40 revival/50 Carson St

[mrb190]

Another great idea!   The South Side has become rather "trendy" in
recent years, so it is quite possible the residents and businesses there
might very welcome such a change.

Matt

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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> This route I think would be more receptive and probably could get the
> backing needed. This is just my opinion.
> 
> I agree with Ken in using Pgh PCCs first.(Maybe Ed Mitchell could be
> persuaded to sell his PCCs for just such a line.)
> 
> 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.
> 
> Ray
> 
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