The Trolley Museum Of New York is located in upstate New York right off exit 19 of I-87 North. From Phila, I took the New Jersey Turnpike to I-287 north which led me into I-87 north. It is a 3 and a half to 4 hour ride depending on how you drive.
Exit 19 towards rte 28 Kingston. Bear left to I-587 E to slight right
on Rte 32S.
This turns into Broadway which you follow for 2 or 3 miles at which
time it will bear left; here it turns into E Strand st which will lead
you to the Hudson river and the museum.
There are many great resturants near the museum; and for an overnight
stay, great motels.
The museum entrance is on the left side of the street. You can ride a
rebuilt Johnston trolley over a nice route which partially runs along
side the street, then branches off onto it's own private right of way.
The tracks run along the Hudson river for a short way. Here you see
people fishing, walking along side the tracks, or just leisurely taking
in the scenery. The Johnston trolley #358 has been beautifully restored
to prestine condition as an open air car.
The line is not electrified; the Johnston car is powered by a diesel
engine, but still, a nice riding experience. The volunteers at the museum are first rate. They also have a yard with several ex-Boston cars, New York and Phila subway cars. A Brooklyn PCC is housed indoors and is being restored.
Here are two links to their website. The
Trolley Museum Of New York. and
About the
Museum.
Boston PCC 3204.
Brooklyn PCC.
Kingston Trolley
Museum welcome sign.
Rebuilt
Johnstown Car #358.
More Boston PCCs.
New York City
rapid transit car 6398.
Phila North
Broad st Rapid Transit car.
Rapid Transit
Cars.
Johnstown Car
#358 waiting for passengers.
Stored Johnstown
Car #358.
A ride along the
Hudson River.
Looking through
the rear of Johnstown #358.
Another view of
the Hudson River.
Just taking in
the scenery.
Training a new
operator.
The museum
storage yard.
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