and tramway publications.
The grounds were pleasant: despite the 30 degree weather including high humidity, a group of 15 was picknicking in the grounds. There are toilets but no airconditioned rooms.
Admission was A$13.
In an hour and a half I travelled on five trams, including the two vintage toastrack trams.
The three volunteers (driver, conductor and shop assistant) were immaculately attired in tramway uniforms complete with Foreign Legion style caps.
The ride is short but it goes up a small hill.
A small range of soft drinks (A$2) and a tiny range of snacks are available at the shop along with a good range of railway and tramway publications.
The grounds were pleasant: despite the 30 degree weather including high humidity, a group of 15 was picknicking in the grounds. There are toilets but no airconditioned rooms.
Written 9 December 2012
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Missy T
Brisbane, Australia247 contributions
Jan 2013 • Solo
There are only a few survivors of Brisbane's fleet of trams that provided urban/suburban transport 1885 - 1969. I was a "tram girl" and didn't worry about rain that could seep in in wet weather or the wind in winter. In summer they were a dream - natural air; no need for 'conditioning'.
The FM (four motor) Brisbane trams were the most advanced in the world when they were introduced in the late 1930s. Today only 2 survive - 429 and 554 - at the Tram Museum, Ferny Grove. 554 is a Phoenix tram, built from parts of others destroyed in the Paddington Depot fire in September 1962.
That fire sounded the death knell for the trams. The short-sighted mayor at the time reckoned the future of transport was buses. Too bad he's no longer alive to see the chaos on Brisbane's roads, nor the air conditioned buses. No rain gets in, no wind blows through, but they're stuffy in summer, even with air conditioning.
Several hours at the Tram Museum was a journey back in time. The clang of the safety bell, the ding-ding of the stop or start signal bell, screech of metal wheels on metal lines, and the smell inside the trams were the same as if instead of riding on a short length of lines we were riding on it was the network from the old days.
The men who drove the trams at the Museum were too young to have been in the tram driver work force, but they wore the old navy blue uniform and the white kepi and with pride. They were happy big boys with very big toys and a joy to behold.
The FM (four motor) Brisbane trams were the most advanced in the world when they were introduced in the late 1930s. Today only 2 survive - 429 and 554 - at the Tram Museum, Ferny Grove. 554 is a Phoenix tram, built from parts of others destroyed in the Paddington Depot fire in September 1962.
That fire sounded the death knell for the trams. The short-sighted mayor at the time reckoned the future of transport was buses. Too bad he's no longer alive to see the chaos on Brisbane's roads, nor the air conditioned buses. No rain gets in, no wind blows through, but they're stuffy in summer, even with air conditioning.
Several hours at the Tram Museum was a journey back in time. The clang of the safety bell, the ding-ding of the stop or start signal bell, screech of metal wheels on metal lines, and the smell inside the trams were the same as if instead of riding on a short length of lines we were riding on it was the network from the old days.
The men who drove the trams at the Museum were too young to have been in the tram driver work force, but they wore the old navy blue uniform and the white kepi and with pride. They were happy big boys with very big toys and a joy to behold.
Written 5 December 2013
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Patricia S
Devonport, Tasmania, Australia58 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
We arrived at the tramway museum on a non working day and yet the staff were so obliging and insisted that we had a personally guided tour even though we were only three people- one of whom was a local and yet hadn't even realised that the museum existed until we told him! The day turned out very wet indeed and we only just got the tram ride in-YES they turned out the tram just for us- before it poured down and, as electricity and water don't mix, the tram had to go back into the shed. Our Brisbane friend promised that he would pay them another visit and put a day or two in as a volunteer as he was very impressed with the overall presentation.
Written 11 July 2013
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WorldTraveller0101
Brisbane118 contributions
Aug 2012
Good facilities for picnic etc. Trams run around small circuit. Quite nostalgic. Interesting to see how transport has changed. Very enthusiastic staff.
Written 17 May 2013
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Dikell
Beaudesert, Australia55 contributions
Jan 2012
A fun way to spend a couple of hours riding the old trams for old and young alike. The people running the place are all very informative and love what they are achieving in preserving this mode of transport of a bygone era.
Written 20 December 2012
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Bella B
Brisbane, Australia19 contributions
July 2012 • Friends
I've been here a few times over the years.
Car access is best, as public transport isn't the clsest with this one. Check for opening times, this is a small operation running on volunteers so they open for groups and to the public only at certain times.
As this is mostly outdoors (there is some coverage around) it is best to chose not wet or hot days. There are not a lot in other facilities (you can probably picnic, but there aren't any air-conditioned cafes to escape the heat)
Cost is fairly low (as at 2012: $13 per adult, $6 per school age child and family tickets available).
The volunteers have done up a number of Brisbane trams and they have a track on which you can ride up and down on. The times I've been there they rotate each around and it's 1.5 to 2 hours before you re-ride the same tram.
The ticket area also has a small museum in it with photos and other tram related stuff.
Car access is best, as public transport isn't the clsest with this one. Check for opening times, this is a small operation running on volunteers so they open for groups and to the public only at certain times.
As this is mostly outdoors (there is some coverage around) it is best to chose not wet or hot days. There are not a lot in other facilities (you can probably picnic, but there aren't any air-conditioned cafes to escape the heat)
Cost is fairly low (as at 2012: $13 per adult, $6 per school age child and family tickets available).
The volunteers have done up a number of Brisbane trams and they have a track on which you can ride up and down on. The times I've been there they rotate each around and it's 1.5 to 2 hours before you re-ride the same tram.
The ticket area also has a small museum in it with photos and other tram related stuff.
Written 5 December 2012
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Virgo219
Greenbank Logan QLD30 contributions
Take a trip on a vintage tram and relive your childhood
Written 20 February 2012
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Can elderly access the attraction easily if they have walking difficult is
Written 17 April 2018
It would depend on the degree of difficulty. There are a couple of steps up into each tram, and walking from parking area to the office is on grass, so not great for wheelchairs or walkers. However, the day I went there was a lady with a walker, and she managed to do everything with a bit of assistance from her family and the staff.
Written 17 April 2018
How much is entry to this place?
Thanks 🙂
Written 27 November 2017
Pensioner (senior) is $11.00 Info is available on the museum website.
Written 27 November 2017
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