This is hong kong, first published in 1965, captures the enchantment and the contrasts of hong kong in the sixties. Mar 15, 2019 the hong kong tramway traverses the most important part of the city from east to west, and it goes slow enough that it is good for a sightseeing and for transportation for tourists. Hong kong tramways had undertaken extensive redesigning and started building its own trams. Barbaras diary of her experiences in wartime hong kong, 194145. A history of hongkong tramways limited, and predecessor companies, atkinson, robert llewellyn peter on. Nathan road hong kong 2020 all you need to know before. Hong kong railway museum museums in tai po, hong kong. Peak tram hong kong 2020 all you need to know before. During your amazing journey youll encounter bustling streets, ultramodern cityscapes and attractions.
Chan has retired and working as consultant for hkt. By this time all the 1950s type trams had been scrapped and replaced by the new cars of. Its website proudly announces that hkt is launching a series of events with the theme carrying our culture and life stories. Aug 31, 2011 welcome aboard everyone, its time to take a trip along hong kong island by double deck tram. Joseph tse yiuhon, a tram enthusiast living in hong kong and john prentice, chairman of the tramway and light railway society, have pooled their knowledge and have published this update. It is a special transportation treat that tourists can enjoy. A railfans look at the hong kong tramways checkerboard hill.
As historian tymon mellor writes for the industrial history of hong kong group, the hong kong tramway company proposed building a kowloon tramway with three routes. The tramways of hong kong by peter waller takes readers on a colourful, rickety journey through the history of the city via its most iconic transport system. Tian tan buddha big buddha can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. The story of the hong kong tramway system paperback january 1, 1984 by martin barnett author visit amazons martin barnett page. Video taken from the world wide house walkway of trams passing through central district. The construction of a singletrack system began in 1903 and it ran from kennedy town to causeway bay. Oct 14, 2012 hong kong museum of history admission. This book is an updated version of the hongkong tramways book published back in 1970 and written by the late peter atkinson and alan williams.
A record of trams passing through johnston road wanchai in 1993. The peak is often dubbed hong kong s most spectacular destination, but even just getting to it can be almost as spellbinding. Hong kong tramway books the industrial history of hong. No inflammable objects, loud hailers or banners are allowed. England sanctioned the building of a tramway system on hong kong island on august 29, 1901. Request should be made at least 2 working days prior to the hiring date. The hong kong museum of history hong kong tourism board. Tuen mun, a name that is used to refer to the western part of the modernday territory of hong kong, was a military camp and naval base during the tang dynasty of china since 621 ad. Interactive map,map,tram map,tram route,tram station,westbound,eastbound,tram stop,terminus,route map. True stories of adventure, miracles, and evangelism from china. Today, hong kong trams still provide a vital public service, carrying vast numbers of passengers daily to and from their work or shops, and hong kong is one of the few places in the world where it is still possible to ride on the top deck of a doubledeck tram. During that time, they have witnessed the transformation of the local economy from a colonial backwater to the massive financial centre that is the modern city.
The book was published in 1998 by pacific century publishers ltd. He set up the tramalan kit of his beloved hong kong trams of 1950s style and regularly visits hong kong. Hong kong tramways launched a new selfpromotional campaign on 26 may 2017 with the slogan catch a ride, catch a smile illustrating the happy collective memories that the citizens share with. The story of the hong kong tramway system barnett, martin on.
Naturally, the real value in this book is the more recent history and development of the tramway since 1970. Incredible images of hong kongs victoria peak from 19th. Dickinson dropped his proposal, but the idea wasnt dead yet. Hong kong tramway books the industrial history of hong kong. This is the first of a new series of books that will cover the history of tramway operation in the british isles. With precious old photos, we walked through hong kong tramways story spanning across more than a century. Hong kong trams traverse the northern part of hong kong island on a eastwest direction, they are cheap, clunky and slow, but a very unique experience and a sightseeing attraction on its own. The poem selections included work from poets around the world including the uk, usa, france, japan, mainland china and hong kong. This kind of tram was categorized as the fifthgeneration tram. The building that cannot be identified on the right shall now be the hong kong squash centre.
