Santa Trolley

October 1, 2018 By

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s stocking are hung by the trolleys with care with the knowledge that Santa Claus will soon be there! The merriest man himself will be visiting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum during the annual Santa Trolley. Join the museum during November 23-25, December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16 for this spectacular event that runs from 10AM-5PM with the last trolley departing at 4:00PM. Guests will have the opportunity to climb aboard a restored streetcar that will transport them around the museum’s 2 mile track.

• Santa will be happy to take pictures with visitors, so make sure you remember to bring your camera.

• Stop by the museum’s large Lionel toy train layout.

• In the museum’s Event Room, you will get to view the wonderful LEGO layout built by Steel City Lug, Pittsburgh Area’s Adult LEGO User Group.

• The holiday spirit will be all throughout the air and your bellies will be filled with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

• Make a holiday craft!

• Admission for Santa Trolley is

$12 for adults
$10 for seniors (62+)
$10 for children ages 1-15; children under 1 are free.

*This admission will include your trip on the Santa Trolley and the open exhibits. It also includes as many trips on the Yuletide shuttle. This event is very popular and we do strongly encourage advance ticket purchases be made online due to the limited seating. The tickets can be purchased on line at ShowClix.

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

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#GivingTuesday – November 27th

September 30, 2018 By

What is #GivingTuesday?

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on November 27th and will kick off the giving season by inspiring people to collaborate and give back.

Ready to Join the Movement?

There are several ways to give back to our community during #GivingTuesday:

  • Join our Facebook Event Page to get the latest information on special end-of-the-year giving opportunities.
  • Share a photo of you and your family visiting the Museum on Facebook and Instagram, using the hashtag #GivingTuesday.
  • Purchase a gift card or a membership to PTm for a friend or family member – the perfect Christmas gift!
  • Make donation online to help us inspire and educate visitors of all ages about the Trolley Era.



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Trolleys & Toy Trains—Fridays

September 30, 2018 By

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

Trolleys and Toy Trains event will be Fridays, November 30, December 7 and 14.
Hours: 10am – 4pm.
Visitors of this event will be able to ride on our decorated trolleys and view the Lionel toy train layout.

Admission:
$10 for adults
$9 for seniors and
$7 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 are free.

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2019 Western Pennsylvania Trolley calendar

June 1, 2018 By

The 2019 Western Pennsylvania Trolley Calendar AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Contact – store@pa-trolley.org or call 724-228-9256
Price $12 + shipping, discount for PTM members.

Below are samples of this year’s images…
(actual pages are not watermarked)

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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

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Wexford Post Office Deli, March 2014.

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