A well-illustrated history of urban tramway transport systems in New Zealand from the horse drawn days in the 1860s to 1964 when the last Wellington tram rolled into retirement. A social history as well as a transport one, as the trams were important to the development and expansion of major urban centres and vital people movers for about 50 years. 221 pages, including index, five appendices, B/w photos throughout, sketches and cartoons etc.Tears to dustjacket.