Petaluma, CA
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationPetaluma, CA
- Rating4.0 ★8 Google reviews
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Petaluma Trolley. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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History
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Petaluma Trolley draws its identity from the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad, the 600-volt DC electric interurban that ran between Petaluma, Sebastopol, Forestville, and Santa Rosa, with company-owned steamboats linking Petaluma to San Francisco. The Northwestern Pacific purchased the P&SR in 1932 and all trolley passenger service ended on July 1 of that year, though the line ran on under wire for freight until January 24, 1947, when Motor No. 1008 hauled a final carload of horses to Liberty and diesel locomotives took over from the electric motors. A piece of the original right-of-way survives along the waterfront in Petaluma, and volunteers have worked to reactivate that stretch as a trolley line once again; as part of that effort, the Petaluma Trolley group restored original P&SR car No. 8.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Petaluma Trolley located?
Petaluma Trolley is located in Petaluma, CA.
How do I get tickets to Petaluma Trolley?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at http://www.petalumatrolley.org/.