Scene: A Vintage Streetcar Says Thank You

This past weekend, riders were treated to free trips on one of the TTC's older vehicles.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Corbin Smith

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The streetcar looks pretty sharp from far away.

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The streetcar continues continues to look sharp from up close.

This is an old TTC streetcar. Photo by <a href=”IMAGE LINK”>A. Photographer</a> from the <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoist/”>Torontoist Flickr pool</a>.

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This is an old TTC streetcar. Photo by A. Photographer from the Torontoist Flickr pool.

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We wish all our streetcars looked like this, all the time.

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There are many people crowded into the streetcar—because they want to be, and not because it's rush hour.

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WHERE: Between Woodbine and Bingham Loops

WHEN: March 30, 2014

WHAT: People enjoying free rides on a vintage Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) streetcar. Last year, east-end transit routines were disrupted for six months while streetcar tracks were rebuilt along Kingston Road. On Sunday, the TTC offered complimentary rides on a classic TTC vehicle to thank residents and local businesses for their patience.

PCCs were a common sight on the street of Toronto from 1938 to 1995. At one point, the city was home to the largest fleet of PCCs in the world—745 cars.