Save Wyoming’s Last Remaining Streetcar

A rare piece of Sheridan County history is in danger of being lost. The Ol’ #115 — Wyoming’s last surviving streetcar — once carried passengers and freight between downtown Sheridan and Fort Mackenzie. A second streetcar connected Sheridan to the coal mining communities along the Tongue River.

Streetcars like the Ol’ #115 were more than just transportation. In their day, miners, families, and schoolchildren relied on the streetcars as a lifeline. Today, it stands as a fragile but powerful link to the past.

But the property where the streetcar sits has been sold. If the Ol’ #115 isn’t moved immediately, this one-of-a-kind treasure could be gone forever.

Recently, Sheridan Community Land Trust worked with the North Main Association to take ownership of the Ol’ #115 — ensuring that this rare piece of history will have a future. Volunteers and SCLT have stepped up over the past year to shield it from further decay — boarding windows, adding a tarp, stabilizing the frame, and carefully jacking it onto supports, all to buy time.

Their dedication has shown just how much this piece of history means, not only to Sheridan County, but to anyone who values preserving the stories of everyday people and the communities they built.

Very soon, the Ol’ #115 will be moved to its new home at the Big Goose Natural Area, where it will be sheltered and eventually restored. To make that happen, SCLT must raise at least $13,000 right away to safely move the streetcar using a crane and trailer.

Once moved, SCLT must raise an additional $25,257 to build a protective structure that will shield the streetcar from the elements. That means $38,257 is needed as soon as possible.

Every dollar raised beyond this urgent need will go toward the Ol’ #115’s restoration, so it can one day be displayed publicly — inspiring future generations to connect with the ingenuity, resilience, and history of the people who built Sheridan County.

• Donate: Your gift today keeps Ol’ #115 on track for a safe move and future restoration. It will help with crane rental, transportation, building the protective shelter, and preservation costs. You can also donate materials like lumber, roofing, or hardware for the protective structure.

• Get Involved: Volunteer your time and skills for construction and restoration as we preserve and restore this one-of-a-kind piece of history.

• Spread the Word: Share this story with friends, family, and history lovers everywhere.

By working together, we can ensure that the Ol’ #115 rolls into the future as proudly as it once rolled down the tracks — carrying the history of Sheridan County with it.