Edmonton's Electric Transit: The Story of Edmonton's Streetcars and Trolley Buses

Fascinating and detailed history of the Edmonton transit system, the northern most electric railway system in the world. The book traces the development of the system from the first 11 miles of track in 1908 through the end of the streetcars in 1951, the institution of electric trolley buses, and then the rebirth of traction with the Light Rail Transit operation in 1978. Illustrated throughout with black and white and some color photos. With rosters for trolley cars and Light Rail rolling stock. Incldues several maps. With color photos on end papers. 209 pages.