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Jim, Charlie’s answer of “KL” and “KS” is the best solution if you want generic symbols that fit MP’s train symbol scheme in 1980. Renee provided mostly post-merger 4- and 5-character symbols that came about around 1986, with a few 3-character symbols that dated from 1983 (KNZ) and 1978 (UMS).
In 1980, there were 3 regular trains to Little Rock: KL, KLY, and BKL. BKL was a Union Pacific runthrough from North Platte Bailey Yard. It did stop in Neff Yard to swap blocks, and often featured UP pool power. KL and KLY originated at Neff, with KL running via Coffeyville and KLY running via the White River Route. “Y” designated a 2nd schedule in the service plan between the same two cities.
MP had a fleet of KC-St Louis trains. In 1980 that included KG, KSC, BKG, KS & KSY.
