Frankstown in Oakland

[Harold Geissenheimer]

Greetings to all

It was my understanding that a PRC car was always in service, with or without proper
sign.

Harold Geissenheimer

mrb190 wrote:

> http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/htm/wvp367.htm
>
> Hello PRC experts:
>
> Take a look at the above photo.
>
> I know that PRC began running most East End routes out of Craft Avenue Car House
> starting in 1960.  But it seems strange to me that this 88 car would run out 5th
> Avenue to get to its destination on the 88 line, without being a revenue car
> first.  I mean, wouldn't it be more practical to go out as an extra 76 Hamilton
> with a cardboard sign saying it only went to Tioga Loop, then get on to the 88
> line?
>
> Also, I thought that 88 runs began in town, as Craft Car House was so close to
> town.  I recall standing at the Pennsylvania Railroad stop on Liberty Avenue
> across from the Greyhound Station, awaiting an 88, and seeing it come from Grant
> Street as opposed to its usual outbound route in Liberty Avenue.  I figure this
> meant it began its run at Craft and worked its way down Fifth then onto Grant.
>
> Any thoughts on this?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt