Originally Posted by mike.caruso:
Has any manufacturer ever produced this version of Santa Fe F units? It's not a bluebonnet. It's not the traditional Santa Fe "freight color scheme" of blue with the yellow striping.
It was an ill-fated attempt, during the Korean War, to save a few bucks on paint. The railroad didn't like it and abandoned it after painting only a small number of units. I don't like it either and would personally not ever spend money on a unit in this scheme. It's one of the forgettable moments in Santa Fe history.