NEWS AND PLANNED EVENTS

Coming Events
Our next General Meeting is a trolleybus related gathering. 7.30 pm at the Trolleybus Shed on the 16 June. An interesting programme is planned so do join us. We will be treated to one of Phyllis’s delicious suppers.

The Annual General Meeting is planned for August 2010. Details to come.

26 Re-commissioning
At a re-commissioning ceremony attended by members, partner and invited guests, on Saturday 23rd January 2010, Christchurch Double Decker Tramcar #26 was officially handed over to the Society by the Heritage Tramways Trust, and entered service on the Ferrymead Tramway. The ribbon was cut by Mayor Bob Parker and tram body donor Ivan Taylor, and then invited guests boarded the Tram and two Double Decker trailers - 74 and 10, which were all decorated in a form similar to that of the original Christchurch Tramway Opening in 1905. Previous president Rev. Mike Kerr was MC. 26 continued to operate in service for the afternoon with the two trailers for the rest of Saturday and for Sunday morning, in conjunction with Christchurch Number 1. On the Sunday afternoon, Kitty was brought into service with the trailers and for the remainder of the day, the tramway was operated using a "three car service" of the Society's Christchurch trams at Ferrymead. Additional details and photos in February 2010 TRACTS.

Trolley Bus System
The Trolley Bus system generally operate runs on the first Sunday of each month and on event days.  Trolley buses currently in operation are Christchurch 210, Dunedin 79 and Wellington 103 – generally used on alternate trips. Gold coin donation – payable to the driver – for a ride.

Future Planned Meetings
Currently there are no meetings planned for December 2009 and January 2010, but meetings/activities are being been planned from February 2010 onwards – generally on the 3rd Wednesday in each month. Details to come, but keep these nights free in your diaries, and look out for the details here, or in Tram Tracts.

For more on Meetings and Work Parties, please click here.