Purrey Steam Tram Facts

April 15, 2019

Built in Bordeaux, France
Operated from 5 June 1909 to 24 June 1939
Nine tramcars and six trailers in the fleet
Unluckiest was No15, involved with three separate fatalities
Last to operate was No6
Carried more than 40 million passengers
Collected more than $350,000 pounds in fares
Travelled more than 4.5 million miles (7.24 million km)
Ticket Prices in 1920: Child 1 Penny per journey, Adult 1 Penny per section

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 3 pm Sunday: 9:00 to 1:00 pm Closed Public Holidays

Christmas Closure Dates

Closed from Friday 22 Dec 2023 – reopen on Tuesday 2 Jan 2024

Tram Operation Times

Sundays 10 am to 1 pm (February-November inclusive only)

No entry to dogs on Tram Operational Days – with the exception of Assistance Dogs. Please note – Assistance Dogs cannot board the Tram – for safety reasons.

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Entry

$10 Adult, $7 Concession, $6 Child (3-14yrs, must be accompanied by an adult)

$30 Family (2 adults and 2 children, $4.50 extra child over age of three)

[Valid to 30 June 2024]

APRM has wheelchair accessible parking and ramp at the entry of the museum. Please note Locomotive and Carriage displays have stair access only.

The Purrey Steam Tram access requires the ability to stand with assistance to go up a step.