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Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These virtual 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.
February 24, 2026 – 7 PM ET – Presented by David Warner
When we last saw Dave on the streets of Pittsburgh in the Trolleyology show One Month and Counting, he was photographing the 42/38 route in Beechview. In August 1972, just after his 18th birthday, he had an opportunity to spend half a day in Pittsburgh, during which he completed his photographic coverage of the line. With a bit of sunlight left, he was able to do some limited photography on the former Washington interurban route.
The following May, he took part in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Electric Traction Association, Inc.’s, Memorial Day Weekend Streetcar Excursion. This trip provided opportunities for unique images on nearly all the remaining revenue trackage in the South Hills. Unfortunately, the equipment for the trip didn’t quite work out as advertised.
Grab your oversized popcorn tub, giant sized box of candy and two-liter fountain drink, settle into your favorite seat, and enjoy Pittsburgh streetcars at the dawn of the rainbow era.
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!
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NOTE: This is a virtual event
