Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Pacific Electric) no. 1519 heads up a five-car train with “special” dash sign – probably a railfan excursion, note the people on the left of the pilot – in this image dated March 19, 1961. This image is marked as being in Los Angeles.
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Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Pacific Electric) blimp no. 1519 rests in Long Beach, possibly Morgan Yard, and possibly during a railfan event. The image is dated March 19, 1961.
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Pacific Electric 0-6-0 no. 1504 is photographed in a yard setting somewhere in Los Angeles (possibly Taylor Yards), March 21, 1948.
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Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Pacific Electric) blimp no. 1502 pauses in this moody nighttime at San Pedro Station. The date is December 7, 1958.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1600183336958{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]By Alan Weeks
This is part two of his survey of both the Northern and Southern districts as photographed in the 1950s. His notes follow.
#336 Susan. This is an example of a “Puzzle Switch” I can’t remember if it was identical to the switch on the Main Street Viaduct going into the Station.
#341 Indian Village is the ending of the four track Northern District Main Line. From Indian Village East to El Molino in San Marino.
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Pacific Electric Express no. 1462 is photographed at Monrovia Station in the Northern District on August 13, 1951.
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Pacific Electric no. 1452 is photographed pulling a lone boxcar at a grade crossing in Los Angeles as part of Santa Monica Air Line freight service. Undated. Note the large Bekins Storage building in the rear – possible tipoff to the current-day location.
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Pacific Electric no. 1299 executive inspection car is photographed at Watts Car House in December of 1956.
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Pacific Electric no.1266 is photographed as part of impending Baldwin Park service at the 6th and Main Street Station. Undated.
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Pacific Electric no. 1209 is photographed at rest at the Riverside Car House on June 8, 1940.
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