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

Especially with Kato announcing Erie Mikados in 2 numbers!
Ok, so someone is going to tell me that these cars were never pulled by Mikados.....

On another note, I have a picture of an EL F3 6214 (no, its not my picture, I downloaded it from the wonderful collection of EL pictures that have been posted) and the unit is in the black yellow scheme, which I though was only for Erie units and a quick way to make them EL with a few lettering and logo changes.  However, this unit as the red light mounted on the door in the nose of the unit, which I thought was Lackawanna only.  So was this a Lackawanna unit that repainted, or am I completely confused?

Bruce Alcock
OK N-Rail



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> From: toddsyr_@_twcny.rr.com
> To: erielack_@_lists.elhts.org
> Subject: Re: (erielack) Erie and EL Sleeper from Rapido Trains
> Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:02:10 -0400
> 
> 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
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 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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