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Ferrymead Heritage Park.

Christchurch New Zealand 43° S · 172° E
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Nestled just a short drive from Christchurch city centre, Ferrymead Heritage Park stands as one of New Zealand’s foremost historical attractions, offering…

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Ferrymead Heritage Park
Ferrymead Heritage Park · Christchurch
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1931 Scammell Lorries bus with New Zealand Motor Bodies and English Electric fittings
Photo of a 1931 bus made by Scammell Lorries Ltd with bodywork by New Zealand Motor Bodies, electrical components by English Electric, powered by a 120 bhp motor, seating capacity 42
1931 factory-built Scammell Lorry bus with New Zealand Motor Bodies and English Electric motor
Historic 1931 factory-built Scammell Lorry bus featuring bodywork by New Zealand Motor Bodies and a 120 bhp English Electric motor with seating capacity of 42.
1971 ERF PFS vintage fire engine displayed at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Christchurch
Panoramic view of a 1971 ERF PFS fire engine stored at Ferrymead Heritage Park, Christchurch, captured using an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with a 40mm lens and stitched using Photomerge in Photoshop CC 2018.
Retro bus by Scammell with English Electric motor and New Zealand Motor Bodies
Vintage Scammell bus with bodywork by New Zealand Motor Bodies and powered by a 120 bhp English Electric motor, seating up to 42 passengers.
Ferrymead Heritage Park main street with tram tracks and Port Hills in background
Overview of Ferrymead Heritage Park's main street featuring tram tracks and scenic Port Hills in the background

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