The entire scene may have been staged for photography. Note the second trailer from the right straddling 2 cars (no TTEX's in those days!). All the trailers are canvas tops. Clejan cars were easier to load because both trailer and hostler tractor were self-guiding with small wheels engaging the center rails. Paul B From: Ron <rdukarm_@_roadrunner.com> To: EL Mail List <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net> Sent: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 9:18 am Subject: Re: (erielack) EL Canvas Top Trailer NOTE: This message had contained at least one image attachment. To view or download the image(s), click on or cut and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://lists.railfan.net/listthumb.cgi?erielack-02-29-08 fl_piggyback_loading_elm_1-60_p6_4.jpg (image/jpeg, 1168x528 293814 bytes, BF: 2.010 ppb) Paul, The article does not give a location for the photos. The driver is leaning out the passenger door and the loader is also on the passenger side. Perhaps just for the photo - to catch the sun side. Later in the article the Erie notes that when loading Erie Clejan cars, no steering is needed when backing the trailers on. Attached is the rest of the loading photo showing the string of flats and gons. Ron Dukarm The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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