On this day in 1929, the Empire Builder was inaugurated with it's first run, so Happy "75th" Birthday!! :cake:
I remember the "celebration" they had a couple of years ago, at Whitefish. A few RR folks. And a few government people being paid to goof around for the day. Hardly any locals knew it was going on. :rolleyes2: Boxcab E50
Kurt and Ken, this really has nothing to do with the anniversary, but thought you might like to see GN F-7 274 in action yesterday at Lake Oswego, OR.
Oh yes!! A picture showing the world what a real diesel looks like! In a real heritage paint scheme. :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up: Boxcab E50
It was before my time, but man, that is beautiful. Arguably one of the classiest schemes applied to any loco.
Really nice photo Fitz. And BoxcabE50 I liked it "...a real diesel .....In a real heritage paint scheme." Are locos in this paint scheme and of this age in service these days?
Unfortunately, none. The F unit as pictured, is privately owned. There are no paint schemes that replicate this appearance. Boxcab E50
For the enjoyment of Great Northern fans, here is another, shot just a few seconds later. Passing through a railroad grade crossing in the urban renewed section of Lake Oswego, OR.
