ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The National Museum of Transportation says they were vandalized a little close to two weeks ago, leading to two historic trolleys at the museum suffering approximately $20,000 in damages.
According to the museum, on Friday, Jan. 10, vandals painted graffiti on two historic trolley artifacts that are used in daily operation providing rides for guests during the operating season.
The two trolleys that were damaged were the 1914 St. Louis Waterworks Railway #10 and the 1947 Southern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority #2740.
"We take vandalism to our artifacts seriously and will prosecute those who damage our collection to the fullest extent of the law," said Dr. Darryl Ross, President of the Museum's Board of Directors. "Not only did they damage our artifacts, they spray painted our security cameras. Fortunately, the photos we needed were already captured."
The museum says that they are working closely with St. Louis County Police and they have provided photographs to officers of the individuals entering the property from the Union Pacific mainline and the damage done to the historic artifacts.
If you would like to help the museum's restoration efforts, you can donate to the museum's restoration efforts here.
If you have any information about this vandalism, please contact St. Louis County Detective Calvin McClain at 314-615-0716.