Work Cars..........Working....

[Kenneth and Tracie Josephson]

DF Cramer wrote:

> The question was asked:  "Does PTM still use their fleet of workcars to
> maintain their line?"
>     Yes!  PRCo M210 (linecar) and M283 (crane) are by far the most used cars
> to maintain the track, signal system and overhead.  Our volunteer crews are
> constantly working to maintain and improve our infrastructure.
>     PRCo M551 (side dump) and Boston Elevated 3618 (center dump) are used to
> spread ballast and we also use M551 to collect the unsightly materials that
> sometimes appear in the creek.

The intrepid Roberta Hill caught some work cars at work for PAT. Take a look:

http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/jpg/pitt323.jpg

http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/jpg/pitt328.jpg

http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/jpg/pitt513.jpg

http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/jpg/pitt506.jpg

http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/jpg/pitt505.jpg

The image of M-551 in the middle of dumping a load of ballast is a rather
impressive action shot. I am glad the negative for that pic survived! Ken J.