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Sad Day |
The webmaster had an opportunity to be in Newark NJ on the last day of PCC operation on this historic line. It was a great, if not tearful occasion. A nice ceremony with dignitaries was held at noon on Friday 8/24. PCC's maintained their service throughout the day with special PCC #6 in Public Service colors running. It was great to see the PCC's in such great condition. See the newspaper article below the photos from Associated Press about the ending of PCC service. The webmaster is even quoted, even if they did spell his last name wrong.
Most of the PCC have been preserved with many of them being rebuilt for San Francisco to operate on the F-Market Line. Several others were scatted among several different trolley museums around the country.
Click on any image to enlarge. All photos taken 8/24/01
This poster hung in Newark Penn Station asking riders to join in the last day celebration. The artist of the poster is a Newark Subway employee! |
Bunting drapes the stairs leading to the subway mezzanine at Newark Penn Station. |
Car # 11 with a car behind awaits departure from Penn Station to Franklin Ave. |
This PCC is full of dignitaries heading to the ceremony Branch Brook Park (Franklin Ave.) |
Ceremonies in progress for the PCC's at Branch Brook Park Station. |
PCC getting ready to round the loop at Branch Brook Park. The Platform is for the LRV's. |
PCC # 10 dropping off passengers at Branch Brook Park |
PCC # 28 squealing around the old Franklin Ave. loop. |
PCC #17 at Broad Street Station heading towards Penn Station. |
PCC # 9 unloading passengers at Newark Penn Station. |
PCC taking the crossover to head into the loop at Penn Station to head outbound. |
Electronic sign welcoming the PCC's on their last day at Penn Station. |
Newark retires old-style streetcars |
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