When I was in Montgomery, Alabama, the Lightning Route Trolleys offered shuttle service along two fixed routes in the Downtown area. These trolleys are replicas of the nation's first electric streetcar system that began in Montgomery in 1886. All-day passes could be purchased at the Montgomery Visitor Center in Union Station for only $1.00, or one way fares may be purchased from the driver for only 25 cents.
On the trolly which I rode the driver was very knowledgeable and obviously proud of his city. He gave us an excellent historic commentary along the entire route. This is the perfect way to tour downtown Montgomery, beginning at the Visitor Center, without the hassle of parking.
On the trolly which I rode the driver was very knowledgeable and obviously proud of his city. He gave us an excellent historic commentary along the entire route. This is the perfect way to tour downtown Montgomery, beginning at the Visitor Center, without the hassle of parking.
In 1886, America's very first electric street car system was inaugurated here on the streets of Montgomery. The authentic old electric streetcar, pictured below, can be seen behind the Union Depot in the train shed. Visitors can climb on board and view the rich wooden interior with long benches down each side. The conductor could operate the streetcar from either end, making it possible to change directions without turning the street car around.
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