[PRCo] Re: Loop trackage

[Edward H. Lybarger]

The answer is in the current Trolley Fare, and has to do with radius.  We
acquired Pirl Street loop for this purpose originally, but when almost-new
girder rail comes in over the transom, you use it.

It is my understanding that McKinney Avenue has renewed at least a portion
of the old rail.

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From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of Bob
Rathke
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 5:19 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Loop trackage


The new issue of Trolley Fare states that PTM needs to fabricate rail for
the loop at the north end of the Museum line.  Did they consider salvaging
loop trackwork from an abandoned trolley line in Pittsburgh, or were the
Arden requirements for a larger radius loop?  I suspect that it is easier to
fabricate a loop - even from old rail -  rather than trying to remove and
renew an old loop. The Route 5 loop still exists under the asphalt pavement
on Spring Hill, and the Route 1 loop may still be in place too.

Trackage for the McKinney Ave. trolley line in Dallas was under the pavement
for about 30 years before it was put back into service.

Have a Happy New Year!

Bob 12/31/02