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1. 1938 Wreck of Passenger Motor 306 - 15 Oct 1938

   Although labeled as Passenger Motor 306, wrecked near Elm Mott Siding just north of Waco, research of Dallas Morning News articles in 1938 indicate this car was more likely the wreck that occurred on Saturday, 15 October 1938 at 1 p.m. Bluebonnet 306, southbound on the Dallas-Waco line, hit what was reported to be an open switch and "hurtled" into a gasoline car parked on a siding near Fernwood Avenue crossing at Lisbon, in the south Oak Cliff o...

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2. Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 318 at Ennis Stop - 1941

   Texas Electric Railway Company Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 318 comes to a stop in Ennis. It appears that these stylishly dressed men by the Corsicana Bluebonnet are ministers. An April 11, 1940 article in the Dallas Morning News reads: "Negro Baptists Open Three-Day Convention". "The Texas Negro Baptist Convention Wednesday opened a semiannual three-day meeting at St. John Baptist Church, Allen and Guilliot, with Dr. Ernest C. Estelle as pas...

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3. Interior View of TER Bluebonnet Special, Passenger Motor 307 - 1935, September 19

   Interior view of Texas Electric Railway Passenger Motor 307, a Bluebonnet Special. The white covers on the back of the seats, pictured here, gave Bluebonnet coaches a special touch. Note the sewn cursive 'TERY' in the rear middle of the white covers. In this view, facing the rear of the car, two signs can be seen; one reads 'No Smoking', the other reads: YOUR PATRONAGE IS APPRECIATED Tell your friends about the Economy....Safety ...

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4. Interior View of TER Bluebonnet Special - Passenger Motor 313 - 1939

   Interior view of Texas Electric Railway Passenger Motor 313, a Bluebonnet Special. The white covers on the back of the seats, pictured here, gave Bluebonnet coaches a special touch. In this view, facing the rear of the car, two signs can be seen; one reads 'No Smoking', the other reads: We will Appreciate it if You will Route Your Car-Load & Less-Car-Load Freight via TEXAS ELECTRIC RAILWAY See: Map 5, Detail 53

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5. Lithograph - Lithograph: Texas Electric Railway Car 319 [1967]

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6. Lithograph - Lithograph: Texas Electric Railway Car 319 [1970]

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7. New Seats for Bluebonnet Passenger Motors - ca 1927

   This promotional photograph was for a new type of seat tried out on the Bluebonnet passenger cars. This seat type was selected as the most comfortable by contest. Seats pictured are on Passenger Motor 328.

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8. Picture - Lithograph: Texas Electric Railway Car 319

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9. TER 'Bluebonnet' Passenger Motor 302 on Corsicana Line - 1938, September 14

   SNAPSHOT: Texas Electric Railway Dallas bound "Bluebonnet" Passenger Motor 302 (Train 628) travels the Dallas-Corsicana Line north of Ennis; 7/8 front right view. Location is likely at Walker Siding. The advertising sign, under the Motorman's window, reads: Motion Pictures Are Your Best Entertainment See: Map 5, Detail 46

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10. TER 'Bluebonnet' Passenger Motor 303 at Dallas Interurban Terminal - 1935, September

    Texas Electric Railway Company Passenger Motor 303 [Train 616], a Bluebonnet, at the Dallas Interurban Terminal. The head-on view shows the Destination sign, which reads 'Dallas' and an advertisement, below the right arch window, which reads: EVERY PASSENGER A GUEST and more ... a guest of honor. respond frequently to this personal invitation to enjoy the Comfort and Convenience of our service Texas Electric Railway See: Map 8...

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11. TER Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 306 and Trail Car in Oak Cliff - 1938, September 17

    Texas Electric Railway Company Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 306 [Train 221] southbound and entering Oak Cliff. The car is on a private right-of-way, after crossing the Trinity River bridge and pulling an unidentified Express Trail Car behind. On the front of the car (motorman side) is an advertising placard 'Motion Pictures Are Your Best Entertainment'. The sign between tracks reads: Private Right of Way No Trespassing D. Ry. & T. Co. ...

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12. TER Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 307

    Texas Electric Railway Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 307 at the Corsicana Station.

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13. TER Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 310 beside the Monroe Shops - 1939

    Texas Electric Railway Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 310 in the west yard beside the Monroe Shops Carbarn.; Advertising Majestic Theater - "Juarez" starring Paul Muni and Betty Davis in 1939

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14. TER Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 310 Boarding Passengers - 1938, September

    Texas Electric Railway Company Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 310 [Train 221], boards passengers in Waxahachie, on it's route north to Dallas. Advertising under the motorman's seat reads: Motion Pictures are your best entertainment See: Map 4, Detail 38

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15. TER Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 310 in Downtown Waco - 1938, September 15

    Texas Electric Railway Company Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 310 in front of Fuller Garage on Washington Avenue in Waco. In the background, portions of the Waco Terminal can be seen. See: Map 7, Waco Downtown Detail

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16. TER 'Bluebonnet' Passenger Motor 316 at Waco Terminal - 1938, September 15

    Texas Electric Railway Company Passenger Motor 316 [Train 232], a Bluebonnet, stands at the Waco Terminal. See: Map 7, Waco Downtown Detail

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17. TER Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 316 Waco Line in Hillsboro - 1940, April

    Texas Electric Railway Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 316 Waco Line in Hillsboro, Texas around April 1940 with Texaco signs in background

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18. TER 'Bluebonnet' Passenger Motor 317 along the Dallas-Corsicana Line - 1938, September 14

    Texas Electric Railway Company Passenger Motor 317 along the Dallas-Corsicana Line.

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19. TER Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 318 to Corsicana on Trestle - 1940

    Texas Electric Railway Bluebonnet Passenger Motor 318 to Corsicana on trestle in Dallas

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20. TER 'Bluebonnet' Passenger Motor 319 at Dallas Interurban Station - ca 1927

    Texas Electric Railway Passenger Motor 319 [Train 233] stands at the Dallas Interurban Terminal. The car was painted blue and cream and had a brown roof. The paint scheme was new; begun in 1927 to promote the Bluebonnet Specials, which had limited stops along their designated line. The large painted number '319' on the front of the car, under the middle arched window, is the equipment number required by the Federal Railroad Administration ...

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