Wanganui trailer car Turakina
Maker and role
Alan Smith, Photographer
Production date
1966
Object detail
Accession number
PHO-2022-9.1
Maker
Production period
Description
Black and white 120 negative of Whanganui (Wanganui) tram trailer no. 21 (Toastrack Tram Trailer) derelict in a paddock in Turakina.
Tram Trailer No. 21 was built by Christchurch based manufacturers Boon and Co, and was one of six used by the Whanganui Corporation Tramways between 1922-c1950. Tram trailer sold when removed from service and demolished by ITE. In 1967 purchased and presented to MOTAT for preservation.
Image shows tram in derelict state prior presentation to MOTAT.
Tram Trailer No. 21 was built by Christchurch based manufacturers Boon and Co, and was one of six used by the Whanganui Corporation Tramways between 1922-c1950. Tram trailer sold when removed from service and demolished by ITE. In 1967 purchased and presented to MOTAT for preservation.
Image shows tram in derelict state prior presentation to MOTAT.
Marks
Wanganui Trailer Car Turakina Demol. by ITE for MoTaT 1966 Hand-written
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 negative : black and white ; 120mm
Record level
Item
Credit Line
<C> Alan Smith. 1966. Wanganui trailer car Turakina, PHO-2022-9.1. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Production place
Whanganui
Whanganui District
Whanganui - Manawatu
New Zealand
Whanganui District
Whanganui - Manawatu
New Zealand
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