Belmont Trolley

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. 🙌🧀🍽️

05/06/2026

Did you know? The Piedmont & Northern Railway was originally built in 1911 by James Buchanan Duke—yes, that Duke! 🔌

The P&N was an electrically-powered interurban rail system linking major cities across the Piedmont of the Carolinas, serving as both a freight and trolley line. It sparked unprecedented growth in North Carolina's textile industry and helped shape the region we call home today.

Pretty cool history hiding right in our backyard! 🚃

04/27/2026

We had the absolute pleasure of working with The Wishing Well LLC at our event last fall, and we can't stop thinking about it! ☕🥂

From coffee bars to craft beverages, they elevate every sip and turn the bar experience into a moment your guests will remember. They brought such elegance and warmth to our event, and our guests noticed.

If you're planning a wedding, corporate mixer, backyard bash, or anything in between, we can't recommend this locally owned, woman-run business enough. Give them a follow and check them out!

04/24/2026

Fun Fact: when Charlotte Trolley first fired up historic streetcars in South End in the 1990s, they powered them with an extension cord. 🔌🚋

That's the scrappy spirit it takes to keep trolley history alive—and it's exactly what drives us here at Belmont Trolley. Big things are on the track ahead for Belmont! 🚃

04/21/2026

Who remembers the Stowe Park train?

04/02/2026

Streetcar No. 1 has traveled quite a journey.

Built in 1907 by the J. G. Brill Company, it spent decades in service on the streets of Athens, Greece before making its way to North Carolina.

In the late 1980s, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission restored the car with a vision: to inspire the return of streetcars to Charlotte’s historic neighborhoods.

The car was later deeded to Charlotte Trolley, which has now partnered with Belmont Trolley through a lease agreement.

Now resting in Belmont, No. 1 is poised for its next chapter—and one day soon, we hope to see it rolling down the tracks once more.

03/31/2026

We are excited to see this new addition to Primal Brewery Belmont, a great spot along the future trolley line!

Feeling a little of everything today…

03/10/2026

Philadelphia ➡️ Porto ➡️ Vancouver ➡️ Belmont

03/07/2026