Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Vintage film from the 1950s take us back to the last full decade of this mighty interurban system.
No AI was used to bring this show to you. Read about our AI Policy and how we get videos ready for YouTube at: Pentrex.com/AI
About this show: In Southern California, Pacific Electric “Blimps” and “Hollywood Cars” wend their way through automobile traffic on city streets and then roar down PE’s four-track main line to Watts. Catalina Steamship specials take you right to the docks in Wilmington, and you’ll follow regular trains to San Pedro and downtown Long Beach.
About Pentrex: For 40+ Years we've been the leader in railroad video entertainment. See us at Pentrex.com and right here on YouTube, with the Official Pentrex Channel!
Get better quality and a permanent addition (with two more vintage electric shows) to your collection with the DVD:
pentrex.com/DVD-California-Electric-Trilogy-DVD_CAL3-DVD
0:00 PE History and Map
1:02 Runnin' those Red Cars
3:00 Slauson Tower
5:23 Following a Catalina Special
8:25 The Long Beach Line
Over 1,000 shows on DVD and Blu-ray at Pentrex.com
Vintage film from the 1950s take us back to the last full decade of this mighty interurban system.
No AI was used to bring this show to you. Read about our AI Policy and how we get videos ready for YouTube at: Pentrex.com/AI
About this show: In Southern California, Pacific Electric “Blimps” and “Hollywood Cars” wend their way through automobile traffic on city streets and then roar down PE’s four-track main line to Watts. Catalina Steamship specials take you right to the docks in Wilmington, and you’ll follow regular trains to San Pedro and downtown Long Beach.
About Pentrex: For 40+ Years we've been the leader in railroad video entertainment. See us at Pentrex.com and right here on YouTube, with the Official Pentrex Channel!
Get better quality and a permanent addition (with two more vintage electric shows) to your collection with the DVD:
pentrex.com/DVD-California-Electric-Trilogy-DVD_CAL3-DVD
0:00 PE History and Map
1:02 Runnin' those Red Cars
3:00 Slauson Tower
5:23 Following a Catalina Special
8:25 The Long Beach Line
Over 1,000 shows on DVD and Blu-ray at Pentrex.com
