"I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!"
-Tim
QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Guys, I agree with you, however, you have to remember that American transportation companies often "Try" to present the image that: They are viable, Fresh and Innovative. One of the easiest ways to "Attempt" to present this image is by changing or modifying a logo and/or paint scheme. Young adverstising executives today don't want their companies viewed by customers or the general public as "obsolete relics clinging to the past", so this has become quite common. I remember in the early 90s, my transit company's sudden desire to change an already popular paint scheme. Many of us did not like the new "Cheesy Yupee" look but it did appeal to the under 30 crowd and the oddballs that worked in the local media. The airline industry has been a good example of this. Some companies (before they were bought out or bankrupted) kept paint schemes for years. Suddenly in the 80s colors and styles were changing left and right. I will miss the links to the Santa Fe. It is a "little" bit of a consolation that at least the Great Northern is still being represented in the overall paint scheme. I've always thought that the Top Brass should restore a couple of the vintage Santa Fe diesels that were in storage to operating condition and run them occasionally on executive service and/or public runs. (Do they still have the Santa Fe F Units? Or did they finally donate them). I know that this is just an unlikely fantasy. I saw a website where they got rid of those beautiful paired BN Executuve F units that were rebuilt to GP38-2 standards back in the late 80s or early 90s. The units were for sale. Cold had reality is that .........it's business.
Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..."
The Missabe Road: Safety First
Best Regards, Big John
Kiva Valley Railway- Freelanced road in central Arizona. Visit the link to see my MR forum thread on The Building of the Whitton Branch on the Kiva Valley Railway
QUOTE: Originally posted by canazar I am almost afraid to admit it, but I like it. Yes, I understand the loss of ties to history. But as far design goes, I kind alike it. Guess I will hav towait on purchaseing my new HO Pumpkin Dash 9.. like to get the new logo. Hiding in the back row.................... John Kanicsar
QUOTE: Originally posted by unclejoe009 I know we are all probably flogging a dead horse with this topic seeing as there is nothing we can really do about it. But the point is, you don't see any of the other major railroads going out and making drastic changes. Take the UP, how long have they used the red, white, and blue shield? And another thing, the new, "flashy, hip, cool" logo sure doesn't appeal any better to the younger crowd either, and I would know, I'M 19! -Matt Z.
QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. QUOTE: Originally posted by canazar I am almost afraid to admit it, but I like it. Yes, I understand the loss of ties to history. But as far design goes, I kind alike it. Guess I will hav towait on purchaseing my new HO Pumpkin Dash 9.. like to get the new logo. Hiding in the back row.................... John Kanicsar At least I have to agree with you on this John. I like it myself.
Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.