Missouri Pacific Lines

MOPAC 1 Sep 30, 2000

  1. MOPAC 1

    MOPAC 1 TrainBoard Member

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    I am what I call a "Proto-lance" modeler. In my world, back in 1980, the Missouri Pacific became the dominant partner in their merger talks with the Union Pacific. All the transition schemes (yellow/grey with "Missouri Pacific" lettering) are now transitioning in the other direction before they get painted Jenks Blue. I model modern times, so I have or will have the latest motive power painted MOPAC Blue. Currently I have several SD-60/50's, SD-40's and a couple of geeps. The next engine set purchase will be the Kato SD-90MAC's. I model the MOPAC in Kansas. My world is divided into three divisions; Western (from Denver to Tribune, KS), Central (Tribune to Kansas City, MO.), and Eastern (K.C. to St. Louis). Only the Central Division is actually modeled on the layout. Using the Albion Software program "Ship It!", the other two divisions run only in the computer, yet I am able to stage trains with traffic between all three, with shippers and consignees in all three divisions. The layout is double track main throughout, controlled by Digitrax DCC. MOPAC 1
     
  2. drbooher

    drbooher Guest

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    That's really not too much of a stretch. In the late '60s, the MoPac was the Santa Fe's largest stockholder and attempted to merge it. It easily could have turned its attention to the UP.
     
  3. Eagle2

    Eagle2 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Hey Mopac:

    Glad to see I'm not the only "revisionist" around. I've always preferred blue to yellow, too. I think my best so far is an SD60M painted in the old Eagle passenger scheme (as the E units). If anyone ever comes out with decals, I'd also like to do some containers in the Eagle Merchandise scheme. I think this is half the fun of the hobby, since we can faithfully recreate a piece of the real world and also play out the WhatIf game. Do you have a Web Site or pictures of any of your stuff? Good luck and may the Jenks be with you!

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  4. watash

    watash Passed away March 7, 2010 TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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    Hey Mopac 1, check out railpower@sisna.com for your SD90MAC-H phase 1 or SD9043MAC maybe?

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