[Jerry Michels]

Steve, I am not positive, but I doubt that the C&EI Geeps went systemwide without the original numbers being painted out, leaving a big black area (easy to model) along the hood.

I agree Genesis is getting pricey, but oh what models! You need to remember I am from the generation that had to put up with incorrect fuel tanks and had to shave off DB features for Athearn blue-box models. I remember when Athearn came out with SD40-2s without DBs! We were in heaven! Jerry

[Jerry Michels]

I realize this isn’t the information you are looking for, but until you can unearth hard data, it would be accurate to run D&RGW/SP unit coal trains, grain train, autoparts trains and mixed manifests. This was not a heavily trafficked line in the 1980s Almost all trains were run as needed. For example, during harvest you’d expect there to be unit grain extras along with smaller trains serving the branch elevators. Seems to me that any prototype cars with build and repack date from 1975-1983 would be appropriate for a 1983 layout. Looking t industries along the line in the 1970-80s era might be helpful deciding on local trains. Jerry

[Jerry Michels]

To the best of my knowledge, the CSP carried a mix of freight while the FFT was more dedicated to auto parts. Keep in mind that a designation such as CSP did not confer special status, but it was listed separately in the system ETTs so it had recognition over the normal trains which we all extras and did have an assigned schedule. However, the railroad ran its trains as needed and the CSP did not run on its schedule very often. The FFT on the other hand was a specials effort. Have you read the Eagle article from years back on the FFT? Jerry

[Jerry Michels]

I don’t have paper data you need, but having seen the trains in person, the answer to the use of the Tangent automobile parts cars is a resounding yes. Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

I the MPHS logo watermark permanent? Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

Nice find gene! Those two men seem very serious about their steer! Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

This book was mentioned a while ago and I bought it. It is a well-dome publication, But it is a coffee-table book, not a history book. It will be of interest to those novices that want some general facts. If you are experienced and are looking for specific information on STL railroads or trolleys, there are many more informative books available. I am not criticizing, just presenting my thoughts. My copy is going to the Amarillo Railroad Museum library. Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

When we talk about white covers, on the system timetables were these cover the tough ‘paper’ found on the final versions or regular white paper? I have older division timetables with the word PROOF overprinted in the front page. This information sure make a system ETT a bit more interesting if not ‘colorful!’ Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

This is very interesting I have the dark blue and silver versions. What does the archive have? Looks like an interesting set of information that needs to be written up to pull the variations out of the woodwork. Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

Yea, that link worked Kind of weird, but insightful.. Thanks.

[Jerry Michels]

The cover look’s nice. I wish the site provided more photos. Being a diehard STL fan, I am sure I will buy it. Thanks David

[Jerry Michels]

Overland produced an N&W hopper that is a dead ringer for these 3-bay hoppers. Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

Hi Jeff, happy to welcome you into the BEST railroad historical society in existence. If you love the MoPac, you’ll love it here. Jerry Michels

[Jerry Michels]

Thanks Charlie!

[Jerry Michels]

Do you know it the Atlas CEI Gp7 will be DCC or just DCC-ready?

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