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| Author: | Mike Shirk [ Sun Aug 12, 2001 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Looking for used bookmobile |
Does anybody have any leads on a used bookmobile somewhere in the NE region? The Reading Co. Technical & Historical Society is currently in search of a worthy candidate to be used as a traveling museum. Any suggestions on other types of vehicles that have been modified for this purpose would also be appreciated. mshirk@DELETEix.netcom.com |
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| Author: | David M. Wilkins [ Sun Aug 12, 2001 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | REA Van |
Find an old REA delivery van. That would be historic in its own right. I think I saw on for sale on Railswap a few months ago, but I am not sure. wilkidm@wku.edu |
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| Author: | Mike Shirk [ Sun Aug 12, 2001 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: REA Van |
The only problem with using an historic piece of equipment is that we would have to greatly alter it to suit our needs. Also, a bookmobile has both an entrance and exit, which would allow us to smoothly move people through the exhibits. Good suggestion though. mshirkDELETE@ix.netcom.com |
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| Author: | Dave [ Mon Aug 13, 2001 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: REA Van |
I believe Pullman built rubber tired busses - perhaps an old, gutted Pullman city bus could be made operational and retrofit inside? Dave irondave@bellsouth.net |
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| Author: | Phil Mulligan [ Tue Aug 14, 2001 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: how about a bus? |
> I believe Pullman built rubber tired busses > - perhaps an old, gutted Pullman city bus > could be made operational and retrofit > inside? > Dave I'm not sure Pullman built motor buses; trackless trolleys, yes. In any event, such a vehicle would be a historic artifact itself. SEPTA recently retired its 35-foot 1984 Neoplans (I saw one of them moving yesterday)and these seem to approach what you want. BARTA or LANTA may have something too. You might want a bus with a wheelchair lift for ADA compliance. Electric City Trolley Museum Associa |
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| Author: | Mike Shirk [ Tue Aug 14, 2001 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: how about a bus? |
Thanks, Dave and Phil. Bus might work better because of 2 entrances. Will pass the info on. mshirk@DELETEix.netcom.com |
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