METRA has a new heritage locomotive.

Not bad.  But maybe having the large METRA on the sides done in the script/font the Q used would increase its cool look.

Looks nice, too bad they couldn't go all out with polished metal, but nice none the less

I think they should replace the large METRA logo on the side panel with "Burlington" in original script. They don't need two METRA logos on each of the side panels.

jay jay posted:

I think they should replace the large METRA logo on the side panel with "Burlington" in original script. They don't need two METRA logos on each of the side panels.

Dominic Mazoch posted:

Not bad.  But maybe having the large METRA on the sides done in the script/font the Q used would increase its cool look.

While I would agree, neither the Milwaukee or Rock Island heritage locomotives have the Heritage roadname on the side.

The F40 ID "plate" is a nice touch, though:

But would look better this way:

I hear C&NW is next on a standard F40PH.

Rusty

Now the UP and METRA CNW next to each other would be cool.

Just the fact that another railroad is honoring the heritage of their predecessors is good enough for me.  Glad to see this as a continuing trend. 

I like it. Hope to see New Jersey Transit do this. 

PAUL ROMANO posted:

I like it. Hope to see New Jersey Transit do this. 

Rumor has it, your wait will be short.

ecd15 posted:

PAUL ROMANO posted:

I like it. Hope to see New Jersey Transit do this. 

Rumor has it, your wait will be short.

In triplicate.  In less than 24 hours.

Stu

NOT LionelLLC posted:

ecd15 posted:

PAUL ROMANO posted:

I like it. Hope to see New Jersey Transit do this. 

Rumor has it, your wait will be short.

 

In triplicate.  In less than 24 hours.

Stu

A teaser ...

That isn't public knowledge yet .....

GG1 4877 posted:

That isn't public knowledge yet .....

Then you need to complain to the individual that posted it on a social media website for all to see.

PAUL ROMANO posted:

I like it. Hope to see New Jersey Transit do this. 

Seems odd the NJT would even consider wasting time with heritage units, when they are in such disarray. Wouldn't solving most/some of their problems be more important?