The first in a series of DVDs devoted to the American PCC and North American trolley systems, on the anniversary of its 60 years in service. This DVD traces the history of the streetcar in the USA up to and including the advent of the sleek, silent streamliner. Also detailed coverage of Brooklyn, Chicago, Baltimore, San Diego, El Paso, Los Angeles and Vancouver. Production of the PCC extended from 1936 until 1952, with some 5000 examples built. Special features: Detailed coverage (mostly in colour) of Brooklyn (including The Pink Lady and car 1000) Chicago (including 1934 scenes of 7001) 1944 livery experiments Blue Geese/Green Hornets Baltimore ( including Sparrow's Point and the final days) San Diego El Paso (including the reverse running to the depot) Los Angeles (showing P1's and War Babies in 2-tone yellow) Rare footage: Detroit's Blue Streak and United Traction 301 Birneys Witts and a host more stunning scenes of US traction