Held for the first time in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s new Welcome and Education Center, the West Penn Trolley Meet is back for another year!

NEW for 2024, the North American Transit Historical Society’s annual Hoosier Traction Meet will take place the same dates at the museum (separate registration).

 

WHEN

Friday-Saturday, June 7-8, with optional PRT excursion on June 9!

Friday 10AM – 4PM
Saturday 10AM – 4PM
Sunday: Time TBA – PRT light rail trip (details TBA)! Museum open 10AM – 4PM for Anything on Wheels event

 

ABOUT THE MEET

The West Penn Trolley Meet is a meet-up for trolley/traction fans and model enthusiasts that happens every other year.

– Model railway vendors
– Traction memorabilia dealers
– Traction-themed layouts and models
– Presentations and demonstrations
– Special trolley operations
– Trolley parade (Saturday)
– Night time photo sessions (more info below)
– Hoosier Traction Meet (separate registration | more info )
– Tour our streetcar collection
– Unlimited trolley rides
– Anything on Wheels event June 8-9
– Food truck (lunch) and lemonade stand
– And more!

 

West Penn Trolley Meet Registration

REGISTER HERE for the West Penn Trolley Meet as an attendee!
(for Hoosier Traction Meet registration, see below)
(for vendor tables and exhibitors, see below)

Registration for the West Penn Trolley Meet is requested of attendees – even if you’re a PTM member! This helps us with our planning. The West Penn Trolley Meet is free for members. Discounted weekend passes will be available on site ($30 for 2 days, $40 for 3 days – does NOT include PRT excursion on Sunday).  Registration is available online or by mail. Attendees are welcome to purchase tickets on site upon arrival!

 

Hoosier Traction Meet

For the Hoosier Traction Meet, PTM members receive a discount. For more information, see the 2024 Prospectus on the Hoosier Traction Meet website here.

	Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Members	Regular Price
One day (Advance)	$25	$45
All weekend (Advance)	$40	$60
One day (walk up)	$30	$50
All weekend (walk up)	$50	$70

 

REGISTER HERE for the Hoosier Traction Meet 

 

VENDORS

REGISTER HERE – or print out this form and mail it in! This link is for both West Penn Trolley Meet and Hoosier Traction Meet Vendors.

Tables (6-foot) are $30 each. Each vendor receives 2 admission tickets to the event. Make sure to include any requests in the comments on the registration. Vendors are invited to set up at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6 and 7:30 a.m. on June 7 (reach out if you need to access the museum at another time and we may be able to accommodate your request). The main event is June 7 and 8, but the Museum will be open for Anything on Wheels June 9 as well with lots of foot traffic, and vendors are welcome to keep their tables set up until 4 PM Sunday. Please register by May 20 for tables!

Note: The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is handling registrations for all vendors – both for the West Penn Trolley Meet and the Hoosier Traction Meet.

 

EXHIBITORS

REGISTER HERE – or print out this form and mail it in!

Limited non-commercial 8-foot tables and space are free. Space will be given on a first register, first serve basis, with traction-themed layouts prioritized. Registration includes 2 admission tickets to the event. NOTE: Layouts, displays, and commercial tables will be mixed together in the same display areas. Please include a sketch and/or relevant measurements for any models, layouts, or special displays you plan to bring. Layout set-up will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6 and 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 7. (Please reach out if you’d like access to the museum outside of those times and we may be able to accommodate your request.) The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Exhibitors please register by May 31.

 

NIGHT PHOTO SESSIONS

A night-time photo session will begin around sunset on both Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. Hosted by Tom Pawlesh and Bill Monaghan, trolleys will be staged for photos with other historic vehicles. No pre-registration required. This shoot is open to PTM members, volunteers, vendors, exhibitors, and those who attended the meet.

Tom and Bill plan to use a continuous lighting source. Night photographers are requested to bring a camera and tripod.

 

SUNDAY EXCURSION

SOLD OUT – Wait list registration available

An optional Sunday morning – early afternoon excursion in Pittsburgh by light rail is planned in partnership with Pittsburgh Regional Transit. More details to come – this promises to be a fun railfan tour! Additional registration required. Transportation to the meeting point is on your own – PTM will help arrange carpools if needed (reach out to Kristen at kfred@patrolley.org). Registration is $50, or $40 for PTM members, and $25 for students (ID required).

REGISTER HERE for the PTM + PRT Light Rail Trip (Sold out as of April 10 – wait list available)

 

HOTEL INFO

We are working with three local hotels for this event.

• For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at Fairfield by Marriott, Washington Casino Area at 451 Racetrack Rd. Washington, PA, 15301 near the casino and outlet mall. When calling to make your reservation, please mention the Trolley Museum Block in order to receive a discounted rate of $119 per night plus tax. Please call (724) 223-5555 to make your reservation by May 4 or use this link. Group rate is valid 6/5-6/10. Rooms include a free breakfast and free parking.
• We also have a block at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites at 810 Highlands Meadow Drive, Washington, PA 15301 also near the casino and outlet mall. Phone: 724-884-0556. When calling to make your reservation, please mention the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and the West Penn Trolley Meet to receive a discounted rate of $98 per night plus tax or enter code WPT under Rate Preference –> Group Rate –> Group Code. Reserve by May 16. Rooms include a free breakfast and free parking.
• We’re also working with HomeTowne Studios & Suites Washington by Red Roof at 2110 N Franklin Dr, Washington, PA 15301. Call the hotel front desk at (724) 884-0299 and mention the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum to receive the discounted rate of $69.89 plus tax (Sunday-Thursday) and $82.89 plus tax (Fridays and Saturdays). Jacuzzi rooms available for $15 upgrade! Rate is valid all of 2024. Rooms include a free breakfast and free parking.

Additional hotels with special rates have been organized by the Hoosier Traction Meet, including:

• Comfort Inn Meadowlands (237 Meadowlands Blvd in Washington, PA). Phone (724) 746-9700. Rooms are available for Thu-Sun night, Jun 6-10. Check-in time is 3:00 PM with check-out no later than 11:00 AM. Rooms are available for $89 (single or double) plus tax. Rooms consist of two queen-size beds. Cut-off date for rooms at this rate is Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Mention that you are with The Hoosier Traction Meet.
• Quality Inn & Suites (501 Racetrack Rd in Washington, PA) (formerly Microtel). Phone (724) 705-7676. Rooms are available for Thu-Sun night, June 6-10. Check-in time is 3:00 PM with check-out no later than 11:00 AM. Rate is $60 plus tax for two queen-size beds. Cut-off date for rooms at this rate is Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Mention that you are with The Hoosier Traction Meet.

 

FOOD TRUCKS

Food trucks will be on site with lunch for purchase.

Friday, June 7, 2024: All American Grill (Facebook)
Saturday, June 8, 2024: Los Gallitos  (Website) (Facebook)
Sunday, June 9, 2024: Hott Dawgz (Website) (Facebook)

Saturday and Sunday: La! La! Lemonade will have hand-squeezed lemonade with classic and creative flavors available for purchase both days!