[PRCo] Re: Why was the Drake Loop Built?

[Jim Holland]

John Swindler wrote:

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> I have a vague recollection that trip in from Simmons Loop warranted 
> three 'fares' on the fare register in early 1960s.
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> I too had heard that repair work to Drake trestle was the reason for 
> cutting the Washington line back to Drake. And it was still accessible 
> from rt. 19 and McLaughlin Run Rd (???????) And on the Charleroi line, 
> Simmons was a good place (with some population) for a loop on the 
> Allegheny County side of the county line.
>
> John

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I often have and still do wonder about this decision.       West Library 
Loop had been there ad infinitum  --  why didn't they just terminate 
there as opposed to building a new loop about a mile south?        Not 
complaining, mind you, just wondering!!!!!!!       As a railfan the car 
was usually empty between Simmons and W.Library & More!
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Jim___Holland