Re-enactment of the landing of the first Steam powered traction
engine to arrive in Tasmania. - 19th July 2015
This was also the first self powered vehicle in Tasmania
150 Years ago on the 19th July 1865 the first Steam Powered Traction Engine arrived in Tasmania - It was unloaded and assembled at Bellerive and driven along what is now Clarence Street to be used for work in that area.
Now on the 19th July 2015 a group of enthusiasts will be re-enacting this historic event with 6 fully restored traction engines
The Engines will be transported to the original landing point at Bellerive. They will then leave at around 9:30 am for a 4-5 hour, 20 km tour ending at the Tasmanian Transport Museum in Anfield St Glenorchy.
The tour will commence at Blundstone Arena then follow the route shown on the map below.
For more information contact us via email by clicking on this link
engine to arrive in Tasmania. - 19th July 2015
This was also the first self powered vehicle in Tasmania
150 Years ago on the 19th July 1865 the first Steam Powered Traction Engine arrived in Tasmania - It was unloaded and assembled at Bellerive and driven along what is now Clarence Street to be used for work in that area.
Now on the 19th July 2015 a group of enthusiasts will be re-enacting this historic event with 6 fully restored traction engines
The Engines will be transported to the original landing point at Bellerive. They will then leave at around 9:30 am for a 4-5 hour, 20 km tour ending at the Tasmanian Transport Museum in Anfield St Glenorchy.
The tour will commence at Blundstone Arena then follow the route shown on the map below.
For more information contact us via email by clicking on this link