[PRCo] Re: Fwd: Rt. 65

[HRBran99 at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/17/03 1:05:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
shadow at dementia.org writes:

> The 1949--ERA map indicates that the 65 was using the loop on
> >8th between Ravine and Rankin Bridge.   The 1959 PRMA map
> >indicates the 65 used the same loop.

This loop, in PRCo days and throughout PATransit times was/is know as Munhall 
Loop. I operated the bus version of Route 60-EAST LIBERTY-HOMESTEAD in the 
1970s on a late night run. It was by that time, Route 64A-E. 
LIBERTY-HOMESTEAD but followed the PRCo streetcar routing. Also I made a 
3:00AM "Rankin Bridge" trip just as the streetcars had done. There was also 
an old supervisors shed (a place where the street supervisor could hold up in 
bad weather and still check car/bus times) in the loop beside the rest room 
building. It had not been used for years. One night I tried the lock with my 
PAT issued 'rest room' key and it opened the door! I found many very good 
PRCo items from schedules to temporary destination signs inside the shed to 
add to my collection! If it is still there, many more items may be inside 
that shed.

HrB