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The [[tram|trolley]] line originates in [[Confluence Park]], the historic location where the city of [[Denver]] was founded, at the confluence of the [[South Platte River]] and [[Cherry Creek (Colorado)|Cherry Creek River]]. The trolley is located at approximately 1400 Platte Street, Denver, CO, 80202, behind [[Recreational Equipment, Inc.|REI]]'s flagship store. Visitors can reach the trolley from Platte Street or from 15th Street in downtown Denver. |
The [[tram|trolley]] line originates in [[Confluence Park]], the historic location where the city of [[Denver]] was founded, at the confluence of the [[South Platte River]] and [[Cherry Creek (Colorado)|Cherry Creek River]]. The trolley is located at approximately 1400 Platte Street, Denver, CO, 80202, behind [[Recreational Equipment, Inc.|REI]]'s flagship store. Visitors can reach the trolley from Platte Street or from 15th Street in downtown Denver. |
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In 2022, the trolley operated Saturdays and Sundays from May 28 through August 14, with the first run leaving Confluence Park at 10:30 AM and the last run of the day leaving at 1:30 PM<ref>{{Cite web |title=Schedule & Fares |url=http://www.denvertrolley.org/schedule--fares.html |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Denver Trolley |language=en}}</ref>. Tickets were priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children for a round trip with on/off privileges, available for purchase from the trolley operating crew at any of the trolley's stops (REI/Confluence Park, Downtown Aquarium, or Children's Museum of Denver)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Trolley FAQs |url=http://www.denvertrolley.org/frequently-asked-questions.html |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Denver Trolley |language=en}}</ref>. |
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The trolley also operates a football fans' shuttle between Confluence Park and [[Sports Authority Field at Mile High|Empower Field at Mile High]] for [[Denver Broncos]] home games. Fare is $10 round trip, or $7 one way. |
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Tickets are priced at $5 for adults and $2 for children, and may be purchased from the trolley [[Motorman (locomotive)|motorman]] or [[conductor (transportation)|conductor]] at any of the trolley's stops (REI/Confluence Park, Downtown Aquarium, or Children's Museum of Denver). |
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The line runs south (upriver) on the west side of the Platte River to [[Lakewood Gulch]]. Prior to 2007, the line continued west along Lakewood Gulch (approximately West 13th Avenue) and ran on the old [[Interurban railroad|interurban]] shortline tracks of the [[List of interurban railways in North America#United States|Denver and Intermountain Railroad]] to Sheridan Boulevard. The line currently stops near where [[Regional Transportation District|RTD]] built their new west corridor of the [[FasTracks]] light rail project, which opened on April 26, 2013. |
The line runs south (upriver) on the west side of the Platte River to [[Lakewood Gulch]]. Prior to 2007, the line continued west along Lakewood Gulch (approximately West 13th Avenue) and ran on the old [[Interurban railroad|interurban]] shortline tracks of the [[List of interurban railways in North America#United States|Denver and Intermountain Railroad]] to Sheridan Boulevard. The line currently stops near where [[Regional Transportation District|RTD]] built their new west corridor of the [[FasTracks]] light rail project, which opened on April 26, 2013. |
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The line passes a number of historic and tourist attractions, including the Children's Museum,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mychildsmuseum.org/ |title=Home |website=mychildsmuseum.org}}</ref> the [[Downtown Aquarium, Denver|Downtown Aquarium]], |
The line passes a number of historic and tourist attractions, including the Children's Museum,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mychildsmuseum.org/ |title=Home |website=mychildsmuseum.org}}</ref> the [[Downtown Aquarium, Denver|Downtown Aquarium]], Empower Field at Mile High (home of the Denver Broncos) and [[Six Flags Elitch Gardens|Elitch Gardens]]. Views of the Denver skyline are visible all through the 25-minute narrated historical tour<ref>{{Cite web |title=Things to See & Do |url=http://www.denvertrolley.org/things-to-see--do.html |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Denver Trolley |language=en}}</ref>. |
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The Denver Trolley recalls the open car streetcars of an earlier era in Denver, which at one point in the history of Denver was the primary means of transportation throughout the city. In circa 1920, there were a group of six "Seeing Denver" streetcars that traversed the rails. A number of buildings in Denver, though currently re-purposed, were once key structures in the trolley system, and many retain their original signage. Today, in addition to regular operations, the Denver Trolley is available for charters and special tours. More information can be found at the Denver Trolley website.<ref>{{ |
