Erie Passenger Set

Lionel made this "set" in 1982, though it was never actually sold as a set.
(Photo courtesy of Rick Dunn.)

Erie Alco AA set, comprising a #8251 Powered A Unit and #8253 dummy A Unit, made in 1982.
(Photo courtesy of Martys Trains.)

The matching #8252 dummy B Unit was sold separately in the same year.
(Photo courtesy of Martys Trains.)

#9504 Combination Car

#9505 Coach Car

#9506 Vista Dome Car

#9507 Observation Car

#49944 Erie Baggage Car
It was advertised in the 2011 catalog, but wasn't shipped until the Spring of 2012.
Unlike other add-on cars made by Lionel, the colors and markings of this car
matched the original cars quite well.

#49948 Erie Full Dome
It was advertised in the 2011 catalog, but wasn't shipped until the Spring of 2012.
Unlike other add-on cars made by Lionel, the colors and markings of this car
matched the original cars quite well.

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