Brisbane Tramway Museum

Museum History

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Our Trams

The Brisbane Tramway Museum has restored trams that date from 1901 to 1962.

Trams you may get the chance to ride are:

  • Car 47 from the first electric fleet (1901)
  • Car 65, known as the Jumping Jack or Toast Rack (1921)
  • Car 99, a wartime special used on the steep upper grade of Edward St (1941)
  • The iconic Brisbane Tram (1936)
  • Car 429, the very last design of tram to be used (1942)
  • Car 554, one of eight Phoenix trams rebuilt from the parts of other trams after the great Paddington tram depot fire (1962)

Photo Gallery

These photos are displayed with the kind permission of Mr. R. Jones. The original photos remain the property of Mr. R. Jones and these images may not be used for any commercial purpose.