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UNITED ELECTRIC RAILWAYS CO. - Rhode Island Trolley Badge and 2 Tokens - RARE

$ 61.24

Availability: 75 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    This is a trolley badge and the two tokens used on the line from the
    UNITED ELECTRIC RYS. CO.
    in Rhode Island.  It operated in Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket and points in between.
    In 1924, UER had 348 miles of track and 1,158 motor passenger cars, including 1-man, 1-man-2-man, and 2-man cars, plus 28 motor buses and support equipment.
    The badge is in very good condition with NO cracks
    (see photos).
    It probably dates back to 1920s given the style and lettering.  It was made by Heeren Bros. Co. (Pittsburgh, PA).
    -Providence
    Horse Car
    1864-1894 - Union Railroad Co.
    1892-1894 - horse cars replaced with electric streetcars
    1889-1895 - operated cable cars
    1894-1921 - Union Railroad of Providence
    1921-1951 - United Electric Railways Co.
    1922 - buses introduced
    1948 - streetcars discontinued
    1931-1955 - operated trolleybuses
    Pawtucket
    Horse Car
    1886-1894 - Pawtucket Street Railway Co.
    1892-1895 - horse cars replaced with electric streetcars
    1894-1921 - Pawtucket Street Railway
    1921-1951 - United Electric Railways Co.
    1922 - buses introduced
    1934 - streetcars discontinued
    Woodstock
    Horse Car
    1887-1921 - Woonsocket Street Railway Co.
    1888-1897 - horse cars replaced with electric streetcars
    1921-1951 - United Electric Railways Co.
    1928 - streetcars replaced with buses