GENERAL INFORMATION
Yakima Valley Trolleys operate on the tracks of the former Yakima Valley Transportation Company (YVT) in Yakima, Washington, U.S.A. The YVT is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it is the last authentic, all-original turn-of-the-century interurban railroad in the United States.
The railroad was
constructed between 1907 and 1913. Its greatest length was a little over 44 miles.
Its present length is a little over 5 miles.
It connects the city of Yakima with the town of Selah, Washington.
It has operated every year since 1907.
The YVT built a stone
and timber carbarn/shop building and a
The Yakima Valley
Trolleys organization was incorporated in 2001 to operate the railroad for the
City of Yakima (who owns the railroad and rolling stock).
The trolleys provide a historical, educational trip for sightseers and
students of vintage rail transit alike.
The YVT carbarn and
substation are the heart of the Yakima Electric Railway Museum.
Contained within their walls are vintage power generating equipment,
antique streetcars and electric locomotives, and belt-driven shop machinery.
Admission to the exhibits is free.
Fares collected for trolley rides and donations are the only two sources
of funds to keep the Yakima Valley Trolleys operating.
To learn more about fares and operating schedule, click on the link at
left.