If you've ever wished you could take a walk into the past, a trip to Lackawanna County Trolley Museum and Ride near Hershey, PA might just answer some of your questions. You'll have tons of fun at the same time. The museum can be your first stop, but make sure you don't spend so much time browsing that you miss the trolley rides. Once you're in this museum, you'[ll be amazed at how much there is to see. There are many railway-oriented gifts to by as well as general memorabilia and literature to brush up on your knowledge of the past. Your kids won't be the only ones fascinated by the huge layout of the Lionel toy train set.
Decorated trolleys are there waiting to take you on a scenic ride through the country. In January, they provide rides if the weather is agreeable, so it's advised that you call ahead for availability. Trolley rides are a scenic 4-mile trip that will take you to another era. You'll truly feel like you're in that time as you hear the heavy steel wheels on the rails, the powerful motor running and the bells clanging.
You won't want to miss the excellent tours they provide of the carbarn or the Trolley Display Building. They'll provide you with a short video of the early era of trains and trolleys. You'll love seeing what these old time trolleys looked like. Learning how many craftsmen restore and rebuild old trolleys to good running condition will thrill your children. You won't be seeing just one trolley, but will get to see 30 different trolleys from Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. There's enough activity here to keep you busy all day between the rides, the tours and the sightseeing and snacking!
