Wordless Wednesday-Have you been to the New York Trolley Museum?

These photos were taken in the late fall, at the Trolley Museum of New York located in the Roundout area of Kingston New York.

This museum is located in the old Ulster and Delaware railroad yard. There are about 30 trolleys, the oldest dating back to 1907. The Trolley Museum covers the history of the railroad in the Hudson Valley. Rail travel was once a very important part of the transportation system in small communities. Then came the car and this system which connected many communities by train was abandoned. While out and about in my real estate activities I sometimes run into these abandoned tracks. Some have now been turned into rail trails for leisure walking and biking. The fall foliage tain which runs along the Esopus Creek is a great example of some of these old train lines being put back into service and the old rail beds being restored.

At the museum you will also find many old trolley photographs, see a video presentation. Besides looking at the trolley you can also get on one of these antique trains for a short tour along the Hudson River.

This museum is also located across the street from the Hudson Valley Maritime Museum and the Dock where you can take a cruise on the Hudson River.

We are thankful to the volunteers who maintain and operate this piece of history.

Hours of operaton

Noon-5PM Saturday-Sunday, Memorial Day-Columbus Day

Fees

Adults $5.00

Seniors and childrens 2-12 $3.00

Contact

89 East Strand
Kingston, New York 12402
(845) 331-3399

www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com

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