Frankstown in Oakland

[mrb190]

Harold Geissenheimer wrote:

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

So, I could have got on an 88 Frankstown in Oakland and rode it to Homewood from there?





> 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