LCCA UP Engine - Is this unique?

Red roof is unique to the LCCA offering.  The regular Lionel offering of a similar loco has a gray roof.  The red roof is an LCCA original creation.

Stu

And no UP locomotive has or had a red roof.

Rusty

Thanks Stu!

Since my layout has three rails I don't think the locals would mind the red roof. I always liked the way red accented yellow - must be from 17 years with Eastman Kodak.

Let's see, I can also justify the purchase by saying I'm helping the LCCA~~~

Paul

Ya never know, the UP may like that color combo and paint a few of their real deals with red top.

Bill T posted:

Ya never know, the UP may like that color combo and paint a few of their real deals with red top.

I seriously doubt it.

Rusty

What's the cost on that loco?

**** missed it.  when did it go on sale?  Was it like a sold out in minutes type thing?

The cost to LCCA members is $399 plus $18 shipping and handling.  Limited quantity available.

It was advertised for several months.

@Bill T posted:

Ya never know, the UP may like that color combo and paint a few of their real deals with red top.

@Grampstrains posted:

You may be right. They did put "Lionel Lines" on the 844 tender once.

That was a vinyl overlay.  Vinyl overlays cost a LOT less (and was probably factored in to the ticket price) than painting a locomotive.

Rusty

@Bill T posted:

Ya never know, the UP may like that color combo and paint a few of their real deals with red top.

or leave the roof as a primer color than paint it grey...

@Railrunnin posted:

Thanks Stu!

Since my layout has three rails I don't think the locals would mind the red roof. I always liked the way red accented yellow - must be from 17 years with Eastman Kodak.

Let's see, I can also justify the purchase by saying I'm helping the LCCA~~~

Paul

Tell your wife that I think you should buy that engine also.  It is definitely a trend setter