Oh, I don't know, I think 1989 looks pretty good. You have to give credit to the UP, what other class I has done heritage locomotives, or has an active steam program?
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Now that 5371 has been retired, 1989 now has the honors. BUT, if 1445 was not patched, then yes, it would be the best.
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I kind of disqualify UP 1989 because it's a Rio Grande unit in paint scheme only. It's never riden the rails as a DRGW unit, so it's a show pony. UP 1445, however, is an old pro, a true veteran. And besides, there's no UP patch on the nose, so that automatically puts it far above any other ex-DRGW unit on the roster!!
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