TROLLEYS TO THE SURF; THE STORY OF THE LOS ANGELES PACIFIC RAILWAY

Myers, William A.

ISBN 10: 091637422X / ISBN 13: 9780916374228

Published by Interurbans Publications/Interurgan, Glendale, CA, 1976

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Interurbans Special #63. Inscribed in blind by Myers on the reverse of the title page, "Best wishes to a fellow enthusiast! William A. Myers." Of the original electric railway lines which became a part of the great Pacific Electric Railway system in 1911, one of the most interesting, and most important, was the Los Angeles Pacific. This is a history of the LAP and the territory it served. 208 pages with photographs, maps (several foldouts), diagrams and rosters. Small round personal blind stamp. Fine in fine and bright price-clipped dust jacket with tiny closed tear. Seller Inventory # 38960

Bibliographic Details

Title: TROLLEYS TO THE SURF; THE STORY OF THE LOS ...

Publisher: Interurbans Publications/Interurgan, Glendale, CA

Publication Date: 1976

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition, first printing.

Book Type: Book

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Synopsis:

Detailed history of the Los Angeles Pacific Railway, the most important part of the great Pacific Electric Railway system, and the region it served. The men such as Moses H. Sherman and Eli P. Clark developed what began as a rickety trolley system and grew it into a major heavy duty suburban line boasting frequent multiple unit electric trains. With black and white photos throughout, rosters and histories of the LAP and its predecessor lines. 208 pages.