Construction of the second interurban line in the state of Texas linked the cities of Fort Worth and Dallas with operations commencing on July 1, 1902.

[1] The power generating plant and workshops for the interurban line were located in the small town of Handley just east of Fort Worth.

The Northern Texas Traction Company bought land south of Handley where it developed a trolley park called Lake Erie.

The pavilion at Lake Erie included a roller skating rink, a dance hall, restaurant, and rides on a pier above the water.

The last interurban run was completed on Christmas eve, 1934, and streetcar service was maintained by the transit company until 1937[1] when the city charter was renewed and revised.