RE: (erielack) PK2 ERIE GP-7

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

Chris Thurner wrote:

> #1232's railing, starts out at the curve where it transitions from a
> vertical run to a horizontal one at the same height as 
> #1226's (i.e. at the
> top of the steps), then runs horizontally at that height for 
> a few inches,
> then upward diagonally, and crosses the EL diamond decal 
> horizontally, and,
> although you cannot view it in this picture, I would presume 
> repeats itself
> symmetrically on the other side.

Yes, it does repeat itself symmetrically, but no - the horizontal piece
never crosses in front of the diamond - that's where the drop step is!

There is a SUPERB photo in the Kalmbach book Geep book of the end railings
of an Erie GP7 - highly recommended!


 
> Interesting pic and comparison.
>
> http://gelwood.railfan.net/loco/el1226h.jpg
> http://gelwood.railfan.net/loco/el1226h.jpg
> 

Chris, the links are identical (DOH!)

	- Paul

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