They were intended to "zip" to the fair.
I think the name only qualifies to the MP-75s, as the MP-72s were built along with the first series of ACMUs in '62.
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ConstanceR46 wrote:They were intended to "zip" to the fair. I think the name only qualifies to the MP-75s, as the MP-72s were built along with the first series of ACMUs in '62.The MP72s were from 1955. The first series of Pullman NYC ACMUs (purchased by PANYNJ) was 1962, second 1965.
scopelliti wrote:I thought the MP-75s were the powered versions (engineer's window, headlight, etc.). The image above appears to be a trailer - were they converted to trailers when the numbers were changed? Were the zipcars the powered versions as originally delivered in 1963? Clarification please...The MP75s came in two variants: MP75C (cab unit motors) and MP75T (trailer, motorized). 2525-2536 were the cab units, 2675-2692 trailers. 2678 in the above image is original configuration as a MP75 trailer, a factory press photo at the Pullman works in Chicago. Numbers changed again during diesel conversion.
MACTRAXX wrote:Steve:This spreadsheet may answer your question. The missing link for the data is the remembering of the Zip Cars when converted to diesel push-pull service.
Does anyone have a list of how many and where (if known) MP75 Zip Cars are preserved?
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MACTRAXX wrote:Steve: The LIRR middle 1960s World's Fair color scheme is arguably the best one that the railroad hasYes, a terrific photo and a neat scheme! BTW: Jack Deasy is the "Man" on all things related to Parlor Cars here: http://www.dominionrailvoyages.com/jhd/lirr/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
had in the past 60 years. The 1963 picture of the brand-new Zip Car shows how good it was...Does anyone have a list of how many and where (if known) MP75 Zip Cars are preserved?
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Head-end View wrote:I rode some of those in about 1969, even as the M-1's were coming into service. From the passenger's point-of-view the MP-75's were very nice modern cars of the conventional design. I especially remember the bright interior lighting.Even though they were the most modern pre-M1 equipment, the MP75s were still fully compatible with all of the electric fleet dating back to 1908.