I had never heard of it before Charlie made the suggestion amongst the staff as to a possibility for a special run car. And the photos showing them from California to New Jersey so they made it around.
I've never heard of that road before either but It will be proudly operating on my Railroad though. Go Trainboard! Nice Car and thanks for the efforts to make this happen for us
UP owns the rights to their predecessor railroads logos and reporting marks, therefore all UP and any roads that were merged into UP need to be licensed.
I would think that with MT being the production company, they would already have the licensing papers in place with UP. Some of the rolling stock they make is UP.
Just curious if it will be one of these schemes? http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/missouri-illinois-rly-co-boxcar-4209;rad http://www.trainweb.org/screamingeagle/other/beckermann/M&I_Boxcar.jpg I like both of these.
WOW very nice!! I have never heard of this road either but as stated they sure got around. Hmmm I really need to figure out where I can build a nice small scenic N scale layout....always need more space
Very cool! I have a MP box car that it'll go perfect with. I'm very happy that I ordered one! Thanks, guys!
It will be like the links I posted above of the cushion car. However, that photo that you posted on the Vancouver website is awesome! In the future, if 300 people want to get together on that one, I'm in. I really like that picure. If anyone else has more MI photos, please respond. Charlie
There is this link: http://moshortline.com/msts.html There are some good photos on there of RS3s and a nice looking caboose... maybe future special runs? I'm actually really digging this obscure road add New Hampshire to the list of states this car will be seen in... even if only in N scale.
Well I ordered this with mixed emotions, I should have known better. This is awesome and I am sure it will look great on my layout. I would like to get some short lines like Iowa Chicago & Eastern, Dakota Minnesota & Eastern and any others I have seen in the area. That would limit me to almost nothing. Now I just need to see if I can come up with funds for 1 or 2 additional.
U.P. Drops Model Train Royalty Fees The short answer is YES, and as stated in other posts Micro Trains has it covered. The good thing is that they DO NOT have to pay a royalty. In November 2006 The Union Pacific canceled its policy to charge model railroad manufacturers royalty fees. Model makers are now allowed a perpetual license to use U.P.’s trademarks and paint designs. Here is a link for more info on UP's policy change Gary
