(erielack) Re: Dining Cars

[Jjbchian_@_aol.com]

To all listers:

There is no doubt that EL Dining Cars served some of the best meals during 
the 1960s. While other eastern carriers were downgrading their service, EL was 
like a breath of fresh air. For example, Penn-Central service at the time was a 
cut above "lousy."

When you walked into an EL Diner, either on one of the through-line trains or 
on one of the fantrips, the welcoming environment meant a good experience. 
Stewards quickly found you a place to sit, and service was at level that would 
have pleased the Pullman Company. 

We are encouraged at the response to the article in TRAINS about our efforts 
to re-create the Erie Lackawanna Dining and through-line experience. The 
restoration of Diner 741 is progressing on schedule. Barring any unforeseen 
problems, Midwest has informed us they plan to have the work completed on 741 by late 
spring early summer. I will have a detailed mechanical update in the next 
issue of our newsletter, THE DINER DIGEST. Our deadline for news and articles is 
March 10. Vice President - Communications Mike Steinberg reports that this 
issue will contain some great stories from people who used to ride on The 
Friendly Service Route.

In the meantime, I have been busy not only with moving freight for Union 
Pacific, but working with our other Directors to make certain that we will 
succeed. 

I have no doubt that ELDCPS will again offer the opportunity to enjoy a 
freshly prepared meal along with an authentic Erie Lackawanna experience. 

By joining ELDCPS and/or purchasing items from our store, greatly assists us 
in this effort. The bottom line is that any project of this kind requires a 
steady supply of funding. It cannot be accomplished "on the cheap." 

Check out our "new and improved" store on our website. Recently added items 
include the EL Silverware in the Grecian pattern. Have you purchased your set?

Regards, 

John Boehner, Vice President-Operations
ELDCPS 
www.eldcps.org



 



 


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