Yes, I think you're correct. Most RR's referred to them as "Bad-Order" cars, but EL operating personnel frequently used the term "cripple". Paul B From: "Adams, Frank P" <frank.p.adams_@_verizonbusiness.com> Subject: (erielack) cripple switch I'm not sure all who took Bill Sheppard up on his offer of the Erie Mine territory maps the other week, but on them there's one section labeled "cripple switch". Would I be correct in interpreting that as a storage track for cars in need of repair? Thanks Frank The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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