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Discussion relating to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia Metro Area). Official web site can be found here: www.septa.com. Also including discussion related to the PATCO Speedline rapid transit operated by Delaware River Port Authority. Official web site can be found here: http://www.ridepatco.org/.

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 #1547088  by liftedjeep
 
Located off of Erie Ave in Philadelphia, these six trolleys have been stored since 1996. Completely exposed to the elements and vandalism, the PCCs are showing serious signs of neglect.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=5353075

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=5353076

SPAX #2760:

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=5353081

Operator's control stand inside of #2760:

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=5353082

#2760's interior:

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=5353107

Ben
 #1559861  by liftedjeep
 
mcgrath618 wrote: Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:13 pm How did you get back there? I've wanted to see these for awhile.
Google Maps, and a bit of ingenuity....

The most difficult part was timing it when the trolleys weren't obstructed by parked cars.

Ben
 #1561740  by mcgrath618
 
liftedjeep wrote: Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:10 pm
mcgrath618 wrote: Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:13 pm How did you get back there? I've wanted to see these for awhile.
Google Maps, and a bit of ingenuity....

The most difficult part was timing it when the trolleys weren't obstructed by parked cars.

Ben
The last time I ventured back there to try and see, there was a rather large dog on the premise which made me think that it might not be such a good idea.