Wyoming Volunteers Restore Last Remaining Streetcar

When Wyoming's last streetcar rolled to a stop decades ago, no one knew if Ol' #115 would ever shine again. Now, volunteers are making sure this piece of history gets a second chance.

The Sheridan Community Land Trust is hosting a volunteer evening on August 20 to continue restoring the historic streetcar. From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Big Goose Natural Area, neighbors will gather to weatherproof windows, seal gaps, and protect the vintage vehicle from the elements.

The best part? Anyone can help. No special skills or experience required.

Volunteers can show up whenever works for them and stay as long as they'd like. The Land Trust provides all the tools, supplies, and refreshments. Participants just need sturdy shoes, clothes they don't mind getting dirty, and work gloves if they have them.

The Ripple Effect

This restoration project represents more than preserving metal and glass. It's about communities coming together to protect their shared heritage for future generations.

Every volunteer hour and every dollar donated moves Ol' #115 closer to its former glory. What started as a weathered relic is becoming a testament to what happens when people care enough to take action.

The project has already made significant progress thanks to donors and volunteers who've contributed time and resources. Each volunteer evening brings new energy and new hands to help carry the work forward.

For a county watching its history fade, seeing this streetcar return to life offers something powerful: proof that preservation is possible when neighbors work side by side.

Anyone interested in joining the restoration effort can sign up at the Sheridan Community Land Trust website—no previous restoration experience necessary, just a love for keeping history alive.