Rockhill Furnace, PA
Rockhill Trolley Museum
4.8· 241 Google reviews
Trip at a Glance
Source checked 2026-08-13- TypeRailroad museum
- LocationRockhill Furnace, PA
- Rating4.8 ★241 Google reviews
- UpcomingFri, Sep 25
About Rockhill Trolley Museum
Rockhill Trolley Museum is an operating electric-rail museum on the Rockhill Furnace rail campus beside East Broad Top Railroad. Regular admission centers on a 35–45-minute ride aboard a historic trolley, with unlimited regular rides on the redeemed date and operating-day access to carbarn and shop tours. The two rail organizations are close partners but remain separate attractions with separate tickets, schedules, and visitor contacts. Rockhill is operated by the nonprofit Railways to Yesterday, Inc. and describes itself as Pennsylvania’s first operating trolley museum.
Ways to Ride
Choose the visit that fits your groupFirst-time visitors, families, trolley enthusiasts, photographers, and mixed-interest groups
Regular all-day trolley admission
Take one or more 35–45-minute rides on the redeemed date, then add the museum store and regular operating-day carbarn and restoration-shop interpretation.
Railfans, transportation-history travelers, families, and visitors making a full day of the shared campus
Steam-and-electric rail day
Combine a Rockhill trolley ride with East Broad Top’s narrow-gauge train or tour across Meadow Street. Schedules and tickets remain separate, so plan the exact sequence before purchase.
Preservation, engineering, industrial-history, and restoration-process visitors
Collection and restoration access
Regular operating-day tickets include close-up access to the museum’s carbarns and shop, where volunteers preserve streetcars, interurbans, PCC cars, and work equipment.
Tour groups, clubs, schools, reunions, and enthusiasts seeking a private operating experience
Group and private programs
The museum publishes advance group packages and a Run-A-Trolley option. These require direct arrangements and use terms different from ordinary walk-in admission.
Upcoming Events
Official schedule information
2026 special-event calendar
Schedule information was checked against the linked official source. Dates, availability, and operating conditions can change. Check the live official calendar ↗
Plan Your Visit
- SeasonThe revised 2026 regular season runs Fridays through Sundays from May 1 through October 25; special-event days can use different hours, departures, tours, and fares
- Trip LengthA trolley ride takes about 35–45 minutes. Allow roughly 1.5–2 hours if you also want the included shop and carbarn access, museum store, and time between departures
- ParkingEnter the trolley museum lot beside the Rockhill Post Office. Overflow is across Meadow Street behind East Broad Top’s Orbisonia Station; do not use the HUB Center as visitor parking
- AccessibilityThe Food Pavilion has an accessible restroom, and concrete walkways and ramps serve the pavilion and museum-store area. Every historic trolley requires one or more high steps, so contact the museum before traveling when boarding access is essential
- Good ForElectric-rail enthusiasts, families, photographers, transportation-history visitors, and travelers pairing a trolley ride with East Broad Top steam or diesel excursions
- HoursRegular public hours are noon–5:15 p.m.
- DeparturesThe operator’s June 8 schedule notice confirms regular departures at 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, and 4:30 p.m.; extra rides may operate when demand and crews allow
- Regular FaresRegular all-day tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 2–12, and free for children under 2. Special-event pricing and child rules can differ
- Ticket RelationshipRockhill Trolley Museum and East Broad Top Railroad sell separate tickets. The latest operator notice says Rockhill tickets are bought in the museum store or online—not through East Broad Top
- ToursThe 2026 ride page says carbarn and shop tours are offered after every regular trip and included in the trolley ticket. Tours are usually not offered on special-event days
- FoodThe Food Pavilion normally provides sheltered seating and soda and snack vending rather than a full restaurant; exclusive pavilion use requires an arrangement
- ContactCall 814-447-9576 on operating days or 610-428-7200 on non-operating days. Use the museum contact form for written questions
Find the Depot
The Trains
The official collection roster spans city and suburban cars, interurbans, rapid-transit equipment, and maintenance-of-way vehicles. Notable holdings include New Jersey Transit PCC No. 6, York No. 163, Johnstown No. 311, Rio open car No. 1875, Philadelphia Transportation PCC No. 2743, Philadelphia & Western Strafford No. 162 and Bullet No. 205, Chicago Aurora & Elgin No. 315, the four-section Liberty Liner Independence Hall, and snow sweeper No. 3. The roster explicitly distinguishes stored or restoration equipment, and the operator warns that assignments change; gallery images document the collection but do not guarantee a particular car will run.
