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Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (formerly known as Pottstown Urban Transit) has been serving Pottstown in Montgomery County, as well as the surrounding areas, since the 1970s. It operates 6 daytime routes and 3 evening routes Monday through Saturday.
PART's Fleet (Click for Pics)
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Fleet
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Year
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Powertrain
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51-55*
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TMC
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RTS T7O 606
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1992
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6v92TA/
Allison V731
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56
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Ford
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??
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1995
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Ford
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57-58
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NovaBus
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RTS T7O 606
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1997-1998
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DD50/
Allison V731
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59
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Chance
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American Heritage Streetcar
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1995
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Cummins ISB/Allison
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51-55
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Gillig
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Low Floor BRT
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2007
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Cummins ISL/
Allison B400
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*Although they were thought to be retired by the new Gillig BRT buses, buses TMCs 51, 53, and 55 have been spotted in service by PTV members as late as January 23rd, 2010. We aren't sure if 52 and 54 are still running. If you see them, let us know in the forums!
Connections
These are the transfer centers of the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit system. These make good locations for pictures, but you have to remember that service runs hourly (with the exception of the High Street line, which runs every half hour).
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Connection Point
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Connecting Routes
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High & Hanover Streets,
Downtown Pottstown
55 pulling into High & Hanover Stop
Taken by Brandon S.
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Day Lines
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High Street
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North End Loop
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Pottstown Center
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Beech Street
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Coventry Mall
Night Lines
SEPTA 93 - to Norristown Transportation Center
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North End Shopping Center
54 at North End Shopping Center,
Taken by Brandon S.
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Day Lines
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Beech Street
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North End Loop
Night Line
- North End - Coventry Mall - Pottstown Center
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