[PRCo] Re: Elco loop question

[trams2 at comcast.net]

The section of straight track was there to accommodate a disabled car.  Rather than try to remove a dead car by pushing or towing with a regular service car during busy times, the company stashed it out of the way until it was more convenient or more help was available.  Options were limited...you couldn't just call for a tow truck!
Ed

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From: "ROBERT R ROCKWELL" <w3syt1 at msn.com> 

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> I am wondering what the straight track South of the loop might have been = 
> used for. And does anyone have a pix showing a wider view, like the = 
> little store inside the loop maybe ? 
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> Thanks 
> Robert Rockwell 
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