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Event Series Event Series: Trolleyology

Trolleyology: 100+ Years of Suburban Philadelphia High-Speed Interurban History

April 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free
100+ Years Of Suburban Philadelphia High-Speed Interurban History

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.

 

100+ Years of Suburban Philadelphia High-Speed Interurban History

April 22, 2025 – 7 PM ET – Presented by John Calnan


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This program from John Calnan will cover the history of the Philadelphia & Western Railroad and its successor operators, the Red Arrow Lines and SEPTA.  In addition, slides will discuss scheduled service patterns, vehicles operated, track maps, signage, unique facts, and other interesting tidbits.

 

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

Details

Date:
April 22
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://pa-trolley.org/trolleyology/
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