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You got it Jim. The criticism I wrote in the caboose book was a warning that the red paint was fading rapidly when the alkali (I think) washing solution was used. It was switched to an acid wash which stopped the fading. However, I think in the meantime,the caboose paint was changed. I’d like to see more information on this, but it may be lost to history. Caboose orange, to me, is kind of pleasing, but so is the vermilion red the railroad used. When I bring out my Jenks blue GP7s, I tag a “Caboose Orange” Sedalia welded caboose on the end of the train.
Jerry MichelsParticipantLarry, 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
Jerry MichelsParticipantApproximately 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
Jerry MichelsParticipantCooper ratings for the various steam locomotive classes are listed on the old California Loco Works decal sheets (recently re-released by another company?), also in Joe Collias’ book MoPac Power. Jerry Michels
Jerry MichelsParticipantA good source for the question on caboose color is the caboose book. I wrote it in the late 1980s. Should still be available in the secondary market. Jerry Michels
Jerry MichelsParticipantI scratched one using the drawings in the MOW books. Jerry
Jerry MichelsParticipantThis is wonderful! Been waiting a long time for this model.I’d like to book two of them. Jerry Michels
Jerry MichelsParticipantIt is hard to tell how thick this is, but I think it could be cleaned up and be presentable if it isn’t too thin. Jerry
Jerry MichelsParticipantThree hundred pre-orders is wonderful! Seems like the M-I was an excellent choice for the MPHS! Jerry
Jerry MichelsParticipantCliff, do you know if this train possibly stopped at Washington? When I saw this photo I thought it might be the George Washington special, but was not sure. One time, and I do not recall the year, this special did stop in Washington and my brother and I helped my Dad, the Chamber of Commerce Executive VP, distribute a flyer about the city of Washington. I distinctly remember a fellow dressed up as George Washington. Jerry Michels
Jerry MichelsParticipantIt was Frank’s article. His Milepost 50,000 series should be reprinted in the Eagle. A great personal history. Jerry
Jerry MichelsParticipantMy first thought was Fredonia, KS. Tony would have been in this area, but I am sure there are others more familiar with the Kansas branch lines. Jerry
Jerry MichelsParticipantThat is right. Supposedly there was a proposal to streamline some of the pacifics, but it never happened.
Jerry MichelsParticipantMost likely the reason why the P didn’t go in for medallions and such on steam or streamlining was the fact that it was in receivership until 1956, and had financial complications through the 1970s.
Jerry MichelsParticipantLooks like a successful project. Hopefully by April 15th this number will be solidly above 300. Jerry
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