Frank writes...
Work recently took me to Pittsburgh, as it does occasionally, and I took the opportunity to stop by the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Bruce Wells, a friend who volunteers there and also writes a blog about goings-on at PTM, was kind enough to show me some of the progress they've been making. I also got a chance to chat with Scott Davis and several other PTM volunteers.
Car 832 had its body and trucks completely rebuilt by outside contractors and PTM volunteers have been working on rebuilding and reassembling its air and electrical systems. Above is one of the car's K-75 controllers. When I was there the car was due to be lowered onto its trucks within the week and they are hoping to do some initial test runs in the near future. Quite a bit remains to be done, of course, including reassembly of the interior and wiring in the lights and heaters among other things, but the work done thus far is extremely impressive and the quick progress is exciting to see.
Other cars being worked on included Pittsburgh 4145, which was acquired from Trolleyville and was in the shop for some motor work, and Pittsburgh 1138, the oldest preserved PCC from PTM's hometown street railway, which was up on jacks to have its wiring examined.
And Bruce showed me this too: a car card made from some original advertising images I had sent him a couple of years ago. He is a very accomplished PhotoShopper and has created a number of fascinating vintage ad cards for cars at PTM based off of originals. This one was made by rearranging a magazine ad.
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Department of Corrections:
I think the C&LE hi-speed cars (4 in existence) are slightly newer than West Penn 832.
Artschwartz
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