Barbeau said the mechanical problem has been recognized and they expect to have it repaired by the end of day on Monday and ready to go back in service by Thursday. The trolley runs from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and from noon to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays between the history museum and the western end of the Delmar Loop commercial area in University City.

The trolley line has been beset with problems and delays, but finally opened last month. On its official opening day, permit issues kept it from running in University City and crime scene tape blocked part of the route after a shooting near the Missouri History Museum, but the streetcar finally began full service the day after Thanksgiving.

Restaurateur and music venue owner Joe Edwards is chairman of the Loop Trolley taxing district. He said the system has two cars currently, while a third car is being retrofitted and is expected to be in the fleet soon. Then, if there is a problem with one, two will still be able to run at all times.

“I’m very happy,” Edwards said.

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