About Us
About Us
In 1992 a youthful Marcus Hall acquired the shell of a former Launceston tram with the ambitious goal of restoring it to its original condition. He managed to get the old tram to Inveresk, Launceston and attract a group of like-minded enthusiasts to the project.
Fortunately, for what they lacked in numbers, they made up in energy, ability and commitment, and over a period of seven years Tram 29 was gradually restored to its original condition. In the process, the group became the Launceston Tramway Museum Society Inc. and proceeded to acquire and rebuild other former Launceston trams and later develop a museum collection and commence a heritage tram operation. A major milestone occurred in 2006 with the opening of a display gallery adjacent to the existing workshop.
The Museum’s main objective is to preserve the heritage of the Launceston Municipal Tramways (LMT), which was responsible for operating the tram fleet between 1911 and 1952. In doing so, to provide the community with the opportunity to experience all of the different types of public transport which the LMT once operated and in the process, become a unique Australian heritage attraction.
The shell of Tram 29 arriving at the Museum workshop for restoration.
The restoration group brought a range of key skills to the project.
A rebuilt gang motor providing public rides around the site.
2002, an important milestone, the recommissioning of Tram 29.
2004, Tram 29 commencing a fully accredited heritage tram service at Inveresk.
Display activity, Tram 23 the ‘Chook house’, preserved but not restored.
