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Post by bnsffan on Feb 29, 2016 17:40:59 GMT -8
I believe I read an announcement that some company was going to produce a blue & white GP38-2. However, I can not find the announcement. Does this ring a bell with anyone?
Respectfully,
BNSF Fan
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Post by atsfan on Feb 29, 2016 18:00:25 GMT -8
I remember seeing something on it yes
But can't remember other than there was a picture.
What was the story on those blue and white engines ?
Thanks
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 29, 2016 18:08:15 GMT -8
MTH
Ed
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 29, 2016 18:11:08 GMT -8
What was the story on those blue and white engines ? BNSF bught some former leaser (GMTX) locos. And put only the Swoosh on, for now. Ed |
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Post by santafe49 on Feb 29, 2016 18:11:37 GMT -8
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Post by atsfan on Feb 29, 2016 19:17:55 GMT -8
I don't see them on the Atlas site ?
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Post by bdhicks on Feb 29, 2016 19:30:19 GMT -8
I remember seeing them in the Atlas catalog that was released not too long ago, but seems like Atlas has been doing a poor job of keeping their website up to date with the new catalog items. They also show up as pre-order items at Walthers, but without pictures: www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/150-10002360 |
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Post by atsfan on Mar 1, 2016 0:32:16 GMT -8
I remember seeing them in the Atlas catalog that was released not too long ago, but seems like Atlas has been doing a poor job of keeping their website up to date with the new catalog items. They also show up as pre-order items at Walthers, but without pictures: www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/150-10002360Makes no sense for companies to ignore their websites I know it is so last century, but some people still use them to obtain information |
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Post by runs2waynoka on Mar 1, 2016 1:23:24 GMT -8
Yeah they'd have to be done by Atlas since they're actually rebuilt GP38s, not factory new GP38-2s. I believe BNSF actually traded GMTX some SW1500s for them. Several are in full BNSF paint now. One of them was in CSX mow orange when BNSF got it but it was repainted into full BNSF paint before it went into service.
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Post by nw611 on Mar 1, 2016 2:43:03 GMT -8
I remember seeing them in the Atlas catalog that was released not too long ago, but seems like Atlas has been doing a poor job of keeping their website up to date with the new catalog items. They also show up as pre-order items at Walthers, but without pictures: www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/150-10002360Makes no sense for companies to ignore their websites I know it is so last century, but some people still use them to obtain information This run of Master GP38/40 is described in Atlas January-June 2016 Catalog. If you click on "catalog" on the Atlas website, you'll find them. BTW they will be officially announced in April. Ciao. RG |
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Post by bnsffan on Mar 1, 2016 10:05:24 GMT -8
Thanks for the information everyone. I see a couple of Atlas Smurfs in my future.
Respectfully,
BNSF Fan
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Post by bdhicks on Mar 1, 2016 17:55:08 GMT -8
Of course, one of the numbers they announced is the one I already custom painted up myself, which I suppose is not too surprising since I tried to pick one that would be the least effort to match with the Atlas GP38 I bought. I guess that means I should get the most mileage out of my model now, while it's still rather unique:  |
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Post by atsfan on Mar 1, 2016 18:19:39 GMT -8
Of course, one of the numbers they announced is the one I already custom painted up myself, which I suppose is not too surprising since I tried to pick one that would be the least effort to match with the Atlas GP38 I bought. I guess that means I should get the most mileage out of my model now, while it's still rather unique: What did you use for decals on this? Looks good |
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Post by bdhicks on Mar 1, 2016 18:27:52 GMT -8
Microscale has a set that's designed for the Smurfs, along with some other patch jobs: HO Scale - BNSF - Diesel Patches -Diesel - Renumbered but not Repainted -- Stock# 87-1035
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Post by atsfan on Mar 1, 2016 19:04:56 GMT -8
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Post by nw611 on Mar 8, 2016 16:21:56 GMT -8
Atlas announced today its new run of GP38/40s, including the blue & White BNSF units and other interesting paint schemes. The announcement includes also a new run of former BLMA NS TopGons. Ciao. RG
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Post by jasonboche on Mar 10, 2016 6:38:33 GMT -8
Of course, one of the numbers they announced is the one I already custom painted up myself, which I suppose is not too surprising since I tried to pick one that would be the least effort to match with the Atlas GP38 I bought. I guess that means I should get the most mileage out of my model now, while it's still rather unique: What did you use for decals on this? Looks good That is beautiful. I've never seen these smurfs before but I'd love to have 1 or 2 for my collection. |
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