Buy tram souvenirs which are all available for delivery to customers worldwide. For more than a century, trams have plied their trade along the northern coast of hong kong island. Focusing on scotland, this book provides an overview of the history of tramways north of the border from the 1940s, when the first horsedrawn service linking inchture village to inchture station opened, through to the closure of the last traditional tramway glasgow in 1962. The territory of tuen mun by then extends from western shenzhen in the guangdong province of the peoples republic of china prc to western kowloon in hong kong. Aug 17, 2015 the tramway s continued existence has been challenged since the hong kong government adopted a railway first policy, which makes the mtr the citys dominant mode of mass transport. It has been over 1 years since the peak tram opened in hong kong though, technically, it is not even a tram but a cablehauled funicular railway. Focusing on yorkshire and the northeast of england, this book provides an overview of the history of tramways in the region from the 1860s, when one of the pioneering horse trams that predated the tramways act of 1870 operated for a brief period in darlington, through to the. Founded in 1904 and operated by french public transport operators transdev and ratp since 2009, the hong kong tramways is the busiest tram line in the world, offering 210,000 passengers every day the most affordable and the greenest ride in hk. Apr 20, 20 hong kong trams between western market and central. About 15 minutes walk along chatham road from tsim sha tsui east mtr station p2 exit as a sip a cup of tea in the executive lounge of kowloon shangrila hotel, the fogs blanketed the top floors of the sky scrapers across the victoria harbour. Chan was an aircraft mechanic before joining the company in 1996, drew up the plans for electrical upgrades on trams, keep using diy equipment and homespun techniques. Hong kong tram, hong kong tramways china highlights. See all 23 tian tan buddha big buddha tickets and tours on tripadvisor.
A report covering an inventory of 40 countries, sponsored by the u. Tram fares for the first and the third class were 10 cents and 5 cents respectively. Apr 16, 2018 steven chan, senior engineering manager for hong kong tramways, praised the outcome of the new edition. An illustrated history of transport in hk, f davies bonham books, 2010. The hongkong tramway electric company limited was established in england, responsible for building and operating the tramway system for hong kong. Hong kong trams linking 1881 and 2014 by way of 30th.
Extract from letter on page 4 of the china mail, 25th may 1921. A history of hongkong tramways limited, and predecessor companies. They have witnessed the transformation of the city from a colonial backwater to a f. The history of the star ferry, hong kong in 1 minute. Saandeng laahmche is a funicular railway in hong kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of hong kong island. Owned and operated by ratp dev transdev asia, the tramway runs on hong kong island between kennedy town and shau kei wan, with a branch circulating through happy valley. Hong kong tramways hkt is a 3 ft 6 in 1,067 mm narrowgauge heritage tram system in hong kong. Since 1888, this tram has been hong kong islands most reliable form of public transport between central district and the peak. The right hand side of the photo is now part of hong kong park.
Two additional boarding and alighting points during the tour are allowed respectively subject to prior approval from hong kong tramways. Hop aboard a 1920sstyle open top tram and embark on a fascinating sightseeing tour through genuine hong kong. Hong kong tramways, hong kong ticket price timings. Immigration department again reminds public to remain vigilant against phone scams read more indian nationals continue to enjoy 14day visafree visit to hong kong after successfully completing prearrival registration online. The kowloon tramway that never was zolima city magazine.
These little carriages run across the island, giving a tour of the entire city. The tram also features an onboard video comparing past and present hong kong and a heritage corner with old pictures and genuine tram souvenirs. A listtopper for history buffs, the museum has made enormous efforts in studying, collecting, processing and exhibiting countless objects which are related to the archaeology, history, ethnography and natural histories of hong kong and south china. These ferries are called the star ferry operated by the star ferry company, limited and offer affordable and fast crossharbor transport for both residents and tourists in hong kong. Article on page 4 of the hong kong telegraph, 24th june 1911. However, a few 1950s trams are seen including prototype car 120. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Being a tram enthusiast and tram driver, alan has enjoyed his time working with us for this book and is happy with our new edition. Below is a brief, visual history of one of the citys most iconic treasures. Early hong kong transport, cheng po hung, hku, 2009. The hong kong museum of history has proved its possible to squeeze 400 million years of history into one 7,000 square metre space. Tramways of hong kong a history in pictures by peter. Book your tickets online for hong kong tramways ding ding, hong kong.
