Ferrymead Heritage Park
Christchurch, New Zealand

The Tramway Historical Society Inc.

THS

Welcome to the Tramway Historical Society Inc.

This organisation is a “not-for-profit” charitable organisation. It is an incorporated society and has charitable status under the 2005 Charities act. It was originally formed on 8 February 1960, with a view to forming a group which could take over and restore the last two "complete" items of Christchurch Tramway Board rolling stock which had not been scrapped, and has grown and expanded ever since.

Since it was formed, the Society has taken on many projects – but is perhaps best known for the establishment of the Ferrymead Tramway – an operating Tramway at Ferrymead Heritage Park, where restored heritage steam, horse and electric trams recovered from throughout the South Island can be seen running. The society also has a small fleet of heritage omnibuses, and a working trolley bus line with examples of trolley buses from all the trolley bus systems in New Zealand.

In 1993, the society was asked by the Christchurch City Council to supply vehicles for the City Tramway. The Heritage Tramways Trust was set up to undertake the professional restoration of five vehicles to be leased to the City Council then on to the Tramway Operator.

There is plenty of opportunity for volunteers to join our sociable group and have fun in restoring, driving and maintaining the vehicles and associated intrastructure. A regular monthly Members event is an important part of the activity list. This event may be a meeting with guest speaker, a visit to an interesting old home or industrial site, or perhaps just a jaunt around a former tram or trolley bus route in one of our heritage buses.

New Members and visitors are always welcome, and they may enquire at Ferrymead, either Ferrymead Heritage Park main reception or at the Trambarn. Work parties are held from 7pm on Monday nights and on Saturdays at the Trambarn, 269 Bridle Path Road, Christchurch.

NEWS

COMING EVENTS

NEXT WORK PARTY
Third Saturday of each month.
See latest Tracts or News for more information.

MONDAY EVENING WORK PARTIES
In order for the Society to keep up the good standard, it would be greatly appreciated any folks reading this could come along and spend a couple of hours on a Monday evening. See Tracts or News for more information.

2024 SUBSCRIPTIONS
A reminder - these are due now. See latest TRACTS for more information.

SECRETARY ROLE.
Sadly we had to accept Evan Batchelor’s resignation from the role as Secretary of the THS, he has held the role for 3 years and has done a great job. See News or TRACTS for more information.

VACANCY
Traffic Manager for the Ferrymead Tramway. See Tracts or News for more information.

GOALS & PROJECTS
2023-2024 Goals and Projects document.

EDITOR ASSISTANT REQUIRED
See Tracts or News for more information.

COLLECTIONS POLICY
Please visit the Collections Policy page to download and read our updated policy document.

BOOK ORDERS
Dave Hinman has now received a supply of Hugh Ballment’s recent Tramway Atlas for sale ... See Tracts or News for more information.

TRAFFIC NOTICES — THS Membership Drive
One of our members has produced a YouTube Promo Video to support the Society & our membership drive – click here to view.
See Tracts for more information.

Latest TRACTS Newsletter
Previous Newsletters

GETTING MARRIED?
See what this Society has to offer for transport and a venue.

TRY THE
Tram driving experience

ON THE MOVE BOOKS
The Society has managed to secure some copies of the 'On the Move' sets of books for sale. Cost $25.00 for the set (plus $7 postage within New Zealand if required). Refer to the March 2009 Tracts for details.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscription notices for the Calendar Year normally go out in January and can be paid to the membership secretary