[PRCo] Re: Not a streetcar, BUT

Thu Feb 11 14:55:40 EST 2010

Bill-maybe Winter in Ontario will become all the new rage for Snowbirds from 
the Northeastern USA! RICH
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Robb" <bill937ca at yahoo.ca>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:37 PM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: Not a streetcar, BUT


> Meanwhile, in Southern Ontario we've hardly had any snow since December. 
> Sunny and cold today. We had our turn a couple of years ago.
> Bill
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> anyone want to hear about a five hour power outage?-dark, cold, no 
> knowledge
> of when it comes back on(it finally did @ 1750 last pm!) and no way to get
> out and escape. We were actually kinda scared-told our next door neighbors
> that the advice to check up on oldie neighbors applied to them re: us! 38
> days until Spring...
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "BobDietrich" <bob.dietrich1 at verizon.net>
> To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 1:37 PM
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Not a streetcar, BUT
>
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>> Driveway!  If only I could find my driveway.  With the drifting it is
>> almost
>> up to my waist, I think.  My feet don't get to the ground.  All I know is
>> when I fall it is hell getting up again.  Of course the Chinese wall put
>> up
>> by the plows that clean out street so I can drive out of the 
>> neighborhood.
>> HA!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
>> [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of
>> Schneider Fred
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:53 PM
>> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
>> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Not a streetcar, BUT
>>
>> You are assuming, John, that the state isn't working tomorrow?   Or
>> they have already announced it?
>>
>> You know that fence next to my driveway?   I can't find it.   It is
>> underneath all the snow that was on the asphalt.   There is now a 50
>> inch vertical wall of snow next to the driveway which is supported by
>> the fence.
>>
>>
>> On Feb 10, 2010, at 6:08 PM, John Swindler wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: fwschneider at comcast.net
>>>> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Not a streetcar, BUT
>>>> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:57:56 -0500
>>>> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
>>>>
>>>> By the way Dennis et al
>>>>
>>>> I wonder what Monsier Vogel is photographing in the storm today!
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> He was photographing the Trenton-Camden DLRV service
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> I suspect SEPTA has totally collapsed by now.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ah, ever the optimist.  No reason to "suspect" when the information
>>> is readily available, Fred.  Here's the status of SEPTA as of two
>>> minutes ago - and that's only because it will probably take me a
>>> couple minutes to copy, paste and send.  Under 'train view' there
>>> is a real time status of Regional Rail Trains.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In northern Lancaster County, it "seems" like there is more snow
>>> then this past weekend.  This storm seems to be lingering around a
>>> bit longer.  Tomorrow will be a dig out day.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regional Rail: All Regional Rail lines are operating, with delays,
>>> service exceptions listed below:
>>>
>>> Norristown (R6) train service is currently suspended due to power
>>> problems.
>>>
>>> Wilmington/Newark (R2) service only to/from Marcus Hook, pm service
>>> adjustment:
>>> Southbound Center City to Marcus Hook:  Trains #5251, #9257 are
>>> cancelled.
>>> Northbound Marcus Hook to Center City:  Trains #4652, #9254, #9260
>>> are cancelled.
>>>
>>>
>>> Paoli/Thorndale (R5) pm service:
>>> Train #573 has been cancelled.
>>> Train #5571 will operate local service to Thorndale
>>> Train #551 will operate outbound local service
>>> Train #578 has been cancelled.
>>> Trains #553 and #7565 will run local to Thorndale.
>>> Train #9559 will run local to Paoli.
>>> Trains #567 and #5571 will run normal service.
>>> Trains #9555, #5561, #9563 will be cancelled.
>>>
>>> West Trenton (R3) train #369 has been cancelled.
>>>
>>> Fox Chase (R8) train #4844 has been cancelled.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Norristown High Speed Line: Norristown High Speed Line is suspended.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Trolley Lines: AT 5PM THE ROUTE 15 TROLLEY WILL BE SUSPENDED.
>>>
>>> Rt. 10 No Eastbound service on Lansdowne Ave due to switch
>>> problems. Service will operate on 63rd St to Girard Ave, Girard Ave
>>> to Lancaster Ave then regular route.
>>> Westbound is on regular route.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bus: CCT (paratransit) will provide dialysis, medical appointments
>>> and work trips ONLY on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010
>>>
>>> All SEPTA Bus Service has been cancelled, normal service will
>>> resume on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 5am
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Market Frankford Line: Normal service currently operating.  The
>>> Market Frankford Line will operate every half hour from 12am to
>>> approx. 5am.
