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TROLLEYVolume 63 Number 3 July-August-SeptemberFARE 2016 Wexford Station ribbon cutting September 30, 2016 Photo by Jim Herron Wexford Station Completed By Scott R. Becker, Executive Director An old building is more than just the materi- of Trudy Brooker Purvis, whose foresight allowed als it’s made of – it’s how that building has touched the Station to be preserved and then later donated peoples’ lives over the years in many different ways. to our Museum. The Museum celebrated completion of the Wexford This event celebrated the culmination of efforts Station project on September 30 by unveiling exhib- going back over 22 years when we first expressed its that describe its uses over its 108-year history interest in preserving this historic structure. The and the story of fast interurban cars that connected actual project goes back to the early spring of 2014 Pittsburgh to the North Hills. when we first were offered to preserve it by Trudy. Over 100 invited guests participated in the At that point the wheels began turning to handle opening including elected officials, donors, volun- all the logistics involved in relocating and restoring teers, contractors and PTM members. Those speak- this structure. This building, that once served trol- ing on September 30 included Bob Jordan – PTM ley passengers and later postal and deli customers, Vice President, Erin Molchany - Gov. Tom Wolf’s was relocated from Wexford to the Museum on June Southwestern Pennsylvania Representative, State 6, 2015 and has seen extensive restoration since Senator Camera Bartolotta, State Representative then. Thanks to Lynne Thompson and many Ar- Brandon Neuman, Washington County Commis- chives volunteers, exhibits have been installed de- sioners Larry Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Har- tailing the history of the Harmony Route and Butler lan Shober, Ed Lybarger – PTM Archivist, Lynne Short Line, two interurban railways that connect- Thompson – PTM Educator/Volunteer Coordinator, ed Pittsburgh with the North Hills. These exhibits Jeff Kotula – President of Washington County Tour- also cover the building’s interesting history, includ- ism, and Joe Stierheim representing the Brooker ing the 23 years it was used as a freight/passenger heirs. The Ceremony was dedicated to the memory Executive Director’s Report, continued on Page 3 From the Front Platform By Dennis Bockus Preparations for the 2016 Washington County sylvania Trolley Museum during the WCCF Gives Fair included Operations developing a trial plan to Event held on Sept 13 by the Washington Coun- attempt to maintain headway on the busiest nights ty Community Foundation. Donations totaling and the advance striping of the portion of the Ea- $49,817 were received from 46 different people ton Crouse-Hinds parking lot the PTM uses for the for support of our Museum. This is an increase of park and ride operation. Larry Lovejoy laid out the $7,878 over last year and we were second overall in parking spaces and lines for the striper to apply. Washington County! With the match from WCCF It worked extremely well. In fact, after the Fair, the total received was $54,324. These funds will be Eaton Crouse-Hinds striped the part of the lot they used for both general operating support and for spe- normally use to the exact same pattern! Also, the cific projects that the donors directed their funds to. Fair sold admission tickets at the Eaton lot on the I sincerely thank all of you that participated in this busiest evenings easing congestion and lines some- event. WCCF Gives 2017 will be held on Tuesday what at the Fair entrance and trolley platform. We September 12, 2017 so please mark your calendars. greatly appreciate Eaton Crouse-Hinds permitting Sorting and mailing of Trolley Fare in addition the use of this lot by PTM. to his duties as Trolley Maintenance Manager, Ber- However, the first five (of eight) days of the Fair nie would like to focus on maintaining our operating were severely impacted by considerable rain every fleet so Cindy Wells is taking over this function. I day which forced the Fair to cancel most of their want to express the Museum’s appreciation to Ber- events and in particular, the Wednesday evening nie for handling this important job for such a long School Bus Demolition Derby and the High School time and to Cindy for taking this on. Battle of the Bands, normally an extremely busy The East Campus development advance plan- night for them and the trolleys. Thursday evening ning work is progressing and I hope to have some was better than usual due to the entertainment significant news in the next issue. being offered. The bottom line however was only PTM is built on the efforts of its volunteers over about 5000 riders. Using the Fair attendance num- the years. We have good tools and facilities. Some bers, we did maintain market share. Also, Opera- like the office area can become overcrowded but we tions was not really able to try out their plan. still can use more volunteers in all areas. PTM ac- Thanks to all of you that supported the Penn- complishes a lot but just think what at least one DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Archives & Publications .............................................Edward H. Lybarger Buildings .....................................................................Kevin Zebley is the quarterly publication of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc. TROLLEY FARE Chief Electrical Engineer ...........................................Dennis Bockus 1 Museum Road, Washington Pennsylvania 15301 Education & Interpretation ........................................Jack Samuels & Lynne Thompson Phone: (724) 228-9256 Fax: (724) 228-9675 Engineering: ................................................................Lawrence G. Lovejoy P.E. Email: [email protected] Online: patrolley.org Grounds, Way & Track ...............................................Daniel J. Bower (ISSN 1041-9632) Mobile Equipment .......................................................Dave Hamley OFFICERS 2016 Newsletter Distribution ..............................................Cindy Wells President: ....................................................................Dennis Bockus Operations ...................................................................Christopher Walker Vice President: ............................................................Robert L. Jordan Power & Signals ..........................................................Robert Scott Davis Treasurer: ....................................................................Joe Stelmack Marketing & Development .........................................Tom Rooney Assistant Treasurer: ...................................................Mary Jordan Restoration and Shops ................................................Bruce Wells, M.S. Education Corporate & Recording Secretary: .............................Ralph Ciccone Systems & Procedures ................................................Walt Pilof Membership Secretary: ...............................................Walt Pilof Trolley Fare .................................................................Chris Walker & Bruce Wells President Emeritus: ....................................................William M. Fronczek Jr. M.D. Trolley Maintenance ...................................................Bernie Orient TRUSTEES: J. Bracken Burns ........................................................Lynn Caffrey STAFF: Robert Scott Davis ......................................................Robert A. Frank Bookeeper/Administrative Associate ......Kris Rosenwald [email protected] Lee Gregory .................................................................Jim Herrington Educator/Volunteer Coordinator .........Lynne Thompson [email protected] Robert L. Jordan .........................................................Lawrence G. Lovejoy, P.E. Executive Director ...............................Scott R. Becker [email protected] Walt Pilof .....................................................................Tom Rooney Museum Host & Store Specialist ........Diana Myers [email protected] Tony Schill ...................................................................Kevin Zebley Visitor Services Manager.....................Madelon Cline [email protected] Voting members in good standing are invited to attend Board of Trustees meetings Annual Membership dues: which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Family $75 Couple $60 Regular $60 Associate $30 Student $20 Events Room at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and begin at 7:00 PM. Address changes should be sent to: [email protected] Mission Statement The Mission of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is to communicate the story of Pennsylvania’s Trolley Era to a diverse audience through the preservation, interpretation and use of its collection of electric rail- way and railroad equipment, associated artifacts and photo/document archives, to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable and rewarding educational experience. 2 TROLLEY FARE From the Front Platform, continued from Page 2 and the Environmental Stewardship Fund to the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, which ad- more volunteer than present in the roughly six ma- ministers the Mini-Grant program. Many volunteer jor areas could do. We will train as needed. If inter- hours and contributed services have been received ested, please contact Lynne Thompson. Email her including donated refuse services by Waste Man- at [email protected]