Random photos of trolley & interurban cars:
The hitchhiker is in for a surprise. The motorman in Car 3343 has his window open, and it wouldn't surprise me if the motorman has a club. These are New York City cars.
Pictures of traction in New Jersey are scarce.
This car originally operated in New York City
This car is in Kansas. Notice the bend in the trolley pole. That pole is exerting a lot of force on the overhead wire.