[PRCo] Re: National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville reopens - washingtonpost.com

[John Swindler]

Vague recollection that a sprinker system was a requirement for this new building.  Their experience serves as an example for others in the preservation world.  (this leaves a lot unsaid) 

 

Thankful that PTM is installing sprinker system in two older buildings.  And as a volunteer, thankful that original carbarn will get a concrete floor.  The ballast is both a safety issue and an eyesore.  I was blind to the latter until a comment was overheard.

 

Another problem is, PTM fleet again exceeds storage capacity.  Guess a warehouse is needed for some of the cars not ready for prime time.  At a minimum, someday an LRV will show up, fortunately not anytime soon.

 

Cheers

John

 

 

 


 
> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 16:29:52 +0000
> From: fwschneider at comcast.net
> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville reopens - washingtonpost.com
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> Nice new building that the feds paid for.   Wonder if they have this one protected from fire. 
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dennis Fred Cramer" <trombone at windstream.net> 
> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org 
> Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2010 7:53:26 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
> Subject: [PRCo] National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville reopens - washingtonpost.com 
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> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030401858.html 
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