Southern District

Two MTA (ex-Pacific Electric) interurbans roll southbound on Southern Division trackage in this dramatic dusk shot. Jack Finn Collection

A fleet of former Pacific Electric (now MTA) interurbans, most still wearing PE paint schemes with added MTA marks, sit patiently for the start of a new day while undergoing overnight [...]

MTA interurbans nos. 1536 and 1543 wear old and new paint schemes in the after-hours period in the maintenance yard. Jack Finn Collection

MTA interurban no. 1538 (ex-Pacific Electric) sits atop an MTA maintenance pit for nighttime service. The destination sign reads “Long Beach / Wilmington / San Pedro.” Jack Finn Collection

A striking nighttime perspective of the MTA’s maintenance pits, with MTA (ex-Pacific Electric) interurbans nos. 1542 and 1544 lit up for dramatic effect. Jack Finn Collection

Pacific Electric interurban no. 1237 rounds a corner on its way to Long Beach. Jack Finn Collection

Pacific Electric interurban no. 1222 rolls down the street near the terminus on Long Beach service in 1936. Jack Finn Collection

A magnificent image of the four-track mainline of the Southern Division at Highland Park Junction. Jack Finn Collection

This vintage view depicts Pacific Electric interurban no. 418 and three PE conductors / motormen posed for a photograph somewhere on the Southern Division. The trailing destination board reads [...]

This dramatic nighttime shot depicts Pacific Electric interurban no. 1538 pausing for passengers at the Compton passenger shelter. The unit wears a Long Beach destination sign on its trailing [...]