The museum is located within the Steamtown National Historic Site complex.
Scranton was one of the first cities in the United States to successfully operate a streetcar system, earning the moniker 'The Electric City'.
The collection includes trolley cars that served the Scranton transit system during its peak operations in the early 20th century.
The museum's location was formerly the site of the Scranton Steel Company.
The trolley excursions follow the historic right-of-way of the Laurel Line, which connected Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
The museum building features architecture representative of the late 19th-century industrial era in the Lackawanna Valley.
The Electric City Trolley Museum focuses on the history of electric railway transportation in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Housed in a restored historic foundry building, the museum showcases vintage trolley cars and interactive displays chronicling the region's industrial heritage. Visitors can view various rolling stock, including restored streetcars from the 1920s. A primary feature of the museum experience is the opportunity to take a trolley excursion. These excursions travel over portions of the former Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad, also known as the Laurel Line. The site is managed in partnership with the Steamtown National Historic Site, linking it to the broader regional history of rail transport.
The restoration workshop area where visitors can see the mechanical details of the vintage trolley cars.
Check the trolley excursion schedule online before arriving, as these rides run on specific seasonal timetables.
Allocate time to explore the adjacent Steamtown National Historic Site for a comprehensive railway experience.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to safely navigate the vintage trolley boarding areas.
Do not assume trolley rides are available every day; they are subject to track maintenance and seasonal demand.
Trolley excursions are seasonal and operate on a limited schedule, typically running more frequently during summer months and weekends.
No food or drink allowed on the historic trolley cars.
