Winnipeg's electric transit: The story of Winnipeg's streetcars and trolley busses - Hardcover

Baker, John E

9780919130319: Winnipeg's electric transit: The story of Winnipeg's streetcars and trolley busses

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0919130313 ISBN 13: 9780919130319

Publisher: Railfare Enterprises, 1982

Fascinating history of Winnipeg's electric public transportation system from the days of the predecessor horse cars to the final run of the streetcar in 1955 and the trolley coaches in 1970. The author describes how the city and the efficient transportation system grew up together and provided years of prosperity. Written as a chronological narrative, the book details the various companies that were involved over the years, the amalgamations, take-overs and name changes as well as the promoters with outsized personalities who extended the lines far beyond the city limits in wildly optimistic schemes that never paid off and the strikes, wars and other social upheavals that affected both the city and the transit system. The book should also interest the traction enthusiast as it includes myriad details about the tracks, intersection configurations, the routes and operations, the rolling stock and development of the distinctive Winnipeg car. Illustrated with over 300 black and white photos and several maps. Includes an all-time roster of cars and trolley coaches. With decorative end papers showing trolleys in color. 192 pages.

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