Re: (erielack) Erie and EL Sleeper from Rapido Trains

["Todd Stearns" <toddsyr_@_twcny.rr.com>]

I imagine only in HO scale though. That seems to be the trend when no scale
is mentioned. Too bad for us N scalers once again. They would have been
great additions to my collection. Todd K. Stearns

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From: "Paul" <pcap.bprr_@_verizon.net>
To: <erielack_@_lists.elhts.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 5:49 PM
Subject: (erielack) Erie and EL Sleeper from Rapido Trains


> Rapido Model Trains Inc. has worked with the ELHS and the ELDCPS for the
> last several months, seeking accurate information regarding Erie and EL
> paint scheme colors and lettering for their three new models, a
> lightweight coach, a duplex sleeper, and a 10-5 sleeper.  Each of these
> is slated to be produced in Erie/EL paint schemes.  Only the sleeper is
> accurate for the Erie and EL, and will be available properly lettered as
> the Pride of Youngstown and Spirit of Youngstown.
>
> Rapido recently approached the ELHS with the opportunity to offer these
> models to our members.  At this
> time, the ELHS has declined Rapido's gracious offer and will not offer
> this car through our retail operation.
>
> The Rapido Erie and EL decorated coach and sleepers will be available
> through your general hobby and train shops.  The ELHS does not wish to
> be perceived as competing with the retail shops that support our
> organization.    We also believe the ELHS offering these cars provided
> no added value to our membership or the public at large.  Both ELDCPS
> and ELHS have consulted with Rapido on this project and will continue to
> support and encourage the model railroad industry to produce more, and
> more accurate, models of DL&W, Erie, and EL prototype equipment.
>
> Rapido has advised that there will be a very limited time period for
> reservations, ending at November 30th. Without sufficient reservations,
> the Erie and EL decorated cars may not be produced. The ELHS encourages
> you to make your advance reservations for these cars with your model
> railroad retailer today.
>
> Thank you for your support
>
> Paul Cappelloni
> President, Erie Lackawanna Historical Society
> http://erielack.org <http://erielack.org/>
>
>
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