Photographs of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail systems.

Three San Diego Electric Railway streetcars at San Diego, California, circa 1900. The car in the foreground advertises the lines of the SDERy. The two street cars in the background are double deck cars. J.M. Fredrickson collection. Other Subject Classes: streetcar

Seattle & Rainier Valley Car 24 on Fourth Avenue near Pioneer Square Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1909. Looking east on Washington Street from 4th Avenue South with Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway car on Washington Street. Other subject categories: Downtown

Seattle & Rainier Valley track along Fourth Avenue near Pioneer Square Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1909. 4th Avenue regrade underway with Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway tracks under construction, looking north about James Street, circa 1909. Other subject categories: Downtown

Seattle & Rainier Valley track along Fourth Avenue near Retail District Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1937. Postcard view looking south on 4th Avenue from Stewart Street; Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway tracks are in place. The Mayflower Hotel is on the left, circa 1937. Other subject categories: Downtown

Seattle City Railway cable car 11, Seattle, Washington, circa 1900. Car 11 at Leschi with crew and 5 passengers. Other subject categories: Cable cars, Yesler Way cable car

Seattle City Railway cable car 2, Seattle, Washington, circa 1900. Unpowered car 2 next to unidentified grip car at Leschi terminal. Other subject categories: Cable cars, Yesler Way cable car

Seattle City Railway cable car 22, Seattle, Washington, circa 1900. Car 22 at Leschi terminal. Other subject categories: Cable cars, Yesler Way cable car

Seattle City Railway car on First Avenue near Pioneer Square Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1895. Seattle City Railway cable car and trailer northbound 1st Avenue South and Jackson (Yesler-Jackson loop). Other subject categories: Downtown