J.R. May, president of Melvin M. May Associates, will describe the rescue and restoration efforts of Trenton Trolley #288. This trolley was found embedded in a Hamilton, NJ home in the process of demolition. The trolley was rescued and is now the in process of an intense restoration project. May will discuss the discovery of the car, its history, efforts to develop drawings of missing elements, and opportunities for the public to volunteer. The talk will also mention inspiration and experience gained from the restoration of a Pennsylvania RR 1915 N6b caboose, a “cabin car” similar to the 288.

J.R. May has a longstanding commitment to the history of railway and trolley transportation. He has volunteered for the New Jersey Museum of Transportation (NJMT) in various capacities since 1972, working on a range of acquisitions, restoration projects, and hands-on operating and maintenance activities, and serving as Chairman of the Board of NJMT from 2000 to 2004.

Online presentation co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum with the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library.

Registration required. Register at the Mercer County Library.