Discover the fascinating tale of the Baldwin Steam Tram No100 in 'The Wonderful Story of Baldwin Steam Tram No100' by Christopher Cameron. This captivating 80-page paperback, published by MOTAT, takes you on a historical journey of a remarkable tram that traveled from Philadelphia, USA, to New Zealand. With dimensions of 210 x 250 mm, this beautifully illustrated book chronicles the tram's tumultuous yet triumphant history over 131 years. Readers will marvel at the tram's incredible saga, highlighting its service to communities in Sydney, Rockdale, and Wanganui across four decades. Uncover the nearly forgotten trials and tribulations faced by Baldwin Steam Tram No100, which endured 30 years in storage before being rescued in 1958 by dedicated tramway volunteers. Their love for this vintage transportation marvel allowed it to become part of the Old Time Transport Preservation League (OTTPL), a precursor to Auckland's renowned Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT). This meticulously researched book, rooted in thorough record-keeping by tramway historians and restoration volunteers, offers a treasure trove of insights about this iconic tram's journey from its 1891 construction to its restoration at the Western Springs Tramway. The story not only honors the rich heritage of tramway travel but also celebrates the importance of community preservation efforts. Order now and relive the legacy of Baldwin Steam Tram No100!

The Wonderful Story of Baldwin Steam Tram No100
Author: Christopher Cameron Publisher: MOTAT
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 210 x 250 mm
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01-08-2022
In this new book published by the Museum of Transport and Technology Society, you will learn of the incredible saga and near failures that the Baldwin Steam Tram No100 endured on its travels from Philadelphia, USA to New Zealand via Australia. This certainly is a Wonderful Story of the tram's trial, tribulations and successes over 131 years. For some 40 years, the tram successfully served the communities of Sydney, Rockdale and Wanganui. After spending another 30 years either in storage or awaiting the scrappers torch, in 1958 it was purchased by two tramway volunteers who donated it to the Old Time Transport Preservation League (OTTPL). The OTTPL who arranged for the tram's storage in Auckland, was one of the forerunners of Auckland's Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT). Meticulous record keeping by people who have been involved in its life, particularly tramway historians and specialist museum restoration volunteers, has enabled this book to be written. It follows the tram's life in detail, from its construction in 1891, to the Western Springs Tramway, some 131 years later, where it now happily runs.