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These trackless trolley-coaches were 30-feet long,
featured individual leather seats, and were equipped with
two Westinghouse 1426 motors. Operation began on
Plymouth Road on June 14, 1930. Coaches were
renumbered #2401-2406 in 1935. However, service fell
victim to the Great Depression in 1936 and was
discontinued on August 11, 1937.
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These electric buses were 38-feet, 3-inches long and
were equipped with GE 1213 motors. Service began
December 15, 1949 on the Crosstown (Warren Ave.) line.
The service was discontinued on March 31, 1961.
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Job Order 1765
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St. Louis Car
Company
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These trackless electric buses were 39-feet long and were
equipped with GE 1213 motors. Partial service began on
Grand River Avenue in July of 1951, and full service by
September 5, 1951. The service was discontinued on
November 16, 1962.
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TROLLEY-BUS FLEET: THE FIRST ERA
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