Trolleyology: PCC Double Feature

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.

Presented by David Warner

Two shows in one!

"Broadway Drake"     followed by     "That Doesn't Look Bicentennial to Me"

When we last saw Dave on the streets of Pittsburgh in the Trolleyology show One Month and Counting, he was photographing the 42/38 route in Beechview. In August 1972, just after his 18^th birthday, he had an opportunity to spend half a day in Pittsburgh, during which he completed his photographic coverage of the line. With a bit of sunlight left, he was able to do some limited photography on the former Washington interurban route.

The following May, he took part in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Electric Traction Association, Inc.’s, Memorial Day Weekend Streetcar Excursion. This trip provided opportunities for unique images on nearly all the remaining revenue trackage in the South Hills. Unfortunately, the equipment for the trip didn’t quite work out as advertised.

Grab your oversized popcorn tub, giant sized box of candy and two-liter fountain drink, settle into your favorite seat, and enjoy Pittsburgh streetcars at the dawn of the rainbow era.

When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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.

Note: This program will be recorded and shared at a later date on the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum's YouTube channel.