[PRCo] Re: http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/htm/kjpgh300.htm

[Jim Holland]

> Fred W. Schneider III wrote:

> . . . Route 9 Charles
> was really a shuttle that remained from the original Route 9 Perrysville
> / Charles. It once ran through from downtown via Perrysville Avenue and
> then down Charles Street.

Fred  --  fascinating info.  It is possible to see a turnout in the
track beside 4219 in this photo and your description above fits what can
be seen.  The 9-Perry-Charles must have ended in the valley below and
changed ends and returned the same way.  Bob has guessed this as
pre--1920  --  do you know a more precise date??  NOT important to check
for a firm date - just interesting to know if you remember!  Thanks!

	So the old 9-line from downtown was like a short turn of the 8-line,
working the heavy inner portion of the route.  The 7-Charles might be
considered a short turn of the 6-line, also working the heaviest inner
portion of the route!

-- 
James B. Holland

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