In 1980 Robert Diamond -- then a 20 year old engineering student -- lifted the manhole cover in the middle of Atlantic Avenue at Court Street to find a half mile long tunnel built in the 19th century. The tunnel was used to shuttle goods from the waterfront to the Long Island Railroad.

Shortly after Diamond located the lost 1840s railway tunnel beneath Atlantic Avenue he started giving tours for the general public. He told everyone that he envisioned an old time electric trolley -- with modern technology -- to loop around downtown Brooklyn starting from Red Hook possibly going through the Atlantic Avenue tunnel.

This video stars Diamond as he talks about his dream of bringing the trolley back to Brooklyn.

The lack of transportation connecting Red Hook and brownstone Brooklyn to the downtown area is still a hot issue. Diamond addresses the environmental benefits and economic and social gains as you travel along a trolley route in Brooklyn.

In 2010 the NYC Department of Transportation performed a street care feasibility study. Unfortunately the DOT deemed the trolley not to be feasible at this time.
This video is a collaboration of supporters (including elected officials) who think it is time for New York City to catch up with other cities like Portland, Oregon, Tampa, Florida, Tacoma, Washington, and Little Rock, Arkansas and many others who have found trolleys popular with local residents and tourists alike.

Take this ride and enjoy.

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