[PRCo] Re: Drake loop at PTM

[Bob Rathke]

It's unlikely to happen, but having rode Drake daily for years, I'd like to
experience the S-curve and grade again.

Bob 1111/9/01

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----- Original Message -----
From: <Macmarka at cs.com>
To: <Pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 4:44 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Drake loop at PTM


>
> Does anyone know if PTM plans to duplicate the "s" curve and Drake loop at
> the East site? I know PAT donated the dismantled rail, etc.  I guess it
would
> take too much time and cost too much because of the grade from the curve
> downward to the loop. I think it would be a wonderful way to "preserve" an
> old section of PRCo. Of course, I've always been partial to Drake. Before
you
> jump on my case Fred :>) I know that JohnQPublic could probably care less.
> Just a thought. :):):)
>