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:
Charlotte car 85 shown under generator power. The car was the last to operate in Charlotte in 1938.
Car 85 with Charlotte's skyline in the background. The track has been upgraded for future joint use with light rail.
The generator behind car 85 is the source of power until trolley wire is erected. A concrete pole base is visible in the foreground.
This restored former Fort Collins, CO Birney car will be ready to run once a motor truck, currently under restoration, is complete.
An off-duty policeman, financed by the local transit authority, flags all street crossings.
The trolley barn features exhibits describing history and future development plans.
The following are news notes from
Rail Transit Online about developments at Charlotte's heritage trolley
system:
