N&W gp35

This model is very special to me. Out of everything I have painted this model has the most personal meaning. The man in the picture is my papaw, Stanley Sparks. He worked for Norfolk and Wertern for 42 years. Starting in steam as a conductor until retiring with Norfolk Southern as an engineer. This photograph is him standing on a gp35. This is my tribute to him. He's the reason I model n&w and one of the main reasons I love trains.

 

Still needs a dull coat and number boards

 

Wow, can't think of a better way to honor him. Well done, sir!!

 

n&wsteamfan,

I found this and thought you may like to see it.

 

Well done!

Dom

 

Gorgeous! Locomotives should all be black!

 

I totally agree on that ;-)

 

I'd want some Wabash blue, with a yellow stripe.

 

double post

 

.......or some Milwaukee orange!!