Piece of Virginia’s past restored: Streetcar 390 rolls toward its next chapter

HAMPTON, Va. — When volunteers first brought Streetcar 390 to Fort Monroe back in 2017, it barely resembled a streetcar at all. The faded wood, peeling paint, and weathered metal told the story of a once-busy vehicle that had long since fallen silent.

Today, that story looks very different.

“We’re really excited,” said Greg Siegel, who’s been leading the restoration effort. “When we first got it here, it didn’t look anything like a streetcar. To get it this far really fills us with excitement.”…

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