Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys
A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of trolley cars from the Philadelphia area
The Winter 2019-20 edition of The Streamliner has arrived.
Features include:
• Friends (and friends) enjoy a day out in Philadelphia
• Jolly trolleys past and present
• Update on the CTA L cars
• Sweeper C-145 progress report
• PCC 2743 gets a check-up
… And more!
You can access the PDF file by clicking on the front page image, or by clicking here.
You may recall we recently reported how FPT Directors Matt Nawn and Harry Donahue were the guest speakers at the Annual Meeting of Branford Electric Railway Association (Shore Line Trolley Museum) and gave an overview about FPT.
Now, thanks to our friend Operator Logan, you can watch the entire presentation by clicking on this link.
The Fall 2019 edition of The Streamliner has arrived.
Features include:
• Former CTA cars get a new home
• 2019 Twenty Dollar Day a success
• SEPTA’s Halloween Trolley
• An update on PRT 8042
• PRT C-145 restoration update
… And more!
You can access the PDF file by clicking on the front page image, or by clicking here.
FPT Directors Matt Nawn and Harry Donahue were the guest speakers at the Annual Meeting of Branford Electric Railway Association (Shore Line Trolley Museum) on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Matt and Harry gave an overview about how FPT got started, some of the projects supported to date, and the organization’s mission to support the preservation of electric transit vehicles from the Philadelphia area in established museums. Logan Tracy and Andrew Nawn accompanied Matt and Harry and helped take photos and videos.
At the end of the presentation, Matt and Harry presented Bill Wall, Shore Line President Emeritus, with a $500 grant to support the museum’s efforts to preserve and improve its collection of former Red Arrow Lines cars.
In the first photo, Matt is delivering the FPT Presentation. In the second photo, Bill Wall is seen with Harry and Matt after presentation of the grant check. Photos by Andrew Nawn and Logan Tracy.
You may have read how FPT helped secure a new home in North Carolina for two ex-SEPTA/CTA rapid transit cars.
We are pleased to announce that FPT also has made a donation of $500 to the Craggy Mountain Line Railroad for use in restoring and operating these vehicles, which are an example of PCC technology.
FPT would like to wish the folks at Craggy Mountain all the best with their efforts!