Rockhill, PA
Rockhill Trolley Museum
4.8· 241 Google reviews
At a Glance
- TypeRailroad museum
- LocationRockhill, PA
- Rating4.8 ★241 Google reviews
- UpcomingFri, Aug 14
About Rockhill Trolley Museum
Rides aboard restored trolley and interurban cars travel the historic Shade Gap Electric Railway on the East Broad Top Railroad grounds in Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania. The museum’s collection, begun in 1960 with Johnstown Traction #311, includes a Newark, New Jersey PCC Car #6 and Iowa Terminal Railroad Snow Sweeper #3, all operated on a short line that showcases early 20th‑century electric transit.
Upcoming Events
Plan Your Visit
- First Departure12:45 PM
- Trip Length45-minute rides
- ParkingFree lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: ClosedFriday: 11:00 AM – 5:15 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 5:15 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
The museum’s collection includes Johnstown Traction #311, the first car acquired in 1960, as well as Public Service Coordinated Transport (later New Jersey Transit) Presidents’ Conference Committee Car #6 from Newark, New Jersey, and Iowa Terminal Railroad Snow Sweeper #3. These vehicles operate on the historic Shade Gap Electric Railway, a branch of the East Broad Top Railroad that the museum leases for demonstration rides. The trolley line runs alongside the East Broad Top tracks at the Rockhill Furnace site, providing visitors with rides on the restored interurban equipment.
History
See full history
The Rockhill Trolley Museum is founded in 1960 as a nonprofit dedicated to collecting and restoring trolley, interurban, and transit cars. At its inception the organization operates under the corporate name Railways to Yesterday, leasing property from the East Broad Top Railroad’s Shade Gap branch. The museum later adopts the name Rockhill Trolley Museum to emphasize its connection with the town of Rockhill Furnace. It remains open seasonally from May through October and for special holiday events, sharing volunteers and labor expertise with the adjacent East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company.
Around the Depot
A central Pennsylvania trip from the Rockhill Trolley Museum can fold in the Friends of the East Broad Top, 12 mi out, then the Everett Railroad at 29 mi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rockhill Trolley Museum located?
Rockhill Trolley Museum is located in Rockhill, PA.
How do I get tickets to Rockhill Trolley Museum?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at http://rockhilltrolley.org/.
When is the next event at Rockhill Trolley Museum?
The next scheduled event is "Vintage Trolley Rides Tickets" on Friday, August 14, 2026. See the full upcoming-events list on this page.