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The rebuild from MC-4 class gained the locomotives about 5,000 pounds-force (22 kN) in tractive effort, but also increased the locomotives' weight by about 50,000 pounds (23,000 kg). The locomotives were deemed successful and remained in active service until after World War II.
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Diebert, Timothy S. & Strapac, Joseph A. (1987). Southern Pacific Company Steam Locomotive Conpendium. Shade Tree Books. ISBN0-930742-12-5.
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