Toronto and Scarboro' Electric Railway, Light and Power Company
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Toronto and Scarboro' Electric Railway, Light and Power Company was established in August 1892 to provide street railway service beyond the then City of Toronto
, Ontario
to the Township of Scarborough.
By 1895 the TSERLPC was acquired by Toronto Railway Company
with service within Toronto
merged with the TRC and service in Scarborough, Ontario
by Toronto and York Radial Railway
after 1904. The service was acquired by Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario as Hydro Electric Railways: Toronto and York Division
from 1922 to 1927. After 1927, the service was acquired by the Toronto Transit Commission
and city service was extended to Birchmount. Beyond Birchmount, service ceased operations by 1936 (replaced by 12 Kingston Road and 69 Warden South from 1968 onwards).
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
to the Township of Scarborough.
By 1895 the TSERLPC was acquired by Toronto Railway Company
Toronto Railway Company
The Toronto Railway Company was the first operator of horseless streetcars in Toronto.Formed by a partnership between James Ross and William Mackenzie, a 30-year franchise was granted in 1891 to modernize transit operations after a previous 30 year franchise that saw horse car service from the...
with service within Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
merged with the TRC and service in Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough is a dissolved municipality within the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Geographically, it comprises the eastern part of Toronto. It is bordered on the south by Lake Ontario, on the west by Victoria Park Avenue, on the north by Steeles Avenue East, and on the east by the Rouge River...
by Toronto and York Radial Railway
Toronto and York Radial Railway
The Toronto and York Radial Railway operated radial transit services outside of Toronto. Service began in 1904 with the merger of several operators:* Metropolitan Street Railway...
after 1904. The service was acquired by Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario as Hydro Electric Railways: Toronto and York Division
Hydro Electric Railways: Toronto and York Division
Hydro Electric Railways: Toronto and York Division was the radial railway division owned by Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario from 1922 to 1927...
from 1922 to 1927. After 1927, the service was acquired by the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
and city service was extended to Birchmount. Beyond Birchmount, service ceased operations by 1936 (replaced by 12 Kingston Road and 69 Warden South from 1968 onwards).
Routes
- Queen Street (Coxwell Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue)
- Kingston Road (Victoria Park Avenue to Halfway House at Midland Avenue)
- Kingston Road (Midland Avenue to West Hill near Lawrence Avenue East)
- Little York (Kingston Road to Main and Gerrard - abandoned 1913)