>>>
>>>
>>> Broad Street Line: Normal service currently operating.  The Broad
>>> Street Line will operate every half hour from 12am to approx. 5am.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> TrainView
>>> All Regional Rail lines are operating, with delays, service
>>> exceptions listed below:Norristown (R6) train service is currently
>>> suspended due to power problems.Wilmington/Newark (R2) service only
>>> to/from Marcus Hook, pm service adjustment:Southbound Center City
>>> to Marcus Hook:  Trains #5251, #9257 are cancelled.Northbound
>>> Marcus Hook to Center City:  Trains #4652, #9254, #9260 are
>>> cancelled.Paoli/Thorndale (R5) pm service:Train #573 has been
>>> cancelled.Train #5571 will operate local service to ThorndaleTrain
>>> #551 will operate outbound local serviceTrain #578 has been
>>> cancelled.Trains #553 and #7565 will run local to Thorndale.Train
>>> #9559 will run local to Paoli.Trains #567 and #5571 will run normal
>>> service.Trains #9555, #5561, #9563 will be cancelled.West Trenton
>>> (R3) train #369 has been cancelled.Fox Chase (R8) train #4844 has
>>> been cancelled.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Origination
>>> Train #
>>> Destination
>>> Status
>>>
>>> Airport
>>>  0150
>>> Glenside
>>> 7 mins
>>>
>>> Warminster
>>>  0265
>>> Marcus Hook
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> West Trenton
>>>  369
>>> Elwyn
>>> 11 mins
>>>
>>> West Trenton
>>>  371
>>> Elwyn
>>> 1 min
>>>
>>> Elwyn
>>>  376
>>> West Trenton
>>> 10 mins
>>>
>>> Elwyn
>>>  384
>>> West Trenton
>>> 33 mins
>>>
>>> Elwyn
>>>  386
>>> West Trenton
>>> 6 mins
>>>
>>> Warminster
>>>  4151
>>> Airport
>>> 33 mins
>>>
>>> Fox Chase
>>>  4153
>>> Airport
>>> 1 min
>>>
>>> Norristown
>>>  4155
>>> Airport
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> Doylestown
>>>  4157
>>> Airport
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> Lansdale
>>>  4253
>>> Marcus Hook
>>> 47 mins
>>>
>>> Norristown
>>>  4367
>>> Elwyn
>>> 25 mins
>>>
>>> Airport
>>>  4382
>>> West Trenton
>>> 13 mins
>>>
>>> University City
>>>  4648
>>> Norristown
>>> 11 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  4652
>>> Norristown
>>> 19 mins
>>>
>>> Fox Chase
>>>  4749
>>> Trenton
>>> 16 mins
>>>
>>> Marcus Hook
>>>  4760
>>> Chestnut Hill East
>>> 1 min
>>>
>>> West Trenton
>>>  4791
>>> Trenton
>>> 41 mins
>>>
>>> Norristown
>>>  4843
>>> Chestnut Hill West
>>> 15 mins
>>>
>>> Doylestown
>>>  553
>>> Thorndale
>>> 6 mins
>>>
>>> Temple U
>>>  5561
>>> Thorndale
>>> 53 mins
>>>
>>> Doylestown
>>>  567
>>> Malvern
>>> 12 mins
>>>
>>> Lansdale
>>>  573
>>> Bryn Mawr
>>> 5 mins
>>>
>>> Malvern
>>>  574
>>> Lansdale
>>> 25 mins
>>>
>>> Lansdale
>>>  575
>>> Thorndale
>>> 1 min
>>>
>>> Thorndale
>>>  578
>>> Lansdale
>>> 36 mins
>>>
>>> Thorndale
>>>  580
>>> Lansdale
>>> 40 mins
>>>
>>> Malvern
>>>  582
>>> Lansdale
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> Thorndale
>>>  584
>>> Doylestown
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6246
>>> Warminster
>>> 8 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6248
>>> Warminster
>>> 9 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6374
>>> West Trenton
>>> 9 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6378
>>> West Trenton
>>> 15 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6572
>>> Doylestown
>>> 25 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6576
>>> Doylestown
>>> 15 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6598
>>> Doylestown
>>> 11 mins
>>>
>>> 30th St
>>>  6848
>>> Fox Chase
>>> 7 mins
>>>
>>> Chestnut Hill East
>>>  751
>>> Trenton
>>> 11 mins
>>>
>>> Spring
>>>  755
>>> Trenton
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> Suburban Station
>>>  7565
>>> Thorndale
>>> 17 mins
>>>
>>> Trenton
>>>  758
>>> Chestnut Hill East
>>> 8 mins
>>>
>>> Bala
>>>  7684
