Birmingham Railway and Electric Company

The company faced increased pressure from car after World War II and ridership declined.

In addition to a variety of older cars kept in service, BEC ordered 47 PCC streetcars, at a cost of $25,000 each, from Pullman Standard in 1947.

Birmingham's cars were the 17425 model and were manufactured at the Osgood Bradley plant in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The interiors were three shades of green with coffee-colored leather upholstery, stainless steel seat backs and chrome trim.

The exterior color scheme was updated to navy blue skirts with cream above, separated by a scarlet stripe.