{"product_id":"bakersfield-ca-robert-w-blymyer-9798313939209","title":"Bakersfield, CA: A History of Public Transit Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into this documented evolution of Bakersfield's public transportation-from the humble horse-drawn railways of the late 19th century to the advanced hydrogen-fueled coaches traversing its streets today. This volume offers trolley aficionados and local-history enthusiasts an in-depth look at the city's storied transit systems, including early electric streetcars, privately operated jitneys, and the eventual rise of bus-based operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon rare photographs, original timetables, and archival records, \u003cb\u003eBakersfield CA: A History of Public Transit Services\u003c\/b\u003e chronicles the growth of the Bakersfield \u0026amp; Kern Electric Railway, the municipal takeover, and the formation of Golden Empire Transit. Along the way, it highlights the pivotal figures, technological breakthroughs, and community dynamics that shaped this ever-evolving network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in historical detail and illustrated with period images, this book is both a testament to Bakersfield's resilience and an invaluable resource for railfans seeking insights into one of California's lesser-known yet fascinating transit histories. Whether you're researching streetcar line expansions or curious about modern bus innovations, you'll find a wealth of information and compelling stories in these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert W. Blymyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798313939209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.16d","brand":"Robert W. Blymyer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46962769199359,"sku":"9798313939209","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f0faf338-0d20-4502-b47a-b6dff0b94318.jpg?v=1750652475","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bakersfield-ca-robert-w-blymyer-9798313939209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}