Robert Mangrum

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  • September 10, 2018 at 7:55 pm in reply to: Mopac locomotive 1252 #9023
    Robert Mangrum
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    Nailed it! Just need to build the MU stands.. (Haven’t yet, but its been running!)
    Thank you!

    September 3, 2018 at 6:44 pm in reply to: Mopac locomotive 1252 #9010
    Robert Mangrum
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    Nate, do you have a photo of this loco? I built a model following photos of others (part of why I selected this toad number) and would be curious as to how close I was. My base model was a LL P2K SW7/9/1200 and did not have the extended range fuel tank. Since many of the MP SW1200s had these, I guessed at the appearance of this one. It’s in Jenks Blue as I guess it appeared in 1978. Thanks in advance!

    December 30, 2015 at 2:02 am in reply to: Mopac use of illuminated class lights #7662
    Robert Mangrum
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    So, if I understand, it would be correct to add operating (clear) lights on (at least) the front end of the locos, but it was unlikely they would be illuminated unless true extra (not normal scheduled train) or (red) as rear pusher. This would be true in 1978 through 1985 (under up ownership).
    I assume then this would likely be more in use on a larger layout with regularly scheduled trains, rather than a small switching layout. Equip the locos with class lights and use them infrequently (only true extra)
    On my small layout then, clear illuminated class lights would be correct, extinguished when working the industries and on (on front) when returning?
    MP didn’t use many lights on the locos, so to add class lights & step lights would look really cool!
    Thanks for your help and any clarification.

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