Charlotte, North Carolina

Follow this link for an Overview of the Charlotte heritage trolley line in its original format. It has since been upgraded upon completion of the first light rail line to use modern replica cars operated by transit system crews and which interwork with light rail cars. The city is planning further light rail extensions and a modern streetcar system.

Click on the photos below of the original Charlotte heritage trolley to enlarge them to full size:

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The following are news notes from Rail Transit Online about developments at Charlotte's heritage trolley system:

• October 2000
   
• February 2001
   
• April 2001
   
• January 2002
   
• February 2002
   
• October 2002
   
• November 2002
   
• March 2003
   
• April 2003
   
• May 2003
   
• June 2003
   
• July 2003
   
• August 2003
   
• September 2003
   
• November 2003
   
• December 2003
   
• January 2004
   
• July 2004
   
• August 2004
   
• October 2004
   
• December 2004
   
• February 2005
   
• June 2005
   
• July 2005
   
• January 2006
   
• July 2006
   
• December 2006
   
• May 2007
   
• April 2008
   
• May 2008

The following references a New Electric Railway Journal article (reproduced in this site's Articles section):

• Charlotte's Heritage Trolley

Click below for the system's web site:

• Charlotte Trolley Website

For more on the Charlotte heritage line click on:

• Railway Preservation Resources - Charlotte page