Two early motor coaches used for sightseeing pose in this classic shot. The one unit’s signage reads “Seeing Los Angeles / 1000 Points of Interest / 30 Mile Ride” and is named “Sierra Madre.”
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1000 Points of Interest
105 Bound for Colton
Pacific Electric streetcar no. 105 proceeds towards Colton in this Eastern Division shot.
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Crossing Dominguez Junction
Dominguez Tower presides over the crossover action at Dominguez Junction, as seen in this image of a Pacific Electric interurban negotiating the diamond.
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1011 for Redondo Beach
Pacific Electric interurban no. 1011 pauses for passengers (including one smiling example to the left) on its way to Redondo Beach.
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Bridge Crossing at Speed
A Pacific Electric interurban crosses the Ballona Creek in 1940 at Playa Del Rey on its way to Redondo Beach.
Modified based on comment
Ralph Melching Photo
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212 To Los Angeles
Pacific Electric interurban no. 212 crosses a wooden trestle on its way to Los Angeles on the Northern Division.
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Photo Break
Workers on the right-of-way take a break to pose with Pasadena and Pacific no. 98 streetcar. The line was a predecessor to the Pacific Electric.
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Three Kids
Three kids stand at the corner of Avenue 64 and Roble Avenue in Highland Park, as a Pacific Electric streetcar trundles off into the distance.
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Pasadena Stable
A variety of Pacific Electric equipment stands idle at the Pasadena holding area on South Fair Oaks Avenue. From left: no. 00153 Power Car; two streetcars (including a Birney); interurban no. 1106; interurban no. 1146. This image is believed to date to 1939.
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All Quiet at Oneonta
Everything is quiet at Oneonta Station in South Pasadena in the Northern Division.
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