James Hall
Transport Museum.
Founded in 1964 the Museum of Transport is a historical
collection of vintage land transportation vehicles used in South Africa, dating
back to the early 19th century.
ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES:
The museum has many animal drawn vehicles on display, including the popular
two-seater Cape cart. Lots of ox-wagons, and of course the infamous Voortreker
wagon are among the museum's more interesting vintage vehicles from the 19th
century.
STEAM-POWERED VEHICLES:
By the 20th century a wide variety of steam-powered vehicles were to be seen
clunking about the country, including buses, tractors, wagons, and of course,
most importantly, steam trains.
DIESEL / ELECTRICAL / PETROL VEHICLES:
Electric trolley buses were quite popular in the larger cities. (Just up the
road in Rosettenville you will find a street named Tramway).
MOTORCYCLES / BICYCLES / TRICYCLES:
Examples of penny farthings, and the wooden "boneshaker", and a tandem bicycle
built for two can be found in the East Hall.
FIRE ENGINES:
The museum also houses a beautiful collection of vintage fire trucks and other
fire-fighting equipment.
MOTOR CARS:
The North Hall exhibits the history of the automobiles in South Africa, going
back to the days of solid rubber tyres.
TRAMS:
The history of trams in South Africa began with the horse-drawn tram. Electric
trams were also very popular, running in Johannesburg until 1961.
LOCATION:
- located across the road from Turfontein Race Track
- Pioneers' Park, Rosettenville Road La Rochelle
HOURS:
Open Tuesdays to Sundays 09:00-17:00
ENTRANCE FEE:
- free!
TEL:
- (011) 435 9718