Anyone Else Fascinated By Old Locomotives?
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I doubt that Butch and Sundance would have much luck with this one…
1936 Willys 77 Sedan and the new 1936 City of San Francisco streamliner. The train oozed the elegance of old world travel. In 1936 the car was sold at a price below $500, making it one of the cheapest American cars of its era. The car was also highly economical, delivering 25 miles per gallon. The train was in service from June 14, 1936 - Last service May 1, 1971.
The fellow standing in the middle was the husband of one of my Maternal Grandmother's sisters. For you genealogists, he was the father of my first cousin once removed. She was born in 1918. Now at 92, this removed cousin is still very much with us and has a sharp recollection of days gone bye.
The Pacific Electric Railway, more commonly called the Red Car Line by passengers and operated from 1901 to 1961. It provided fast and efficient transportation throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. In the 1950's we kids used it for trips to the beaches and back. View full size.
The conspiracy theory believed by older Angelinos is that the local politicians were paid off by General Motors to replace it with hundreds of new buses
The Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society at Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society (http://peryhs.org/). has preserved some very good information.
The Pacific Electric Railway, more commonly called the Red Car Line by passengers and operated from 1901 to 1961. It provided fast and efficient transportation throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. In the 1950's we kids used it for trips to the beaches and back. View full size.
The conspiracy theory believed by older Angelinos is that the local politicians were paid off by General Motors to replace it with hundreds of new buses
The Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society at Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society (http://peryhs.org/). has preserved some very good information.
Loggers pose with a massive redwood, 1892. Big enough to drive a train through….
