Re: (rshsdepot) Wabash Terminal, Pittsburgh

[Seth Bramson <sbramson_@_bellsouth.net>]

Paul S. Luchter wrote:

>Any history or pictures of this one? I didn't even remember that the 
>Wabash went there
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 >>>Have exterior images from several angles and pleased to advise that 
I just found my first interior view of this completely unique station. 
 Was built by the Van Swearingen's and was going to be the Pitts station 
for their cross country railroad that MIGHT have come to fruition had 
the depression not stepped in.  It was going to allow them (the Vans) to 
be in a position to compete with the NYC and PRR, for as you know, they 
already controlled the NKP and C & O plus were planning more of the SHRT 
type private median rapid transit for Pittsburgh.  The company that was 
incorportated to operate the Pitts area facilities was the 
Wabash-Pittsburgh Terminal Co. and somehow the P & WV was involved 
there, but I don't remember the details and my book on the Vans is 
tucked away.  It is a fascinating story, with the huge station that may 
have served just a couple of trains a day.  If any of you are from 
Pitts, perhaps you will fill us in.  Is the station still extant?

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