Re: (erielack) Athearn's EL SWs are out!!

["Schuyler G Larrabee" <"sgl2_@_ix.netcom.com">]

"STGCOMM_@_aol.com"   asks

> What is the difference between a "calf" and a "cow" as switchers go?  Why
are
> they called that?

They are permanently linked units, where the cow is the unit with a cab, and
the calf has no cab.  The calf has to follow it's mother unit everywhere.

I assume that's enough imagery to explanin >>why<< they're called that. . .
.


> Also, is there any feedback on the Walthers Erie SW-1 (model #932-1367 in
the
> 2000 Walthers catalog)?  A good model of the prototype?


It's pretty good.  Accurate paint, pretty nice model, pulls pretty well.

SGL


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