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March 29, 2017 By
Wexford Trolley Station
February 1, 2017 By
Wexford Harmony Route Station is restored and open for inspection during all Special Events.
This building started life after construction of the Pittsburgh Harmony Butler & New Castle Railway in 1908. It is a wooden interurban trolley station that originally served trolley passengers, and later postal and deli customers. Its interesting history includes the 23 years it was used as a freight/passenger station for the Harmony Route, its relocation to the corner of Wexford-Bayne Road and Old Perry Highway in the village of Wexford in 1931, and its 83 years’ use as a post office, antique store, craft shop and deli. The exhibit includes the details of the building’s relocation to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in 2015.
The Wexford station building is remarkably well preserved and really helps to tell the fascinating story of interurban trolley service from Pittsburgh into the North Hills and nearby towns such as Evan City, Butler, Harmony, Zelienople, Ellwood City, Beaver Falls and New Castle where it connected to systems reaching Youngstown, Cleveland and Toledo. Always on exhibit at its location adjacent to the Trolley Display Building and will be open to visitors during special events.
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Wexford Station as seen from the Cole Farm. Photo by Mr. Cole, collection of Joe Bullick, North Allegheny Historical Museum
Wexford Post Office Deli, March 2014.
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Pennsylvania Trolley Museum-Travel Alert page
December 18, 2016 By
It is wet here at the Trolley Museum so wear your boots. Otherwise things are open and operational for Santa Trolley at 10 a.m.
Wexford Trolley Station
September 23, 2016 By
A vintage 1908 wooden interurban trolley station that once served trolley passengers, and later postal and deli customers, will be reopened to the public on Saturday and Sunday October 1 and 2 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. There will be special tours and talks at the station both days from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last trolley to the Station leaves at 3:30 PM). Its interesting history will be detailed including the 23 years it was used as a freight/passenger station for the Harmony Route, its relocation to the middle of Wexford in 1931, and its 83 years’ use as a post office, antique store, craft shop and deli. The exhibit will also include the details of the building’s relocation to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. The Wexford station building is remarkably well preserved and really helps to tell the fascinating story of interurban trolley service from Pittsburgh into the North Hills and nearby towns such as Evan City, Butler, Harmony, Zelienople, Ellwood City, Beaver Falls and New Castle where it connected to systems reaching Youngstown, Cleveland and Toledo.
The Museum is open to the public through December 18. Hours are Saturday and Sunday (10-4) October through December. Admission is $10 Adults, $9 Seniors (62+), $7 Children (3-15). Admission includes scenic trolley rides, guided tours, trolley era film, exhibits, picnic area and Museum Store. Special event hours and admission prices may differ.
The Wexford Trolley Station will also be open during the Museum’s popular Pumpkin Patch Trolley event Friday—Saturday- Sunday Oct. 14-16, 21-23, 28-30. For Group Tours and Educational Field Trips please call or email for more information. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum organizes several special events throughout the year. Check our website at patrolley.org for a listing of all the 2016 Special Events. The Museum also offers fun birthday and all occasion parties in addition to the popular Operator for an Hour program.
Directions: From Pittsburgh, take I-79 to exit 41, Race Track Road, or take US Route 19 to Race Track Road. Due to construction, those traveling on I-79 North should take I-79 to exit 41, Race Track Road. After exiting, follow signs for approximately three miles to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.
Western Pennsylvania Trolley Meet
April 26, 2016 By
Western Pennsylvania Trolley Meet
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum invites you to our 3rd Trolley Meet in Washington near Pittsburgh, PA. You will enjoy all aspects of your favorite hobby with your friends.
• Model Railway Vendors
• Traction Memorabilia Dealers
• Presentations & Demonstrations
• Model Contest
• Hourly Door Prizes
• Special Trolley Operations with Unlimited Ride
• Tour our extensive of Historic Broad Gauge Streetcars
• Saturday Night Photo Session
May 13-14-2016
Visit our website
patrolley.org
For more details & updates
Daily Fare:
$10 Adult $ 9 Seniors $ 4 Children
(EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Interested dealers contact:
Madelon Cline, Visitor Services Manager (vsm@pa-trolley.org)
to reserve tables & display space
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
1 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301
www.patrolley.org
(724) 228-9256
All Aboard! Volunteer Open House
February 24, 2015 By
Two Volunteer Open Houses planned in March at The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is welcoming new volunteers! Two informational Volunteer Open Houses will be held on Wednesday March 4 from 4-7pm and Saturday, March 7 from 9am-Noon, for those interested in getting involved. Light refreshments and tours will be provided. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret Pennsylvania’s Trolley Era, an exciting time in American history. The Museum’s collection has grown to fifty historic trolley cars and 2 miles of operating trolley line. It is the strong support from the community, particularly from its volunteers, that have made this possible.
Volunteers play a key role at PTM, apprioximately 170 people contributed over 30,000 hours in 2014, filling many different roles at the museum. The museum is now involved in a dramatic and exciting expansion program. This spring the Wexford Trolley Station will be moving to it’s new home on the museum’s grounds. Volunteers are needed in the areas of: marketing, museum store, guided tours, archives, maintenance and restoration,
mobile equipment, buildings and grounds, special events and even trolley operations! The museum is always looking for new people to become involved, and this volunteer recruiting event will provide an opportunity for people to come see the museum in a relaxed, informal session. Visitors can speak with current volunteers and get an orientation of our museum. If you can not make this event we will be happy to meet with you at another time, please contact Lynne Thompson below to set up a time to visit or RSVP for either March date.
Please RSVP to Lynne Thompson: educator@pa-trolley.org or 724-228-9256. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is located across the street from the Washington County Fairgrounds near 1-79 Exit 41 Race Track Road.
For more information about volunteering, or for further information email Lynne: educator@pa-trolley.org or call 724-228-9256. To learn more about the museum go to our website at www.patrolley.org.
Trucks Tractors and Trolleys!
July 7, 2014 By
Come visit us at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the annual Trucks, Tractors & Trolleys! event.
See exhibits of antique trucks and tractors and enjoy trolley rides.
Enjoy children’s activities and the World War II re-enactors.
Take advantage of on-site food vendors, and tours of the Trib Total Media Trolley Display Building.
When: Sunday, September 14, 2014 10am – 5pm
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors (62+) $9, Children(3-15) $7
