[clemmie_doris12]

This was a great convention. I believe everyone had a great time. It was great to meet some members for the first time, as well as the those from past conventions. I hope to see you all in Wichita next year.

[clemmie_doris12]

An update to our website was completed in early May 2022. This resulted in a change to the URL for the direct link to this BB. The new URL is https://www.mopac.org/forums/. Please update your bookmark, etc.

[clemmie_doris12]

We owe Gene a significant debt of gratitude. He was extremely instrumental in reviving the MPHS back in the ’80s and served in various positions of leadership through out his lifetime. He was very active in the model railroad community, also. He will be missed. His obituary can be found on our website –http://www.mopac.org/the-mopac-legacy/in-memoriam/276-obituary-for-gene-l-semon-draftsman-2022-3-29.

[clemmie_doris12]

The watermark is an overlay generated by the software that runs the image gallery. It is not contained in the actual images.

[clemmie_doris12]

You still have time to register for the convention and most of the activities. Unfortunately, the Thursday tours are full and there is a long waiting list. If you don’t have a hotel reservation, it appears that you can still reserve some rooms at the MPHS rate. Check out the link below for more info.

Here is the link to our convention page – http://www.mopac.org/annual-convention.

The current schedule can be found here – http://www.mopac.org/images/BRHS-MPHS_2021_-_Schedule_21SEP2021.pdf

[clemmie_doris12]

Information including pricing is now on the website. Early registration for the convention will be available on the website beginning August 1. This was done to accommodate requirements for the BRHS and MPHS. Links to the convention registration page will be placed on our site’s convention page at the appropriate time. Also, a brochure with convention info will be included in the Summer 2021 Eagle magazine.

[clemmie_doris12]

This book was available through the MPHS Company Store for several years beginning in 2015. We had to restock it at least twice. After the last order was sold out, we made the decision not to restock it due to slowing sales and a low profit margin.

[clemmie_doris12]

For all those that were not able to attend the convention on Saturday evening, you have an opportunity to see and hear the presentation on the White River line by Mike Sypult via Zoom. This online event is sponsored by the Arkansas – Boston Mountains Chapter of the NRHS. The details are:

Thursday night, December 17 at 7pm Central Time on Zoom.

The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/3593844541?pwd=Z0V2OUFXRlRyV0lWOUt4a1dqK2NNQT09

Meeting ID: 359 384 4541

Passcode: 1Ru4np

[clemmie_doris12]

@garyh wrote:

Some shots here in the MPHS archives:

http://www.mopac.org/archives/online-images-and-documents/structures/right-of-way-details/25th-st-yard-wichita-ks-2491

Gary

Gary brings up an important issue. The photo gallery and a few other sections of the website now contain content that is available only to members of the MPHS. Our secretary just finished updating the records so that current members could access this content. In order to view it, you must be a current paid member and a registered user of the website. If you have any questions send an email to [email protected].

[clemmie_doris12]

The convention team would like to thank everyone that was able to attend the convention. Attendance was low, but it was about what was expected given the current situation with COVID-19.

We were able to handle some important business items and I think everyone had a good time while in Branson. This year was different in a lot of respects and we are thankful that everyone was patient and understanding during all of the activities.

Our friends at Branson Hobby Center sent a big thank you to everyone that stopped by. As you know, this has been a tough year for small businesses and they were pleased with the number of attendees that stopped by.

I look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s convention in St. Louis.

[clemmie_doris12]

We are moving forward with the convention. Please visit the convention page on the website for more information.

http://www.mopac.org/annual-convention/256-2020-branson-mo-train-scheduled-to-depart

[clemmie_doris12]

Dennis,

Welcome aboard. Thanks for posting on this forum. I’m sure you will enjoy being a member.

[clemmie_doris12]

Welcome aboard, Ed. Good luck with your search.

[clemmie_doris12]

I did a little research on this subject a few years ago, but I can’t find my information at the moment. Tru-Color offers several different reds and I don’t recall which was a good match for the bright red that was used on cabooses in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

If you are looking for real accuracy, I suggest that you go to your nearest Axalta paint dealer and ask for a drift card for Imron Safety Red or Fire Protection Red (they are the same). It is an exact match for the Imron paint that the Sedalia caboose shop was using during that timeframe. This is the paint that I used when I restored MP 13569. Once you have the drift card, you can compare it to the various model paint colors until you come up with one that you feel closely matches it.

[clemmie_doris12]

Luke,

MP locomotives with single chime horns used the Leslie A-200. Virtually all MP GP7 locomotives had dual control stands and in the mid to late ’70s, the horns were moved to the cab roof and placed directly above the horn valve on each side. This minimized the length of tubing needed to connect the horns and valves. Obviously, there were exceptions, but that was the general rule.

I can’t remember the location of the bell on the GP7s, but it was under the frame on the front, somewhere. In looking at my images of GP18s, I see several with the bell on the roof behind the cab. Others show the bell high on the side of the long hood on the fireman’s side of the locomotive. Many look like they were moved to the side from the roof.

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