E6’s on the Colorado Eagle

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  • July 8, 2020 at 11:38 pm #6075
    Larry Schievelbein
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    Hello forum members,

    Approximately what years did the Missouri Pacific use the E6’s on the Colorado Eagle?

    Thanks,
    Larry Winfrey

    July 9, 2020 at 4:41 pm #9806
    Bud Moss
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    Approximately 1942 to 1948. They were still used after 1948, but other power was also used (E7s and PAs). The railroad got a bit loose assigning power after the war. Jerry

    July 15, 2020 at 4:49 am #9810
    Larry Schievelbein
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    Jerry,

    Would the E6’s make it into the early 60’s or were they off the roster by then?

    Larry

    July 15, 2020 at 5:53 am #9811
    Bud Moss
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    Larry, I believe they were active in the 1960s. I have seen a photo if at least one in solid blue, which would mean at leasr 1962 when the repainting was carried out. Jerry

    July 15, 2020 at 12:33 pm #9812
    bargetanika
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    I don’t know if it’s relevant but I saw Jenks blue E units in New Orleans in 1964. It was from a distance so I don’t know specifically which units exactly.

    At the time I also saw E’s from KCS, L&N, SR and maybe IC. The family stayed a couple of days at a hotel right near the approach to NOUPT, what a deal for a 16 yr old railfan. Why no camera and no attempt to get trackside or take notes, aggghhh. Those were the days my friend. We thought they’d never end.

    August 29, 2020 at 7:27 pm #9888
    Larry Schievelbein
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    Thanks Pat and Jerry for your replies.
    I’m looking at a Jenks blue brass set of E6’s for sale. I think I will use them on my shortened version of the Colorado Eagle.
    Larry

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