USA Flag on BN locos

[bn-1000]

Over the years I've noticed a small US flag on the side of the nose of some BN (green/black) locos. Firstly, was this paintwork specific to certain locos? I'm pretty sure I've seen them on SD's. I want to apply them to my Atlas GP-40's and I understand they may not have been applied to the prototypes but I'm using a bit of artistic license this time.

Does anyone produce a decal for the flag?

Regards,

 

[kjd]

I think they started appearing about the time of the first Gulf War. Photos are the best in determining what locos got them. Some of the GP40s did.

 

[bn-1000]

Thanks Paul,

Good to hear the GP40's had them. This suits my era also: early 1990's before the SF merger.

Now I just need to trawl through the Microscale decals (assuming they have them....)

Regards,

 

[bn-1000]

looks like this is the only Microscale sheet with a flag: #87-459

 

[wheeler1963]

or these

http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2...ct_Code=MC-4201&Product_Count=&Category_Code=

http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2...ct_Code=MC-4202&Product_Count=&Category_Code=

http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2..._Code=87-716&Category_Code=BN&Product_Count=2

 

[ho/ttothemoss]

 

[Southwest Chief]

You need Microscale set #87-716. Jerome also has this posted as his third link.

It has the proper flag style used on BN locos.


I found a picture of BN GP40-2 #3056 with a flag.

Santa Fe also added flags to some of their locos during the first Gulf War. I clearly remember seeing them on the then brand new Superfleet locos. But pretty much every loco type could be seen with a flag during the early 1990s on the Santa Fe.

Microscale has the Santa Fe style flag in these sets; #87-637, #87-619, #87-369, and #87-29.

 

[bn-1000]

Jerome, Kevin & Matt, thanks for the replies guys. I'm placing an order tomorrow! One thing I really respect and respect from you all is your patriotism towards your country and the different ways you display it.

Cheers,