The Denver Trolley recalls the open car streetcars of an earlier era in Denver, which at one point in the history of Denver was the primary means of transportation throughout the city. In circa 1920, there were a group of six "Seeing Denver" streetcars that traversed the rails. A number of buildings in Denver, though currently re-purposed, were once key structures in the trolley system, and many retain their original signage. Today, in addition to regular operations, the Denver Trolley is available for charters and special tours. More information can be found at the Denver Trolley website.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Trolley |url=http://www.denvertrolley.org/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Denver Trolley |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Rolling stock== |
==Rolling stock== |
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| Other name(s) | Platte Valley Trolley (1989–2016) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locale | Denver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | Heritage streetcar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator(s) | Denver Tramway Heritage Society | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opened | July 4, 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technical | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line length | 1.2 miles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum radius | (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrification | None (Diesel electric) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Denver Trolley, formerly known as the Platte Valley Trolley, is a heritage streetcar line in Denver, Colorado, operated by the Denver Tramway Heritage Society. It began service on July 4, 1989.[1][not verified in body]
Route and operation
The trolley line originates in Confluence Park, the historic location where the city of Denver was founded, at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek River. The trolley is located at approximately 1400 Platte Street, Denver, CO, 80202, behind REI's flagship store. Visitors can reach the trolley from Platte Street or from 15th Street in downtown Denver.
In 2022, the trolley operated Saturdays and Sundays from May 28 through August 14, with the first run leaving Confluence Park at 10:30 AM and the last run of the day leaving at 1:30 PM[2]. Tickets were priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children for a round trip with on/off privileges, available for purchase from the trolley operating crew at any of the trolley's stops (REI/Confluence Park, Downtown Aquarium, or Children's Museum of Denver)[3].
The trolley also operates a football fans' shuttle between Confluence Park and Empower Field at Mile High for Denver Broncos home games. Fare is $10 round trip, or $7 one way.
The line runs south (upriver) on the west side of the Platte River to Lakewood Gulch. Prior to 2007, the line continued west along Lakewood Gulch (approximately West 13th Avenue) and ran on the old interurban shortline tracks of the Denver and Intermountain Railroad to Sheridan Boulevard. The line currently stops near where RTD built their new west corridor of the FasTracks light rail project, which opened on April 26, 2013.
The line passes a number of historic and tourist attractions, including the Children's Museum,[4] the Downtown Aquarium, Empower Field at Mile High (home of the Denver Broncos) and Elitch Gardens. Views of the Denver skyline are visible all through the 25-minute narrated historical tour[5].
The Denver Trolley recalls the open car streetcars of an earlier era in Denver, which at one point in the history of Denver was the primary means of transportation throughout the city. In circa 1920, there were a group of six "Seeing Denver" streetcars that traversed the rails. A number of buildings in Denver, though currently re-purposed, were once key structures in the trolley system, and many retain their original signage. Today, in addition to regular operations, the Denver Trolley is available for charters and special tours. More information can be found at the Denver Trolley website.[6]
Rolling stock
The Denver Trolley operates a 1986 replica of a 1903 Brill open streetcar. The frame and steel components of the car used in the construction are from a 1924 Melbourne, Australia streetcar. The car was made by the Gomaco Trolley Company in Ida Grove, Iowa. An on-board Cummins 6BT diesel electric generator provides the 600 volts d.c. for the four Metropolitan-Vickers traction motors and other accessories.
See also
References
- ^ "Trolley Tours Show Denver's Past and Present". 28 November 2010.
- ^ "Schedule & Fares". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Denver Trolley FAQs". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Home". mychildsmuseum.org.
- ^ "Things to See & Do". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Denver Trolley". Denver Trolley. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
External links
- Denver Trolley official site