Montreal Tramways
One of the famous “golden chariots” used in summer sightseeing service until 1957 (although cars were available for charter until 1958). The cars ran a counter clockwise 10-mile route around Mount Royal. Here, Car #1 is westbound on Maplewood about to turn south on Decelles. This is usually part of the 29-Outremont line. Windshields were later additions when the operators complained of getting insects in the face at night. When it rained, passengers were given “rainchecks” for a later trip, and the cars quickly headed for the nearest carbarn. Several of these cars are preserved in running condition.
August 1957
Caption data from Joe Heckenast
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