Wow that is like a Tyco train set from the 1970's brought to life!
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| Posted by kakoa on June 9, 2012 | |
Why didn't they just repaint it Southern Pacific?
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I agree with Bob....
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Be still my heart - Wow totally fresh warbonnet F's! Hey Casey, is this part of the NS heritage paint that we haven't been told about!!! :-) I know - it's because of the paired track in Missouri near KC...
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| Posted by on June 9, 2012 | |
I didn't know Tyco made 1:1 scale F's!
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Will it be operating or will it be a static display?
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These would be great to use on a tourist line in former Santa Fe territory, but I might think twice about putting them in as museum pieces. They do look prototypical as Tyco trains.
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Someone stole the portholes. My friend had an AA set like this with Magna-Traction. All I had was an ordinary 2-6-0 with a whistle tender. I spent more time at his house. The last time I saw Bonnets was in 1965 in Chicago.Thanks for the memories Casey.
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They kind of look wrong enough to look ridiculous. Not a fan of them. Nice shot documenting them though.
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Darn shame the Santa Fe took many of these beautiful covered wagons and made CF7's out of them. Best paint scheme ever. I hope somebody understands that they must be moved to higher ground before the next hurricane hits Galveston and destroys all the equipment at the museum again. Too bad someone did not think about this before Ike wiped out the museum. I was General Yardmaster on the GH&H during hurricane Alicia. When we got finished, there was nothing left on the island that had steel wheels.
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I know they're required, but I'm just not liking the ditch lights. And as was mentioned above, the numberboards are quite fuggly, but otherwise these are beautiful!
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As happy as I am to see fresh Warbonnet paint, I can't help but notice the little details that aren't quite right. I had one of those Tyco train sets when I was a kid and I can definitely see the resemblance.
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I think BNSF should take a look at these beauties!! Great Picture!
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Call me a purist, but if they are ex SP covered wagons, why are they not painted in a rendition of the Black Widow scheme?
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To quote the younger generation with all their social media website abbreviations; OMG & WTF!!!
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Definitely one of the best paint schemes ever to adorn a locomotive! Thanks for sharing.
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Black Widow was beautiful and so was war bonnet. Tuff choice indeed. I vote for both as being the best ever.
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Best ever face on the rails!
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The reflection in the puddle is awesome.
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To answer Matt3985, yes, the Galveston museum plans to run short excursions with the Fs. The 316 was in power to pull the units from the S.C. paint shop which I (as a 42-yr. employee of ATSF & BNSF) think did the best they could to fit the famous herald among all those nose appurtenances without butchering it to death.
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| Posted by on June 13, 2012 | |
The Sante Fe Warbonnet scheme has no equal...
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| Posted by BJ on June 13, 2012 | |
Awesome!
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Any idea when expected to arrive in Galveston?
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| Posted by 3751fan on September 7, 2012 | |
These look great so will they be pulling trains or just on display
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For all you covered wagon experts, on the nose of this unit, there are two objects, one on each side of the ditch lights with a large hole in them. I have seen them on many older F units. What is their purpose. Thanks!
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