Listers, As a reminder, the deadline for ordering the new HO Scale 6-6-4 sleeping cars by Rapido is Tuesday, September 15th. These cars, while not exact matches, are similar to the Erie "American" 6-6-4 cars, ordered from Pullman in 1941 and delivered in 1942. Correct history of Erie's 6-6-4s, They didnt order the cars New, Pullman decided to use this type car starting in 1942 but didnt own them till 1948 the 10-6s came after and were owned by ERIE upon Delivery Erie bought the cars Used in the late 40s divestature of Pullman then Released them to Pullman Inc (a new Company) for Operation between Assignment by Pullman and Sale to Erie Pullman company Owned the cars This Message Sent by Donald Kern The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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