New dash9 pics

Ed Pinkley#2 Feb 28, 2003

  1. Ed Pinkley#2

    Ed Pinkley#2 TrainBoard Member

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    I have some good pics of the new NS scheme on A brand new Dash 9 # 9753.It left Decatur IL. today headed for Nellyville(St. Louis) on train 401.My brother was the engineer.And the best part about it was my Father brought it to Decatur from Indiana.Mopac 3092 will have to get them posted for my though.....

    [ 28. February 2003, 03:47: Message edited by: Ed Pinkley#2 ]
     
  2. Mopac3092

    Mopac3092 TrainBoard Member

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    well ed here they be:
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  3. Ed Pinkley#2

    Ed Pinkley#2 TrainBoard Member

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    You the man Mitch..... [​IMG]
    Thanks
     
  4. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Very impressive! Is the white face to the cab a new thing? Can't remember seeing it before.
     
  5. Martyn Read

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    Cool. I'm not sure if I like it more or less, but they will be easier to see coming... [​IMG]
     
  6. rush2ny

    rush2ny TrainBoard Member

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    Cool! A little more white in them and they will actually be visible!

    Russ
     
  7. Ed Pinkley#2

    Ed Pinkley#2 TrainBoard Member

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    Yes Alan the white face is new.They also have A solid reflective stripe around the sill of the engine.
     
  8. Martyn Read

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    It does remind me of BN SD60M's!!!
     
  9. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    Great shots! [​IMG] I'v not seen any repainted units (yet).

    I like the white face cab, but wonder why they just didn't go ahead and paint the roof white too? :confused: (Maybe it is and we just can't see).

    It's kinda' hard to compete with this scheme though: ;)
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    Harold
     
  10. UNION_PACIFIC_STEVE

    UNION_PACIFIC_STEVE TrainBoard Member

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    I like the new logo on the side of the loco, but im not sure how much i like the white around the windsheilds.
     
  11. jaijef

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    Harold
    I saw some of those NS locos the other day in Morristown,TN.
    I could not figure out what color they are though.
    Is it a tan color or is it a gray color.
    I would like to find out so when I paint an undec dash 9 I will have the right color.
    any help & information is appreciated.
    jaijef [​IMG]
     
  12. Ed Pinkley#2

    Ed Pinkley#2 TrainBoard Member

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    They are a Grey color.That is just the real undecorated version.
     
  13. MarkJ

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    NS locomotives are really difficult to see sometimes. If I remember correctly, black and white are two of the most difficult colors for the human eye to see. :(

    It would make sense to paint the tops of these units a lighter color. That would help keep the crews just a little bit cooler on those hot days. :cool:

    Wonder which paint is cheaper for the railroad to buy: black or white? ;)

    The logo looks good! The white around the cab windows reminds me of the late BN paint scheme.

    Those are some great pictures. Why doesn’t my “point-and-click” camera take such good shots? [​IMG] :D
     

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