First Rail Placed On Streetcar Route

Oct 15, 2013

  • Rail for the Cincinnati Streetcar is made in Indiana.
    Rail for the Cincinnati Streetcar is made in Indiana.
  • MPD workers unload the first shipment of rail to install it along Elm Street.
    MPD workers unload the first shipment of rail to install it along Elm Street.
  • Each piece of rail weighs about 3,000 lbs.
    Each piece of rail weighs about 3,000 lbs.
  • Mayor Mark Mallory, City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. and other city leaders marked the milestone.
    Mayor Mark Mallory, City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. and other city leaders marked the milestone.
  • City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. thanked supporters for believing in the project from Day 1.
    City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. thanked supporters for believing in the project from Day 1.
  • Project Executive John Deatrick explained the construction process.
    Project Executive John Deatrick explained the construction process.
  • Mayor Mallory led the countdown.
    Mayor Mallory led the countdown.
  • Rails will be adjusted and covered in a rubber sleeve. Then, the concrete will be poured.
    Rails will be adjusted and covered in a rubber sleeve. Then, the concrete will be poured.

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