Horse cars drawn on the rails were introduced in 1861. A litter of pea straw on the floor was the only cold weather protection.

Horse cars drawn on the rails were introduced in 1861. A litter of pea straw on the floor was the only cold weather protection.

1921 - Residents of the newer districts experienced much inconvenience in having to use the 9 separte transit systems that operated within the city.

1921 - Residents of the newer districts experienced much inconvenience in having to use the 9 separte transit systems that operated within the city.

This portrait of a typical subway worker represents true democracy in action and is symbolic of the Canada of tomorrow. Oil painting by Edwin McCormick

This portrait of a typical subway worker represents true democracy in action and is symbolic of the Canada of tomorrow. Oil painting by Edwin McCormick

September 8, 1949. Official start of Yonge construction on Yonge Street at Wellington Street.

September 8, 1949. Official start of Yonge construction on Yonge Street at Wellington Street.

CNE, 1953. The TTC exhibit featured two subway cars displayed ata mock-up station, attracting thousands of future subway riders.

CNE, 1953. The TTC exhibit featured two subway cars displayed at a mock-up station, attracting thousands of future subway riders.

Unloading first subway car from Britain. Port of Montreal.

Unloading first subway car from Britain. Port of Montreal.