Founded in 1940, the Connecticut Trolley Museum is the oldest incorporated museum dedicated to electric railroading in the United States. It is located in East Windsor, Connecticut and operates a 2 mile tourist railway over the original right-of-way of the Hartford and Springfield Street Railway Company. A museum is typically a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and of its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits, for purposes of study, education enjoyment, the tangible and intangible evidence of people and their environment. ... East Windsor is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ...

Connecticut Trolley Museum, East Windsor, CT

The museum preserves over 70 pieces of rolling stock comprised of trolleys, railcars, locomotives, and railroad work equipment. The museum is open to the public most of the year and also features static displays and a self-guided tour of trolley history. Connecticut Trolley Museum, East Windsor CT. Montreal Car #4 (L) and Illinois Terminal Car #451 (R) at North Road Station. ... Connecticut Trolley Museum, East Windsor CT. Montreal Car #4 (L) and Illinois Terminal Car #451 (R) at North Road Station. ... This article is about light rail systems in general. ... Not to be confused with Railroad car A railcar is a self-propelled rail vehicle designed to transport passengers. ... Great Western Railway No. ...

The museum is known for special events held throughout the year, including Winterfest & The Tunnel of Lights, Pumpkin Patch, and Railfan Weekend.

Located on the same property is the Connecticut Fire Museum which exhibits antique fire apparatus and motor coaches. A full-service restaurant located in an old railroad passenger car is also located on the museum property.

Webpage

Connecticut Trolley Museum (http://www.ct-trolley.org)