[PRCo] 1711

[James B. Holland]

Edward H. Lybarger wrote:

>Car 1711 not be part of the opening day celebration, at least not in
>Pittsburgh or Allegheny County.  Anyone who wishes to notice it may do so at
>PTM!  Many considerations went into this decision, not the least of which
>involved the pantograph and the higher voltage.  PTM this summer will be
>undertaking the largest project in its history...moving 30 or so cars into
>the new blimp hangar in a 10-day period.  It's huge (the project, though so
>is the hangar!).  Further, Port Authority would not open the line until
>later in the year if it weren't for FTA insistence.  There aren't enough
>cars on hand to do it properly, but they will limp through until there are.
>So the celebration won't be what it otherwise might be.  Let's be happy for
>what we get!
>

             Very Glad PTM made this decision.

                Sad that we can't ride 1711 in native territory but 
would Far Rather Keep The Car Pristine than hasten any demise by 
drilling it and feeding it too much juice.

JB