News from the East Coast

First, it was a triumphant day at Branford, as its just-received New Jersey car, Public Service 2651, made a semi-surprise operating debut for museum members. Thanks to River Rail Photo for the above image and thanks to Bill Wall for the below movie showing the car traveling down the line.This was the first time in 80 years that this car has moved any appreciable distance under power. One of the motormen was Tony Hall, who was one of the men who saved car 2651 back in 1973 when it was a shed in Long Valley, NJ. The car is still undergoing some restoration work, but its return to operation is welcome news to Garden State traction fans.Another ceremonial unveiling occurred in Hampton, Virginia, where the nine-year restoration of Newport News & Hampton Railway Gas & Electric 390 was celebrated as complete. This car was acquired as a body from the Baltimore Streetcar Museum in 2017 and has been the subject of a thorough restoration, including complete fabrication of one platform that was…

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