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Hold the vibrations! Umberto Mano says the TTC's big new streetcars rumbling by his pizzeria on Kingston Rd
Hold the vibrations! Umberto Mano says the TTC's big new streetcars rumbling by his pizzeria on Kingston Rd

Hold the vibrations! Umberto Mano says the TTC's big new streetcars rumbling by his pizzeria on Kingston Rd

Date6/23/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130434F
Keep 'em rolling: When streetcars need a checkup, a good scrubbing or a boost on the huge new hoist, they are wheeled into the Russell Carhouse, one of the TTC's four streetcar barns
Keep 'em rolling: When streetcars need a checkup, a good scrubbing or a boost on the huge new hoist, they are wheeled into the Russell Carhouse, one of the TTC's four streetcar barns
6/8/1988
Keep 'Em rolling: When streetcars need a checkup, a good scrubbing or a boost on the huge new hoist, they are wheeled into the Russell carhouse, oneof the TTC's four streetcar barns
Keep 'Em rolling: When streetcars need a checkup, a good scrubbing or a boost on the huge new hoist, they are wheeled into the Russell carhouse, oneof the TTC's four streetcar barns
6/2/1988
Keep 'em rolling: When streetcars need a checkup, a good scrubbing or a boost on the huge new hoist, they are wheeled into the Russsell Carhouse, one of the TTC's four streetcar barns
Keep 'em rolling: When streetcars need a checkup, a good scrubbing or a boost on the huge new hoist, they are wheeled into the Russsell Carhouse, one of the TTC's four streetcar barns
6/2/1988
John Gordon Inglis, general manager of operations for TTC, stands in front of one of the streetcars he has made provide such good service that experts from many cities come to see how it's done
John Gordon Inglis, general manager of operations for TTC, stands in front of one of the streetcars he has made provide such good service that experts from many cities come to see how it's done
6/14/1968
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
6/29/1988
Clearing the way for the TTC. Its big brush spinning, this TTC sweeper clears a path through Fleet St. snow for following streetcars. All available eq(...)
Clearing the way for the TTC. Its big brush spinning, this TTC sweeper clears a path through Fleet St. snow for following streetcars. All available eq(...)
2/24/1962
Toronto's History: These Red Rocket streetcars are a symbol of Toronto, says TTC vice-chairman Mike Colle, who opposes a proposal that they be scrapped
Toronto's History: These Red Rocket streetcars are a symbol of Toronto, says TTC vice-chairman Mike Colle, who opposes a proposal that they be scrapped
8/1/1989
On track: Juri Pill, TTC's general manager, is involved in planning Metro's projected transit needs, which include possible extensions of subway routes, 'busways' and light rapid transit lines, shown left
On track: Juri Pill, TTC's general manager, is involved in planning Metro's projected transit needs, which include possible extensions of subway routes, 'busways' and light rapid transit lines, shown left
1/20/1986
He's TTC's best
He's TTC's best
6/21/1978
Streetcar holiday. Two new Toronto Transit streetcars have the yards at Bathurst St. and Davenport Rd. to be tested in Boston. The flat bed trucks carrying the cars were specially made for the job
Streetcar holiday. Two new Toronto Transit streetcars have the yards at Bathurst St. and Davenport Rd. to be tested in Boston. The flat bed trucks carrying the cars were specially made for the job
2/29/1980
The oldest streetcar in service in Toronto is 31-year-old Car 4199, with 1,160,000 miles logged, and David McIver, who has operated TTC streetcars for(...)
The oldest streetcar in service in Toronto is 31-year-old Car 4199, with 1,160,000 miles logged, and David McIver, who has operated TTC streetcars for(...)
7/29/1971
Bill Manos (L), Chris Manos (r), Ernie Jaku (2nd L) and Bill Eliopoulos
Bill Manos (L), Chris Manos (r), Ernie Jaku (2nd L) and Bill Eliopoulos
7/7/1997