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I received the information from someone who observed the MP cars on the east end of the run. We are not certain how many times the cars ran, but apparently long enough for all three of the diner coaches to be added to the equipment cycle, replacing some of the PC diners. I have not pulled out a 1971 timetable to see how many sets of equipment were required for the National at that time. The “normal” arrangement was for the westbound train arriving in KC in the evening to turn back as the eastbound train the following morning, so I think it may have required at least 4 sets.
When you saw the MP E-units were they operating on the MP, or on the PC?
Bill
