Steveston InterurbanTram
The interurban rail car #1220 has found a permanent home in Steveston Park. Car 1220 was built in St. Louis Missouri, by the St. Louis Car Company, in 1913. She was purchased by the British Columbia Electric Railway Company to carry passengers from Vancouver to Steveston. She worked long and hard, primarily on the Steveston Interurban Line until cessation of service in February of 1958. She served a total of 45 years, carrying passengers of all ages through an era that relied heavily on public transportation.
1220 was brought home to Steveston after a 35 year absence through the efforts of the Steveston Interurban Restoration Society. Since 1993 she has greeted thousands of visitors at her temporary location at the foot of No. 1 Road and Bayview. In 1995 the Society obtained permission and financial assistance from the City to relocate #1220 to Steveston Park, on track originally placed in 1902 by Canadian Pacific Railway and used by #1220 during her active years.
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