The gas-electrics/oil-electrics were more commonly referred to as
doodlebugs.
Donald Scott wrote:
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From: Donald Scott <Donald_Scott@...>
Re Manny Jacob's message on C-P-R regarding gas-electrics. When living
in the Maritimes CP and the other railway called them-Jitneys,
gas-electrics, and oil-electrics. With the other railway the fumes were
terrible, and they stunk. These units regardless could really travel at
high-speeds.
--
William E. Miller
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