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RE: (erielack) Erie GP7 idiosyncrasies
Bob Clegg asked:
> > 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?
And Paul Tup responded
> 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.
I am always amused when the writer's perspective is revealed in the answer.
What you mean, Paul, is that 1224-1227 are the only prototypes which can
with modeled by a straight-from-the-box commercial model.
ALL the ERIE GP-7s had "correct" handrails. It's the models that are not
correct. After all, the real locomotives are the prototype!
SGL
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