Mercer Transport Museum

15/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all, the new year has taken off and we are looking forward to providing you with updated progress on where we are at.
With that the trustees are expressing our sincerest thanks to our social media guru Don McLean who is keeping you all informed of our progress. Don is a true industry legend and we are so grateful of his expertise and support with this project a true industry gentlemen.
Thanks Don.

14/01/2026

Hello all.
An old friend and supporter of the Mercer Transport Museum passed way on Sunday, Graham Payne , Founder & former owner of Counties Ready Mix Ltd, had a very long history in the Transport Industry in South Auckland and was highly respected by us all.
Sincere condolences to his wife Lynda and the Payne Family From the Mercer Transport Museum Trust and Committee. RIP Graham.

04/01/2026

I thought we should share this to our Mercer Transport Museum page, Congratulations to Mr Ian Welch, for the award for the wonderful contributions he has made over many,many years
From all of us at Mercer Transport Museum.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FUuLjN2ji/

Congratulations to Mainline Steam's Founder and Chairman, Ian Welch, for being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Years Honours for services to Rail Preservation. This is well deserved for all his years of effort in preserving and operating fantastic examples of New Zealand's rail history for current and future generations.

22/12/2025

Hi to all.
Another year is coming to an end, it hasn`t been a great one for us due to issues completely beyond our control , progress with earthworks and the Museum build has been very slow. We are optimistic that we will be moving forward at a greater pace in 2026.
We would like to thank our inaugural sponsors Ian and the late Ruth Stevenson, Transport Trailers, Southpac Trucks,Fruehauf NZ, Modern Transport Engineers, Automint and all of our supporters for their continued support as we move forward.

Have a great Christmas and we wish you all the very best for the New Year.

From The Trustees and Committee, Mercer Transport Museum.

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20/10/2025

Hi all , after a long quiet winter it`s nearing the time for some earthworks to resume at the Mercer site . In the past we have had people asking if they could help out with volunteer work. There may be opportunities on the site in the near future. Anyone genuinely interested , please message us with a contact number.
Thanks.

18/09/2025

We are sad to hear the passing of Crelin Keig of New Plymouth on 14 September at the age of 95. Crelin managed Taranaki based company ,Inglewood Motors Ltd , he served on the Executive Committee of the New Zealand Heavy Haulage Association from 1971 to 1996, the longest term of any person in the Association’s history. During this period, he was President of the Association in 1977 and 1978 and was instrumental in raising many issues with the government during his time. A knowledgeable guy who was always there for the betterment of the Industry. Sincere condolences to all of Crelin`s family. RIP Crelin.

31/08/2025

We were saddened to learn a great personal friend and strong supporter of the future Mercer Transport Museum, Les Everson passed away early yesterday morning.Les was very well known and respected throughout the country in the transport and heavy haulage industry. Les worked either as a driver or owner driver or manager for Wilkins & Davies, Titans, O`Brien`s Freightways, Lendich Bros. Camerons .. In Auckland for Dales Freightways, in New Plymouth with Hookers , in Wellington for Groundwork, then Mogal/Owen`s Heavy Haul, returned to Dales as a Haul Supervisor on Motunui Gas to Gas project, later was one of the first O/D pilots to be licensed. There was very little that Les hasn`t done in the industry. Our heartfelt condolences go to Marie and all of Les`s family. RIP Les.

12/07/2025

Here`s another smart looking International that will be on display. I don`t have any information on it, if anyone else does, please let us know.

09/07/2025

The link to a short video of the Scania

09/07/2025

Due to the generosity of renowned Auckland transport dealer, Ashley Hall this 1970s model Scania will join the display at the future Mercer Transport Museum. Sincere thanks to Ashley, and also to Earl for the great photos and video.

19/06/2025

We had a lunch at Mercer, then showed a group of old mates, Truckies & Truck mechanics around Dave Carr`s yard above the site of the future Mercer Transport Museum.They all enjoyed seeing a few old trucks that are there and showed a lot of interest while Dave gave them a run down on the plans and future of MTM. Not a lot happening at this time of year, but hopefully things will speed up after winter. Thanks Earl Edwards ( Popeye Pics ) for the photos. Left to Right.. John (JD) Dorman - Dave Carr - Brent Wilson - Lindsey Malam - Stan Archer - Don McLean - Greg Sheehan - Ross Paul - Murray Purdy - Dave Sumich - Alan Donaldson, ( Lewis Clotworthy and Bob Stewart dodged the photo)