Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (still painted Los Angeles Transit Lines, ex-Los Angeles Railway) J Line streetcar no. 1450 pauses at a light in traffic in this image dated May 1959. The slide included information stating this was from the final H Class trip.
L. Swanson Photo, Andy Goddard Collection
3062 Special and Oldsmobiles
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) PCC no. 3062 pauses in traffic filled with Oldsmobiles (and other classic makes) in this shot dated February 1963. Unclear is the purpose of the holiday-themed overhead decorations.
L. Swanson Photo, Andy Goddard Collection
3062 Special
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) J Line PCC car no. 3062 negotiates traffic on Pacific Boulevard near Saturn Avenue in Huntington Park in this shot dated February 1963. An MTA Compton Line bus looms in the background.
L. Swanson Photo, Andy Goddard Collection
Modified based on comment
Here is a contemporary view of the location:
Signing Autographs Aboard 3002
The motorman signs autographs or other mementos aboard Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) PCC car no. 3002 on the final day of service, March 31, 1963. The scene is the Georgia Street Car House (note the track number signs overhead).
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection
Dapper Fan on the Last Day
A dapper young fan poses aboard a new MTA bus at the Georgia Street Car House on March 31, 1963, the final day of streetcar service in Los Angeles.
Modified based on comment
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection
Boarding 3002 at Georgia Street Car House
A passenger boards MTA 3002 (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) PCC at the Georgia Street Car House on the final day of service, Marc h 31, 1963.
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection
3002 at Georgia Street Car House, Last Day
Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) PCC no. 3002 in weepy-eyed “Goodbye” livery greets well-wishers and fans at the Georgia Street Car House on March 31, 1963, final day of service.
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection
3002 on Last Day
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) PCC no. 3002 decorated in the weepy-eyed “Goodbye” livery gets ready for a final run from the Georgia Street Car House on March 31, 1963, the final day of streetcar service in Los Angeles.
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection
3002 Downtown
Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) PCC no. 3002 pauses in downtown Los Angeles on March 31, 1963, final day of service.
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection
3002 on the P Line
Soon before decommissioning, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Los Angeles Transit Lines) PCC no. 3002 in weepy-eyed “Goodbye” livery pauses for passengers on the P Line.
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection