Trolleyology: The Second Career of the Twin Cities PCC Cars: The Newark City Subway

Join PTM staff, volunteers, members, and friends of the Museum for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics, stories of our collection, and tales of the Trolley Era that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations support our programming and are welcome and encouraged.

Following the story of the Twin Cities Lines PCC Cars presented earlier this year by Aaron Isaacs, Matt Nawn will discuss the second careers of the thirty former Twin Cities Lines PCC Cars that served the citizens of Newark, NJ for nearly five decades.  At first glance, the story of thirty identical cars serving a single rail line may not seem very exciting, but Matt will share some interesting and unique aspects of this 100% PCC Car operation, including some little-known facts about some of the cars and the dedicated crews who maintained them.  Matt will also touch on the dispositions of these cars after their departure from Newark, including some cars that have gone on to a remarkable third career.

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7 PM ET

A Zoom link will be sent to you in a confirmation email after registration. For those who have registered by 12 PM on the day of the program, a reminder email will also be sent with an easy-to-click link to join the Zoom.

If you do not receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link, please reach out to Kristen Fredriksen at kfred@patrolley.org.