The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Come Ride the Trolleys!
The Shore Line Trolley Museum has been an important part of the East Haven & Branford, Connecticut community since its incorporation in 1945. Founded to preserve the unique heritage of an endangered species—the trolley car—it now boasts a collection of nearly 100 vintage vehicles as well as artifacts and documents from the trolley era.
The museum operates seasonal tours and excursions aboard cars built between 1904 and 1955.
Come Ride the Trolleys!
The Shore Line Trolley Museum has been an important part of the East Haven & Branford, Connecticut community since its incorporation in 1945. Founded to preserve the unique heritage of an endangered species—the trolley car—it now boasts a collection of nearly 100 vintage vehicles as well as artifacts and documents from the trolley era.
The museum operates seasonal tours and excursions aboard cars built between 1904 and 1955.
NYC Highlights
Hudson & Manhattan Black Car 503
Hudson and Manhattan "Black Car" 503 is seen on the museum's main line. It entered passenger service in 1928. Despite the nickname, these cars were painted a dark green. This car was purchased by Subway AL and Bill Wall for the museum from PATH (the H&M's successor) in 1979.
IND R9 car 1689
Independent Subway System Car 1689 was built in 1940 by American Car and Foundry. It was acquired by the museum in 1977 and occasionally runs on excursions. It uses a trolley pole as a current collector.
Brooklyn Convertible 4573
Brooklyn Trolley car 4573 is seen crossing a trestle on the museum's main line. Built in 1906, it is known as a "convertible," because during the summer, regular pane windows could be replaced with iron bars. 4573 is seen here in summer mode.
Plan your visit now!
Trolley Museum Official Website >- Seasonal Hours; please check the calendar or call ahead
- Location: 17 River St., East Haven, CT 06512
- Phone: (203) 467-6927
- Email: office@shorelinetrolley.org