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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by TheAntiGates</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by Lotus098</i> <br /><br /> <br />[:0]Are you Nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br />This had better be a joke, it is not an add, if they put their logo on it it could be. These guys are trying to support our country. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />I don't really see it that way. it looks more to me like UP is trying to capitalize on recent patriotism surges in popularity. <br /> <br />ie: "support our troops, and ship via Uncle Pete" <br /> <br />I think they are trying to gain a rep as "the patriotic railroad" <br /> <br />crass commercialism <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />And why not, I buy from Athearn because it is printed on the box that the merchandise are made in the USA. Can I sue them, the boxes have a flag printed on them. Not to mention who sees the locos other than railroad fans and crews? The average guy stopped at a crossing does not, even if he likes the flag decal most likely won't be shipping through the railroad. Those that do ship will still base their decision on cost or avalibility not the fact some locos have a flag decal on them. Like CSX engineer 98 said they are a workhorse not a show horse. Consider it painted for our (the railfans) benifit. <br />James[C):-)]
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