The April 24 1960 1161 charter is beginning the bi-directional single track outbound in photo 2168. Service was not interrupted; a turnout was cut into the tracks and shoofly constructed.

Pittsburgh PA Photo 2171

Pittsburgh Railways / Port Authority Transit

The April 24 1960 1161 charter is beginning the bi-directional single track outbound in photo 2168. Service was not interrupted; a turnout was cut into the tracks and shoofly constructed. Once operational, the mainline was cut away immediately after the turnout leaving a sheer 15-foot embankment that would be anything but fun in a derailment (which never happened!)

Courtesy the Frank Pfuhler collection via Bill Volkmer; caption assistance by James B Holland

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