These photos were taken in the late fall, at the Trolley Museum of New York located in the Roundout area of Kingston New York.
This museum is located in the old Ulster and Delaware railroad yard. There are about 30 trolleys, the oldest dating back to 1907. The Trolley Museum covers the history of the railroad in the Hudson Valley. Rail travel was once a very important part of the transportation system in small communities. Then came the car and this system which connected many communities by train was abandoned. While out and about in my real estate activities I sometimes run into these abandoned tracks. Some have now been turned into rail trails for leisure walking and biking. The fall foliage tain which runs along the Esopus Creek is a great example of some of these old train lines being put back into service and the old rail beds being restored.
At the museum you will also find many old trolley photographs, see a video presentation. Besides looking at the trolley you can also get on one of these antique trains for a short tour along the Hudson River.
This museum is also located across the street from the Hudson Valley Maritime Museum and the Dock where you can take a cruise on the Hudson River.
We are thankful to the volunteers who maintain and operate this piece of history.
Hours of operaton
Noon-5PM Saturday-Sunday, Memorial Day-Columbus Day
Fees
Adults $5.00
Seniors and childrens 2-12 $3.00
Contact
89 East Strand
Kingston, New York 12402
(845) 331-3399
www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com
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Nice post on a bit of history and a reminder of how far in the future we are today.
Hi Jennifer... we actually have an operating trolley line here in Dallas that uses restored vintage trolley cars. They always make me smile!
Jennifer~
I wondered where the trolleys went...and now I know! This is sort of like "trolley heaven"...I enjoyed reading about this and the tracks you find from time to time.
Hi Jennifer,
This sounds like a neat place to visit. Museums of all sorts, I'd think the kids would love this one too.
I love the trolley musuems... There is a great cable car museum on SF I used to go and visit! However, luckily the cable cars are still being operated... as well as some trolleys. There are not many left in the US I am sure.
Jennifer, you're always so great at providing information and background on unique subjects. Thank you for providing us with such great information.
Jennifer I love trains, so this would probably be a place that I would enjoy seeing now that I know about it.
Wow, Jennifer - that looks like a really cool place to spend an afternoon! I got a son - you know that boys like their trains - he'd LOVE IT there! You do such a great job promoting your area!
Emily thank you. Transportation system does tell us about the growth or lack of in a community. It is always interesting to see how things changed as the transportation mode changes.
Steve I can see why.
JaneAnne- There is something so irresistible about trains and the tracks.
Jennifer, What a nice Localism post for Kingston. The Trolley Museum looks like a great place to visit.
Jennifer I can ssure you I could leave my husband there when they opened and be assured he would still be there when I picked him up
I'm sure there are a lot of people who rode trolleys when they were younger that would appreciate going to a trolley museum.
Lynda I agree, children naturally love trains; so this would be fun. Then ending trip with an actual ride with make it so worthwhile for them.
Joan the cable car museum sound like a place I would have fun. about
Juli it is my hope when posting that someone will find the information useful. I am glad you do.
George you are overdue for a visit to the Hudson Valley, you are just a hop and a skip away:)
PS did I get that saying right? there has been a long standing joke how I mangle these common sayings. There was even a suggestion I should but them in a book since I make the sayings very funny.
Leesa you would be amazed at how many girls like this stuff also. Thanks for your kind words. The Hudson Valley is such a beautiful area it is so easy to talk about it. I am beginning to think I am now a tourism ambassador for the area :)
Diane this type of a museum would appeals to both young and old. I could see a grandfather who actually rode these trolleys taking his grandson for a tour down memory lane.
Karen I could see that happening, and he would probably want to go back the next day:)
Morgan I agree, and they should take the younger generation along for the tour.