Adopt a Tram and help keep the magic of trams on the tracks!
Whether you're passionate about preserving heritage, a fan of trams, simply want to give back or looking for a meaningful gift, this is your chance to make a difference.
When you adopt a tram, your donation directly helps MOTAT lay the new tracks needed to keep the Western Spring Tramway open and our heritage trams rolling.
Choose a tram from the drop-down list, enter your donation and adopt.
Adoption levels start at just $25 and there's a tier to suit every supporter, with donor benefits described below. You can adopt one tram per transaction, and you are welcome to return and adopt as many trams as you'd like.
Every contribution, big or small, plays a vital role in preserving our trams and tramway for the future. Thank you for supporting MOTAT's tramway legacy!
Adoption Acknowledgement and Benefits*:
Bronze Supporters | $25+ Receive a downloadable Adoption Certificate (valid for 12 months), your name on the digital Supporters Wall and a charitable donation tax receipt.
Silver Supporters | $135+ All Bronze benefits, plus a MOTAT Tram Bear ($35 value*) and an invitation to the tramway upgrade celebration event.
Gold Supporters | $500+ All Silver benefits, plus a MOTAT Family Pass (valid for 12 months, $45 value*), a framed certificate signed by the Chief Executive / Museum Director and your name in the Annual Report.
Platinum Supporters | $5,000+ All Gold benefits, your name on a Tram Barn plaque (public viewing area), a guided tour of the Tram Barns and MOTAT's offsite heritage tram collection, and a VIP pass to the tramway upgrade celebration event.
* In line with IRD rules, the value of the Tram Bear ($35) and Family Pass ($45) is deducted from your donation when calculating the tax receipt.
For more information about the heritage trams available to adopt and the Western Springs Tramway upgrade project click the button below.
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