Frankstown in Oakland

[Harold Geissenheimer]

Greetings to all

Yes.  Every car is in service.

Best wishes.  Harold Geissenheimer

mrb190 wrote:

> 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