Pennsylvania’s transportation history is rich in memories. From the introduction of the railway to the launch of the trolley systems throughout the state, Pennsylvania’s past is alive with transportation. In fact, it was way back in the late 1800s that the state legislature passed a bill allowing motor power companies to transport people using railways, cables or other means. Thus the “birth” of the trolley system.
That was more than 125 years ago. Today, trolleys in Pennsylvania are more nostalgic than anything else. The lucky cars used in days gone by get selected for restoration (like the one below). But what about the other trolleys? What happens to them?
Facebook/Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Amazingly, way back in the 1950s, over in Washington, PA a small group of trolley lovin’ people got together to start a museum - a trolley museum. With the dedication of a handful of individuals some of the Pennsylvania trolleys have been salvaged over the past six or seven decades and restored to their original splendor.
Facebook/Pennsylvania Trolley Museum On their Facebook page, that museum posted a 1954 photo of a trolley they’d just begun restoration on. If you think it looks great in this vintage photo, just wait until the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is finished with this relic. But what about the trolleys that aren’t so lucky? Where do trolleys go to die?
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi YouTube user Chas Pozzi found this trolley graveyard deep in the woods of Pennsylvania.
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi And what he captured on film is absolutely stunning! There are countless old trolleys here, just rusting into the ground.
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi Their interiors exhibit a grimy hollowed-out and eerily empty shell that seems to still carry the souls of the hundreds of thousands of people who once rode in them.
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi Most of the images captured looked as if these trolleys haven’t been touched by man since they were hauled into this haunting graveyard, who knows how long ago.
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi While other scenes inspire a hope for a better day, perhaps even a future restoration, for the cars that seem to still cling together.
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi Did you know where trolleys go to die? This amazing trolley graveyard in Pennsylvania is a hauntingly gorgeous testament to the former life of these people movers.
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi It also serves as a nostalgically beautiful reminder of Pennsylvania’s transportation history. Maybe these cars will never be restored. But with or without a restoration, they are beautiful in their own way.Take a look at the full video of this yet undisclosed location in Pennsylvania. Thanks to YouTube user Chaz Pozzi for sharing his creation and for keeping this location top secret.
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi If you’re interested in viewing the more than 50 restored trolleys at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington, Pennsylvania then you can find out more here. The museum offers scenic trolley rides, a guided tour and special events.
And if you’re interested in visiting this trolley graveyard, then good luck finding its location somewhere in the Keystone State.
Facebook/Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Amazingly, way back in the 1950s, over in Washington, PA a small group of trolley lovin’ people got together to start a museum - a trolley museum. With the dedication of a handful of individuals some of the Pennsylvania trolleys have been salvaged over the past six or seven decades and restored to their original splendor.
On their Facebook page, that museum posted a 1954 photo of a trolley they’d just begun restoration on. If you think it looks great in this vintage photo, just wait until the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is finished with this relic. But what about the trolleys that aren’t so lucky? Where do trolleys go to die?
YouTube/Chaz Pozzi
YouTube user Chas Pozzi found this trolley graveyard deep in the woods of Pennsylvania.
And what he captured on film is absolutely stunning! There are countless old trolleys here, just rusting into the ground.
Their interiors exhibit a grimy hollowed-out and eerily empty shell that seems to still carry the souls of the hundreds of thousands of people who once rode in them.
Most of the images captured looked as if these trolleys haven’t been touched by man since they were hauled into this haunting graveyard, who knows how long ago.
While other scenes inspire a hope for a better day, perhaps even a future restoration, for the cars that seem to still cling together.
Did you know where trolleys go to die? This amazing trolley graveyard in Pennsylvania is a hauntingly gorgeous testament to the former life of these people movers.
It also serves as a nostalgically beautiful reminder of Pennsylvania’s transportation history. Maybe these cars will never be restored. But with or without a restoration, they are beautiful in their own way.Take a look at the full video of this yet undisclosed location in Pennsylvania. Thanks to YouTube user Chaz Pozzi for sharing his creation and for keeping this location top secret.
If you’re interested in viewing the more than 50 restored trolleys at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington, Pennsylvania then you can find out more here. The museum offers scenic trolley rides, a guided tour and special events.
If rails are your thing you’ll probaby be interested in This Fall Foliage Train Ride Through Pennsylvania. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience!
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