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Our Cars Historical Views

Here are some images of our cars throughout history. Click on any image for a larger version.
June, 1899

It surely was a cold job for motormen to operate the car in a snowstorm and keep the tracks clear of snow.
January, 1904

As built in 1904, car #249 had open platforms and was actually constructed as a trailer car, having no electric traction motors or controls.
December, 1909

Today, musuem car #315 is being restored to this condition as closely as possible.
June, 1910

Scranton Transit #107 is a one of a kind snow sweeper, originally constructed as #99 for the Chicago Joliet Electric Railway in 1910.
June, 1912

Sister car to the musuem's D-39.

Courtesy Philadelphia Rapid Transit Inventory Photos.

Photo ca. 1912.
March, 1919

Sister car to the musuem's D-39.

Courtesy Philadelphia Rapid Transit Inventory Photos.

Photo date March 2, 1919.
January, 1922
December, 1923

Accidents do happen and trolleys did derail occasionally, but overall had a very safe operating record. This is the only known photograph of Valley Railways #12 and unfortunately the car has derailed.
June, 1924

When compared to other photos of # 163 it shows the differences that were made these cars were modernized by the York Railways.
January, 1925
January, 1925

Trolley #355 is at the Roxbury loop when Pepsi Cola was just a nickel. This is the as-built look of the car when it had a different looking dash, a fender and a different headlight.
June, 1925