Wayne P. Groome, dba Trolley Brokers LLC, has been in the business of buying, selling and brokering used rubber-tire trolleys, tram sets and other unique people-transporting equipment since November of 1993. He is one of three people in the United States who is in the business of brokering used trolleys and trams on a daily basis.

Mr. Groome has built his broker inventory to a high of 70 trolleys and 24 tram sets. He is probably responsible for more used trolley equipment sales in the U.S. than any other company. Working the market day in and day out has given him an honest picture of what used trolleys are worth.

Factored into the appraisal equation are: year built, manufacturer, passenger capacity, wood interior, interior brass trim, type of flooring, exterior trim, air conditioning and heating, chassis, type of engine, mileage on coach, transmission type, open or enclosed body, undercarriage, body condition, miles on power plant, repair schedule and roof/glass condition.

Mr. Groome has performed appraisals for the following businesses:

Commerce Exchange Bank, Beachwood, Ohio
Springs Transit, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Old Town Tours, San Diego, California
Old Savannah Tours, Georgia
City of Morro Bay, California
Napierville Trolley & Tours, Illinois
Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency, Florida
IRS tax appraisal for Cable Car Charters, California
Santa Barbara Trolley Company, California
LaSalle National Bank, Chicago, Illinois
First Maryland Leasing, Baltimore, Maryland
Boise Tours, Boise, Idaho
Blue Trolleys of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
Marco Island Trolley, Marco Island, Florida
TRT Transportation, Chicago, Illinois
Bank of Hanover, Hanover, Pennsylvania
Old Town Trolleys, Key West, Florida
Trolley Tours of Cleveland, Ohio
Mackinaw Trolley Company, Mackinaw City, Michigan
Commerce Bank, Coral Gables, Florida