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RE: (erielack) RPL's

Paul, those cars were ordered and used specifically for Cool Whip. Nope, not kidding.  Cool Whip was
made in a plant near Buffalo, IIRC, and was served by the EL.  ELHS had correct models done several
years back (maybe ten, now?) which are based on a Con-Cor molding, which is exactly correct (though
looking at it again just now, I'd replace the roof walk with a Plano product, but that's a personal
obsession just now).  I'm not sure if the plastic is available right now, but perhaps we should
consider a re-run.

SGL

> -----Original Message-----
> From: erielack-owner_@_lists.elhts.org 
> [mailto:erielack-owner_@_lists.elhts.org] On Behalf Of Paul Brezicki
> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:02 AM
> To: EL Mailing List
> Subject: (erielack) RPL's
> 
> Athearn rtr has released in HO the 57' mechanical reefer in 
> EL, 2 numbers, Athearn #'s 71159 and 71160. EL acquired these 
> in 2 lots of 20 in 1966 and 1968; the model is most like the 
> second group, with logo painted directly on the wall instead 
> of a plate, although there are notable discrepancies in roof 
> design and engine cover. EL did not originate significant 
> produce traffic, so presumably they were EL's contribution to 
> the west coast trade, similar to an auto parts car pool. 
> Shortly after their arrival, EL's carload produce traffic 
> took a nosedive when NY markets were consolidated at Hunt's 
> Point in the Bronx, which EL had no access to. What they were 
> used for after that I have no idea. Anyone?
> 
> Paul B
> 
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