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The Proto 2000 car is an accurate model of cars from the MP 712255-712329 series (75 cars, built 7-71) only.
MP received two orders of PS-2CDs (4427 cu ft) in 1971:
PS Lot 9548
MP 711630-712054 (435 cars) built 6-71
CEI 712055-712129 (75 cars) built 6-71 to 7-71
PS Lot 9548A
CEI 712130-712254 (125 cars) built 7-71
MP 712255-712329 (75 cars) built 7-71 These are the Proto 2000 models
The CEI cars had CEI initials and the C&EI buzzsaw monogram so they do not match the lettering on the Proto cars. MP 711630-712054 have same lettering as MP 712255-712329 but with an earlier 6-71 build date. Unless you have more than 75 of the MP Proto covered hoppers it would be best to renumber your cars in the MP 712255-712329 series.
Kurt Hayek
