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Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These 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.
May 21, 2025 – 7 PM ET – Presented by Harry Garforth
This program was rescheduled from May 14 due to a power and internet outage at the presenter’s home!
The first of two programs based on the book “Frankford’s Elevated Railway and Its Predecessors” will cover the history of rail transportation in Frankford from 1833 up to the opening of the Frankford Elevated in November 1922. That will include early railroad operations, streetcars (including steam dummies), streetcar electrification, planning and construction of the elevated and its placement into service.
Part II will continue the story of the Frankford Elevated’s 100 years of service along with its companion project, the Bustleton Trolley. The program will also include new vehicles introduced on the line and changes to the numerous feeder routes including vehicle mode changes. Part II will also cover the complete renovation of the elevated, stations and new terminals.
The book can be purchased on line at:
The $25 donation price benefits the Historical Society of Frankford. The book is also available in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum store and will be available at the East Penn Traction Meet in May.
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
