Open Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM!
The West Penn Trolley Meet is back for another year! This event will once again be held at the new Pennsylvania Trolley Museum campus at 1 Electric Way.
Again in 2026, the North American Transit Historical Society’s annual Hoosier Traction Meet will take place the same dates at the museum (separate registration).
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27, with excursion TBD on Sunday, June 28!
Friday 10AM – 4PM
Saturday 10AM – 4PM
Sunday: Time and details TBA! Museum open 10AM – 4PM for Anything on Wheels event
The West Penn Trolley Meet is a meet-up for trolley/traction fans and model enthusiasts that happens every other year.
– Model railway vendors
– Traction memorabilia dealers
– Traction-themed layouts and models
– Presentations and demonstrations
– Special trolley operations
– Trolley parade (Saturday)
– Night time photo sessions (more info below)
– Hoosier Traction Meet (separate registration | more info )
– Tour our streetcar collection
– Unlimited trolley rides
– Anything on Wheels event June 27-28
– Food truck (lunch) and Squeeze & Freeze beverage truck
– And more!
REGISTER HERE for the West Penn Trolley Meet as an attendee!
(for Hoosier Traction Meet registration, see below)
(for vendor tables and exhibitors, see below)
Registration for the West Penn Trolley Meet is requested of attendees – even if you’re a PTM member! This helps us with our planning and allows us to make you a nametag. The West Penn Trolley Meet is free for PTM members. Discounted weekend passes will be available on site ($30 for 2 days, $40 for 3 days – does NOT include excursion on Sunday). Registration is available online or by mail. Attendees are welcome to purchase tickets on site upon arrival!
For the Hoosier Traction Meet, PTM members receive a discount. For more information, see the latest prospectus on the Hoosier Traction Meet website here.
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Pennsylvania Trolley |
Regular Price | |
| One day (Advance) | $25 | $45 |
| All weekend (Advance) | $40 | $60 |
| One day (walk up) | $30 | $50 |
| All weekend (walk up) | $50 | $70 |
REGISTER HERE for the Hoosier Traction Meet
REGISTER HERE – or print out this form (COMING SOON) and mail it in! This link is for both West Penn Trolley Meet and Hoosier Traction Meet Vendors.
Tables (6-foot) are $30 each. Each vendor receives 2 admission tickets to the event. Make sure to include any requests in the comments on the registration. Vendors are invited to set up at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and 7:30 a.m. on June 26 (reach out if you need to access the museum at another time and we may be able to accommodate your request). The main event is June 26 and 27, but the Museum will be open for Anything on Wheels June 28 as well with increased foot traffic, and vendors are welcome to keep their tables set up until 4 PM Sunday. Please register by June 12 for tables!
Note: The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is handling registrations for all vendors – both for the West Penn Trolley Meet and the Hoosier Traction Meet.
REGISTER HERE – or print out this form (COMING SOON) and mail it in!
Limited non-commercial 6-foot or 8-foot tables and space are free. Space will be given on a first register, first serve basis, with traction-themed layouts prioritized. Registration includes 2 admission tickets to the event. NOTE: Layouts, displays, and commercial tables will be mixed together in the same display areas. Please include a sketch and/or relevant measurements or space requirements for any models, layouts, or special displays you plan to bring. Layout set-up will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6 and 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 7. (Please reach out if you’d like access to the museum outside of those times and we may be able to accommodate your request.) The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Exhibitors please register by June 12.
A night-time photo session will begin around sunset on both Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. More info TBA! Trolleys will be staged for photos with other historic vehicles. No pre-registration required. This shoot is open to PTM members, volunteers, vendors, exhibitors, and those who attended the meet.
The plan is to use a continuous lighting source. Night photographers are requested to bring a camera and tripod.
More details TBA
An optional Sunday excursion will take place. Details are currently being worked out as of January 2026 – stay tuned!
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Washington Casino Area
451 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5555
$129 per night + taxes/fees (11%)
Rates available June 24-29
BOOKING LINK Or call and book in the “TROLLEY MEET” block
Deadline – May 25, 2026
Hampton Inn Washington
119 Murtland Ave, Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-4100
$129 per night Friday-Saturday nights, $119 Sunday-Thursday nights + taxes and fees 11%
Rates available June 24-29
BOOKING LINK or enter Group Code = TMJ on Hampton booking site
Or call and request the room block “June Trolley Meet”
Deadline – May 24, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites
501 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301
(724) 705-7676 | Website
$99 per night + taxes and fees 11%
Rates available June 24-29
Call and request the room block West Penn Trolley Meet and mention the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Rate. Confirm $99 rate with hotel staff (they have multiple groups staying).
Deadline – May 24, 2026
HomeTowne Studios & Suites Washington, PA
2110 N Franklin Dr, Washington, PA 15301
(724) 884-0299 | Website
$82.89 Friday-Sunday nights, $69.89 Monday-Thursday nights + taxes and fees 11%
Rates available June 24-29
Guests can make reservations by calling the Hotel Front Desk at (724) 884-0299 and mentioning the Trolley Meet at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Guests may also call the Group Sales Team at (412) 730-3730 or emailing sales@hometownewashington.com.
Deadline – May 24, 2026
Food trucks will be on site with lunch for purchase.
Details to come!
