| Philadelphia Trolley Tracks is a collection of photos, maps, and rosters showing Philadelphia's extensive streetcar system as it was in the 20th century, and what remains today. Traditional streetcar lines have lately enjoyed a resurgence, with new construction and plans being laid in cities across the country, from Portland Oregon to Tampa Florida. Only a handful of North American cities held onto at least some of their streetcar lines; San Francisco and Toronto are expanding theirs. Despite a hostile transit authority, parts of Philadelphia's trolley system survive. |
Philadelphia Trolley Tracks is NOT an official website of, nor is affiliated in any way with SEPTA nor the City of Philadelphia.
New: A
Tour of Route 23 in 1987 Photos by Harry Donahue
Article: History
of the PCC Overhaul Programs by Rev. E. Casey
On June 8, 2007 the Society
for Industrial Archaeology
sponsored a tour of Philadelphia's remaining trolley buildings,
spanning from pre-Civil War on up to the 21st Century.
Philadelphia Car Barns Past
and Present
was led by architect historian & author Joel Spivak.
Follow this link for a virtual tour!
| PCC II 2326 Eastbound Girard Avenue at Front Street December 28, 2005 Mike Szilagyi photo | 
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In this 1974 brochure,
SEPTA speaks glowingly of its PCC trolley fleet and assures us of their bright future. |
| SEPTA's Vandalism Continues. Route 23 rail and switch has been cut out at 12th & Bainbridge. December 2006 Mike Szilagyi photo |
SEPTA destroyed four PCC cars at Midvale Depot in January 2006.
Photos of PCC-II cars being assembled at Brookville
Trolley Archaeology: Skippack & Perkiomen Transit Co.
Philadelphia Trolleys
Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys Fund Raiser:
Win a superb St. Petersburg Tram Collection 1:48 scale model of "Gulf
Oil" air car 2526
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PCC-II 2328 (your choice).
This will be the seventh model awarded by FPT. The winner will be drawn at the 2009/2010 New Year's Eve Charter.
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Philadelphia Trolley Tracks is NOT the official website of, nor is affiliated in any way with SEPTA or the City of Philadelphia.
