One of the world's greatest trolley car rides according to National Geographic...

[Keith009]

Tram 96, East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach, Melbourne.

The Age

Some background:
Tram 96 travels tracks to glory - National - theage.com.au

Right in my own backyard! I ride it home from work some days.

But I hadn't even a clue that it's actually featured in Journeys of a Lifetime. To me it's just an overly crowded after work tram ride. I am still wondering what's so special about it. Has life become so mundane that I don't even notice how good the simple things are?

I do love the bit immediately after Fitzroy St, when the tram cruises along St Kilda beach right up to Acland St - my journey every Sunday "morning" (meaning the time I actually crawl out of bed ) to a greasy, disgusting, unhealthy but totally yummy breakfast!

Maybe one day I'd try to do the full length of it to discover its beauty.

 

[futaris]

Saw this tram today, when we stumbled upon the Mall (for the first time). Third trip to Melbourne and we've only taken the Free City Circle Tram in the past.

Probably should take it (one of these days), especially as it goes past the Holiday Inn (where we're staying).

 

[Alanslegal]

I rode the #96 tram on my recent quick trip to MEL for the 1st time to St Kilda. Of course without paying! (I may have rode the #96 previously during the F1 GP to get to Albert Park though but again I can't recall)

However I agree with QF009, and the ride only starts becoming enjoyable @ once it tracks parallel with St Kilda Beach to Acland St.


The SFO cable car / tram ride (Hyde St) to Fishermans Wharf is one of the most scenic rides ever!

 

[alect]

Tram 96, East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach, Melbourne.

The Age

Some background:
Tram 96 travels tracks to glory - National - theage.com.au

Right in my own backyard! I ride it home from work some days.

But I hadn't even a clue that it's actually featured in Journeys of a Lifetime. To me it's just an overly crowded after work tram ride. I am still wondering what's so special about it. Has life become so mundane that I don't even notice how good the simple things are?

I do love the bit immediately after Fitzroy St, when the tram cruises along St Kilda beach right up to Acland St - my journey every Sunday "morning" (meaning the time I actually crawl out of bed ) to a greasy, disgusting, unhealthy but totally yummy breakfast!

Maybe one day I'd try to do the full length of it to discover its beauty.

The 96 used to be my tram home too - amazing how you take things for granted - I suppose when you take it every day the book/newspaper holds more interest. I miss trams (and trains).

 

[Keith009]

I miss trams (and trains).

I got the impression that limos are practically public transportation in LA. Would swap trains/trams for that anyday.