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Tampa, Florida - Replica Birney Trolleys - February 2000
-- Replica Birney #428 Index - A Work In Progress Index --
The first replica Birney trolley constructed for HARTline of Tampa, Florida, was unveiled and dedicated in February 2000. Below are photos from the exciting occasion.
From mid-1999 through the beginning of the year 2000, Gomaco Trolley Company had the opportunity to create a new classic-style trolley. HARTLine in Tampa, Florida, had requested several replica Birney trolleys for their TECO Streetcar line, and Gomaco Trolley Company stood up to the challenge. This photographic journal profiles the construction of the first Replica Birney Trolley, #428. Gomaco Trolley Company went on to construct replica Birney trolleys #429 through #435 for use on the new rail system.
Delivery on all eight trolleys was completed by 2002, which was followed by a grand opening weekend (October 19-20, 2002) that transported more than 20,000 trolley enthusiasts through the YBOR historic district and the Channel district in Tampa.
View the construction of replica Birney trolley #428 in:
June 1999 - August 1999 - December 1999 - Early January 2000 - Late January 2000 - February 2000 - Dedication Ceremony
-- Select Any Photo For A Close-Up --
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