40 revival/50 Carson St

[Kenneth and Tracie Josephson]

raymond at nauticom.net wrote:
> 
> Not to rain on anybodies fantasy, but another big obstacle would be the
> overhead wire. I am sure the residents of Mt. Washington would claim that
> it would ruin their view. Especially on Grandview Ave. Of course conduit as
> was used in DC could be an option.

We could bury the feeders and use ornate iron poles. As for the view,
what about the regular power lines and street lighting circuitry? It's
already there and above ground.
> 
> My vote for line restoration would be the 50 Carson St.,but have it loop at
> the Duquense incline (not in downtown).Its in a revived growing
> neighborhood, its all flat, it could serve both remaining inclines, and the
> station square shops, would also connect to the LRV station on Carson St.
> In addition we could turn it up or down 21st street to abandoned railroad
> grades and run it out to Kennywoods Sandcastle. Imagine riding an open air
> car to Sandcastle. Oh, it could also be connected to the Industrial park
> that is now where J&L Steel use to be on the South Side.
> 
> Yes I realize the view would not be the same and there are no grades. But
> if anybody is serious about a heritage line in Pgh. I believe this line
> would be a cant miss opportunity.

Why not the old 50 line to the old 33 line and up the mountain from the
west? Why not an evening dinner tram such as Melbourne has?

> I agree with Ken in using Pgh PCCs first.(Maybe Ed Mitchell could be
> persuaded to sell his PCCs for just such a line.)

Don't foget the 1600s in Ohio, too.
> 
> PS My second choice that would be viable (my opinion only) would be a line
> in Pittsburgh's Strip District. This line would have to loop downtown, pass
> the convention center, pass the Heinz Pgh Regional Museum, and if possible
> extend to Bloomfield.

That could be our second line! :-) Ken J.