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Pacific Electric 179

No.179
Type: Center Entrance Suburban
Builder: Pullman Car Company, 1912

While no pictures of are known to exist of 179 in service on the Pacific Electric, included on this page are pictures of other cars of the 170 class cars to illustrate what 179 looked like in service.

 

 

 

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Arriving into Ontario from Smiley Heights, PE 177 is seen in the median of Euclid Ave at Holt ave in this early 1920's image. The "Submarines" were assigned to this line as they were the only city cars that could operate on 1200 volts. Craig Rasmussen Collection.

Ontario-Smiley Heights Local Service

Arriving into Ontario from Smiley Heights, PE 177 is seen in the median of Euclid Ave at Holt ave in this early 1920's image. The "Submarines" were assigned to this line as they were the only city cars that could operate on 1200 volts. Craig Rasmussen Collection.

At the San Bernardino Carhouse, Pacific Electric 177 rests between assignments on the 'E' St Line during Orange Show during the 1930's. Photographer David E Gillespie. Jeffrey J Moreau Collection.

Car to the Orange Show

At the San Bernardino Carhouse, Pacific Electric 177 rests between assignments on the 'E' St Line during Orange Show during the 1930's. Photographer David E Gillespie. Jeffrey J Moreau Collection.

PE 179 repurposed as a cabin in Crestline, CA circa 1974. Photogrpapher Brian Norden

Retirement in the Woods

PE 179 repurposed as a cabin in Crestline, CA circa 1974. Photogrpapher Brian Norden

PE 179 and 1046 in use as cabins in Crestline, CA circa 1974. Brian Norden Photo.

179 & 1046 in Crestline

PE 179 and 1046 in use as cabins in Crestline, CA circa 1974. Brian Norden Photo.

PE 179 in outdoor storage. Today, the car is stored inside Barn 7. Don Brown Photo.

At The Museum

PE 179 in outdoor storage. Today, the car is stored inside Barn 7. Don Brown Photo.