@NickRiv posted:Are there designs for the 14-4 Sleeper that would sit at the end in lieu of observation car? Will there be a lighted drumhead in the door window? Something else signifying end of train?
First, everyone needs to understand the Texas Eagle did not have an observation car. MP had only 2 and Only ran on Missouri River Eagle. They are only offered here because everyone likes them - usually wants one.
No one took pictures of non-observation MP car tail cars that shows a drumhead. At least I couldn’t find any. Best I found was a folding lattice like gate across rear by the door. So I can’t say if it existed - would be prototypical. There are no plans for a 14-4 drumhead.
The 5BR-lounge (offered as an extra car) is another Possible tail car option. Maybe. Still no MP drumhead. What gets interesting with this car is that it was leased (?) / ran on the B&O National Ltd as a replacement for an observation car. It ran on the NL with MP/T&P Eagle paint with a B&O Drumhead !!! I’ve a picture of this.
