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Over 100 years old

This tram is a classic and beautifully restored to full working order. These never had air brakes, so stopping was up to the motor man to hand crank the brakes.
Brisbane Tramway Museum - Fernygrove

May 9th 2012
The Brisbane Tramway Museum is located at Fernygrove, about 30 minutes by train from Central Station. We were fortunate that a resident in our community arranged a mid week private experience riding the trams, some over 100 years old, and learning something of Brisbanes history. These trams have had to be restored and are a credit to a devoted team who demonstrate great skill in restoring th ... read more
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Australian Flag Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more
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