E6’s on the Colorado Eagle

[Larry Winfrey]

Hello forum members,

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

Thanks,
Larry Winfrey

[Jerry Michels]

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

[Larry Winfrey]

Jerry,

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

Larry

[Jerry Michels]

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

[anonymous]

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.

[Larry Winfrey]

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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