RE: (erielack) Erie GP7 idiosyncrasies

["Paul R. Tupaczewski" <paultup_@_comcast.net>]

> What is it that makes the Erie GP7s 1224-1227 different from 
> others without the dynamic brake?  I remember some discussion 
> when they first came out, but don't remember the details.  
> Something about a "dropped step"???  Paul T.  I think you 
> were the originator of the original review.  No?


The 1224-1227 had the straight-across end handrails, while the rest had the
higher drop-step, resulting in a slight swoop-up of the handrails as they
approached the drop step.

Basically, the 1224-1227 are the only Geeps that have correct end handrails
out of the box.

	- Paul


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