Pacific Electric 981 on Venice Short Line Service

Pacific Electric wooden “9” no. 981 along with 971 and a third 9-unit roll down a Los Angeles street as part of Venice Short Line service in 1945 in this fantastic color image.

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Pacific Electric 958 on Venice Short Line Service

Pacific Electric wooden “9” no. 958 along with 966 and a third 9-unit roll down a Los Angeles street as part of Venice Short Line service in 1945 in this fantastic color image. Nice Flying A gas station in the background.

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Pacific Electric 732 in Venice

Pacific Electric Hollywood car no. 732 is captured on a siding in Venice (probably Venice Short Line), on August 12, 1951. That’s a “Rams vs. Redskins” ad position at the rear of the car for the upcoming event at the Coliseum – odd, because though the Rams did play the ‘Skins that year, they did so in Washington. So, this photo may be misdated.

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Pacific Electric 626 at 6th and Main

Pacific Electric Hollywood car no. 626 rests at 6th and Main passenger platforms, probably as part of a railfan excursion. The motorman is seated to the left of his station, while an eager young person is at the “controls” for the shot. Unlikely this car went to Santa Anita, either.

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Pacific Electric 314 NRHS Special in Compton

As part of an National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) special event, Pacific Electric no. 314 is posed on a curve in Compton. The date is October 27, 1956.

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