The Karachi to Melbourne tram or the W-11 tram is a retired Z class tram Z1 81 decorated by a team of professional Pakistani vehicle decorators, commissioned by the City of Melbourne for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Origin of the name The name is based on the W-11 buses originally found in Karachi, Pakistan, which are a model of minibus famous for their entertainment value: decorated with lush designs and playing popular Pakistani or Indian music. Competition between buses has made these buses famous for their extravagant designs and entertainment.
The tram As a showcase of Pakistani culture, Z class tram Z1 81 was commissioned for the Commonwealth Games, and a team of W-11 decorators were invited to decorate the tram at Preston Workshops. For the duration of the games it operated on the City Circle, playing Bhangra and Pakistani music.Last rides on the Karachi tram Melbourne 2006 25 March 2006Vehicle Decoration - The Karachi Decoration Project Australian Broadcasting Corporation 5 April 2006 It returned to service in the summer of 2006/07 operating Friday night City Circle services.The Karachi Tram - back on the streets of Melbourne every Friday night during daylight savings Yarra Trams 23 November 2006
It is currently on permanent display at the Melbourne Tram Museum at Hawthorn depot since June 2015.
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