Pacific Electric 163 at Torrance Shops
Pacific Electric no. 163 shuttle car at the Torrance Shops for employees only. The image is dated August 11, 1936. © 1936 by Phillips C. Kauke, Stan Kistler Collection
Pacific Electric 711, Part Three
By Ralph Cantos The former Pacific Electric Hollywood car no. 711, now renumbered to 5161 and looking “as good as new,” rolls along Hollywood Boulevard at La Brea Avenue in this [...]
Pacific Electric 711 – Part 2
By Ralph Cantos Freshly outshopped Pacific Electric no. 711 is seen here at West Hollywood yard in 1941 awaiting an appointment with a metal surgeon at the Torrance Shops hospital for some [...]
PE 711 on Hollywood Boulevard in 1928
By Ralph Cantos Pacific Electric Hollywood car no. 711 is seen here, inbound to the Subway Terminal at Ivar Street. As built, the Hollywood cars were fast accelerating, but had a top speed of [...]
Pacific Electric 1058 (formerly 963) In San Pedro
And here is the former 963 / 1058 a few years ago operating on the San Pedro Water Front tourist operation. The 963 has gone full circle. Ralph Cantos Collection
Pacific Electric 1058 (former 963) Special Move in 1985
The former 963, now reborn as PE #1058 is seen here in 1985 heading to Downtown LA for movie work on the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Ralph Cantos Collection
Pacific Electric 963 Body at Compton in 1955
By Ralph Cantos The rather sad remains of Pacific Electric no. 963 is seen here in 1955 along with what’s left of Pacific Electric double-truck Birney no. 152. The 152 came to the PE around [...]
