Learn Why Scranton is Nicknamed "The Electric City"
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The Electric City Trolley Museum collection provides a highly representative picture of the electric railway history of eastern Pennsylvania, from the Philadelphia region to Northeast Pennsylvania. The museum displays a variety of vintage trolleys, as well as a 50-seat theatre, interactive kid-friendly exhibits, trolley displays, mine railway and signal equipment items, vintage street lights, and much more.
Trolley Excursions & Upcoming Special Events
Back to Top of List2025 Electric City Trolley Excursion Schedule
April 10, 2025, to October 26, 2025 • Thursday through Sunday
📍 WHERE TO BOARD THE TROLLEY
All trolley rides depart from the main passenger platform at Steamtown National Historic Site, located on the same property as the Electric City Trolley Museum and situated between the Trolley Museum building and the main Steamtown facilities.
🕰 DEPARTURE TIMES
Trolley excursions are available Thursday through Sunday at:
- 10:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
- 3:00 PM
🎟 TICKETS
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Electric City Trolley Museum—they are not available on the trolley or at the boarding station.
Experience Scranton’s rail history with a scenic trolley ride through the region! For ticket details and more information, visit the Electric City Trolley Museum or call (570) 963-6590.
Ride the Trolley with Your Favorite Special Character
Throughout the season on select weekends, the Electric City Trolley Station & Museum hosts Special Character Meet & Greet Trolley Excursions, which have included Paw Patrol, Frozen, Star Wars, and more. They also host holiday excursions with Santa, Elf on the Shelf, the Easter Bunny, and the Magical Witch. These excursions have different departure times than the regular season excursions. Please check the individual event for specifics.
Departure times are subject to change. Please call the museum in advance to verify schedule hours or to inquire about chartering the trolley for a special excursion.
Take the Electric City Trolley to a SWB RailRiders Baseball Game
Experience the perfect summer day by riding the Electric City Trolley from Downtown Scranton to PNC Field for a SWB RailRiders Triple-A Baseball game! On select Sundays in the summer, enjoy a scenic trolley ride before catching all the action on the field.
The Sunday Baseball Special trolley departs at 12:15 PM from the Steamtown National Historic Site boarding deck, arriving at PNC Field just in time for the 1:05 PM first pitch.
- Round-trip package: $25 (includes trolley fare + game ticket)
- Trolley fare only: $15 (must have your own game ticket)
Reservations are required. For more details or to book your ride, call (570) 963-6590.
Make your game day even more exciting with a unique trolley ride to the ballpark—a fun way to experience Scranton’s rich rail history and cheer on the RailRiders!
2025 Baseball Trolley Excursion Schedule
