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.

Philadelphia Suburban Transportation: An Evolution – Part 1 – 1848 To 1954 (The Glory Days)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – 7 PM ET
Presented by John F. Calnan

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Join John Calnan for Part 1 of Philadelphia Suburban Transportation: An Evolution, exploring the history of Philadelphia’s suburban transit operations from 1848 to 1954. This presentation traces the early origins and development of the P&WCT and Red Arrow operations, featuring historic photographs, route maps, vehicles, freight operations, and destination signs that illustrate the evolution of suburban transportation in the Philadelphia region.

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