[PRCo] Re: Not a streetcar, BUT

Thu Feb 11 22:38:19 EST 2010

Several guys in the neighborhood have been playing with their playtoys past couple days.  Ten years ago a snow blower was unknown here.  Now, in the wake of a snow storm, it sounds more like the neighborhood lawnmowers in action on a summer Saturday. 

> From: fwschneider at comcast.net
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Not a streetcar, BUT
> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:53:56 -0500
> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> 
> You're the one who bought that long lane. Now you understand the 
> need for a rotary snow plow! :<}
> 
> Actually I would truly feel sorry if you lost power and were stuck 
> back that lane. I'm lucky. My neighbor Doug feels sorry for 
> us. Doug has dug me out several times. Marie provided his dinner 
> last night.
> 
> 
> On Feb 11, 2010, at 1:37 PM, BobDietrich wrote:
> 
> > 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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