[PRCo] Re: Corgi model pictures and WP

[ROBERT R ROCKWELL]

Robert Rockwell
w3syt1 at msn.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phillip Clark Campbell" <pcc_sr at yahoo.com>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 2:16 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: Corgi model pictures and WP


> Mr.Rockwell;
>
>
> Is the destination sign actually back lit?  Or is >it a reflection
> of the flash?  Looks effective.  W-Library.

Yes, back light  and the bulb operates the interurban roof light via light 
pipe. Modern auto dome bulbs fit up in the hump.

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>
> I now see what looked like a 'Detroit' PCC in another photo
> is actually a WP PCC.  The turn it is negotiating is great
> because of the truck angle;  looks good.

Black Beetle trucks and ETS curved track are an ideal combination.

I think WP bought that from Detroit (our little secret, don't tell anyone) 
:)

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