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What type of vehicles did the Pacific Electric Railway Company operate?

  • Streetcars and interurban cars

  • Trains and buses

  • Automobiles and taxis

  • Airplanes and helicopters

Answer

The Pacific Electric Railway Company operated electrically powered streetcars and interurban cars as part of its mass transit system. These vehicles were nicknamed the "Red Cars" and connected cities across Southern California.
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