RE: RE: (erielack) Clearances (was: A study of two ex-D&H SD45s)

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

> I think Erie [later E-L] motive power clearances were 
> influenced by the
> 'tunnels' on the Cleveland line before it reached the harbor 
> area. George
> Elwood had some articles on the operations in this area, and 
> Steve Timko can
> definitely add details.


Once again, I would love to see someone - ANYONE! - provide corroberating evidence of why the SD45s had low-profile appliances! The Cleveland "tunnel" excuse is the most commonly-heard one, but does anyone have documentary evidence of this?

	- Paul

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