In 1960, two railroads, the Erie and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, merged together to from the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Otherwise known as the "Friendly Service Route", the Erie Lackawanna was the freight railroad that served the heart of industrialized America. During its 15 year existence, it carried freight to and from various agricultural and industrial cities in New York, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It also provided limited commuter service in New York, New Jersey and Ohio. These services were operated until March 31, 1976, when the Erie Lackawanna became a portion of Conrail (Consolidated Railroads Corporation).

These colorful PA AA Diesel Engines are designed to honor the memory of the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. You will be able to pull long freight or passenger trains easily with the powered A-unit in this set which features dual motors for exceptional pulling power.

• Powerful dual motors in powered unit that run on AC or DC current
• Electronic Diesel RailSounds
• Die-cast metal and stamped metal frame 
• Die-cast metal operating and non-operating knuckle couplers
• Eight wheel drive on powered unit
• Constant voltage lighting system
• Authentic Erie Lackawanna Markings
• Remote transformer controlled forward-neutral-reverse operation
• Volume control for RailSounds fearures
• Operates on 031 and larger diameter curves
• Die-cast metal trucks
• Metal wheels and axles
• Roof fan detail
• Metal grilles
• Opening cab doors
• Engineer figure in both units
• Detailed cab interiors
• 34 1/2" long

Some history on this engine set:

This set was given by Charles Rataj, V.P. of Operations for Lionel to Mr. Edward Franz as part of his compensation for helping to secure financing for the Lionel Corporation. The shipping carton, which is included, has writing on it to this effect. This engine is new in the box and has never been run and it was purchased by Graham's Trains from Ed Franz. So, if you are into Lionel history, now you can own an actual piece of it!