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Portland Cable Tram
The Portland Cable Tram is heritage tramway in Portland, Victoria, Australia. It opened on 2 March 2002. Although the rolling stock in use are replicas or restored models of cable trams, they now run with diesel motors.
In 1996, the Portland Cable Tram project was established with the aim of creating a tramway in the town. The basis of the proposal was that although Portland was in a region with natural tourist attractions, it lacked a significant man-made feature which would encourage tourists to stay longer in the area.
The funding of such a large project initially presented a problem, as tracks would have to be laid, rolling stock acquired, and a storage shed built. However, a donation of $220,000 by the Handbury family helped the proposal gain momentum. This was followed by $500,000 from the federal government, $775,000 from the Victorian Government and $175,000 from the Shire of Glenelg. A further $500,000 from other sources brought the total to $2.17 million.
The first year of operation proved successful, with 14,000 passengers carried. Since opening, more than 135,000 people have ridden the Portland Cable Tram.
The Portland Cable Tram is run by a group of around 60 volunteers who undertake roles as tram drivers, conductors, administrators, maintenance workers, cleaners, gardeners, and museum display curators. The tramway's general manager is the only paid employee.
The trams usually run five times a day, but only four services operate daily during winter. The route operates 364 days a year; there are no services on Christmas Day nor in the morning on Anzac Day and Good Friday.
Tickets, which provide one day's unlimited use of the trams, are available from the Museum and Depot, online, or the tram's conductor. Annual tickets are also available. Passengers may board and alight the trams at any of the six stations.
The Portland Cable Tram Museum and Depot is home to an 1880 horse-drawn carriage owned by Edward Henty, the first permanent European settler in the Port Phillip District (later Victoria), as well as model railway exhibits, classic cars and the largest private gemstone collection in the southern hemisphere. The gift shop sells memorabilia and refreshments are also available.
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Portland Cable Tram
The Portland Cable Tram is heritage tramway in Portland, Victoria, Australia. It opened on 2 March 2002. Although the rolling stock in use are replicas or restored models of cable trams, they now run with diesel motors.
In 1996, the Portland Cable Tram project was established with the aim of creating a tramway in the town. The basis of the proposal was that although Portland was in a region with natural tourist attractions, it lacked a significant man-made feature which would encourage tourists to stay longer in the area.
The funding of such a large project initially presented a problem, as tracks would have to be laid, rolling stock acquired, and a storage shed built. However, a donation of $220,000 by the Handbury family helped the proposal gain momentum. This was followed by $500,000 from the federal government, $775,000 from the Victorian Government and $175,000 from the Shire of Glenelg. A further $500,000 from other sources brought the total to $2.17 million.
The first year of operation proved successful, with 14,000 passengers carried. Since opening, more than 135,000 people have ridden the Portland Cable Tram.
The Portland Cable Tram is run by a group of around 60 volunteers who undertake roles as tram drivers, conductors, administrators, maintenance workers, cleaners, gardeners, and museum display curators. The tramway's general manager is the only paid employee.
The trams usually run five times a day, but only four services operate daily during winter. The route operates 364 days a year; there are no services on Christmas Day nor in the morning on Anzac Day and Good Friday.
Tickets, which provide one day's unlimited use of the trams, are available from the Museum and Depot, online, or the tram's conductor. Annual tickets are also available. Passengers may board and alight the trams at any of the six stations.
The Portland Cable Tram Museum and Depot is home to an 1880 horse-drawn carriage owned by Edward Henty, the first permanent European settler in the Port Phillip District (later Victoria), as well as model railway exhibits, classic cars and the largest private gemstone collection in the southern hemisphere. The gift shop sells memorabilia and refreshments are also available.