Western Pennsylvania Trolley Meet

April 19, 2018 By Trolleyologyguy

June 1 & 2, 2018

Friday 10AM – 4PM, Saturday 10AM – 5PM

For Trolley Fans and Model Enthusiasts!

– Model Railway Vendors

– Traction Memorabilia Dealers

– Presentations and Demonstrations

– Model Contest

– Hourly Door Prizes

– Special Trolley Operations

– Night Time Photo Session

– With Rail-fan & Railroad Magazine’s Steve Barry

– Tour Our Streetcar Collection

– Official Roll-Out of our newly refurbished West Penn 832 Trolley Car (June1) 10: 30 AM on Friday, June 1

NEW FOR THIS WEST PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MEET

Visitors can purchase a weekend pass for June 1, 2, and 3 for $25. This is a saving of $5 off our regular admission prices. The pass gets you access to all activities taking place for the Western Pennsylvania Trolley Meet. If you are interest in purchasing this deal, please contact our Visitor Services Manager at vsm@pa-trolley. org or 724-228-9256 ext 303

*Those who purchase a pass may pay day of or call in advance to have your name placed on this list of individuals purchasing the pass!

Interested vendors contact Madelon Cline, Visitor Services Manager. Tables are $30 each!

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Daniel Tiger’s Weekend at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

March 20, 2018 By Trolleyologyguy

Daniel Tiger’s Weekend at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Friday-Sunday, May 11-13 and May 18-20
10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

(Last trolley leaves at 4:00PM!)

Join us as we welcome Daniel Tiger, from the hit PBS KIDS series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for his special weekend!

• Bring a camera and enjoy a photo opportunity with Daniel Tiger.
• Ride a beautifully restored antique trolley
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 11-13 and Friday, Saturday Sunday, May 18-20 from 10AM to 5PM.

• Activities include: a PBS Kids outreach table, children’s games and complimentary refreshments.

• Admission is:

$15 for adults
$13 for seniors (62+)
$15 for children (ages 1-15), under 1 are free.

Fridays are reduced price dates with $3 off per ticket if tickets are purchased via ShowClix

Get advance reservations at ShowClix®.

Breakfast with Daniel Tiger ! Saturday and Sundays only

*Please note: advance tickets are not refundable. They may be exchanged if this is done in advance of the date and time for which they are sold. To exchange tickets contact: ShowClix Customer Service at: 1-888-718-4253.

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Merit Badge Workshop

March 1, 2018 By Trolleyologyguy

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Closed for the Season

December 19, 2017 By Trolleyologyguy

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Santa Trolley

December 1, 2017 By Trolleyologyguy

SANTA TROLLEY is sold out

December 16 & 17.

Still want to visit and see the Trains and take a Trolley ride?

Visitors are welcome to visit the Trolleys and Toy Trains on SOLD OUT weekend dates.

Trolleys and Toy Trains gives the Family an opportunity to ride the Yuletide Shuttle to the South Pole and learn about the Naughty List from an Elf! There is also a tour of the restored trolleys in the Carbarn and a the exhibit by the Three Rivers Lego® Users Group that includes toy trains and a scavenger hunt. See the Lionel toy train layout and visit our gift shop all decked out for the holidays and buy those last minute gifts.

Weather permitting (and Volunteer Crew availability) you may even get a chance to ride the NO Horse (Electric) Open Sleigh!

Admission for Trolleys and Toy Trains is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $7 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 are free.**

A ride with Santa is NOT included. Sorry, these tickets are all sold out.

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Trolleys & Toy Trains—Fridays in December

November 30, 2017 By Trolleyologyguy

If you don’t wish to ride with Santa and you want to avoid the crowd, then Trolleys and Toy Trains is for you:

Fridays during the month of December.

Trolleys and Toy Trains gives the Family an opportunity to take trolley rides, a tour and visit our Lionel toy train layout and visit our gift shop all decked out for the holidays and full of those special rail related Gifts.

Trolleys and Toy Trains is offered on Fridays, December 8 & 15 from 10am – 4pm with the last trolley departing at 3:00 PM. Visitors of this event will be able to ride on our decorated trolleys and to view the Lionel toy train layout. Admission for Trolleys and Toy Trains is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $7 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 are free.**

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Pumpkin Patch Trolley

October 2, 2017 By Trolleyologyguy

Pumpkin Patch Trolley

AT THE PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM

The colors of the leaves are beginning to change, which means the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley is about to be underway.

Enjoy the fall season while riding on decorated trolleys!
The trolleys will take families to the Trolley Display building where they can tour the large collection of trolleys.
Children can select a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and then take it to the events room where they will be able to decorate it.
There will be children’s games and complimentary fall themed refreshments.
Add to the fall fun by dressing up in your favorite costume.

WHEN:
Friday- Sunday October 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29–10:00AM to 5:00PM
*The last trolley of the day will leave for the pumpkin patch at 4:00PM.*

PRICE:
$12 for adults
$10 for seniors (age 62+)
$8 for kids (ages1-15)
Children under 1 are free

*Each purchase of a child’s ticket includes a pumpkin; those who would like to purchase an additional pumpkin may do so for $2.50. This admission also includes tours of the museum and unlimited rides on the trolleys.*

During select dates of the Pumpkin Patch Trolley, the Washington County Fairgrounds will be hosting its Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival. This festival will run Friday through Sunday, October 20-22 and Saturday through Sunday, October 28-29. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will be providing park and ride service for guests interested in parking in the museum’s parking lot and riding to the fairgrounds. This park and ride service will cost $3 person and children under 3 are free. This service does not represent or include the pumpkin patch activities going on during the Pumpkin Patch Trolley

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Trucks-Tractors & Trolleys

August 23, 2017 By Trolleyologyguy

TRUCKS, TRACTORS, & TROLLEYS EVENT
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
1 Museum Road, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum hosts its annual event Trucks, Tractors and Trolleys on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The event runs from 10AM-5PM with the last trolley leaving at 4:00PM. Visitors of this event will have the opportunity to view many different types of trucks from the classic pickups to modern construction trucks. There will be a collection of classic tractors, trolley rides, tours of the Trolley Display Building, and a WWII encampment on the museum’s campus.
Children’s activities will be held in the museum’s Electric Park, weather permitting. Operation Lifesaver and Pet Search will both have booths set up during the event. Admission to the event is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (ages 62+) and $7 for children (ages 3-15).
Washington & Greene County Antique Tractor Association along with many other organizations will be bringing in a trucks and tractors. Those interested in registering their truck or tractor may do so the day of the event! There is no fee to register your vehicle and the first 75 registrants will receive a metal commemorative dash plaque! Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Those interested in registering can email VSM@pa-trolley.org or call (724) 228-9256.

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Behind the Scenes Tour

August 11, 2017 By Trolleyologyguy

For the first time ever!

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum invites you to take a look behind the closed doors and buildings that are key to creating our unique museum experience!

On Saturday, September 9, 2017 guests are welcome to be a part of our Behind The Scenes Tour. Join key managers of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in a unique all day tour of the grounds. See areas that are not typically open to guests such as our Archives and Substation.

The tour will be held from 10:00AM-4:00PM and lunch will be provided to the guests in our temperature controlled Events Room. All guests will receive their own copy of the Museum Guidebook.

The tour is limited to 25 guests. If you are interested in booking your spot, please click on the ShowClix link found on the Museum’s home page.