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Restoring trolley service in Gaston County using cutting-edge battery technology.

Belmont Trolley's mission is to set Belmont apart as a unique destination and home town in North Carolina by bringing its past back to the future. ‘Belmont Trolley’ is a non-profit, volunteer operation dedicated to running, preserving and narrating the history of streetcars and their impact on the development of our local communities and other communities throughout the Southeast. We are proposing to establish a historic trolley operation to run along the tracks between downtown Belmont and Belmont Abbey College. In conjunction with running streetcars, we would like to establish a museum to display regional streetcars and serve as a tourist destination for Belmont.

10/30/2026

A professor, a fireman, and some engineers walk onto a track...or however that goes...

09/24/2026

It was a pleasure to connect with local business and community leaders at this week’s Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce after hours event.

Heather and Raleigh enjoyed hearing Belmont Trolley board member, Chris Christy, share the vision for the Trolley Barn and what it could mean for Belmont and Gaston County.

The project brings together several goals: preserving the story of the Piedmont and Northern Railway, creating a home for three historic trolley cars, supporting innovation through Belmont Trolley’s partnership with UNC Charlotte, and providing a place for the community to gather.

HELT Design is proud to be part of a project shaped by the commitment of so many local leaders and volunteers. Thank you to Montcross for a wonderful evening and to everyone who stopped by to talk with us.

Learn more about Belmont Trolley’s history: https://belmonttrolley.org/history/

📸 Event image from Montcross Area Chamber Facebook

09/18/2026

Thanks for having us!

09/10/2026

We are part of next week's Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce Network After Work event at 221 Georgia Belle Avenue! Join us to check out this neat building and learn more about the trolley project.

MACC has an action packed September and October, with events for everyone. Ribbon cuttings, networking events and lunch & learns, oh my!! Register today!

09/04/2026

We are excited to welcome our newest student team from UNC Charlotte College of Engineering to Belmont Trolley!

As part of Belmont Trolley's commitment to STEM education and workforce development, we are proud to sponsor this team as they take on their senior design project—putting their engineering education to work on a real-world transportation challenge.

Over the coming months, the students will work alongside our Board and volunteer team to complete the final touches on our battery cart, preparing it for the NC Innovation grant demonstration in April and, ultimately, for use in trolley operations once our new facility is complete.

This is what our STEM mission is all about: giving students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and gain hands-on experience solving real engineering problems. And for us, it means bringing the next generation of innovation to Belmont.

09/01/2026

We are excited to be a part of Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce’s Get Ready Gaston Forum today! Spending the day with business leaders, elected officials, economic development professionals and community stakeholders learning about the projects, investments and opportunities shaping Gaston County’s future.

08/31/2026

Today, Belmont Trolley had the pleasure of welcoming Elizabeth and Richard from NRHS to Belmont.

They were passing through town after attending the America 250 celebration this past weekend at the N.C. Transportation Museum, and their visit turned into a wonderful connection to trolley history.

Elizabeth shared that she once provided tours of Trolley Car #30 when it was displayed in Victoria, British Columbia. That same car is now Belmont Trolley's Car #16! Robert also shared stories from his previous involvement with railways throughout the Charlotte area and across North Carolina.

It was a wonderful reminder that historic rail equipment connects communities—and people—across generations and across the country.

We look forward to welcoming Elizabeth and Robert back to Belmont when our trolleys are back on the tracks! 🚋

08/22/2026

The future of rail is being developed right here in Belmont. 🚋⚡

In partnership with UNC Charlotte College of Engineering, Belmont Trolley is helping bring groundbreaking wireless power transfer research from the lab to our tracks—exploring new ways to make rail transportation cleaner, more affordable and more accessible.

This is at the heart of Belmont Trolley’s mission: connecting our community through innovative transportation while creating opportunities for education, research and economic development.

Watch how NC Innovation is helping make it possible >> bit.ly/4qEPHSX

08/12/2026

Another year, another achievement to celebrate 🎉

Downtown Belmont has once again earned Accredited Main Street America™ status for 2026, joining 49 accredited Main Street communities across North Carolina dedicated to building vibrant downtowns.

This recognition belongs to our incredible community. Thank you to our volunteers, committee members, business owners, partners, and staff who continue to invest their time, talents, and passion into making downtown Belmont a place people love to visit, shop, dine, and gather.

Here's to another year of preserving what makes Belmont special while continuing to grow together. ❤️

Learn more about Main Street America: https://hubs.li/Q04sPgRt0

Learn more about the North Carolina Main Street Center: https://hubs.li/Q04sN_SP0

07/05/2026

Wishing everyone a safe, festive, and memorable Fourth of July! 🎆

Address

100 N. Main Street, Suite 250
Belmont, NC
28012

Telephone

+19802771023

Website

http://belmonttrolley.org/

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