November 1947.  Aurora, California.

The underframe details are revealed.  I believe that the banks of equipment shown here relate to the electrical system, but I am not certain.  The truss rod details are very clear, however, as is the curious ladder that avoids the walkway and climbs right up the cab to reach the trolley pole.

photo by Guy L. Dunscomb, Jim King collection

GE Steeplecab Electric 100

Tidewater Southern Railway