This streetcar is named 'The Rocket' and was the first electric streetcar in use in Montreal when it was introduced into service in 1892 on the Montreal Street Railway. It was built by Brownell Ca... (more)

This is the "Rocket", the very first electric tramway used by the MSR. It replaced sled tramway (photo 27183) in 1892. Hopefully, it has been preserved and is in operating condition.

Drawn by horses. Circa 1875