The Kansas City Star reports (http://bit.ly/1Y8QLuu) the new streetcar made three successful loops of downtown Thursday on its own electrical power.

Streetcar No. 801 is the first of four vehicles that are part of Kansas City’s $100 million downtown starter route from River Market to Union Station.

The Streetcar Authority anticipates delivery of the second vehicle in about a month, and the last two vehicles are expected after the beginning of next year. The system is expected to be running as early as next spring.

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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com.