As mentioned trolley car companies promoted amusement parks at the end of their lines. The parks utilized the electric power from the trolleys to operate their rides and attractions. Many photos and stories have appeared on this subject. In 1845 an amusement park opened in Bristol / Southington Connecticut. When the electric trolley line was constructed it services the park. Through the years the park changed hands a few times. It had its ups and downs (not only on the rides). Trolley service to the park ended and a narrow gauge railroad was provided around the site. Around twenty years ago a new owner started to rehabilitate the park. They struck a deal with the Shore Line Trolley Museum in Branford Conn. A right of way was constructed and an Olgood Bradley open bench trolley was sent to the park. It has been operating there ever since. I and going to try and attach some photos to this. For a lot more information go to Wikapedia, the Lake Compounce amusement park or the Shore Line Trolley museum. Better still, take a trip this summer and visit both attractions. The parliament boasts a world class wooden roller coaster and many other attractions and the museum has many operating trolleys and transit cars.
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