Exploring the Costliest Deserted Developments
3.Windber, Pennsylvania, Windber Trolley Graveyard
Location: Pennsylvania's Windber
Time period: 1990s
Fee: $30 per tour
In the 1990s, the quaint town of Windber, Pennsylvania, became known for offering unique tours that provided visitors with a glimpse into its rich history and local culture. For a fee of $30 per tour, guests could explore various attractions and landmarks that showcased the town's heritage and charm. These tours were designed to be both educational and entertaining, giving participants an in-depth look at Windber's past and present.
The civil engineer Ed Metka has long been passionate about urban mobility. Concerned about the fate of many trolley models being destroyed or sold for scrap after he left the Army, Metka took action to preserve these historic vehicles. He purchased fourteen trolley cars from the Massachusetts Transportation Authority and arranged them near Windber, Pennsylvania, for public display.
Known as the "Trolley Graveyard," this unique exhibit remains in place today. To protect these valuable pieces of history, a caretaker and security guard live on-site full-time, ensuring the trolleys are not vandalized. Despite the passage of time, Ed Metka's passion for vehicles endures. Currently, he is seeking a buyer who can restore these trolleys to their former glory.
