City of Richmond
A new permanent exhibit about Interurban rail travel and how it changed the lives of Richmond residents will be unveiled on Family Day weekend, February 17 to 20. This exhibit completes the Steveston Tram experience, home to the beautifully restored Tram Car 1220, Richmond’s largest artefact.
“It is exciting to help people understand how important Interurban travel was in the development of Richmond,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “These displays will bring joy to the hearts of those young and old who have a love of riding the rails, while connecting them to Richmond’s past.”
The new displays include an interactive tramline map and timeline of the Interurban tram system in Steveston, story vignettes of the people who rode the tram, and a photo display recognizing the work of those who helped restore the tram back to its original state. Many elements of the exhibit are hands-on and designed to engage visitors of all ages and interests. …