Don, Nice photos of the Speed depot and Bunceton. I was through there about 10 years ago, and had a great time driving the back roads to Speed. The depot ...
What was the lifespan of the Missouri Pacific's 2-8-4 Berks? Were they similar to the other Van Sweringen roads Berks? What type of service were they used for?...
What McNeil, Texas look as of 1950? What type of interlocking was it? Was there a tower? Was there a depot? Any other important details? - Matthew Roberts...
The 1121 class IGN Mikes may have. They were all in the scrap line by 1953-1954 though. The MoP 1901 Class were rebuilt into 2100 Class Northerns from...
In a message dated 8/1/2006 9:42:42 PM Central Standard Time, msr123@... writes: What was the lifespan of the Missouri Pacific's 2-8-4 Berks? 1920s to the...
Hi Matthew: The IGN's 1121-1125 would have been seen on the line between Longview and San Antonio on heavy freight trains up until perhaps 1952. From time to...
I was browsing through the Louiisana Digital Library and found some interestng pictures of MOPAC and predecessor roads. http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/ ...
List Here's some MOPAC trivia I wanted to share with other MOPAC List members: MOPAC's Omaha Belt Line had 129 shippers as recently as the late 1970's, not...
... From: msr123@... To: MOPAC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 9:43 PM Subject: MOPAC McNeil, Texas c. 1950 What McNeil, Texas look as of 1950? Grade...
Thanks George! That shot labeled "Diesel Train" is literally just that! I suppose that was a mass delivery to mopac from EMD? Allan Willcockson George W...
In 1950, at McNeil, Texas, there was a depot of the old I&GN wood style. It is now Don's Depot down on west 5th Street in Austin, in pretty much original...
Gents, Does anyone have MP Employee Timetables of Colorado Division? Am interested in the timing of the Colorado Eagle Train 11-12 1955-1960 era. Pueblo, CO...
The lime kilns and the store / post office are still there. Howard Lane/ McNeil Rd no longer crosses at grade, but the overpass I am referring to is a bridge...
Pat - try this one from the bottom of the page? Would Tom Stolte please contact me off list, I can't find your e- mail address. Thanks. Pat Vana MODERATORS: ...
Back on May 6-9, 2006, there was a brief discussion on-list regarding MP (TP) RPO 387 was turned out by Sedalia in May 1966 as a one-of-a-kind conversion from...
Don, Thanks for the info ! Pat Vana ... your e- ... always has some interesting tidbits to tell me when I make my infrequent visits to Omaha. Years ago, he...
Group, What does everyone use for HO ballast for the Mopac circa late 70's? I'm thinking about using Woodland Scenics B1375 Gray Fine Ballast with some fine...
I was wondering if the 3960cf covered hoppers had any other typical lading for which they were used for in the late seventies besides the crushed limestone...
Dead gum, I would say the "Diesel Train" picture is that, man! There has to be at least 15-20 engines there, I think I got to 16 when it faded to where I...
Guys, MOPAC cars for sale. Mostly 1970 and up. Contact me for details and prices. Thanks. bnrifan@... -Noel...
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On the Eastern Division in the 1970s it seemed to be a mix of gray and red granite. Jerry Michels [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Does anyone know when the last road unit was repainted from the 1950's era blue and light gray with yellow stripes to solid blue, or when the last black...
In a message dated 8/7/2006 10:18:19 AM Central Standard Time, amflyer@... writes: Also, when did the last Eagle Mechandise boxcar disappear? It seems that...