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And some modelers complain that they have to clean casting flash off their ready-to-run models .
Proof once again that the, "Romance of the rails,' is hard, dirty, dangerous work.
A hearty, "WELL DONE," from this long-ago Merchant Marine cadet.
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)
Cisco Kid:
To me, seeing the work in progress is thrilling, literally! To think that such a beautiful engine is being restored so carefully is heart warming.
If you want my worth, I vote for the green, black and gold colour scheme. I think that speaks more to the era when the F series engines were in their prime.
Regards,
Dave
P.S.
Just made a small donation to the WCRA.
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Zebra stripe is my two cents. I always liked seeing F-Units working long past their original run.
Then again, I'm from north of Chicago, where Metra had Es until the 1990s.
Julian
Modeling Pre-WP merger UP (1974-81)
I vote for the original 1957 "Green, Yelow and Black" paint scheme. If that can help you make a decision.
NOTE: According to the Canadian National Railways Historical Society site and the book Canadian National Railways Diesel Locomotives Volume One, the 6520 engine is not a F7P but a GMD FP9A. According to those sources, CNR didn't have any F7A in passenger service.
Edit:
Sorry. I didn't realize this post was an old one.
Guy
Modeling CNR in the 50's