SP 7031 MK TE70-4S Popsicle

Southern Pacific’s diesel locomotive 7031 was one of four U25Bs to be rebuilt by Morrison Knudsen. While SP retired most of its U25Bs, U-boats 7030 through 7033 were modified into MK’s TE70-4S; a unique design with a stationary/marine Sulzer prime mover and a GP30-style car body. Despite its added 300hp, the four TE70-4Ss struggled to outlast the other U-boats, with one of them (probably this one) breaking down on its inaugural run. Their unreliability is most likely the reason they were rarely seen alone; always running in groups of 2 or 3. Despite only lasting 11 years after their 1978 re-tooling, they were given a unique Daylight-style livery nicknamed the “Popsicle.”

This locomotive runs on 7u (standard gauge) track and has a 3u rope coupler height. To get to the cab, navigate via the seats placed underneath the top steps and the invisible seats in the middle of the door. To leave, use the seats under the right side of the doors. Once in the seat, use W and S to accelerate forward and backward, using the full stop to zero out the smart engine. Make sure to turn the key and release the temporary break to move. As this is Southern Pacific, the number of lights mounted to the ends of the locomotive make the Popsicle units the brightest objects for miles around.

Controls:

Switch 1: Start Engine

Switch 2: Break (Temporary)

Switch 3: Break (Full Stop)

Switch 4: Horn

Switch 5: Bell

Switch 6: Headlights (Front)

Switch 7: Headlights (Rear)

Switch 8: Class Lights

Switch 9: Emergency Lights

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