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Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These virtual programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics and tales of our collection that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged.
April 29, 2026 – 7 PM ET – Presented by Pennsylvania Trolley Museum staff – Michael Buchta, Jeanine DeBor, Kevin Zebley, and Kristen Fredriksen
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From a handwritten letter by a 9-year-old girl to one of Pittsburgh’s most recognizable streetcars, the story of The Terrible Trolley is deeply rooted in the city’s pride, passion, and love of football.
Join Jeanine DeBor and Michael Buchta of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum along with other PTM staff for a program that traces the full Pittsburgh story of PCC car 1713. Discover how a young fan’s idea helped transform this interurban car into a rolling symbol of team spirit during an era of Steelers dominance, capturing the imagination of riders and football fans across the region.
This program explores how the trolley first received its unforgettable paint scheme, the journey to track it down years after it left service, and the painstaking restoration work that returned it to its former glory. Along the way, you’ll learn how a “terrible” trolley became a beloved piece of the museum’s collection.
This program will be recorded and available at a later date on the PTM YouTube channel.
Trolleyology presentations will continue on a regular or semi-regular basis. Interested in presenting? Email Kristen at kfred@patrolley.org! We’re specifically looking for programs related to the Trolley Era in general, Pennsylvania transit history, or stories about our collection. Please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with program announcements and other PTM news!
*For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.
NOTE: This is a virtual event
