Whitehorse, Yukon Territories

Though the theme of this site is the use of heritage trolleys and modern streetcars in urban settings, this small operation in the distant Yukon is included to show how interest in heritage trolley technology stretches to seemingly unlikely locations.

In Whitehorse, a narrow gauge trolley from Lisbon, Portugal is operated along riverfront tracks of the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. Pending installation of overhead wire, the car is powered by a towed/pushed generator coupled to the car. Plans exist to erect overhead wire and extend the line.

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The ex-Lisbon car and generator trailer at the south end of the line. It may be extended from this point.	The car at the former White Pass station, now owned by the city, at the mid point of the line.	The ex-Lisbon car and generator trailer at the south end of the line. It may be extended from this point.