Re: (erielack) Steel King

[Smtimko_@_aol.com]

SGL
 
From what I have heard from reliable sources:
 
The Erie/P&LE Morning and Evening Steel King(s) operated between  Pittsburgh 
and Cleveland with P&LE PA's and Erie PA's.  I have seen  photos of the train 
at Aliquippa with one and/or two P&LE PA's.  I  understand that the PA's of 
each road operated through Youngstown on the run on  a reciprocal basis, as you 
asked.
 
The P&LE had 4 PA-1 (4204-4207) built in 4/49, Pulled from service in  1958, 
sold for scrap to Southwest Steel in Glassport, PA in 1960 and they  were cut 
up in 1963 (By M Solomon & Sons Scrap???)
They also had 2 PA-2, (4213-4214) built in May of 1952.  They also  were 
pulled from service in 1958, retired 12/60 and sold to M Solomon & Sons  for scrap 
in 1963.
The P&LE also had 7 GP-7's equipped with steam generators which were  used on 
their passenger service.  These units had various numbers during  their 
career but were delivered as 5682-5685 and 5635-5637.
 
There is speculation that the Erie E-8's operated to Pittsburgh, on  
occasion, but I can find no one who can verify that theory.
 
The units had to have ATS to operate on the P&LE in lead  position.
 
I'm not certain as to when this through power arrangement ceased, but  
speculate that it may have ended in 1958 when the P&LE PA's were  retired.
 
I recall in the early-60's the Steel Kings, which were reduced to coaches  by 
then, changed power at the Erie Terminal Building in  Youngstown........P&LE 
GP-7 came off and an Erie RS-2 (900-901) added,  etc.
 
SMT


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