Two beautiful sights in one: snow falling this morning on Donner Summit (keep it coming!) and PCC No. 1009, painted in tribute to Dallas, headed back to San Francisco. MSR Member James Giraudo caught this great action shot.
No. 1009 arrived safely in the city this afternoon, completing its return trip to Brookville Equipment Company in Pennsylvania for refitting of the traditional-style door motors that work better than the computerized ones installed during the recent overhaul program.
No. 1009 should be back in service soon. Meanwhile, its twin, No. 1011, painted to honor our namesake, Market Street Railway Company (which wanted, but could never afford, PCCs) has been going through its “burn-in” period, where operators test the car without passengers for 1,000 miles to ensure everything works as it should. No word yet on when that car might enter service.
