Trolleys of Reading, PA - How many are left? (Skippack: hotel, houses)

[scrantonluna]

Curious to see how many of these are still out there. Most are probably rotting away in fields, attached to houses, or were used as sheds or chicken coops. I am aware of Reading Transit and Light 102, which is currently at the ECTM along with number 506, number 511 in Skippack, and number 182, which has been used as a sort of bungalow for years near Maiden Creek. I will post photos below. I am also under the impression that Reading is looking to start it's own vinatge trolley operation. Any info appreciated.


Reading 102, a 1918 Brill, is in the posession of ECTM, awaiting eventual restoration.

Reading 506, a 1920 Birney, is also at the ECTM and is displayed as a 'cut-away.'

Reading 511 was the 'Trolley Stop' diner in Skippack, PA, and is now part of 'Hotel Fiesol.'
Hotel Fiesole

Reading 182, a single truck Brill, had been converted into a cabin of sorts, and as far as I know it is still there.

[scrantonluna]

I found a current photo of Reading 102, looking pretty rough and awaitng resto. Below the pic is a link to a pretty decent photo page of ECTM rolling stock. I have also been told that two may still exist near Oley, and one near French Creek park.



http://www.bera.org/cgi-bin/pnaerc-q...olley%20Museum

[bkopicz3]

Very Few. Barta own 99% of them. Check out there website see what it says.

[Wolfman89]

they are actually talking about bringing a trolley system back..it wold run from the Soveirgn center to VF

[scrantonluna]

Originally Posted by bkopicz3

Very Few. Barta own 99% of them. Check out there website see what it says.

I think you're talking about trolley busses..

[scrantonluna]

Here's a shot of 182 when it was in service