A plan has been unveiled to create an early transport hub on Wanganui's riverfront, tying in with the tram shed and PS Waimarie.
The concept is the brainchild of Ed Boyd and Peter Robinson and would see an early transport centre incorporating vintage and classic motor vehicles and other memorabilia lined up with the tram, riverboats and rowing.
Mr Boyd said the idea was to create a museum on Taupo Quay between the tram shed and Waimarie museum, housing up to 20 vehicles that would be part of a working transport facility.
"In the same way people can ride on the tram or the riverboats, they will be able to ride in a vintage vehicle," he said.
Wanganui was a vast storehouse of memorabilia and the sheer volume would mean much of it would have to be stored elsewhere, Mr Boyd said.