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Re: (erielack) EL E8's and Pass train in Schenectady 1971
They were leased to the D&H during the winter months I believe due to
issues with the PA's providing adequate steam heat. This is more than
likely just a Laurentian.
On Feb 12, 2012 4:11 PM, "Rich Tubbs" <rich_@_richtubbs.net> wrote:
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> While checking out the eBay listings today, I found this listing....
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> http://www.ebay.com/itm/H-Delaware-Hudson-D-H-Erie-Lakawanna-816-SB-Past-OLD-Schenectady-Station-/360433610806?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eb847036
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> which shows EL816 and another EL E8 with a passenger train going by the
> Schenectady, NY station on the D&H in January, 1971. I know we're out of
> the
> passenger train business before this date so any clues as to what this move
> is all about? Anybody have any information on this train? From the slide, I
> can't really distinguish the passenger car heritages. Was this some kind of
> a Dereco inspection train, maybe?
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> Regards,
> Rich Tubbs
> Marion, OH
> Former EL Tower Operator
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