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More Than 20,000 Ride Tampa Trolleys On Opening Weekend!

HARTLine in Tampa, Florida, had its grand opening for the TECO Streetcar line the weekend of October 19 and 20, 2002, which was an overwhelming success! More than 20,000 eager trolley fans were given rides through the YBOR historic district in Tampa on eight replica Birney trolleys, numbered 428 through 435, which were manufactured by Gomaco Trolley Company.

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Preparations for the opening day went on well into the night on Friday, October 18, and began bright and early Saturday morning, October 19.
Trolley fans from far and wide were decked-out in periodic attire for the celebration and a Dixieland band warmed up the audience for the grand opening ceremony.
Tampa's original Birney trolley car #163 was on display throughout the weekend.
Tampa and Florida dignitaries greeted visitors and addressed the crowds at a ceremony officially opening the TECO Streetcar line through the YBOR historic district.


More Tampa Photos: Trolley Parade - Trolley Rides 1 - Trolley Rides 2 - Trolley Rides 3



 

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