Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Montgomery County Trolleys

WILLOW GROVE, Pa. - July 10, 2018 - PRLog -- Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for
Montgomery County Trolleys

Local Author Mike Szilagyi will be available to sign copies of book

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was once served by 140 miles of trolley lines. In the first half of the 20th century, a wide array of trolley cars rolled over Montgomery County's rails, from quaint open streetcars rumbling through borough streets to sleek 80-mile-an-hour trolleys sailing across open fields in Upper Gwynedd and Hatfield Townships.

The cars had zero emissions, and some lines were powered by renewable hydroelectric power. Taking the trolley was a convenient, affordable option for those travelling and commuting in Montgomery County, nearby Philadelphia, and points beyond. Freight was also carried on board trolleys, with prompt parcel delivery service. Fortunately, many years ago, dedicated trolley fans had the foresight to aim their cameras at these unique vehicles, providing rare glimpses not just of the trolleys but also of Montgomery County's rapidly changing landscapes.

Highlights from the Book:

·         The book brings to life the short window of time after horse-powered travel was dominant on Montgomery County's roads, but before the automobile took over. This time, between about 1900 and 1930, can justifiably be called the time of the trolley.

·         Not content to simply move passengers from place to place, the electric trolley network also carried freight. Faster and cheaper than the railroads, trolley freight may well be described as the FedEx of its day.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Barnes & Noble

102 Park Ave.

Willow Grove, PA 19090

When:  Saturday, July 21st, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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