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Re: (erielack) New EL and Erie prototypes!!!!
- Subject: Re: (erielack) New EL and Erie prototypes!!!!
- From: Rob Piecuch <lmprjp88_@_yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:08:40 -0800 (PST)
- In-Reply-To: <BC517B12A173471396B7D45E8C67AF04_@_ToddPC>
- References: <201202171033.q1HAX19n063723_@_net.bluemoon.net><930FB0DB6F8245C3AAC6A841C2D32B76@NewFeb1st2012> <CAFVD978y9mNTspZRQX0soAGAs+9X87-nkqk-77aeDFinkDj+Rg@mail.gmail.com> <2A822E3CAB6540DBB7DBB406D369F4D9@prtpc> <BC517B12A173471396B7D45E8C67AF04@ToddPC>
I seem to recall a recent update about the GP7 - waiting for NS inspection(?) and let's not forget the Hoosier Valley groups original Erie/EL S-2 that is restored as EL and operational...
Rob P
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From: toddsyr <toddsyr_@_twcny.rr.com>
To: EL Mail List <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: (erielack) New EL and Erie prototypes!!!!
Paul R. Tupaczewski wrote:
"I know of exactly *NO* accurately restored and operational EL units."
Well, a few of us strived for that GP7 but those that took charge of the project refused to part with any more information on the status of the deal etc.
Todd K. Stearns
- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul R. Tupaczewski" <paultup_@_comcast.net>
To: "'EL Mail List'" <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 9:47 AM
Subject: RE: (erielack) New EL and Erie prototypes!!!!
>> I would have liked to see an L&HR unit but hey it will be
>> interesting to see all 18 they did pick. The Virginian,
>> Wabash, Nickel Plate and P&WV are really interesting because
>> at the time of those two mergers the N&W quickly obliterated
>> much of their identity.
>
>
> I agree with Tim here - they did a nicely balanced selection of roadnames.
> And sorry for those who are grousing about the lack of a DL&W unit, but the
> EL paint scheme is the DL&W passenger scheme - seriously! Don't forget, this
> is THEIR railroad and they have the right to choose whatever they want to
> paint. And it is NOT a public organization that's beholden to the general
> population. This railfan "entitlement" attitude is just that. Don't we
> already have some beautifully restored and operational DL&W freight scheme
> F-units? I know of exactly *NO* accurately restored and operational EL
> units.
>
> - Paul
>
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