Denver Trolley
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The Denver Trolley, formerly known as the Platte Valley Trolley, is a heritage streetcar line in Denver, Colorado, operated by the Denver Tramway Heritage Society. It began service on July 1, 1989.[1]
Route and operation
The
In 2022, the trolley operated Saturdays and Sundays from May 28 through August 14, with the first run leaving Confluence Park at 10:00 AM and the last run of the day leaving at 1:30 PM.[2] Tickets were priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children for a round trip with on/off privileges, available for purchase from the trolley operating crew at any of the trolley's stops (REI/Confluence Park, Downtown Aquarium, or Children's Museum of Denver).[3]
The trolley also operates a football fans' shuttle between Confluence Park and
The line runs south (upriver) on the west side of the Platte River to
The line passes a number of historic and tourist attractions, including the Children's Museum,
The Denver Trolley recalls the open car streetcars of an earlier era in Denver, which at one point in the history of Denver was the primary means of transportation throughout the city. In circa 1920, there were a group of six "Seeing Denver" streetcars that traversed the rails. A number of buildings in Denver, though currently re-purposed, were once key structures in the trolley system, and many retain their original signage. Today, in addition to regular operations, the Denver Trolley is available for charters and special tours. More information can be found at the Denver Trolley website.[7]
Rolling stock
The Denver Trolley operates a 1986 replica of a 1903
See also
Railways portal
References
- ^ ISSN 0964-9255.
- ^ "Schedule & Fares". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Denver Trolley FAQs". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Home". mychildsmuseum.org.
- ^ "Trolley Tours Show Denver's Past and Present". CBD4 Denver. KCNC-TV. November 28, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ "Things to See & Do". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Denver Trolley". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
External links
- Denver Trolley official site