All Aboard!

After completely wearing the boys out at the playground this morning we set out for The Tramway Museum at St Kilda, a 40 minute drive north of Adelaide. The boys are at the age where they are completely obsessed with vehicles of any sort - the more wheels, levers and buttons the better! The drive itself was pretty uninspiring, flat, barren and drought-stricken. We arrived at St Kilda and as the boys were still asleep we decided to have lunch at Tucker and Tackle, the only kiosk in the area. The fish and chips was unbelievably good - the St George Whiting was superb !

There were three huge sheds containing trams and trolleycars lovingly restored and in pristine condition. We all climbed up into each one and sat on the worn leather seats. We were transported to a bygone era.

Every half hour there were 2km tram rides which were included in the price of admission to the museum. Several different trams were used during the afternoon. We took a ride out to the St Kilda Adventure Playground which is at the end of the tramline.

A sign in one of the trams.

The conductor who was very friendly and full of knowledge about the trams.

The end of the line. The boys were itching to get to the playground.