Classic Car, Trolley Show Returns to Washington

The Classic Car Show, also featuring trolleys, returns to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitors will see approximately 100 classic cars and take unlimited rides on the museum’s restored streetcars, including a restored 100-year-old open air trolley from Brazil.

Food and ice cream vendors will be on-site, and visitors can use the museum picnic area while listening to oldies. Families can enjoy a kids’ play area, including Thomas and Chuggington play tables, play trolley car No. 225, bubbles, face painting and other fun activities.

“Ramblin'” Ron Boone and friends will play folk tunes on instruments including the banjo, guitar and the “bodhran,” an Irish drum, throughout the day. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet well-known Pittsburgh artist Linda Barnicott.

The Washington Area Humane Society will be on-hand with some furry friends and patrons can see a G-scale model train layout.

Admission also includes ongoing tours of the Trolley Display Building, which houses nearly three dozen streetcars and special vehicles, such as snow sweepers and cabooses.

Visitors may also view the Trolley Era introductory film, the “Streetcar Suburbs” photo exhibit and visit the museum store. The Restoration Shop, where trolleys are restored, will be available for viewing as well.

Admission is $9 for adults; $8 for seniors (62+); $6 for children (ages 3-15); and children under 3 are free. The $35 family rate covers two adults/seniors and up to four children. A one-year family membership is $75. 

For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org. to review our story from last year.

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