Reading Co electric traction?

A Reading electric locomotive sounds logical but I haven't seen one or heard of one, either.

the reading electrics were mu cars as far as i know.

To the best of my knowledge, no.

The Reading electrified commuter lines that radiated from Reading Terminal, 12th & Market Streets, Philadelphia. But steam locomotives (then diesels and Budd RDC's) also served there. My guess is that when a switcher (shifter) was required, the Reading used a steamer or a diesel from Green Street or Erie Avenue Engine Terminals.

Okay, thanks guys.  I guess a Reading steeple cab or similar small electric would just have to be a "fantasy scheme".  It would still be totally plausible though, especially something for kicking mu cars around while being serviced.

jhz563 posted:

Okay, thanks guys.  I guess a Reading steeple cab or similar small electric would just have to be a "fantasy scheme".  It would still be totally plausible though, especially something for kicking mu cars around while being serviced.

There really was no need for "kicking MU cars around", as the MU cars were powered. When not "under the wire", the dead MU cars would have been switched around by a small steam locomotive, and/or an SW1 diesel switcher. The DL&W handled their MU electric cars the same way.

Okay, thanks guys.  I guess a Reading steeple cab or similar small electric would just have to be a "fantasy scheme".  It would still be totally plausible. though.

GO for it!

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