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There are many ways, one being the operation of our antique streetcars. Guide our visitors through history and take them on a journey to yesteryear. No experience required!
New Volunteer Motormen/Conductors
- Classes start at 9:30 a.m. |
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2008 Requalifications |
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Second class: |
| Saturday, May 3rd
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Sunday, May
4th |
Saturday,
May 17th
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Sunday, May
18th |
Please contact the Museum if you are interested in these classes.
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All Returning Operators
- April 26th or 27th
Sessions start at 9:30 a.m. |
While the Museum is always looking for your support, financially and by volunteering, these fundraisers are listed here for some added attention or are general interest.
Seashore Trolley Museum 2009 Wall Calendar
Celebrate the Museum's 70th year with this classy 2009 wall calendar. With enough space to mark appointments in the calendar, it is both functional and allows for you to show off the Museum and find others interested in preserving the past.
- Order Form
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Boston MBTA SLRV #3424 Fundraiser
The MBTA has retired all of its SLRV fleet, and has set aside #3424 for preservation. Moving costs, as in any acquisition is the hurdle we face, and with a kick-off of $1,000 from the Boston Street Railway Association. As we prepare to enter March of 2008, the moving fund has reached a point where the SLRV can be moved to Maine, but funds are still needed for the car to be pieced together. Any extra funds raised will be used for the general maintenance of the SLRV. Help us start preserving the next generation of streetcars with the addition of the SLRV to our collection.
>> Fundraiser Form |
Good Shepherd Food Bank Fundraising Event on May 10 (04/22/08)
Seashore Trolley Museum is thrilled to announce a fundraising day in partnership with Good Shepherd Food Bank. On Saturday, May 10, visitors to Seashore will receive a dollar off admission price in exchange for donations to Good Shepherd of a dollar or more. Good Shepherd will use the funds to provide food for distribution within the local area. [Read this Article]
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Spring is here and the Museum is busting with activity again (04/18/08)
Tom Santarelli sends his first update of the year regarding the setting of poles near our Highwood Carbarn for both the upgrade of the streetcar overhead and expansion of the trackless trolley loop.
>> Read the Update |
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Training in May for New Volunteer Operators and Guides (04/15/08)
Once again, Seashore Trolley Museum invites members of the public to train as volunteer operators, conductors and guides. This rare and thrilling opportunity to work with historic railway vehicles attracts volunteers each year from throughout the Northeast, and as far away as California.
>> Read this Article |
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Museum Welcomes Marine Reserves for Training (04/11/08)
Seashore Trolley Museum welcomed 85 Marines from the Topsham-stationed Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, for a weekend of training on the museum grounds on March 28-30, 2008. Providing training opportunities for the Marines has become a tradition for the museum. “It’s a form of community service for us,” said Vice President John Middleton of allowing the Marines to use parts of the museum’s 300-acre property.
>> Read this Article |
Massachusetts dean of transit history dies
If the nation's first subway system had a wise old uncle, it was George M. Sanborn. [Read this Article]
METRO Remembers - Historic Photos Highlighting Public Transportation
(Portland, ME) – METRO (Greater Portland Transit District) is using historic photos, featured on 2008 METRO monthly passes, to highlight the history of public transportation in the Greater Portland area. [Read this Article]
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The following list is a sampling of the active restoration programs at our Town House Restoration Shop. Restoration projects like these need your support. Send your donations to help preserve these cars for future generations. Click on the links below to view the restoration of a certain car.
Atlantic Shore Line Railway #100 - Steeplecab Electric Locomotive
Cleveland Railway #1227 - Center-Entrance Motor Car
Wheeling Traction System #639 - Curved Side City Car
North Shore Line #420 - Steel Interurban
Connecticut Company #1160 - Closed Wooden City Car
New York State Railways #1213 - Peter Witt City Car
Bay State Street Railway #4175 - Closed Wooden City Car
CRANDIC #118 - High-Speed Interurban
D. C. Transit #1304 - Streamlined City Car
MBTA #01179 - Elevated Rapid Transit Car
Portland Coach Co. #504 - Diesel Motor Coach
Portland-Lewiston Interurban #14 "Narcissus" - Wooden Interurban
SEPTA #1018 - Bridge Rapid Transit Car
Aroostook Valley Railroad #70 - Wooden Interurban
If you would like to help us with the restoration of one of the cars listed above or any other car in our extensive worldwide collection by making a donation of money or materials (donations are tax deductible), or by volunteering to help with the actual restoration work in our shop, please contact the Museum.
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