Norfolk Southern "Reading" Heritage Unit Released!

Ooohh!  I Like That.

Man that looks good.  Once again I must say I am really impressed with these schemes on modern power. 

That is pretty good!

Once again, proof positive that an adaptation of a classic paint scheme to modern power is better than an "interpretation" that a certain well-known western railroad has done.

Rusty

  I must admit I like both approaches.  The only real difference (for me anyway) between the NS and UP takes on heritage is that I live in NS country so this time there is a finite chance I'll get to see one or more of these beauties trackside during one of my railfan outings.

Very observant! Mainly due the the fact that ORIGINAL styling & Painting diagrams from EMD (and maybe GE, but I wasn't involved with those) were used to layout the ORIGINAL styling concept on the new power. Plus, ORIGINAL paint chips & part numbers from the historic records were also used.

Finally, guys in the NS Mechanical Dept., who REALLY took/take in interest in ORIGINALITY, worked on these concepts, right through to the final products. You wouldn't believe the amount of effort and research that has gone into THESE heritage units!

It certainly shows, doesn't it?

SWEET!!!

The Reading unit is the one that I've been waiting for!  I definately will be putting one of these on my layout.

Jim

WaHOO! Can't wait to see her on the former Reading main!