Pictorial Parade No. 227 (1970)

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Pictorial Parade No. 227 (1970)

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New Zealand's last electric tram trip took place on 2 May 1964. Tram no. 252 displayed the message 'end of the line' as she was driven by Wellington Mayor Frank Kitts from Thorndon to the zoo in Newtown. Wellington was the first New Zealand town to operate a tram system, launching in August of 1878 with steam trams. In its heyday, Wellington's tramways network covered more than 52 kms. The lines required constant maintenance and other users often complained about the state of the roads

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Wl0sCFzeU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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New Zealand / National Film Unit / 1970 / Trams / Electric Tramcars / Wellington / Girl Guides / Brownies / Souvenirs / Maori

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