Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Brisbane Tramway Museum , at Ferny Gove, is a unique and quaint reminder of the State Capitals once thriving Tram system. Most cities in Australia had Trams in the early years, and in the car crazed 60's and 70's ,most systems were removed, apart form Melbourne 's , which today ,is one of the largest systems in the world!
Unfortunately , Brisbane's City Council favoured Busses , so the system was shut down in 1969. While people, enjoyed the Tram free streets, most say the Trams should of stayed and with many cities now installing light rail, Brisbane now has to play "catch up" to get public transport back on track !
The Tramway Museum is the only place where you can step back to the care free 60's and ride a classic Brisbane tram , and I was lucky to attend on of their rare night run sessions.
The Brisbane Tramway Museum , at Ferny Gove, is a unique and quaint reminder of the State Capitals once thriving Tram system. Most cities in Australia had Trams in the early years, and in the car crazed 60's and 70's ,most systems were removed, apart form Melbourne 's , which today ,is one of the largest systems in the world!
Unfortunately , Brisbane's City Council favoured Busses , so the system was shut down in 1969. While people, enjoyed the Tram free streets, most say the Trams should of stayed and with many cities now installing light rail, Brisbane now has to play "catch up" to get public transport back on track !
The Tramway Museum is the only place where you can step back to the care free 60's and ride a classic Brisbane tram , and I was lucky to attend on of their rare night run sessions.
