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RE: (erielack) re; First train across bridge . . .

OK, time to reel it back in, folks - we're WAY off the EL topic here! Let's
return to our regularly scheduled programming - thanks!

	- Paul


> -----Original Message-----
> From: A Samostie [mailto:quahog_@_sprint.ca] 
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 7:09 PM
> To: erielack_@_lists.railfan.net
> Subject: Re: (erielack) re; First train across bridge . . .
> 
> 
> Bill Weibel wrote:
> > 
> > Their was an additional order of 100 RS1 on 6axle trucks 
> made for the 
> > War later (in 1942-43) of which part (I believe 50) went to 
> Russia on 
> > lendlease. The rest served in Europe.
> 
> Dear Bill and Group,
> 
> A number of A1A-A1A Alco RSC3 variants served (or may still be in
> service) on Portuguese Railways (CP); not sure if these also 
> operated in Spain, but RENFE did have quite a fleet of Alcos 
> in active service until just a few years ago.  I know that at 
> least one Alco double-ended cab unit is used by the National 
> Railway Museum in Madrid on excursion trains.
> 
> Cheers,
> Alan <quahog_@_sprint.ca>
> 

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