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Photographer: Marsha A. Matson
Taken: May 24, 2014
Caption: 1894 Trolley
Additional Description: Built in 1894 (approximately), it was operated as part of the "Yellow Line" interurban trolley system of the Los Angeles Railway (LARY). Originally 20 feet long, it was configured as a simple "open bencher." In 1912, it was reworked in LARY's shops. Vestibules were added on each end, bringing its length to 30 feet. It was sold to a movie studio in 1923 where it was further modified to the combination of open bench and enclosed seating known as the "California Car" configuration. At some point in its history, the trolley's electric motors were replaced with a Corvair automobile engine, which is the current mode of power. The PMRRV purchased the trolley in the Spring of 1993 from a private party. Structural, mechanical and cosmetic restorations were made, and it has been operational since July, 1997.
Submitted: May 31, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p274710
File Size: 1.653 Megabytes

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