[PRCo] 2nd Avenue

[Bob Rathke]

Phil,

You must be referring to Second Avenue along the J&L mill AFTER 1958. In the 
mid-50's, Second Avenue was in awful condition. The tracks weaved, and large 
pieces of paving were missing everywhere.  It was difficult to drive on that 
street faster than 20 mph.

Around 1958, the street was completely re-built with concrete, and probably 
got new rail too.  I believe the repaving was tied in with the 
re-construction of other streets in the area that connected to the Blvd. of 
the Allies and the Parkway East.

Bob 2/9/08


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phillip Clark Campbell" <pcc_sr at yahoo.com>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 2:30 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: Steel


> Mr.Cefer - Incredible.  2nd Ave was always a nice fast and exhilarating 
> ride wasn't it.  I can't remember riding it in rush hour.  AM rush hours 
> were often quite fast as well; guess it is because of less traffic as 
> compared to the evening rush.
>
>
> Phil