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Vintage Trolley Ride Adventure in Rockhill, Pennsylvania - Harrisburg

Vintage Trolley Ride Adventure in Rockhill, Pennsylvania

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

30–45 minutes

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels with minimal physical effort required during the ride.

Overview

Enjoy a nostalgic trolley ride along Blacklog Creek with stunning views and rich history. Discover East Broad Top's vintage electric trolleys on a scenic 2-mile adventure near Rockhill, PA.

Rockhill, Pennsylvania

Trolley Museum General Admission

General Admission • Trolleys Depart Frequently

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About This Adventure

Experience a nostalgic journey aboard a vintage electric trolley car along the scenic Blacklog Creek. This unique ride offers a glimpse into America's transportation history, complemented by engaging narration from your Motorman. Enjoy the picturesque views of industrial ruins and mountain narrows on this memorable 2-mile roundtrip adventure.

Take a vintage electric trolley car ride on a scenic 2-mile roundtrip along the picturesque Blacklog Creek.

Travel back to a time when many of America's cities relied on electric streetcars to make their economy move! You'll climb aboard one of the many unique trolleys from the Rockhill Trolley Museum's vast collection and enjoy a leisurely trip alongside industrial ruins and steep mountain narrows. Along the way, your experienced Motorman will provide running narration about the history of your trolley car and its place in our nation's transportation story.

Learn more about the Rockhill Trolley Museum here.


All Rockhill Trolley Museum tickets are for general museum admission. Trolley rides depart hourly from 11am - 4pm. Guided tours of their collection are available by request.

Duration: 1 Hour Ride


Trolley Museum Special Events:

Throughout the year, the Rockhill Trolley Museum offers an exciting program of special events outside of their regular operation. Often, these events feature special equipment from their collection and rides on seldom-operated cars. These events will be highlighted on the calendar and unless otherwise posted, will operate on the regular schedule.

Visit the Rockhill Trolley Museum Website for a complete list.


Carbarn & Machine Shop Tours:

The Rockhill Trolley Museum has two large buildings that house their collection of trolley cars, as well as a dedicated machine-shop building where dedicated volunteers painstakingly restore this vintage equipment back to operation. Guided tours of these facilities are available upon request. Inquire at the ticket booth for more information.

Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended when navigating these facilities. Tours require visitors to walk over uneven terrain, including gravel and multiple train tracks.


Wheelchair Accessibility Information:

The East Broad Top Railroad and the Rockhill Trolley Museum strive to be an accessible experience for all; however, special accommodations may be required for those with mobility concerns due to the historic nature of the facilities and equipment.

The Rockhill Trolley Museum has one wheelchair-accessible car in their collection, with access provided by a hydraulic lift.

If this car is available, you will have the option to select "wheelchair" as a ticket type when booking a reservation. Please only select this option for the passenger who will utilize the lift.

  • Most trolley cars require visitors to climb several high steps when boarding or alighting.
  • Only registered service animals are permitted aboard the trolley.
  • Please contact our ticket office PRIOR to booking with any questions regarding trolley accessibility.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Best Seating

To enjoy the best views and comfortable seating, plan to arrive at the museum early before your scheduled departure.

Bring a Light Jacket

The open trolley cars can get cool, especially in spring and fall, so a light jacket is recommended.

Plan for Limited Accessibility

While the trolley ride is gentle, note that some boarding areas may have limited wheelchair accessibility.

Keep Cameras Ready

There are fantastic photo opportunities of the industrial ruins and scenic creek along the route, so bring your camera or smartphone.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Red-tailed hawks

History

East Broad Top is a National Historic Landmark and one of the best-preserved narrow gauge coal railroads in the U.S., with trolley rides reflecting early 20th-century transportation.

Conservation

The museum and railway actively promote preservation of historic equipment and local habitats through sustainable tourism and minimal environmental disturbance.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Good footwear ensures ease moving around the museum grounds and boarding the trolley.

Light jacket or sweater

Essential

A light layer is helpful in spring’s cooler temperatures and breezy conditions.

spring specific

Camera or smartphone

Essential

Capture scenic views and historic features along the trolley route.

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Protect yourself from the summer sun during open-air portions of the ride.

summer specific