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

[Jim Holland]

Fred Schneider wrote:
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> This was explained in an e-mail that I just sent in response to 
> Dennis. Drake was installed to allow the service frequency beyond the 
> Pittsburgh suburban area to be reduced.

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My comments concern Drake//Walthers  WYE  only  --  not Drake Loop.     
  As you mention, Drake  WYE  was built in early 1953 and did not always 
exist as had W.Library.       Was the  WYE built because of reduced 
ridership and thus to reduce the number of trips to Canonsburg   O-R   
was the wye built in anticipation of the loop and as a short term remedy 
until the loop was ready?       Yes, have the photo of Ed with 1647 in 
my photo album.       I have the schedules as well.       Believe they 
were interlining Library / Drake cars on Sunday from 01-July through 
30-August 1953 with Interurban to Washington still operating 
hourly.       Also have photos of Shannon-Drake cars on weekdays, AM 
rush, in the July to August 1953 period.
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Jim___Holland