Perth Electric Tramway Society
The Perth Electric Tramway Society (PETS) is a tram preservation society in Western Australia. It operates a heritage tramway in Whiteman Park.
| Established | 1981 |
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| Location | Whiteman Park, Perth, Western Australia |
| Type | Heritage tramway |
| Public transit access | Whiteman Park railway station (from 2024) |
| Website | www |
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History
Following the closure of the Perth trolleybus system in August 1969, the Western Australian Transport Museum was formed. However, in 1981 this organisation split into two societies, the Perth Electric Tramway Society, and what would become the Bus Preservation Society of Western Australia.[1]
In 1982, PETS found a permanent home in Whiteman Park, with public services commencing over their entire network in 1986. While initially operating former Melbourne trams, the society has gradually restored Western Australian trams to service.[1]
Fleet
PETS owns a fleet of 29 trams and 3 trolleybuses, mainly former Perth and Melbourne trams. Examples of former Fremantle and Kalgoorlie trams also form part of the fleet.[2] Notably, the society's tramway is standard gauge, requiring West Australian trams to be regauged from their original narrow gauge when restored for operation.[1]
Operations
The PETS tramway operates regular services within Whiteman Park along a 2.5km route between Village Junction and Mussell Pool. Trams connect to the Bennett Brook Railway at both ends of the line.[3][4]
While trams used to also operate to the Dumpellier Drive entrance to Whiteman Park, this section of the tramway has been disused for a number of years.[1] As part of the development of Whiteman Park railway station, Metronet has planned for the reactivation and partial realignment of this section to connect to the Morley-Ellenbrook line at the station.[5]
References
- "Society History". Perth Electric Tramway Society. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- "Tramcar Collection". Perth Electric Tramway Society. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- "Western Australia's Heritage Tramway". Perth Electric Tramway Society. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- "Heritage Tram Rides". Whiteman Park. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- Whiteman Park Station Precinct Concept Master Plan (PDF) (Report). Metronet. March 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
