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Belmont Trolley

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.

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! 🎆

07/02/2026

Cameras were rolling today... and for a very exciting reason. Stay tuned! 🎥

06/22/2026

Love to see our amazing County showcased by Our State Magazine.

05/27/2026

We were happy to host Gaston Business Association’s Leadership Gaston Spring 2026 class today, as they discovered more about the trolley project. Thank you for visiting!

05/14/2026

We are so grateful to Luke Manlove and the team at Belmont's Specialty Foods for making our Fall event extra special! Luke brought a spread that was as beautiful as it was delicious—and then some. From planning to presentation, he's hands-on every step of the way, helping you make decisions that take your event from good to truly memorable. The menu? Mouth-watering. The touches he added to the display? Better than we could have imagined.

If you're planning an event and want to support a locally owned small business run by a Belmont native who genuinely cares about getting it right, Luke and his team are the ones to call. 🙌🧀🍽️

Address

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

Telephone

+19802771023

Website

http://belmonttrolley.org/

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