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RE: (erielack) Lackawanna Articulateds

Rick,

	Aren't most articulated NOT known for their great speed? The DL&W prided itself on its fast service, and I think an articulated would not have served that purpose?

	- Paul


> -----Original Message-----
> From: RJFlei_@_aol.com [mailto:RJFlei@aol.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 5:59 AM
> To: erielack_@_lists.railfan.net
> Subject: (erielack) Lackawanna Articulateds
> 
> 
> List,
>        I know the Lackawanna had a large fleet of Poconos, 
> Mountains, and 
> Mikados. I was just wondering why, considering the heavy 
> grades of this railroad, 
> that they never invested in articulated locomotives like the D&H's 
> Challengers for mountain territory? Anyone out there have an 
> idea? Did they ever have 
> one on the drawing board? 
> 
> Rick Fleischer
> Cortland, Oh.
> ELHS # 1426
> 

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