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​Shore Line Trolley Museum Holds 2nd Annual Trolley Festival

The Festival will be on July 29 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. and showcases many cars that aren't normally seen running for the public.

From Shore Line Trolley Museum: The Shore Line Trolley Museum will be holding its 2nd annual Trolley Festival on Saturday July 29 from 10:30AM – 3:30PM. This event showcases some of our collection in motion and many of these cars aren’t normally seen running for the public! Experience the golden age of transportation as trolley cars from the turn of the last century parade by. Watch the “work horses” of the US streetcar era such as antique repair, emergency and snow plows rumble past. Feel the awe-inspiring power of vintage subway equipment pass through.

This once a year event provides all day photo ops and rail art-in-motion parades at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Parades will include a short narration on each vehicle and is certain to please history buffs, photographers and rail fans young and old. Reservations aren’t required, but you should plan on arriving ½ hour early for the start of each parade.

Tickets are $10/adult. $9/senior and $6/children 2-15 years old. No charge for children under 2. Show your MBREE, AARM, AAA, Big Y or ANY valid railway museum membership card and receive $1 off admission for this event.

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