I know that Erie tried single PAs on the Northern, but I don't know how long that lasted. Turning them at Nyack or Sparkill must have been a task. Pictures abound of single PAs on mainline trains going as far as at least Binghamton, and twin PAs appeared on fan trips -- where their presence indicated a certain surplus of units. I have always regarded E units as elegant (like overgrown Cadillacs) but sensitive, while PAs were rugged (like steam locomotives) and able to absorb punishment. Randy Brown - -------------------------------------------------------------- Randy For the most part, the PA's ran single on the Cleveland-Youngstown-Pittsburgh service and on former Erie territory commuter lines in New Jersey/New York. In the 60's they were intermingled with the E8s, mostly on Train #7 and #8. Due to their faster loading qualities, they were usually assigned as the lead unit if possible. In the event that other trains required a third unit due to size, a PA was coupled ahead many times. . .The Erie's PA's were quite reliable. The EL assigned a single PA to M&E trains # 11 and # 12 most of the time. SMT The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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