according to the Market Street website http://www.streetcar.org. The new street cars from Newark, New Jersey except car 1078 in the colors of San Diego,...
... The web site is out of date. 1078 is sidelined now. Only 1077 (Birmingham) and 1079 (Detroit) are in service now. All 11 ex-Newark PCCs are slated for a...
Peter, Many thanks for writing! I look forward to your next visit to the San Diego Vintage Trolleys. Cheers! Dave Slater ... From: Peter Ehrlich To:...
On Thursday, August 21st, the LAST window was installed! (Car # 531) HOORAY! This by Art A. and Dennis F., Chuck B., Paul Kimo Mc. Bob R., and Larry H. inst ...
Hello all, I have included a picture of San Diego Vintage Trolley 529, and its new panagraph. This panagraph is needed to work with the overhead on the San...
Hi Jeff, Thanks for the photo of our pantograph! Cheers! Dave ... From: Jeff T. To: sdvintagetrolley@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:22 PM ...
I still don't understand why the pan can't be placed in a widened shroud where the pole used to be (facing the same way as in the picture), the roof there is...
... Absolutely and they looked fine. Also, having the pan at the front will have all the rain washed carbon droppings running down the sides of the car, at...
All you guys in the rainy corridors of the world: Here's why San Diego is such a great place to live: BECAUSE THE RAIN FALLS ONLY A COUPLE MONTHS A YEAR! Yes,...
Hi Chuck and all, Chuck, many thanks for your response to this earlier email! Things are going very well in our restoration project. Cheers! Dave Slater ...
The reason the carbon does nopt run down the sides of the LRVs is, the roof was designed for them. But that was only one minor point. The holes could be filled...
Yes, KUDOS, Chuck! Dave Slater ... From: John Tarantino, Jr. To: sdvintagetrolley@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 8:47 AM Subject: Re:...
John: Thanks, dear friend. You can't imagine how greatly I value this comment of yours. Chuckie Bencik PS. Today I'm working on removing the cotter pin, nut,...
Guys - These should be pretty common amongst PCC parts collections in museums/operators. I am sure if we ask the right people, a couple of sets could be gotten...
Hi all, We have a TERRIFIC crew at SDVT! Thanks to Chuck and all the rest of the folks! We could NEVER be where we are now without all these labors of love!...
Hi Matthew, Sure, I will have to dig them out. It may take some time. Dave ... From: Biemiller, Matthew To: sdvintagetrolley@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Current status of the San Diego Vintage Trolley project - as of 09/17/08:? ? SDERy PCC car #529 is at the body shop area in the "C" Yard, where contractor, CG...
Whew! It sounds like you guys are doing hard work to get those streetcars restored. I appreciate the progress report and the work you'll are doing. Hopefully I...
Hi Jeff, Thanks for this! BTW: Harry's office is now on 9, so his suite number is now 900. Dave ... From: JEFFT2007@... To: sdvintagetrolley@yahoogroups.com...
Hi Ty, Thanks for the kind words! Where do you live? Cheers! Dave Slater ... From: tyluv71@... To: sdvintagetrolley@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
Oh. I lived in the Marina District, and then in Marin County for some time. I was stationed at Hamilton A.F.B. It was an enjoyable time. Dave ... From:...
Hi Ty, Yes, indeed! Here's a couple more small world zingers: do you know Steve Souza from the Amlgamated Transit Union, Local 1575? He also works for Golden...
Yes I know Steve! We started at GGT together at the same time. And I'm the chief steward for our union Local 1575. Me and Steve have been good friends for over...
Here are some pictures of 529 that I took today [9/21] while I was giving a tour for someone who was here on the steam train. For those who do not get...