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The Electric Railway Historical Association of Southern California

The ERHA logo was designed by member Richard Burk and first appeared on the September 1963 issue of TimepointsThe ERHA of SC meets the 3rd Friday night of every month at the Community Room of the South Pasadena Library. Our meetings always feature the best in traction related movie, slide and/or video programs by our members and noted guests. Monthly meetings are always FREE to the public.
  • The association sponsors several fan trips throughout the year on chartered streetcars and LRVs in cities around California.
  • The organization also sponsors special events such as our annual banquet and silent movie nights with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment.
  • Members receive the association's journal, TIMEPOINTS filled with stories and photos on Southern California streetcar topics.
   ERHA logo mugs, t-shirts and mouse pads

2007-2015 Programs upcoming include:
2007
  • October 19, 2007, Friday, Ralph Cantos' slides of LATL from 1946 until 1963 from Ralph's extensive collection of Southern California traction subjects
  • November 16, 2007, Friday, Harvey Laner's new video of the San Diego Electric Railway
  • December 1, 2007, Saturday, Annual Mt Lowe fantrip to Alpine Tavern
  • December 21, 2007, Friday, Jim Siskell videos of Los Angeles Transit Lines from the 1950's and 60's and a video slide show of LARy and PE from 1942 through 1955
    2008
  • Unscheduled, but soon! Michael Patris's Mt Lowe and his new book on Professor Lowe
  • January 18, 2008, Friday, TBA
    2010
  • February, 2010 Pasadena Line ERHA fantrip Union Station to Citrus Station in Azusa
  • July, 2010 Pasadena Line opens to Azusa/Glendora
    2011
  • 2011 Pasadena Line ERHA fantrip Sierra Madre Villa to East Los Angeles
  • 2011 Pasadena Line opens to East Los Angeles
    2014
  • February, 2014 Pasadena Line ERHA fantrip Union Station to Montclair Station
  • July, 2014 Pasadena Line opens to Montclair
    2015
  • 2015 ERHA fantrip 7th & Flower to Culver City
  • 2015 Santa Monica Line opens to Culver City
    • Monthly Meeting Location: South Pasadena Library Community Room is located at 1059 El Centro Street in the city of South Pasadena. (between Diamond & Fairview Avenues)

    Ride LAMTA Gold Line to Mission Station (South Pasadena), exit to El Centro, Library is 2 short blocks east on the south side of El Centro Street.

    Doors open - 6:30PM, Meeting begins - 7:30PM

    Dough-nuts and coffee are available for a nominal charge (back)

    The Electric Railway Historical Association of Southern California is a non-profit organization formed in 1950 to promote the memory and scholarship of the street railways and interurbans of Southern California. Memberships are $30/year (U.S.) for persons at United States addresses. Families may join for $35/year (U.S.) also at United States mailing addresses. Subscriptions are available to TIMEPOINTS for those interested from other countries at $65/year (U.S.) To join or subscribe please mail your check to:

    The Electric Railway Historical Association of Southern California
    1 World Trade Center
    PO Box 32161
    Long Beach, CA 90832-2161
    Checks may be made out to "ERHA of SC" for simplicity

    Please include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address
    and please let us know what your areas of interest are.

     Or join or renew on-line with a charge card.

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    ERHA 50th Anniversary Trip Photos  March 18, 2000

    ERHA Membership Roster

    2007-08 ERHA Board of Directors
    President
    Vice-President
    Recording Secretary
    Treasurer
    Membership Secretary     		Alan Fishel

    Jim Carter

    Jim Baker
    At-large
    Questions?
    Please e-mail Membership Secretary Jim Baker with membership or other inquires.
    e-mail to:James Baker Be sure to enclose your e-mail address.

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