May 31, 2021 at 7:53 pm #10172

benjamintickell53

Participant

In September 1963, Gene Hull took a couple of photos of the Alco PA dead line at North Little Rock. In this group, a total of six blue units can be seen, although we know the number of only one. A recap of the known blue units thus far: 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 57, 58, 66, 68, 69, 75 and 77.

At least two (and likely more) were repainted into Jenks blue before they were renumbered, including 8014 and 8026.

Another question is when these units were actually pulled from service. They were still being used some, including on the Texas Eagle, in July 1963, but were all on the dead line by September 1963 if Gene Hull’s date notes are correct.

Bill Pollard

[attachment=1:1f3x6j5l]Hull-RR453-MP-PA-NLR-9-1963_WL.jpg[/attachment:1f3x6j5l]

[attachment=0:1f3x6j5l]Hull-RR454-MP-PA-NLR-9-1963_WL.jpg[/attachment:1f3x6j5l]

Become a Member Today!

Your membership supports production of our quarterly magazine, The Eagle, our annual calendar, and our continuing efforts to digitize and present our archives.

We are a non-profit, all volunteer group. All monies collected through dues and purchases from the Company Store go towards the effort to preserve the history of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and its predecessors. Come join us in that effort.

Regular Member

Regular Members receive 4 issues of the Eagle, MPHS Calendar, member discounts at the Company Store, full access to the MPHS Archives, and access to participate on the MPHS Forums.

$

50

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of The Eagle upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 5% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

Sustaining Member

Sustaining Members receive all the benefits of Regular Members, plus donate $25 toward MPHS Operating Expenses.

Recognition in The Eagle.

$

75

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of The Eagle upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 7.5% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

Your name listed in The Eagle

$25 of your dues are tax deductible

Eagle Member

Eagle Members receive all the benefits of Regular and Sustaining Members, plus donate $50 toward MPHS Operating Expenses.

Recognition in The Eagle.

$

100

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of The Eagle upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 10% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

John Bromley print (new members, not renewals)

Your name listed in The Eagle

$50 of your dues are tax deductible