Henderson Traction Company The streetcars began running in 1889 and for the first five years they were powered by mules. In 1894 the system switched to electric power, which upped the top speed to 12 mph. The system shut down July 17, 1923. Traction House Location References: Share this:Post October 7, 2023 In Business Business Rail Track Trolley ← Previous post Next post →