Santa to Arrive on 100-Year-Old Streetcar at Trolley Museum

Friday will be a special day at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum when Santa trades in his sleigh for a 100-year-old Pittsburgh streetcar to kick off Santa Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. 

Pittsburgh Railways streetcar No. 4145 originally entered service on Nov. 25, 1911, and will carry Santa to the museum on the inaugural trip of Santa Trolley. 

The historic streetcar’s running gear was recently fully restored to operating condition.

During Santa Trolley, children will take a trolley ride with Santa and make sure that he has their Christmas lists, while parents and grandparents enjoy caroling and the scenic view from a beautifully restored vintage streetcar. 

The Santa Trolley schedule is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-4, Dec. 10-11 and Dec. 17-18 (the last trolley with Santa leaves at 4 p.m.). 

After taking a ride with Santa, check out the museum's large Lionel toy train layout featuring O scale trains and trolleys in the Visitors’ Center. 

Also, ride on the Yuletide Shuttle with the museum's very own Mr. Conductor!  And, sip some hot chocolate while making a holiday craft.

The museum is pleased to again participate in the “Toys for Tots” campaign. Bring an unwrapped toy with a minimum value of $10 and receive free admission. PTM will accept toys through Monday, Dec. 19.

Trolleys and Toy Trains occurs during Santa Trolley as well as Fridays and Mondays including Nov. 28, Dec. 2 & 5, Dec. 9 & 12, 16 and December 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Make a stop at the museum store for unique railway oriented gifts.  

Note: The final public day for 2011 is Monday, Dec. 19—the museum will close until March 30, 2012 when Bunny Trolley begins. 

Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $6 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 are free. The family rate of $35 covers up to two adults and four children. Admission includes trolley rides, exhibits and the museum store. 

Directions: Take I-79 to exit 41, Race Track Road, or take US Route 19 to Race Track Road. Left at Pike Street and then follow trolley museum signs approximately 3 miles to the museum. 

For information, call 724-228-9256 or visit www.pa-trolley.org.