Astoria Riverfront Trolley

The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is a 3-mile (4.8 km) heritage streetcar line that operates in Astoria, Oregon, United States, using former freight railroad tracks along or near the south bank of the Columbia River, with no overhead line. The service began operating in 1999, using a 1913-built streetcar from San Antonio, Texas. As of 2012, the service was reported as carrying 35,000 to 40,000 passengers per year and has been called a "symbol" and "icon" of Astoria. The line's operation is seasonal, normally during spring break and from May through September.

Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Passing through the north end
of downtown Astoria in 2012
Overview
StatusOperating
LocaleAstoria, Oregon, United States
Termini
  • West End Mooring Basin/Astoria Riverwalk Inn
  • East End Mooring Basin (39th Street)
Service
TypeHeritage streetcar (tram); seasonal operation
Operator(s)Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association
RidershipApprox. 35,00040,000 per season
History
Opened1999
Technical
Line length3 miles (5 km)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
ElectrificationNone; electricity supplied by portable diesel generator
Route map

39th Street
36th Street
Columbia River
Maritime Museum
14th Street
11th Street
6th Street
3rd Street
Maritime Memorial
Astoria Riverwalk Inn
Trolley Barn

All stops are request

Volunteers from the non-profit Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association (ARTA) operate the service and maintain the streetcar and tracks, but the city of Astoria has provided some funds for certain purchases, including a new carbarn in 2001 and a contribution to the cost of purchasing the streetcar. The car was on loan from San Antonio for the first seven years, but was purchased by ARTA in August 2005. By 2004, the Trolley had become "one of Astoria's most popular features" and "a main attraction in the city of Astoria".

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