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Monongahela incline closed due to electrical failures

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Monongahela incline closed due to electrical failures
Posted by blue streak 1 on Thursday, January 4, 2024 5:45 PM

Incline has multiple electrical failures most serious one apparent braking system not slowing cars when approching stations.

Monongahela Incline to remain closed due to several electrical and mechanical issues | Mass Transit (masstransitmag.com)

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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, January 5, 2024 8:10 AM

blue streak 1
Incline has multiple electrical failures most serious one apparent braking system not slowing cars when approching stations.

Monongahela Incline to remain closed due to several electrical and mechanical issues | Mass Transit (masstransitmag.com)

What is the likelyhood that what has failed is some of the ORIGINAL 150 year old components and no spares are on hand and the manufacturer has been out of business for over 100 years?

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 3:37 PM
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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, February 12, 2024 7:12 PM

Well 2 weeks moved into 3 - 1/2 weeks but reopened Feb 10rg.

PRT'S Monongahela Incline reopens after state inspection | Mass Transit (masstransitmag.com)

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, April 5, 2024 7:10 PM

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