[PRCo] Re: (no subject)

[Edward H. Lybarger]

This looks correct, Phil.  I recall the big jog at Smithfield, but never
paid much attention to the intersection with Grant.  My '62 Pontiac Star
Chief fit the gauge perfectly, but anything else had to have at least one
wheel off the rail!  I would suggest that the oil may be indicative also of
where the Ligonier Stone ("Belgian Block") was the smoothest.

Ed

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[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of Phillip
Clark Campbell
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 4:42 PM
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We know that Diamond St west of Smithfield was offset from that to the east
causing traffic to make an "S" through this intersection.  The enclosed
photo suggests the same where Diamond crossed Grant but much more modest.  I
honestly don't remember this;  does this seem correct to you?
Interesting to note that many motorists drive with the left wheels to the
left of the left rail in the track.  Also interesting to note that the
grease stains are most prevalent where braking and possibly stopped.  Grease
stains are much more modest in auto only lanes suggesting that trolleys
contribute most of the grease in the track lanes.


Phil



      

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