Since I have changed layouts and now will be modeling a Santa Fe branch , I need to know where I can find info on Santa fe's motive power in the late 50's, color schemes etc. Gotta get it right after all !! Thanks and Happy Modeling!! John ------------------ The Santa Fe and Southwestern, Chief of the Southwest!!
JCater, There is a set of books from Paired Rail Publications called Santa Fe Diesel. Volume One covers from dieselization to 1960. Unfortunately, this volume is out of print. If you find a copy, buy it. If you find two copies, let me know so I can buy the other one Also, check the SFRH&MS website. A good source (imho) for railroad related books is Karen's Books. I believe the early road switchers, mostly GP7s, would be the typical power for most branches, although I think the RSD5s were pretty common in CO. All of these would have been painted in the black & silver Zebra stripe scheme, since blue and yellow wasn't used on road switchers until 1960. Hope this helps. Dwight
