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#51 EvergreenRailfan

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Posted 10 December 2015 - 02:08 AM

After seeing the Portland loop in action last week, can't wait to see this line up and running. As well as getting the missing link between the two lines completed with the Center City Connector.

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Posted 22 January 2016 - 09:46 AM

 

 

First Hill Streetcar launch party planned — only question is when

 

As of last Wednesday, Seattle Department of Transportation officials have a plan for the event to launch the First Hill Streetcar including a Pioneer Square celebration and a Jackson Street lion dance. But when that party will happen remains a mystery after SDOT representatives said “possible delays” mean the launch date still can’t be announced.

http://www.capitolhi...-still-no-date/



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Posted 22 January 2016 - 08:50 PM

More from the Seattle Transit Blog.


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Posted 23 January 2016 - 11:26 AM

Nice article in today's Seattle Times.


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Posted 23 January 2016 - 06:32 PM

I am on it right now, and my first impression, they got it just right. Broadway/Denny is just feet from an entrance to Capitol Hill Station, and is between the entrance, and Seattle Central Community College. Will be even better with the CCC and the Broadway Extension.

In the case of the Broadway Extension, too short of a proposal. If the University Bridge can be modified, have the streetcar replace trolleybus routes 49, 70.

Edited by EvergreenRailfan, 23 January 2016 - 06:34 PM.


#56 EvergreenRailfan

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Posted 23 January 2016 - 09:38 PM

Sort of new at posting photos on this page via my phone, but here is the first of my photos I took today as I was riding.

https://goo.gl/photo...D99SKMxxVAhwDB6

https://goo.gl/photo...D99SKMxxVAhwDB6

Edited by EvergreenRailfan, 23 January 2016 - 09:44 PM.


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Posted 24 January 2016 - 10:59 PM

Video of the First Hill Streetcar in action at the 5th and Jackson/Japantown stop.
https://goo.gl/photo...yRKySHGzm2C7PE7

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Posted 24 January 2016 - 11:31 PM

And welcome (finally) to Seattle Streetcar's First Hill Line to the list of active rail lines.  Another one that beat Washington, DC to revenue service.



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