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The Trolley Team


Members of the Trolley Executive Committee gather after the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Trolley Display Building North of the Depot on March 15th, 2001.  From the left:  Ken Johnsen, Magda England, Darrell Swanson, Denny Croston, Craig Thorpe (with shovel), David Bangs, Greg Spranger (with shovel), Karen Dennis and Barb Justice.

2001 Executive Committee

Fred Kempe, Chair ·Former Issaquah City Council President
·Founding Board Chairman, iQuest Interactive Museum
·Founding President, Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
·Has served on numerous regional committees
J. Craig Thorpe, Director ·Director, Washington Association of Rail Passengers, a consumer advocacy group
·Nationally Renowned Transportation Artist
·Volunteer interpretive guide on the Cascade Mountain portion of Amtrak (Empire Builder).
David Bangs ·Immediate Past President of the Issaquah Historical Society, and South Cove Homeowners Association.
·Trustee, Municipal League of King County
·Former Microsoft programmer and manager.
Denny Croston ·Third generation Issaquah resident and seventh generation carpenter. Long time Historical Society volunteer and past board member.  Works for City of Issaquah maintenance.
Karen Dennis ·Event Planner
Magda England ·Vice-President Community Affairs for KJM Electric.
Anne Hall ·City of Issaquah Engineering Department
Nancy Horrocks ·Lifelong resident and long time Issaquah Historical Society volunteer.
Ken Johnson ·Has been instrumental in Yakima's trolley operation from the beginning.  Wrote the Yakima operator's manual, and is writing one for Issaquah as well.  Author of several books, including the "Apple County Interurban"
Barb Justice ·Longtime Issaquah Historical Society volunteer.
·Member of East Lake Sammamish Trails Citizens Advisory Group.
·Accountant, retired.
Don McWhirter ·Issaquah Historical Society Treasurer
Bob Moe ·Owner/Operator: Park Railway at Remlinger Farms
Greg Spranger ·Executive Director, Main Street Issaquah
·Past Chairman, Issaquah Historical Society

 

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News News Update

We do not currently have a trolley car in running condition. 

Fundraising is underway and we hope to announce a streetcar restoration schedule soon. 

Meanwhile, visit our Depot Museum and take a look at the trolleys!