>>> Suburban Station
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> Suburban Station
>>>  7685
>>> Cynwyd
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> Chestnut Hill West
>>>  846
>>> Fox Chase
>>> 20 mins
>>>
>>> Chestnut Hill West
>>>  850
>>> Fox Chase
>>> On-time
>>>
>>> Temple U
>>>  9261
>>> Marcus Hook
>>> 3 mins
>>>
>>> Temple U
>>>  9363
>>> Media
>>> 31 mins
>>>
>>> Temple U
>>>  9365
>>> Elwyn
>>> 24 mins
>>>
>>> Temple U
>>>  9559
>>> Paoli
>>> 56 mins
>>>
>>> Temple U
>>>  9747
>>> Trenton
>>> 2 mins
>>>
>>> Trenton
>>>  9756
>>> Temple U
>>> On-time
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regional Rail: All Regional Rail lines are operating, with delays,
>>> service exceptions listed below:
>>>
>>> Norristown (R6) train service is currently suspended due to power
>>> problems.
>>>
>>> Wilmington/Newark (R2) service only to/from Marcus Hook, pm service
>>> adjustment:
>>> Southbound Center City to Marcus Hook:  Trains #5251, #9257 are
>>> cancelled.
>>> Northbound Marcus Hook to Center City:  Trains #4652, #9254, #9260
>>> are cancelled.
>>>
>>>
>>> Paoli/Thorndale (R5) pm service:
>>> Train #573 has been cancelled.
>>> Train #5571 will operate local service to Thorndale
>>> Train #551 will operate outbound local service
>>> Train #578 has been cancelled.
>>> Trains #553 and #7565 will run local to Thorndale.
>>> Train #9559 will run local to Paoli.
>>> Trains #567 and #5571 will run normal service.
>>> Trains #9555, #5561, #9563 will be cancelled.
>>>
>>> West Trenton (R3) train #369 has been cancelled.
>>>
>>> Fox Chase (R8) train #4844 has been cancelled.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Norristown High Speed Line: Norristown High Speed Line is suspended.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Trolley Lines: AT 5PM THE ROUTE 15 TROLLEY WILL BE SUSPENDED.
>>>
>>> Rt. 10 No Eastbound service on Lansdowne Ave due to switch
>>> problems. Service will operate on 63rd St to Girard Ave, Girard Ave
>>> to Lancaster Ave then regular route.
>>> Westbound is on regular route.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bus: CCT (paratransit) will provide dialysis, medical appointments
>>> and work trips ONLY on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010
>>>
>>> All SEPTA Bus Service has been cancelled, normal service will
>>> resume on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 5am
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Market Frankford Line: Normal service currently operating.  The
>>> Market Frankford Line will operate every half hour from 12am to
>>> approx. 5am.
>>>
>>>
>>> Broad Street Line: Normal service currently operating.  The Broad
>>> Street Line will operate every half hour from 12am to approx. 5am.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> By now there is 15 to 16 inches of new snow in my front yard on top
>>>> of the 18 1/2 inches we had last Saturday. The southern end of
>>>> Lancaster County has about 20 inches now on top of the 24 inches they
>>>> had on Saturday and that is close to what Philly has now. It's
>>>> still coming down at 1 to 2 inches an hour. Winds are now supposed
>>>> to go to 40 to 50 miles per hour. In the Harrisburg area, I-83 to
>>>> Baltimore .... closed. I-78 to Allentown and New York ... closed.
>>>> I-581, the bypass around Harrisburg, closed. That means that even
>>>> if the turnpike is open, the exits are closed. Of course we don't
>>>> really know how bad it is because we have no newspapers.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Feb 10, 2010, at 12:48 PM, Dennis Fred Cramer wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> The sweepers are buried--I guess for a reason.
>>>>> Dennis F. Cramer
>>>>> http://home.windstream.net/dfc1
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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