[PRCo] Re: Braking Systems

[Boris Cefer]

Perhaps the most tragic story of a streetcar which lost its brakes (well, in
the PCC era) was an accident of 1727 at Station square on 28th October 1987.
It was discussed on this list several years back, but others may add some
details again.

Boris

----- Original Message -----
From: <mtoytrain at bellsouth.net>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 2:25 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: Braking Systems


> It may sound "dumb: but with the different "HILL Routes" in Pittsburgh,
were certain cars equipped with different braking s ystems to cover the
steep grades,    Also  were there reported
> stories of  a trolley losing its brakes?
>
> Jerry Matsick