Old Pueblo Trolley

Finally got a ride on the famous Old Pueblo Trolley! Sunday is a great day to do this as it costs only two bits.
The car I was on was built in Osaka, Japan in 1953 but was still a beauty to look at.
I understand that the trolley will have to shut down after Halloween to allow for construction of the new light rail so you might want to hop on down to 4^th Ave. or Old Main and hitch a ride while you can. If you come dressed in a costume on Halloween, you can ride for free.
Great for families and kids of all ages!

This is a great little ride for young children but doesn’t go that far. They have just extended it and hopefully they will continue to do so as the years go by.

The Old Pueblo Trolley is great if you are spending some time knocking around this area. The trolley runs about 6 – 7 blocks down University from the U of A main gate, then turns south on 4^th Ave for another 8 blocks or more and takes you through the restaurants, coffeehouses and shops that are commonly found in the vicinity of a major University.
The trolley car itself is cool. I found out from the conductor that it was made in Japan around 1950. They bought it for scrap value but it was costly to move to the US. Much of the signage is in Japanese. The car is well crafted and comprised primarily of wood.
The trolley is $ 1 to ride but Sundays are only .25. You can pretty much hop on or off anywhere along the route which is very convenient. The trolley ride really lends itself to a relaxing afternoon wandering around this neighborhood.