Volume One Issue Number Five
Santa Fe "Bulldog" #1 and #10
The Santa Fe has really gone doggone crazy about diesel power back in the 1940's.
the legendary Hallmark Models to my records was the only importer to ever produce a model of this truly unique locomotive in any scale.
HO was a natural in selection of scale despite Hallmark's devotion to 1:48. Back in 1987 as today HO modelers dominate the market; a sound decision then as it would be currently to produce unique models such as this piece. One of the last models Hallmark imported from KMT of Japan this piece is highly prized by collectors and Santa Fe modelers making it difficult to find.
Innovations like separately applied Indian Heads and factory paint complete with glazing set a standard for the time 35 years ago.
Before and after transformation like a butterfly emerging a sleek Warbonnet from an otherwise drab 1920's era box on wheels. The Division Point "Golden Olive" 1A/1B set used in this shot is another rare gem prized by collectors imported in 2006 and built by Ajin Precision Manufacturing.
The elimination the rear cab and transformation into a series of grills used to cool the mechanicals inside the Bulldog are faithfully captured in this miniature.
Roof detail is excellent and illustrates well the rows of vents that clutter the roof of the Bulldog
Crews now can rest easier knowing they sit higher in the cab protected from the dreaded grade crossing accidents that killed many crews in early streamlined trains. Also sitting higher reduced the hypnotic effects of the track.
The Brass Scrapbook's
"The Classification Yard"
From this point forward I want to add a freight car section in each issue of the Brass Scrapbook.
In each issue I will add in a few brass freight cars that have graced our hobby over the years.
OMI HOGX Stock Car Factory Paint
OMI Union Pacific Tie Car Factory Paint
Pecos River Brass Helium Car Factory Paint
OMI Illinois Central Log Car Factory Paint
OMI Stock Car
OMI Green Bay & Western Plug Door Box Car Factory Paint
OMI Cylindrical Hopper Potash Factory Paint
OMI Center Beam Flat Car
OMI BLMR Grain Train Hopper Factory Paint
Union Terminal Imports DODX Flat Car factory paint
OMI UTLX Whale Belly Tank Car
OMI Heinz Vinegar Car
OMI DC-10 Wing Gondola Factory Paint
No train would be complete without a caboose...
In this issue lets have a look at this OMI Missouri Pacific factory paint Wide Vision variety
Have a suggestion or would like to add content to the Brass Scrapbook please contact me at: erikclindgren@gmail.com or PM me through your OGR membership control panel.
Link to the last Brass Scrapbook
Coming up next in the Brass Scrapbook:
Land Cruising to the West Coast in 1938 style!
Good one Erik! 
