A NEW exhibit at the Oxford Bus Museum, the horse drawn tram, was unveiled today by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire John Harwood.

The innovative new form of urban passenger transport will be on show at the museum from today onwards.

In 1881, the horse drawn tram was the latest thing in modern passenger travel and just the ticket for solving Oxford's traffic and travel problems.

The trams have long since vanished from Oxford's streets but one has been rescued and after years of work by highly-skilled volunteers will be the star attraction this summer at the Long Hanborough museum.

Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire John Harwood said: "The Oxford Bus Museum is a little known gem. It preserves all sorts of old and not so old buses and coaches. And it gives a fascinating insight into how public transport has changed over the years.

"This tram has been restored over the last five years with loving attention to its period details - rather longer than it took to build in the first place.

"And even more impressive is that it has all been done by a dedicated team of volunteers. They deserve huge congratulations for their skill and perseverance.

"While it sadly won't be able to ply its trade on the streets of Oxford it does give a glimpse of a time when public transport was slower - but rather more elegant. Do come and have a look."