The 1950 GE More Power to America Special

Equipment Roster of the 1950 - 1951 GE More Power to America Special

*	*	The MPA Special was a project of the Apparatus Department of General Electric. It was an attempt to display GE's complete range of products for the generation, distribution, and industrial utilization of electricity. The 10 exhibit cars of the train were set up with 11 distinct sections - Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution; Drives & Controls, Materials Handling, Welding, Industrial Heating, Renewal Parts, Industrial Lighting, Components for Industry, Measurements, Civic Improvements, and National Security. This list is a work-in-progress -- and probably always will be. Any additions or corrections, please email.
UNIT	LOCOMOTIVES	LOCOMOTIVE NOTES
8375A		Locomotive 8375 was a PA-2 demonstrator, built by Alco in March 1950, builder's number 75790. Sold to the New York Central to become NYC 4212.
8375B		Locomotive 8375B was a PB-2 demonstrator, built by Alco in March 1950, builder's number 75789. Sold to the New York Central to become NYC 4304.
*	CARS	CAR NOTES
352		GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 352 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 352 LAKE MICHIGAN, Rebuilt in 1953 as Business Car 101 LAKE MICHIGAN. Renamed THE ROCK in 1975 (same 101 number). To Montana Rail Link as MRL 101 SILVER CLOUD.
353		GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 353 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 353 ENGLEWOOD.
354		GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 354 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 354 CHICAGO. To Penn Central 3160. To Amtrak 7256. To Pittsburgh & Shawmut RR. To Pennsylvania Transportation Museum 7256, Amtrak private car number 800478.
355	Photo Needed	GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 355 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 355 LAKE OF THE WOODS.
356	Photo Needed	GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 356 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 356 TUCUMCARI.
357		GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 357 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 357 ENID.
358		GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 358 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 358 GULF OF MEXICO.
359	Photo Needed	GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 359 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 359 GRINNELL.
360	Photo Needed	GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 360 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 360 DALHART.
361	Photo Needed	GENERAL ELECTRIC Car 361 was originally built in 1950 by Pullman to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific standards, but without an interior. GE outfitted the car for the run of the MPA Special, after which Rock Island purchased the car. It became CRI&P 72-seat chair car 361 SPIRIT LAKE.
*		A POWER CAR in the form of a Baggage-Dorm containing four electrical generators to help power the exhibits and the air conditioning. Also necessary for powering the sleepers and dining car on the train.
*		A DINING CAR was a normal part of the train, added to serve the 20+ staffers who traveled with the train.
*		TWO SLEEPING CARS (presumably Pullmans) were part of the train, added to provide accommodations for the 20+ staffers who traveled with the train. These cars got little notice. The train was usually referred to by GE as a 10-car train, but sometimes newspapers would refer to it as a 15-car train - and these staff cars are the reason why.
*	*	Acknowledgments
*	*	Research resources include: Scott Mann, R Wayner, Seth Bramson, James Witmer, Brad Knapp, George Lane. Many thanks to all who have contributed to keeping track of the histories of the equipment of the 1950 GE More Power to America Special!