SHELBURNE FALLS, MA
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationSHELBURNE FALLS, MA
- Rating4.6 ★140 Google reviews
About Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
Rides run on the restored 1896 Wason streetcar, Car No. 10, through the historic Buckland Freight yard in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, with demonstrations on the museum’s yard tracks each weekend from late May through October. The museum also displays an ex‑Central Vermont caboose, a Central Vermont handcar, two MBTA PCC cars, and assorted trolley equipment, preserving the legacy of the former Shelburne Falls & Colrain Street Railway.
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- ParkingFree lot · street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- Good ForAll ages
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
The museum operates the restored 1896 Wason‑built streetcar known as Trolley No. 10, the sole surviving car from the Shelburne Falls & Colrain Street Railway, on short demonstration runs within the former Buckland Freight yard. Its collection also includes an ex‑Central Vermont caboose, a Central Vermont handcar, and two former MBTA PCC streetcars, all displayed alongside the operating trolley.
History
See full history
The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum originates from a 1992 donation when Marshall Johnson contributed car No. 10, which his father had rescued after the Shelburne Falls & Colrain Street Railway ceased operations. Johnson’s gift was accepted by a small group of volunteers who restored the 1896 Wason streetcar to working order and established the museum to preserve the region’s trolley heritage. Since that initial restoration, the museum has remained under the stewardship of the same volunteer organization, operating rides and demonstrations each weekend from late May through October.
Around the Depot
Based in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum sits about 19 mi from both the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum and the Hoosac Valley Train Rides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum located?
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01098
How do I get tickets to Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at http://www.sftm.org.