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Welcome to www.ectma.org, the web site of

The Electric City Trolley Museum Association

A Non-Profit Educational Corporation

The Electric City Trolley Museum Association is a volunteer non-profit group that supports the activities of the Electric City Trolley Museum in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, at the Steamtown National Historic Site. The association is an outgrowth of predecessor preservation groups including Buckingham Valley Trolley Association and East Penn Valley Traction, which conveyed to the museum most of the trolleys and artifacts in its historic collection. Association members support the Electric City Trolley Museum with their time, talent, trolley expertise and contributions. The Electric City Trolley Museum Association is IRS recognized as a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We welcome anyone sharing our interest in electric railways of eastern Pennsylvania to find out more about the Electric City Trolley Museum Association through this web site, and to consider joining or supporting our activities by becoming a member.

The motor failure on Car #76 that occurred on Friday August 22, 2008 has been repaired. Test runs have taken place on Friday August 29, 2008 and the TROLLEY EXCURSION will be back in service for the Rail Fest on Saturday August 30, 2008 which will continue through Monday September 1, 2008.

Regular Wednesday through Sunday operation is scheduled for September and October 2008.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.

Please call the Museum at (570) 963-6590 during regular business hours and speak to one of the staff personnel for the latest information.

Many thanks to the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven CT that has made available the loan of a GE 203L Traction Motor that can be used as a spare.

During the operating season rides depart five days a week (Wednesday through Sunday) at 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 1:30 and 3:00 PM.

The Trolley will also operate Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Laurel Line - An Anthracite Region Railway by James N.J. Henwood and John G. Muncie -published by Tribute Books-214pp.

New Second Edition with improved photo reproduction. Based on the survival of the Laurel Line's corporate records, authors Henwood and Muncie make the most out of this historical treasure. In the book, the railway emerges in human terms of strife, struggle, victory and defeat. The reader learns not only what happened, but why, and who made it happen. All railroads and interurban railways are interesting if properly researched - the Laurel Line as portrayed in this work is profoundly interesting. Many classic photographs from Edward S. Miller and other rail photographers illustrate the story. Reproductions of maps, car plans and other memorabilia are also presented.

Trolley Excursion Extended to Lackawanna County Stadium/PNC Field at Montage Mountain

The Trolley Excursion now operates through the 4747 foot long Laurel Line Crown Avenue Tunnel and along the Laurel Line and Erie RR right of way to the Lackawanna County Visitors Center at Montage!

Go to the Electric City Trolley Museum Page for more information on the excursion ride and special events.

Museum Hours & Directions:

The trolley museum is open seven days a week (Wednesday through Sunday only - during the Winter) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Christmas, New Years and Thanksgiving Day. The entrance is at Cliff Street, on the grounds of the Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton, Pa. (Exit 185 off Interstate 81). Follow the signs to Steamtown and you can’t miss us! Phone: (570) 963-6590.