Ghosts of Streetcars - B-More Ghosts

UPDATED APRIL 25, 2002

Rarely referred to as the quaint term "trolleys" in the Baltimore area, the city's streetcar system, whose last two lines were converted to buses in 1963, did have it's charms. Remarkably, the system offers an incredible array of "ghosts" in the present day, from the tracks on which the cars ran, to the poles that held up the wires, to the substations and carbarns that were essential parts of the operation. Journey with us, as we take a trip down memory lane to reveal just where many of these ghosts are hidden!
UPDATED APRIL 25, 2002

The Ellicott City Line (#9) Originally intended as a heavy interurban line built to heavy standards, this route never got beyond Ellicott City. The line survives as a trail, with lots of scenic treasures enroute!

A Streetcar named "Lorraine" While not nearly as famous as the landmark New Orleans line, Baltimore's Lorraine line offered the most charming ride within city limits.

Ghosts of the #6 Streetcar Offers a sample of just what a wide array of relics can be found for a single line, in this case, one that has been abandoned for nearly 55 years!

The Towson and Cockeysville Railway Though it's grade is nearly obliterated, there are placed where you can find snippets of this old battery powered line.

Bay Shore Voyage (and Fort Howard) In the dog days of Summer, one destination could be counted on to draw crowds - Bay Shore Park. A look at the line and its ghosts.

The Baltimore & Northern Another ambitious project was this one, which wound up terminating in lonely Emory Grove, then slowly dying - Here's a look at the original B&N Route

The Dummy Line While not a streetcar line in the official sense of the term, the Druid Park Railway was the first local self-propelled operation.

Rails and Trackage Few and far between, these ghosts still can be found, including some never covered in over 50 years!

Overhead Line Poles More prevalent than rails, but oftentimes, just as remarkable in their persistence - a guide of what to look for.

Carbarns You had to put them somewhere at the end of the day! Carbarns have often found many other uses since the abandonment of services.

Substations The cars would never run without power - Massively built substations were built to last, and many have lasted the test of time long after use.

Waiting Shelters Never too common in the area, there are still some nice examples of these structures found in the Baltimore area.

Rights of Way and Snippets Sometimes a grassy area or level grade are all that survive to tell where car lines once ran - here's a look at some bits and pieces of rail ghosts.

UPDATED APRIL 25, 2002
MANY THANKS TO RAY CANNON, MARK DAWSON, BUSTER HUGHES AND DAN LAWRENCE FOR THEIR HELP IN SCOUTING OUT THE GHOSTS IN THIS SECTION!

The Ellicott City Line (#9)	Originally intended as a heavy interurban line built to heavy standards, this route never got beyond Ellicott City. The line survives as a trail, with lots of scenic treasures enroute!
A Streetcar named "Lorraine"	While not nearly as famous as the landmark New Orleans line, Baltimore's Lorraine line offered the most charming ride within city limits.
Ghosts of the #6 Streetcar	Offers a sample of just what a wide array of relics can be found for a single line, in this case, one that has been abandoned for nearly 55 years!
The Towson and Cockeysville Railway	Though it's grade is nearly obliterated, there are placed where you can find snippets of this old battery powered line.
Bay Shore Voyage (and Fort Howard)	In the dog days of Summer, one destination could be counted on to draw crowds - Bay Shore Park. A look at the line and its ghosts.
The Baltimore & Northern	Another ambitious project was this one, which wound up terminating in lonely Emory Grove, then slowly dying - Here's a look at the original B&N Route
The Dummy Line	While not a streetcar line in the official sense of the term, the Druid Park Railway was the first local self-propelled operation.
Rails and Trackage	Few and far between, these ghosts still can be found, including some never covered in over 50 years!
Overhead Line Poles	More prevalent than rails, but oftentimes, just as remarkable in their persistence - a guide of what to look for.
Carbarns	You had to put them somewhere at the end of the day! Carbarns have often found many other uses since the abandonment of services.
Substations	The cars would never run without power - Massively built substations were built to last, and many have lasted the test of time long after use.
Waiting Shelters	Never too common in the area, there are still some nice examples of these structures found in the Baltimore area.
Rights of Way and Snippets	Sometimes a grassy area or level grade are all that survive to tell where car lines once ran - here's a look at some bits and pieces of rail ghosts.