Ride Streetcars in Tucson!

Electric streetcars began operating in Tucson in 1906 as a replacement of the horse and mule drawn streetcars already in service. By 1930 the growth of Tucson outpaced the ability of the streetcars to provide adequate service and in December of that year rail streetcar operation in Tucson was ended. Then, in 1983, a group was founded to bring back the trolley as part of the University of Arizona’s 1985 Centennial. Old Pueblo Trolley, a nonprofit, all volunteer museum was formed. Trolley restoration began in the spring of 1985 and track construction began in 1987. Major support has been received from all parts of the community (FAMA is a big contributor), including members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1116, who, with the support of Tucson Electric Power Company, built and continue to maintain the overhead power.

Old Pueblo Trolley operates through some of the most historic and diverse areas of Tucson. Beginning in the heart of The Fourth Avenue Business District the trolley passes the length of the Avenue, turns onto University Boulevard where it passes beautifully restored homes (and the Arizona Historical Society) and terminates near the main gate of the University of Arizona.

A variety of group charters and excursions for any occasion are available. Reduced fare educational charters are available to schools, youth groups, seniors groups, and child care centers. Current hours of operation are Friday 6 p.m.—10 p.m., Saturday 12 noon—midnight, and Sunday 12 noon—6 p.m. The fare is $1 per adult and $.50 for children 6—12. The Old Pueblo Trolley is a non profit 501 c 3 organization and as such any contributions made are tax deductible. For further information call 520.792.1802 or see their web site http://www.oldpueblotrolley.org