Christchurch Tramway

Christchurch Tramway System - Operators - Christchurch Tramway Company: 1893–1905
... The Christchurch Tramway Company was formed from the remnants of the Canterbury Tramway Company after new capital was secured ... also implemented including the closure and lifting of its Manchester Street line to Christchurch Railway Station and the replacement of steam motors with ... the company operated eventually decided on municipalisation under the control of the Christchurch Tramway Board, which acquired the company in May 1905 ...

Public Transport In Christchurch - Other Transport Services - Christchurch Tramway
... Christchurch Tramway Ltd operates a one-way tram circuit of the central city ... Trams were originally introduced to Christchurch in 1905, ceased operating in 1954, and returned to the newly-built inner city loop in 1995, mainly as a tourist attraction ... Preliminary investigation into light rail options for Christchurch have begun ...

Christchurch Tramway System - Propulsion Systems - Steam
... Of the private tramway companies based in Christchurch only the Canterbury Tramway Company and its successor, the Christchurch Tramway Company, ever ... was scrapped in 1893 and the remaining seven were sold to the Christchurch Tramway Board when the Company ceased operation in 1905. 7 was the only steam motor still in service by 1950 and the Tramway Historical Society at the Ferrymead Heritage Park is now its custodian ...

Christchurch Tramway System - History - Horse and Steam Era: 1880–1906
... The idea of building a tramway did not gain widespread support until 1876 ... With the passing into law of the Tramways Act in 1872 and the city council dropping its opposition to the idea, the political environment had become more ... Trams became a reality for Christchurch on 9 March 1880 when the first revenue services commenced on a line from Cathedral Square to Christchurch ...