Rebuilt 1600 series PCC cars

[Edward H. Lybarger]

I'll try to get even better info than what I have on the rebuilds and send
it along.

The "new" front from Johnstown was installed on 1706, after which it
received a red front, replacing the original PAT yellow.

Ed

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
[mailto:owner-pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org]On Behalf Of Harold
Geissenheimer
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 7:02 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org; Harold H Geissenheimer
Subject: Rebuilt 1600 series PCC cars



Greetings

I have followed the various comments about the rebuilding of 1600
series cars and renumbering in the high 1700's.

Perhaps Ed Lybarger might help us all by listing each rebuilt
1600, its new 1700 number and the date it was rebuilt.

I left Pittsburgh in March 1976 and I dont believe we had
completed the job

Also, what about the two PCC's with LRT fronts added as a
result of accidents?  The first of these we called the "Extra
Special" car.  It should be pointed out that the rebuilding
of the 1600's was an important part of the Marketing Program
that John Mauro and I developed.  The cars were needed
and PAT Maintenance did an excellent job.  Maintenance
Manager Ken Hussong and his Engineer, Phil Castellana,
deserve a lot of credit as did the workers at Tunnel Shops.

Speaking of new fronts:  Ed-  What was the number of the 1700
that received a complete original front direct from St Louis Car Co
via Johnstown Traction and the Arden trolley museum?

Any comments?   Best wishes to all.                      Harold
Geissenheimer