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I was browsing my local hobby shop and noticed they had three Athearn blue box F7s in various road names on sale. I decided to buy myself an early Christmas present and purchased one in Northern Pacific livery. Since it was mostly black already it was easy to convert it to a Penn Central F unit. Most of my locomotives are pretty dusty and road weary but I think I'll keep this one shiny clean.
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WHAT????????
You're not gonna get it dirty?
How dare you.....!
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The guys at the engine yard are pretty particular about this unit for some reason. Here's the super radioing for more handi-wipes to catch a missed dirt spot.
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Ralph Wrote:......and purchased one in Northern Pacific livery. Since it was mostly black already it was easy to convert it to a Penn Central F unit. Most of my locomotives are pretty dusty and road weary but I think I'll keep this one shiny clean.
Ralph
Nice job, Ralph.
I recall reading about Penn Central re-painting and re-lettering some boxcars that belonged to another railroad, but never a locomotive.
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Love it!!!!! Being a PRR fan - it looks great!!
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Very nice work! Looks right at home. What LHS were you at?
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Hi Kevin! It was Becker's in New Brighton off Silver Lake Rd. He deals only in HO if you haven't been there.
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Ralph Wrote:Hi Kevin! It was Becker's in New Brighton off Silver Lake Rd. He deals only in HO if you haven't been there.
Ralph
I havent, I will check it out for sure!
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Nice Ralph!! I like the new paint on the loco :mrgreen:
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Ralph, wow, I really like you first pic, great scene and nice engines.
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love the old athearns
definitely a classic. Even if you are not going to weather it, may I suggest painting the metal shiny part behind the truck frames black?
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That's a good thought.
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Don't let Steve know that you painted over a Northern Pacific!
I like how your crew it taking special care of the locomotive.
Scott