2008 Events Schedule

Celebrate Transit History
with Pittsburgh 250

Fri, May 2 - Sun, May 4, 2008

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pittsburgh transit vehicles from many eras, including a horse car, vintage streetcars and buses.  Ride the newly restored 1917 Pittsburgh yellow car #4398!  Historical presentation throughout the weekend. 

Event Flyer (Adobe pdf)

 

 

Lunch with Dad

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Seating for lunch 11:30 am and 12:30 pm

Eat a box lunch with Dad in the picnic grounds or museum building, then go for a trolley ride and museum tour. 

Lunch is by reservation only
(form available soon). 
We are open to the public this day as well, no reservations needed. 

Reservation Flyer (Adobe pdf)
 

Classic Wheels -
Summer Trolley Fest

Sunday, June 29, 2008

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Antique cars, bicycles, unicycles, buses, trolleys, etc!  Where would we be without wheels??

Want to bring your car to the show to display?  Click here for more info

 

Washington County Fair

Sat, August 9 - Sat, Aug 16, 2008

10:00 am - midnight

Take the trolley to the fair!  This year, we will be running service from the Cooper-Crouse Hinds parking lot every night (5:00 pm - midnight),  as well as from the museum (10:00 am - midnight)!!  Avoid the traffic and enjoy!!

Museum and fair admission not included. 

Antique Trucks & Trolleys

Sun, Sept 7, 2008

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ride the trolleys, tour the Trolley Display Building and view the many antique trucks on display. 

 

Pumpkin Trolley

Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12;
Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19;
Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26, 2008

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ride the trolley then visit the pumpkin patch.  Decorating area available. 

PA Arts and Crafts
Christmas Festival

Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19 &
Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 26, 2008

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ride the trolley to the fairgrounds!
Museum and festival admission not included.

 
 

Santa Trolley

Fri, Nov 28 - Sun, Nov 30;
Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7;
Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14, 2008

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Children talk with Santa while parents and grandparents enjoy caroling and the scenic view! 

Trolleys and Toy Trains

Fri, Nov 28; Mon, Dec 1;
Fri, Dec, 5; Mon, Dec 8;
Fri, Dec 12; Mon, Dec 15;
Fri - Sun, Dec 19 - 22; 
Sat - Sun, Dec 27 - 30, 2008

Sat - Sun, Jan 3 - 4, 2009
Sat - Sun, Jan 10 - 11, 2009

weekday hours 10 am - 4 pm
weekend hours 11 am - 5 pm

There will be no TDB tours during this event in Dec. and Jan.

Take scenic rides on decorated trolleys and
view the large Lionel toy train layout. 
The museum store is filled with unique
railway- oriented gifts!


Trolley rides will be offered in Jan, weather permitting.
Please feel free to call prior to your visit regarding ride availability.

 


 


For additional information about scheduled events please
contact the museum.
 For directions, see Locating the Museum.

Last modified on April 16, 2008.
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