Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

More than just a ride...it's an Experience

Events and Programs Assistant

Dinosaur Trolley

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GET TICKETS HERE
Or purchase tickets at the Museum! Pre-sales end the night before the event.

Visit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for Dinosaur Trolley! Ride a beautifully restored antique trolley and take a photo with a Dinosaur mascot. Ongoing activities include a Carnegie Museum of Natural History education table, dinosaur themed games, and complimentary refreshments.

This is a rain or shine event.  Due to the popularity of this event, please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. When you arrive at the museum, check in at the ticket desk. Please note that children ages 2 and under do not require tickets, but must ride in the lap of an adult. The number of children under 3 without tickets cannot exceed the total of adult/senior tickets in your group.

Note: We have to follow TSA requirements for mass transit vehicles regarding mask mandates. Currently masks are optional on board the trolley.

Call (320) 244-0427 for further information about the event or to make reservations by phone. Please note that reservation fees apply to phone reservations.

MEMBERS
* Member tickets can only be used by the member and you will be asked to present your identification upon arrival at the Museum – when entering your member number, put the letter first followed by the number with no spaces.
* Regular or Associate Members: can purchase 1 member ticket for use by the member
* Couple Members: can purchase up to 2 member tickets for use by the member and member’s spouse/partner
* Family Members: can purchase up to 6 member tickets for use by the member, member’s spouse/partner and up to 4 children or grandchildren.

Anything on Wheels

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When

Saturday June 4, 2022, 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday June 5, 2022, 10 AM to 5 PM

Last trolley leaves at 4 PM!

Where

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
1 Museum Road
Washington, PA 15301

What

ANYTHING on wheels! Classic cars, vintage vehicles, construction equipment, motorcycles, firetrucks, tiny houses on wheels, Mars rovers, tractors, carriages… we want it all! Car clubs welcome! Space is limited, so arrive early! Vehicles may vary by day.

Registration for Exhibitors

Interesting in exhibiting your vehicle? Register here (FREE)! Attendance both Saturday and Sunday is appreciated but not necessary. All exhibitors receive two complimentary tickets to the Museum. Registration is appreciated for our planning purposes.

Visitors

Visitors who are not exhibiting vehicles may purchase their tickets on-site the day of the event! Advance purchase is not available. Parking will be in our overflow lots across from the Museum. Follow the signs!

Other Information

Live DJ
Unlimited trolley rides
Tours of the collection
Trolley parade
Children’s activities
Food + ice cream truck (menu of hot dogs, sausages, etc.)
West Penn Trolley Meet (June 4 – traction/trolley-themed vendors, modelers, and presentations)

June 4 Schedule of Events

10:15 AM: Walt Disney’s Railroad Story presented by Andy Blenko explores Walt Disney’s railroad influences as well as how and why Disney incorporated railroads and monorails into his theme parks (Events Room)
11:00 AM: “Out of Towners” trolley parade (Boarding Platform)
1:00 PM: “Work Cars” trolley parade (Boarding Platform)
3:00 PM: “Pittsburgh and Western PA” trolley parade (Boarding Platform)
4:00 PM: Remember When: Trolleys Rolled Through Westmoreland–Why Were They Here? This presentation from Dennis Cramer is geared toward anyone interested in history! (Events Room)

Times subject to change without notice.

Contact

Email Kristen at assistant@patrolley.org!

West Penn Trolley Meet 2022

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WHEN

Friday-Saturday, June 3-4, with optional tour on June 5!

Friday 10AM – 4PM
Saturday 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 10 AM – South Hills Village Rail Center tour (info below)! Museum open 10AM – 5PM for Anything on Wheels event

ABOUT THE MEET

The West Penn Trolley Meet is a meet-up for trolley/traction fans and model enthusiasts! This will be our first in-person meet since 2018!

– Model railway vendors
– Traction memorabilia dealers
– Traction-themed layouts and models
– Presentations and demonstrations
– Model contest
– Special trolley operations
– Trolley parade
– Night Time Photo Session (more info below)
– Tour our streetcar collection – unlimited trolley rides!
– Anything on Wheels event June 4-5
– Food + ice cream truck
– And more!

Registration is requested of attendees – even if you’re a Member! We’ll have lanyards available for those who have pre-registered. Registration is available by mail (or by email: send form to assistant@patrolley.org). Online registration is also available. Attendees are welcome to purchase tickets on site upon arrival! This event is free for Members. Weekend passes are available – 2 days for $20 and 3 days for $30 (does NOT include Port Authority of Allegheny County shop tour on Sunday).

VENDORS

Registration is available by mail. Online registration is also available!

Tables (8-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 4 PM on June 2 or 9 AM on June 3. The main event is June 3 and 4, but the Museum will be open for Anything on Wheels June 5 as well with lots of foot traffic, and vendors are welcome to keep their tables set up until 4 PM Sunday. Register by May 31 for tables!

EXHIBITORS

Registration is available by mail. (or by email: send form to assistant@patrolley.org). Online registration is also available!

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 relevant measurements for any models, layouts, or special displays you plan to bring. Layout set-up will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2 and 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 3. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Exhibitors please register by May 31.

NIGHT PHOTO SESSION

A night-time photo session will begin around sunset on Saturday, June 4. Hosted by Steve Barry 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.

Night photographers are requested to bring a camera, cable release or remote shutter control, tripod and flashlight.

SUNDAY SHOP TOUR

Join us for a visit to the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s South Hills Village Rail Center at 10 AM on Sunday, June 5. This behind-the-scenes outing will consist of a presentation, a tour of the recently-renovated light rail shops, and a look at some of the maintenance of way equipment. Please wear closed toed, comfortable shoes. The Rail Center is approximately 30 minutes from the Museum by car at 1000 Village Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (transportation will not be provided). Free parking is available at the facility inside the gate. Registration is appreciated by May 23 so we can provide a head count to Port Authority, but late registrations will be accepted. This tour is $15 for PTM members and $20 for non-members.

REGISTER HERE for the Rail Center tour!

(To enter your member number – use the letter first. If your member number is not 4 digits, add zeros after the letter to make it 4. Ex: C5555 or R0070)

HOTEL INFO

We are working with two local hotels for this event.

For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh – Meadow Lands at 475 Johnson Rd, Washington, PA 15301 near the casino and outlet mall. When calling to make your reservation, please mention the PA Trolley Museum in order to receive a discounted rate of $119 per night plus tax. Please call (724) 222-4014 to make your reservation by May 4 or use this link (with group code CHHPTM). Group code is valid 6/2-6/6. Rooms include a hot breakfast and free parking.

We are also working with the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Washington/Meadow Lands at 501 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301. When calling to make your reservation, please mention the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and the West Penn Trolley Meet to receive a discounted rate of $60 per night plus tax. Rooms include a continental breakfast and free parking.