Join us for our annual celebration of Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) Cars!
Celebrate the 87th anniversary of the introduction of PCC cars in the Nation’s Capital in 1937 with rides, activities, and special photo opportunities.
Friday, August 23 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, August 24 Noon - 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 25 Noon - 5:00 pm
*Last tour starts one hour before closing
Friday, August 23 Activities
10 am - 3 pm: PCC revenue operations — take a ride on a PCC or the Blackpool boat tram.
Plus, enjoy the following activities throughout the day:
Family Activities — Go on a scavenger hunt, and design a streetcar livery contest!
“The Trolley” Movie Showings — Rest in the theatre for a 45 min presentation of Steven Low’s “The Trolley: A Spark of Genius.”
Used Book Sale - Browse and buy from a selection of railroad and trolley books.
DCTS 1470 Display in Streetcar Hall - learn about our newest Washington streetcar and a project to rebuild its wheels and motors (“trucks”).
Saturday August 26 Activities
11:00 - 12:15 pm: Members Only - PCC Line-Up — your opportunity to see six PCC streetcars from several countries and cities and enjoy time for photography.
12:00 - 2:00 pm: PCC revenue operations — take a ride!
2:00 - 2:45 pm: Streetcar Parade — your opportunity to see streetcars from several cities and enjoy time for photography.
3:00 - 5:00 pm: PCC revenue operations continue
Plus, enjoy the following activities throughout the day:
Family Activities — Go on a scavenger hunt, and design a streetcar livery contest!
T-Track model display — Enjoy model streetcars and other rail vehicles in the auditorium
1:00 and 3:00 pm Trolley Restoration Barn — Learn from our maintenance and restoration crew how we care for our streetcar collection
“The Trolley” Movie Showings — Rest in the theatre for a 45 min presentation of Steven Low’s “The Trolley: A Spark of Genius.”
Used Book Sale - Browse and buy from a selection of railroad and trolley books.
DCTS 1470 Display in Streetcar Hall - learn about our newest Washington streetcar and a project to rebuild its wheels and motors (“trucks”).
Sunday, August 27 Activities
12:00 - 2:00 pm: PCC revenue operations — take a ride on all three!
2:00 - 2:45 pm: Streetcar Parade — your opportunity to see streetcars from several cities and enjoy time for photography.
3:00 - 5:00 PCC revenue operations continue
Plus, enjoy the following activities throughout the day:
Family Activities — Go on a scavenger hunt, and design a streetcar livery contest!
T-Track model display — Enjoy model streetcars and other rail vehicles in the auditorium
1:00 and 3:00 pm Trolley Restoration Barn — Learn from our maintenance and restoration crew how we care for our streetcar collection
“The Trolley” Movie Showings — Rest in the theatre for a 45 min presentation of Steven Low’s “The Trolley: A Spark of Genius.”
Used Book Sale - Browse and buy from a selection of railroad and trolley books.
DCTS 1470 Display in Streetcar Hall - learn about our newest Washington streetcar and a project to rebuild its wheels and motors (“trucks”).