Learn the history of the suburban trolley network Oct. 11

A new mode of transport was created after the discovery and commercialization of electric power. Learn about electric intersuburban trolleys at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St.

Douglas Rundell, a volunteer train operator at the Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, will cover the fascinating history of some lines that served Northern Illinois, including the one that served the village of Glen Ellyn.

These trains offered clean and efficient transportation for urban and rural riders alike, and a huge network of these lines grew up in the United States.

What an opportunity for middle school and high school students to learn about the electric intersuburban trolley systems in Illinois. Admission is free. For details, call (630) 469-1867 or visit gehs.org.