Charter Special M454 --- Gleanings From *Trolley Fare*

[Jim Holland]

Greetings!

	Very clever, sir!  Maybe it is in another edition of *Trolley Fare*
that I haven't re-read yet.  Will definitely let you know when I find
the answer, but please,_._._._d-o-n't  hold your breath!!

mrb190 wrote:

> Sign me up.  When is PAT reinstalling the tracks from Tunnel to Emsworth?  ;-)

> Jim Holland wrote:

> > Greetings!

> >         Gleanings  From  *Trolley  Fare*
> >                 June--1965

> > "NEXT  PRMA  FANTRIP  WILL  USE  HIGHFLOOR  CAR."
> >         "FIRST  TIME  SINCE  SEPTEMBER  1956."

> >         "Saturday July 17th will see re-painted, re-seated and cleaned
> > highfloor M454 scrapper operating on a PRMA fantrip, thanks to the
> > cooperation and help of the Port Authority.  The car will make a round
> > trip from Tunnel to Emsworth, the remainder of the fantrip will be by
> > PCC, if M454 operates satisfactory on this level all-street route, it is
> > hoped that we will use it on future fantrips and introduce it to some
> > grades and T-rail running.  If M454 runs into trouble this could be the
> > first and last highfloor trip."
> >         "The cost of cleaning and renovating M454 is being amortized over the
> > first four trips, and we regret the necessary high cost of the fare, but
> > feel that you will get every pennies worth of your money 2.5 hours are
> > scheduled for the round trip to Emsworth giving time for photostops at
> > just about every block.  All 45 seats will be sold on an advance
> > reservation first come first served basis, see the flyer with this
> > issue.  If you want to hear the gear whine and rumble of old trucks,
> > feel the hard springing and the rattan seats, see and photograph a
> > yellow highfloor car on Pittsburgh's unique scenic street railway
> > system, get your check in the mail  NOW."

> > PS--I'll gladly accept any checks you want to send.
> >         Please, no applause, folks; just throw money!

James B. Holland

        Pittsburgh  Railways  Company  (PRCo),   1930  --  1950
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