Author: John L. WhitmeyerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Remembrances of the Pacific Electric
Author: John L. WhitmeyerRemembrances of The Pacific Electric
Author: James N. SpencerPacific Electric Railway Historical Society
Author: Harvey S. LanerPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781986272421
Category : Los Angeles (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
"This volume explores the colorful stories of a lifelong railfan and founding member of the Orange Empire Traction Company (today, the Orange Empire Railway Museum or OERM).
James N. Spencer
Author: James N. SpenserJohn L. Whitmeyer
Author: John L. WhitmeyerRemembrances of the Pacific Electric Railway
Author: John WhitmeyerPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781541376700
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Welcome to the second monograph published by the late Jack Finn as part of his Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society historical documentation initiative. Featuring the late John L. "Jack" Whitmeyer, the monograph was created from interviews recorded on May 24, 1998. The focus of this volume is on the Pacific Electric's Eastern District, where Jack grew up and spent much of his train-watching youth. Also known as the "Inland" or "Orange Empire," the Eastern District remains one of the more interesting areas of the far-flung Pacific Electric interurban network. Jack Whitmeyer passed away July 5, 2012, surrounded by his surviving family members. He was much loved by all who knew him, and we honor his legacy by re-releasing this valuable monograph in softcover format for future generations of Pacific Electric fans to enjoy.
Bill Arnold
Author: Bill ArnoldPeryhs Monograph 9
Author: Alan K. WeeksPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537778426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
A Los Angeles native born in 1932, author Alan K. Weeks is a lifelong railfan who was present at the end of the Pacific Electric and Los Angeles Railways, taking photos and building memories of the two historic lines that once crisscrossed Southern California. In this monograph, Weeks shares his memories with a new generation of railfans who actively work to preserve the heritage and legacy of the Pacific Electric and Los Angeles Railways. Alan is a retired Schedule Maker for the Southern California Rapid Transit District (RTD), predecessor to today's Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). He shares his photo collection on various websites, including our own PacificElectric.org. From the days when he would frequent the 5 Line with his childhood box camera to today, Alan Weeks is a Southern California treasure, without whose tireless documentary efforts, we would all be much poorer. We hope you enjoy his memories in Monograph No. 9 from the Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society.
Fred Hust
Author: Fred HustRed Car Era an Album
Author: Raphael F. LongPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781452844756
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
During the first six decades of the Twentieth Century, Southern California boasted a comprehensive network of suburban electrically powered trains and trolleys. Known as the Pacific Electric, it was the world's largest interurban electric system. In their bright red livery, the Red Cars went everywhere. Lines extended along the beaches from Balboa to Santa Monica Canyon; from the cool snow covered alpine heights of Mount Lowe to the hot dry sandy desert of the San Fernando Valley; and from Los Angeles to the rural orange groves of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. At its peak, Pacific Electric operated 6,200 trains daily over 1,061 miles of track. Raphael Long was there at mid-century photographing the system during its final years under Pacific Electric management. Presented here are 230 images from Mr. Long's private collection. Red Car Era is filled with memories of a Southern California and Pacific Electric Railway that once was and will never be again.