February 24, 1957: Excursion Passengers

Stephen Dudley Photo, Stephen Dudley Collection

The date is February 24, 1957. Excursion passengers wait at Bellflower station watch the arrival of the regular train from Los Angeles.

Stephen Dudley Photo, Stephen Dudley Collection

May 23, 1958: Three-Car Train at Lynwood Station

Stephen Dudley Photo, Stephen Dudley Collection

A three-car train at Lynwood Station on the Bellflower Line, May 23, 1958, the last weekday rush hour service. The prior day to this photography, the Hancock refinery near Signal Hill caught fire and the thick, dark smoke spread north for a day or two – as reflected in this picture.

Stephen Dudley Photo, Stephen Dudley Collection

May 23, 1958: Last Weekday Rush Hour at Watts

Steve Dudley Photo, Steve Dudley Collection

Three-car train at Watts switches onto the Bellflower line, May 23, 1958, the last weekday rush hour service prior to abandonment of passenger service on this line.

Stephen Dudley Photo, Stephen Dudley Collection