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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by daveklepper</i> <br /><br />While we are on the topic of Washington, there too streetcars made money despite the conduit system, and Roy Chalk wanted to keep the heavy lines streetcar but Congress forced bus conversion, and the operating costs on the heavy lines went up and the revenue went down. Those were the days of all-PCC operation with the "Silver Site-See-er" air-conditioned to show what could be done. Most cars had already been re-equipped with flourescent lighting and maintenance was always excellent. <br /> <br />The only city with any sense in this matter was Toronto, and possibly Philadelphia to some extent. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />I think you should add San Francisco to that list, Dave. When the Muni's PCC streetcars were converted to LRV and undergrounded on Market Street, the plan was to eliminate the tracks from Market Street, but fortunately that never happened. Muni had acquired a fleet of historic streetcars that were put in use during the summer and for special occasions. They proved so popular, that rather than pull up the tracks, Muni extended the line down to Fisherman's Wharf and expanded the fleet. http://www.streetcar.org/ <br /> <br />I cordially invite one and all to take a ride next time you visit my fair city! [:)] <br />
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