History
Volunteers began the museum project and the first trolley car arrived at Rockhill Furnace.
The museum began operating for public education, enjoyment, and entertainment.
The first full public season used Johnstown trolley No. 311 on a short demonstration line.
Carbarn One was sufficiently complete for track to be laid and cars moved under cover.
The Littlewood Substation entered service and replaced the original motor-generator power arrangement.
The museum dedicated its long-planned Blacklog Narrows track extension to U.S. Route 522.
See full history
The preservation effort began in 1960, when volunteers formed Railways to Yesterday and the first trolley arrived at Rockhill Furnace. The museum says it has operated for public education and enjoyment since 1962. An official historical newsletter describes the 1963 grand-opening season with Johnstown car No. 311, a short initial track, a generator, and trolley tickets then sold by East Broad Top. Carbarn One began sheltering cars in 1966, the Littlewood Substation improved power in 1967, and the long-planned extension to U.S. Route 522 was dedicated in 2003. The modern museum continues as an all-volunteer nonprofit with more than 20 preserved cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rockhill Trolley Museum operate in 2026?
The revised regular schedule runs Fridays through Sundays through October 25, from noon–5:15 p.m. Special-event schedules can differ.
What time do regular trolleys depart?
The operator’s June 8, 2026 notice confirms departures at 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, and 4:30 p.m. Extra trips can run when demand and crew availability allow.
How long is the trolley ride?
The operator publishes 35–45 minutes. Allow more time for the included regular operating-day carbarn and shop access.
Can I ride more than once?
Yes on regular dates: the latest operator notice says tickets are valid for unlimited rides on the date redeemed. Event terms can differ.
Is Rockhill Trolley Museum included with an East Broad Top ticket?
No. The two organizations share the Rockhill Furnace rail campus but sell separate tickets and publish separate schedules.
Where should I buy Rockhill tickets?
Use the Rockhill Museum Store or the official Rockhill online ticket page. A June 8, 2026 operator notice says tickets are no longer sold through East Broad Top at the station or online.
Where should I park?
Enter the trolley lot beside the Rockhill Post Office. Overflow is available across Meadow Street behind East Broad Top’s Orbisonia Station. Do not park at the HUB Center.
Can a wheelchair user board the trolley?
Every historic trolley requires one or more high steps. The grounds include accessible walkways, ramps, and a pavilion restroom, but contact the museum in advance to discuss the exact operating equipment and possible accommodation.
Are carbarn tours included?
The current 2026 ride page says carbarn and shop tours are included after every regular trip. Tours are usually not offered on special-event days.
Will I ride the trolley shown in the hero image?
Not necessarily. Equipment assignments change with operating and maintenance needs, and some collection vehicles run only on special occasions.
Is there food at the museum?
The Food Pavilion normally offers seating plus soda and snack vending, not a full restaurant. Contact the museum if you want to reserve the pavilion.
What is Free Museum Day?
The official 2026 hours page currently lists free admission for all visitors on Saturday, September 19. Confirm the date and day-specific schedule again before traveling.
Sources & Verification
Source-checked August 13, 2026. This free profile has not yet been claimed or confirmed by the operator.
- Official 2026 ride page for season, hours, ride length, regular fares, and included tours
- Official June 8, 2026 schedule notice for confirmed departures, current ticket location, unlimited same-day rides, and East Broad Top ticket separation
- Official hours and fares page for regular terms, Free Museum Day, payment, conduct, and special-event differences
- Official ticket page
- Official directions page for address, phone numbers, and published coordinates
- Official campus map and parking guidance
- Official accessibility guidance
- Official Food Pavilion guidance
- Official collection roster and equipment status notes
- Official 60-year history summary
- Official history newsletter covering the first public season, Carbarn One, substation, and 2003 extension
- Official 1960 founding and 1962 public-operation statement
- Official group-sales information
- Official special-events page; 2026 dates remain to be announced beyond the current hours-page notice
- Wikimedia Commons rights-cleared Rockhill Trolley Museum media