A history in pictures, paperback by waller, peter, isbn 9887792853, isbn 9789887792857, brand new, free shipping in the us for more than a century, trams have plied their trade along the shore of hong kong island. Ive searched the local newspapers for articles with the word tram from 19101922 inclusive. The tramway is a living, evolving connection between hong kong s colourful history. Tramways of hong kong a history in picturespeter waller 96 pages softcover for more than a century, trams have plied their trade along the shore of hong kong island. This is the second of a new series of books that will cover the history of tramway operation in the british isles. Invaluable reading for anyone who had a family member imprisoned by the japanese, or who wants to learn more about hong kong s wartime history. It has been 126 years since the peak tram opened in hong kong though, technically, it is not even a tram but a cablehauled funicular railway. Joseph tse yiuhon, a tram enthusiast living in hong kong and john prentice, chairman of the tramway and light railway society, have pooled their knowledge and have published this. Party tram is definitely a unique venue for your next function. Is the government slowly killing hong kong tramways. The tramway is a living, evolving connection between hong kong s colourful history and modern culture. An illustrated history of hong kong s top district was published last month by blacksmith books this article appeared in the south china morning post print edition as. Hong kong tramways hkt is a 3 ft 6 in 1,067 mm narrowgauge heritage tram system in. This album explores the history of the tramways of hong kong island through the 20th.
Drawing upon a fascinating selection of photographs, most of which have never been published before, this book explores the history of hong kong s tramways. Politically of course, the biggest change was the handing back of hong kong. Connect hong kong s colorful history with its modern culture on a sightseeing tour aboard a 1920s tram stroll through the bustling streets and modern skyscrapers in a vintage opentop upper deck learn about authentic local life in hong kong with a. It is one of a series of similar books the others are the great wall, dragons and silk and the terracotta army. In fact this date marks the start of hong kong tramways hkt celebration of its 110th anniversary which will actually be on 30th july 2014. Aug 11, 2018 peak tramways one of the worlds oldest and most famous funicular railways in the world, the peak tram in hong kong rises from 28 metres to 396 metres above sea level along a 1. Welcome to the official youtube channel of the iconic doubledeck tram established in 1904. John visited hong kong in 1981, 1990 and 2005 and supplied numerous valuable photos in the book.
Definitive 1970 hong kong tramways book updated and republished november 12, 2017 hugh farmer articles, general, transport joseph tse. Having seen this latest publication advertised, and having had an interest in this timeless tram system ever since my first visit to the former colony in 2002. It is considered by many as the definitive work on the subject matter. The book early hong kong transport by cheng pohung english text. Every day, there are ferries that travel across the victoria harbour from wan chai and central hong kong island to tsim sha tsui kowloon. Museums, history tai po time out says this dinky museum is in the declared monument that used to be the tai po railway station and exhibits artefacts from hong kongs long rail history.
The journey takes only seven minutes and is a visual experience to remember. A history in pictures unique archives series by peter waller isbn. The appearance of the tram body was similar to the fourthgeneration but streamlined and the tram no. Welcome aboard everyone, its time to take a trip along hong kong island by double deck tram. Trams are by far the best way to explore hong kong. Alan williams served in the royal navy and worked with atkinson on the first edition in 1965, published in 1970. The peak tram opened in 1888 for the exclusive use of the british governor and the peaks residents, but today it can be enjoyed by everyone as the steepest funicular railway in the world. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Running from garden road admiralty to victoria peak via the midlevels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and. With a total system length of around 30 kilometres, the network runs along the northern shore of hong kong island from kennedy town at the west end to shau kei wan to the east, passing through the busiest parts of the city. Hong kong tramway books november 28, 2014 hugh farmer articles, hong kong companies, transport cm fung, idj and hf have compiled a list of books which contain information about the history of trams in hong kong. David, i have a copy of a book called hong kong trams. This is riding the hong kong tramway by cory sturtevant on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Interactive map,map, tram map, tram route, tram station,westbound,eastbound, tram stop,terminus,route map. The history and principles of chinas most explosive martial art. Discover hong kong s living history aboard a unique 1920sstyle tram with authentic tales of local life. Hong kong trams between western market and central. Running from garden road admiralty to victoria peak via the midlevels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of hong kong. Comfortable and cheap transport from west to east or vice versa in hk island, some locals or visitors travel, just by fun or killing time, from one end to another.
Definitive 1970 hong kong tramways book updated and. Josephs college today, with its various new buildings. Today, this mode of transportation stands not merely as the necessity of the ordinary citizen, but also as a heritage treasure for the city. At the end of the same year, the electric traction company of hongkong limited was founded and took control of the hongkong tramway electric company limited. We have also walked around some nottomiss locales along the tracks and taken some stunning photos. Notice that the path in the photo turns right again at the end. March 14, 2018 we are delighted to introduce brandon li who visited our workshop where hong kongs tramcars have been handmade for decades. Hong kong tramways ding ding 2020 all you need to know. From midnovember 20 until the end of february 2014, 29 newlyrenovated tram cars, decorated with poetry in both chinese and english, were operating on hong kong island.
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