I'm often asked why MOTAT have 3 rails (given the trams only need 2 of them) and how the points work. I asked the experts at MOTAT and put together this video.
Part of the tramway at MOTAT closed today to allow for replacement of part of the tracks, and there's an update in the video with the new tracks. This is a huge financial investment for the museum, replacing worn out sections of track and ensuring that the tracks and trams won't be damaged in the future. They're currently raising money for this work, and you can adopt one of the heritage trams: https://motat.nz/Adopt-A-Tram/
Video production Scott Pilkington @spil030 2025