As most should know, Norfolk Southern is doing their heritage locomotives, and the PRR should be the next one out of the paint shop if the road number is any indication.
What may not be known is that the paint scheme is derived from the Baldwin BP-20 scheme as a passenger unit. The locomotives were later reclassified as BF-16zs once they were viewed as no longer viable for passenger service.
Weaver was going to do this locomotive (BP-20) in O gauge, but cancelled in January due to lack of pre-orders. I'd been on the fence, but now with the NS unit imminent, I'd be willing to commit to the model. I'm hoping several of you out there will be also - here's your chance to get the original with the modern incarnation!
I've reached out to Weaver customer support bringing this knowledge to their attention, and will keep them in touch with info on the GE unit as it becomes available. If you're interested in getting the model resurrected, please reach out to Weaver...
Thanks!
