The East Penn Traction Club The East Penn Traction Club
In the spring of odd numbered years, the East Penn Traction Club sponsors the largest trolley-only model meet in the country. The next meet, May 4, 5 & 6, 2007, will be held at a new location, the Pavilion at Villanova University, Villanova, PA with a Trolley Fan Trip on Sunday May 6 (tentative). (directions below.)
The meet draws the premier modelers and manufacturers from all over the country for a weekend of viewing models, layouts, films, photos, slides, model contests, and how-to clinics on subjects ranging from hanging trolley wire to modeling subway cars. The theme for the meet will be Trolley Freight Locomotives. There will be several judged model contests including one for the meet theme, best operating module, etc. In addition, the latest in trolley kits, parts, bodies, etc. are offered for sale as is prototype data such as photos and books.
Check out photos from the 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2005 meets in our photo gallery!.
Meet registration is $18 per person ($20 after April 21). Spouses and children under 18 are admitted free with a registered adult.
Dealer tables and commercial displays are $20 per table.
You are strongly encouraged to pre-register to save $$ on registration. You must mail in your check and the registration form to be considered pre-registered! THERE IS NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE! Sending email to any address on this web site does not constitute pre-registration!
Registration forms are available below in both Adobe pdf and HTML format for your convenience.
Meet Registration form in Adobe .pdf format.(This form require Adobe Acrobat Reader.)
Sunday Fan Trip Registration form in Adobe .pdf format.(This form require Adobe Acrobat Reader.)
Meet & Fan Trip Registration form in HTML format.
Students, faculty and staff of Villanova University are welcome to attend the Trolley Meet on Saturday from noon to 6:00 P.M. for a special admission rate* of only $5.00 per person. Please show your Villanova ID card at the registration desk to obtain this special rate. We hope you enjoy the show!
* This special admission rate excludes participation in the model contests and door prizes.Construction at the Pavilion has closed the main driveway entrance on Ithan Avenue. It is unlikely that it will be reopened in time for the East Penn Meet. You must drive around the football stadium to the rear of the Pavilion to get to the drop-off point.
From the intersection of Lancaster Avenue (US Rt. 30) and Ithan Ave continue east on Lancaster Avenue and turn into the first driveway on the left. This is just past the stadium, approximately 1000 feet. Continue around the stadium, past the "NASON Construction Parking" sign, to the parking area just behind the pavilion, the building with the pointed roof. The entrance is around to the right side of the building on a single lane driveway. There will be an attendant to guide you and control the flow of vehicles on this driveway, so please DO NOT proceed without direction from the attendant. East Penn Traction Club and Villanova University apologize for this unavoidable inconvenience. We will do everything possible to facilitate unloading and loading your vehicle as quickly and conveniently as possible. We ask your cooperation in removing your vehicle from the drop-off point as soon as it is unloaded. This link will provide an arial view of the facilities for your reference: Google Maps
Setup of dealer tables, layouts, and display: 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (NOTE Earlier Setup Start Time!!)
Registration Desk Opens: 6:00 P.M. (Note: All layouts, displays and dealer tables may not be available at this time.)
Clinic: 7:30 P.M. Digital Archiving and Photo Preservation
Movie/Slide Presentation: 8:30 P.M. - Trolley Freight Videos.
Clinics:
Features:
Contests: (Contest Rules)
Movie/Slide Presentation: 8:30 P.M. - Trolley Frieght Movies.
DEPARTS 10AM from the Rt. 10 MALVERN LOOP - 63rd Street & Malvern Avenue
During this EXCURSION INSPECTION TOUR, ONE or TWO PCC-II CARS (depending on the number of patrons) WILL OPERATE OVER ROUTE 15 - GIRARD AVENUE through West and North Philadelphia. TRIP SHOULD END PRIOR TO 3:00 PM
The 18 AIR-CONDITIONED PCC-II Cars are 1947/48 VINTAGE PCC Cars refurbished for operation specifically on the ROUTE 15 GIRARD AVENUE LINE and are not normally operated on any other route.
PHILADELPHIA IS ONE OF THE LAST CITIES STILL OPERATING VINTAGE STREET CAR LINES IN THE HISTORIC MANNER WITH TROLLEY POLES, THROUGH HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS. Route 15 is a major cross-town route utilizing street-running and center-reservation, with many very photogenic locations.
ONLY 50 OR 100 PATRONS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED -- ORDER NOW !
Most everyone will have a seat.
$30 - With EPTC Meet Registration, Prior to April 15th $40 - Without Meet Registration, or With Meet Registration After April 15th $45 - Platform Ticket Sales on "DAY OF TRIP" The Trip will Run, Rain or Shine.
Use the registration form above to signup for the trip.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
260 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Arrangements have been made to reserve a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express until April 7, 2007. The rate is $99 a night, single or double occupancy. The hotel is approximately 6.5 miles (15 minutes driving time) from the Villanova Pavilion and features complementary “Express Start” breakfast bar and parking. Walk to the King of Prussia Mall and transportation. To reserve a room please call the Holiday Inn Express - King of Prussia directly at 1-610-768-9500 and specify the EAST PENN TROLLEY MEET to receive the $99 rate.
Directions from the Villanova web site.
Driving from Philadelphia International Airport
When leaving the airport, follow the signs for I-95 South. Take I-95 South to Exit 7 (I-476 (Blue Route) North-Plymouth Meeting). Take I-476 (Blue Route) North to Exit 13 (US 30 - St. Davids/Villanova). Go east on Route 30 (Lancaster Ave.) to 5th traffic light (Ithan Ave), parking on right, Pavilion on left.
Driving from the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76)
From west, take the PA (76) to Exit 326 - Valley Forge (formerly Exit 24) Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Exit 331A(I-476 South/Chester) to Exit 13 (US 30 St. Davids/Villanova) to Route 30 East (Lancaster Ave.). Make right onto Rt 30 east to 5th traffic light (Ithan Ave), parking on right, Pavilion on left.
Via SEPTA
SEPTA R5 Regional Rail to Villanova Station
SEPTA Route 100 Norristown High Speed Line to Villanova Stadium Station
