2639 at Luzerne July 5 1978

Philadelphia Trolley Tracks


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. Like San Francisco and Toronto, Philadelphia's trolley system has been here all along.

Philadelphia Trolley Tracks is NOT the official website of, nor is affiliated in any way with SEPTA or the City of Philadelphia.


photo by Harry Donahue
New: A Tour of Route 23 in 1987 Photos by Harry Donahue


photo by Harry Donahue
Article: History of the PCC Overhaul Programs by Rev. E. Casey


Phila Car Barns

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
Front & Girard

1974 Trolley Brochure In this 1974 brochure, SEPTA
speaks glowingly of its PCC trolley fleet
and assures us of their bright future.

New trackless trolleys are being constructed
for Routes 59, 66 and 75.
Click here to see specs (in pdf format).
SEPTA has decided NOT to order enough
for trackless trolley Routes 29 and 79.

New Trackless

ZERO accountability 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.


Complete PCC-II roster here.


"What-if" : PCC-III car.


Photos of PCC-II cars being assembled at Brookville


Trolley Archaeology: Skippack & Perkiomen Transit Co.



Philadelphia Trolleys


Timecharter a "what-if" photomutation



Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys Fund Raiser:
Win a St. Petersburg Tram Collection 1:48 scale model of PCC-II car 2328.

For details click here, or on the photo above.

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Lively discussion about Philadelphia trolleys -- past and present -- can be found at the Yahoo Philly Traction Discussion Group.



 

March 2001: Philadelphia Trolley Tracks is honored to be named Transit Toronto's Link of the Month



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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.