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Astoria Riverfront Trolley

1999 establishments in OregonAstoria, OregonHeritage railroads in OregonHeritage streetcar systemsRailway lines opened in 1999
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Astoria Riverfront Trolley Old 300 at 12th Street
Astoria Riverfront Trolley Old 300 at 12th Street

The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is a 3-mile (4.8 km) heritage streetcar line that operates in Astoria, Oregon, United States, using former freight railroad tracks along or near the south bank of the Columbia River, with no overhead line. The service began operating in 1999, using a 1913-built streetcar from San Antonio, Texas. As of 2012, the service was reported as carrying 35,000 to 40,000 passengers per year and has been called a "symbol" and "icon" of Astoria. The line's operation is seasonal, normally during spring break and from May through September. Volunteers from the non-profit Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association (ARTA) operate the service and maintain the streetcar and tracks, but the city of Astoria has provided some funds for certain purchases, including a new carbarn in 2001 and a contribution to the cost of purchasing the streetcar. The car was on loan from San Antonio for the first seven years, but was purchased by ARTA in August 2005. By 2004, the Trolley had become "one of Astoria's most popular features" and "a main attraction in the city of Astoria".

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Astoria Riverfront Trolley
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Astoria Riverfront Trolley Old 300 at 12th Street
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