mtrpls
Ignorance is Patriotic
OK, many of you know that I have taken much creative license in creating my modern-day New York Central System.
I have always assumed that the railroad would keep its "cigar band" or "bankruptcy black" paint scheme throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Only after the railroad purchased its first widecab locomotives (SD60Ms and Dash 8-40CWs) in the 1990s did the Central re-introduce its famous "lightning stripe" paint scheme, and all widecab power purchased from then on would boast this fancy scheme.
However, I am debating whether or not the Central should re-paint its standard cab power into the new lightning stripe scheme introduced in the 1990s. Standard cab locomotives are getting old, with a limited lifespan, so perhaps the railroad would prefer to keep everything from GP38s to SD40-2s to C40-8s in the cigar band scheme?
I have come up with two versions of a lightning stripe paint scheme, which you can review by clicking the link below. Please see the benefits and drawbacks to each option. Don't laugh, as they are very crude. I cut out the striping and attached them to the locomotive with scotch tape. Like I said, very crude...
I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Click here to review paint schemes
I have always assumed that the railroad would keep its "cigar band" or "bankruptcy black" paint scheme throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Only after the railroad purchased its first widecab locomotives (SD60Ms and Dash 8-40CWs) in the 1990s did the Central re-introduce its famous "lightning stripe" paint scheme, and all widecab power purchased from then on would boast this fancy scheme.
However, I am debating whether or not the Central should re-paint its standard cab power into the new lightning stripe scheme introduced in the 1990s. Standard cab locomotives are getting old, with a limited lifespan, so perhaps the railroad would prefer to keep everything from GP38s to SD40-2s to C40-8s in the cigar band scheme?
I have come up with two versions of a lightning stripe paint scheme, which you can review by clicking the link below. Please see the benefits and drawbacks to each option. Don't laugh, as they are very crude. I cut out the striping and attached them to the locomotive with scotch tape. Like I said, very crude...
I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Click here to review paint schemes