The cars were manufactured by CWA out of Lucerne, Switzerland the same company that built the original cars for the 1966 opening and the current cars which were installed for the 20th Anniversary of the Tram in May 1986.
Upon arrival the cabins will be removed from the flat bed via crane and then slide into the building for the installation of electrical wiring, radios, controls and other equipment as well as the final graphics.
The Tramway opened on May 7, 1966 and has welcomed over 10.9 million visitors to date and it is anticipated that prior to the installation of the new cars the tram will have transported over 11 million visitors for the 2.7 mile journey to the top of Sandia Peak.