[PRCo] Re: SHOP PROJECTS

[Bob Rathke]

I photographed 14, 15 and others in the class in Media, PA in July, 1966.
>From the photo of 14 in the recent issue of Trolley Fare, it looks like PTM
has accurately repainted 14 to its appearance in the 1960's.

Bob 1/15/04
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McGuire" <macmarka at netzero.net>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 10:46 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: SHOP PROJECTS


>
>  Personally, I'm ecstatic about 4398 being the next project. After all,
> it IS a Pittsburgh car, and a double-ender at that.
>  As Ed stated, one of the WP 700-series cars WILL eventually be on
> display, just not running. I can accept that.
>  My only regret is that living here in Florida doesn't allow me much
> time to physically help out at PTM. I am so anxious to learn.
>  Give me another 14 years and I'll be retired. Then I hope to be one of
the next generation pitching in. That is if I'm not dead yet.
>   By the way, I'm hoping to kill two birds with one stone by coming
> up for the 14 rollout AND hopefully the Overbrook opening will be
> within the same 2-3 week period. I have to put in for my leave by the
> end of Feb. so I hope to here something more concrete as to Overbrook
> opening. I'm counting on you guys to let me know if you hear anything.
>
>                       Mark Mc
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