Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway rolling stock

The following cars were built for the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway system.

They also contained a single trolley pole, which would swivel to allow for forward and reverse operation.

Common references indicate they were constructed by the C. A. Hammond Car Company, and had a capacity of 24 people.

The confusion most likely originated because both car companies were located in San Francisco.

They were equipped with Eclipse fenders, wood walkover seats, Sterling fare registers, and a rope brake system.

They were equipped with wooden seats, Sterling fare register, and a rope brake system.

[1] Records show that the cars were manufactured by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).

The October 1956 edition of the Western Railroader indicates that PG&E made cars for the Bakersfield system, and other California railways.

They were equipped with Eclipse fenders, Sterling fare box and air brakes.

They were originally built in 1922 for the Union Traction Company of Santa Cruz.