Nevada County Traction Company - Electric Trolley (1909-1924)

This March 2000 documentary describes the history of the Nevada County Traction Company trolley line that ran between Nevada City and Grass Valley, California from 1901 to 1924. The narrative follows the trolley's route, highlighting key landmarks and obstacles encountered along the way, such as the need to reinforce the plaza bridge in Nevada City due to weight concerns. The trolley faced challenges, including limited power within Nevada City limits and steep grades that sometimes required passengers to disembark and push. The route passed through areas that have since been transformed by the construction of freeways, with former stops and depots replaced by modern businesses and infrastructure. The trolley's decline was attributed to harsh winter weather and the growing popularity of automobiles, leading to its eventual closure in 1924. Remnants of the trolley line, like the car barn in Grass Valley, can still be found, serving as reminders of this bygone era of transportation in Nevada County.