I drove this chestnut hill trolley, it was only driven on the weekends. Most likely, I was driving this trolley, while the person was filming. I am the last person to operate the rt 23 trolley, in regular service. The last day Feb 28, 1992.

Beautiful PCC Car! Always loved these ever since buying that Bachmann HO scale Pacific Electric car in a Warwick train shop!

In South Philadelphia this trolly ran north on 11th Street and South on 12th Street, I lived on 9th Street and rode it often during the 60’s & 70’s. I wish SEPTA would bring this back as a tourist attraction.

Buses are fine, but trolleys are way better. It’s apart of Philadelphias’s culture. SEPTA needs to restore this trolley route ASAP!!

@jamesparson

15 күн бұрын

32 years ago? Maybe it is not a part of the culture any more

A shame they never brought the 23 trolleys back.

@edgebartholomew4231

3 жыл бұрын

We're All Agreement Bring All Septa Kawasaki Lrv An Pcc Trolleys Vehicles And New Light Rail Trolleys Vehicles Back Them Up

@johnjohnson4610

3 жыл бұрын

@@edgebartholomew4231 I heard that it’s a possibility that they’ll be restoring the 23 trolley as light rails in the future. There’s no guarantee

@edgebartholomew4231

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson4610 Then it's True

@Poisson4147

Жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson4610 There have been whispers - *nothing* more substantial - that some service might be restored on the upper end where streets are wider. Sadly there seems to be no chance of any restoration further south. Both the city and SEPTA have surrendered to auto traffic.

my brother was a route 23 motorman

I remember taking the trolley. I was rather young; but I remember it well.

My brother (rip) drove the 23 car

Great footage, thank you for posting it!

Прелепо изгледа. Импозантно. Традицију треба чувати.Браво Американци. Возио сам се задњи пут у ПЦЦ трамвају 1984 на 1985 у мом граду Београду који је бип главни град Југославије. Држава некадашња у Европи. Стаховито су били брзи и стабилни на шинама уз занемарљиво љуљање. Обожавам ПЦЦ !😎😎😎😎😎😎

Me My Friend's Love To See Route 23 Trolleys Restored With K And PCC Trolley Cars And New Light Rail Vehicles At Same Time

thanks for posting

They have to come back!

ME Zack Have A Question Can Septa Set Up For Trolleys Services of Peak An Rush Hours And Tours is Visiting To Philadelphia PA Take A Video An Picture in Future Yes Or No

This was the Chestnut Hill Trolley, not Route 23. This was a separate operation that ran between Germantown Depot and Chestnut Hill Loop.

@RRansomSmith

4 жыл бұрын

The only commonality were the cars and the track route

@SebisRandomTech

4 жыл бұрын

Then why does the front window of the trolley very clearly say “23”? If you’re going to act like such a know it all at least get your facts correct.

@RRansomSmith

4 жыл бұрын

@@SebisRandomTech Because at that time, they didn't have a Chestnut Hill Trolley sign so they used what was there, hence the Germantown Ave - Gorgas Lane sign. Not to mention, that pale green paint scheme it has, never was a PTC scheme. It was a special scheme for that service. Every REGULAR service car was red, white and blue at this time. Plus, I have family that operated that route so I know it well. Maybe YOU need to do your research before you talk about what you DON'T know. I'm well versed in my hobby, sir. How about you don't be a douche your whole life, buddy.

@RRansomSmith

4 жыл бұрын

And for the record, the CHT ran over the rails of ROUTE 23. And railfan charters, often changed the signs to the routes that they operated over so that they can get pictures of cars with correct signs. But keep thinking you know everything.

@yeoldewomynofportlandorego6905

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Philly friend . I know the rts well . Nice you spoke up.......in PDX OR ...no food here compares to Philly. I will be in touch soon...peace ...and good health

what names this city?

@lisaheisey6168

Жыл бұрын

Philadelphia

@lisaheisey6168

Жыл бұрын

Philadelphia is my hometown. ❤️

@Thatgamingdiary

6 күн бұрын

@@lisaheisey6168same :D

I was never on a PCC but I can tell you I prefer the Kawasaki cars over the PCCs.

Rr