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Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 10:48 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| The shape and placement of windshields always stood out in my mind and I became attached to how they looked on a particular vehicle. Maybe that's why the Brookville modified windshields look so out ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 6:59 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| I wonder why Brookville puts those goofy looking windshields in the cars they rebuild? |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:16 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Well said, NYO.
I've never gotten to ride a PCC in regular service. The only place I've ridden them was at the Orange Empire Trolley Museum 50 years ago. Too late for PCC's but I rode the Boeing ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:12 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| These make the Kawasaki LRV's look almost respectable. |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 5:56 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| Lots of good info and photos for sure but too bad this series of books isn't in a larger format with darker print. My vision isn't great and have to use a magnifying glass to read them. |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 3:50 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider:
Just received my copy of "SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEYS" ("IMAGES OF RAIL").
This excellent book is a MUST for Philadelphia trolley (and PCC!) fans.
A larg ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2026 2:02 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| PE had three double-truck Birneys which they used in the "Orange Empire." Without looking it up, I think they obtained them from Fresno (CA) Traction. |
Topic: "Green Hornets"/"Ls"/Interurbans |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:07 pm Subject: "Green Hornets"/"Ls"/Interurbans |
| Too bad such a short life for the Green Hornet. It was a good looking train. |
Topic: "Green Hornets"/"Ls"/Interurbans |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 5:17 pm Subject: "Green Hornets"/"Ls"/Interurbans |
| Thanks, NYO. Forgot about Brooklyn! |
Topic: "Green Hornets"/"Ls"/Interurbans |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 6:09 pm Subject: "Green Hornets"/"Ls"/Interurbans |
| I liked all of the Chicago PCC's. They were distinctive for their length and door layouts. Also, the pre-PCC Brill and St. Louis demonstrators were interesting. Let's see, did both Chicago and Wash ... |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 6:06 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| I guess that's where the money is and what "woke" people want! No attraction for me whatsoever! |
Topic: After only a decade, DC "streetcars" are kaput |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 9:43 pm Subject: After only a decade, DC "streetcars" are kaput |
| Yugoslavia bound? |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
Replies: 1191
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 6:35 pm Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| Those TARS cars sure got around. |
Topic: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Everywhere Else Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 11:01 am Subject: Electrico Carro Fiesta! |
| Retired PE and LARy cars were used as homes as late as just after WWII. |
Topic: Los Angeles today (buses/light rail/heavy rail) |
Cyberider
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Forum: Surface Transit - Western United States Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 11:10 am Subject: Los Angeles today (buses/light rail/heavy rail) |
| False Alarms is correct. I'll look for the PCC's when I get to the other one. |
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