The First & Largest U.S. Mass Transit Museum - Seashore Trolly Museum

The Seashore Trolly Museum is a unique indoor / outdoor museum primarily showcasing the history and development electric railways. There are vintage trolleys, buses, photographs and other artifacts telling the story of the evolution of public transportation. The museum collection is considered to be one of the oldest and largest electric railway museum in the world.

Here is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy!

Knowledgeable guides and docents offer interesting information and details related to the different exhibits.

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The Montreal Tramways Golden Chariot Observation car

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Capital Streetcars:: Early Mass Transit in Washington, D.C. (General History)

By DeFerrari, John

Urban Mass Transit: The Life Story of a Technology (Greenwood Technographies)

By Post, Robert C.

Sustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation

By Abdallah, Thomas

The museum contains a diverse collection of restored and partially restored trolleys from different time periods.

A sherriff’s wagon for transporting prisoners

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Some of the car interiors are very plush

Go back in time with the large collection of buses from different periods on the property.

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A parlor car from the City of Manchester

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The museum grounds also include some transit-related structures.

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There are a few trains on the property

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What you should know:

• There are walking trails.

• You can ride a vintage trolley.

• Public restrooms are available.

• One price includes admission and parking.

• Tickets can be purchased on-line or in person.

• You could spend a couple of hours to an entire day, depending on your level of interest.

• Open seasonally, check website for days and hours of operation and if there are any special events.

Location: 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046

For more information: Seashore Museum