Greetings from New Zealand - 19 February 2015

Oosterdam Cruise Vacation 2015


MOTAT (7) - 21 February 2015

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On our arrival at Auckland's wonderful MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology), Sydney R Class No. 1808 of 1934 was the tram in service on the shuttle to Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030142

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McLaren steam traction engine No. 1428 of 1916 at MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology), Auckland. 200_2_P1030144

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McLaren steam traction engine No. 1428 of 1916 at MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology), Auckland. 200_2_P1030146

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New Zealand Railways K Class 4-8-4 locomotive K900 (1932) preserved at MOTAT, Auckland. The boiler door bears a plate which includes the letters 'NZGR' (for New Zealand Government Railways). 200_2_P1030147

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For me, the highlight of MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) in Auckland is its collection of trams which include those running on the Western Springs Tramway between MOTAT, Auckland Zoo and the Aviation Museum. Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board W7 No. 1032 of 1956 is seen at rest. 200_2_P1030149

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For me, the highlight of MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) in Auckland is its collection of trams which include those running on the Western Springs Tramway between MOTAT, Auckland Zoo and the Aviation Museum. Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board W7 No. 1032 of 1956 is seen at rest. 200_2_P1030150

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Retired Mack (left) and International Auckland fire trucks at MOTAT in Auckland. 200_2_P1030151C

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Retired Karrier and Bedford fire trucks at MOTAT, Auckland. The Karrier, EZ1895, carries the markings of Auckland Metropolitan Fire Board and the Bedford vehicle those of Turangi Volunteer Fire Brigade. 200_2_P1030154

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New Zealand Fire Service (Paeroa) Land Rover FE1784 and a Bedford fire truck with Turangi Volunteer Fire Brigade markings at MOTAT, Auckland. 200_2_P1030156

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New Zealand Ministry of Transport, Traffic Safety Service Mitsubishi V3000 OA5916 at MOTAT, Auckland. The Traffic Safety Service was merged with the New Zealand Police on 1 July 1992. 200_2_P1030159C

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An immaculate looking Ford Prefect MOTAT 1 at the Auckland museum whose name the plate bears. 200_2_P1030163

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Retired Karrier and Bedford fire trucks at MOTAT, Auckland. The Karrier, EZ1895, carries the markings of Auckland Metropolitan Fire Board and the Bedford vehicle those of Turangi Volunteer Fire Brigade. In the background is M Class tram No. 91 of 1909. 200_2_P1030164C

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In this little railway scene at Auckland's excellent MOTAT are the former Mt Albert signal box (1914) and the old Waitakere station buildings (replaced in 1972). 200_2_P1030165

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The former Mt Albert signal box is preserved at MOTAT, Auckland. 200_2_P1030173

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Karrier, Bedford and Land Rover fire vehicles are included this overview of part of the excellent MOTAT in Auckland. 200_2_P1030172

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Retired Mack (left) and International Auckland fire trucks at MOTAT in Auckland. 200_2_P1030174C

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BSA C10 motorcycle (c1948) at MOTAT, Auckland. 200_2_P1030177

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For me, the highlight of MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) in Auckland is its collection of trams which include those running on the Western Springs Tramway between MOTAT, Auckland Zoo and the Aviation Museum. Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board W2 No. 321 of 1925 has just run out of the shed to enter service for the afternoon. 200_2_P1030189

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