The Forgotten Santa Fe Color Scheme?

With all do respect, Mike, I sure hope that this version is not done in the future. Next to a Warbonnet, it is pure ugly. I realize that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but I sure don't like this one.

 

Go Yellow Warbonnets (a set you have).

That was an experimental scheme for their FT units in the 50's.  I recall reading that not many units were painted in this scheme and those that were, were quickly repainted.

 

Perhaps someone over on the real trains forum could provide more information.

 

Regards, Greg

Lionel did something very very close to that.  It's product number 6-18117.  A quick search of an auction site will result in pictures.

 

Stu

Never been done Mike as far as I know but despite Brian not liking this scheme I believe it would be a striking ABA set to have. 

 

Of course everything next to the red and silver looks drab But hey if they build It I will buy In Legacy of course.

 

 

There's a reason it's forgotten...

 

Rusty

I don't think good with the yellow paint where ever they could find a place to put it.

I like the 193 best. A striking dark blue with just the SF logo of yellow.

I think this paint job by Lionel is pretty sweet. I would buy one.

The Blues were freight engines that had been converted and painted as passenger units for helper service over Raton.  They were moved back to freight service in 1951 and some were painted all blue.  Cinthia Priest's "The Santa Fe Diesel" has some photos of them in service.

 

Allan

To me, this color paint scheme seemed to be used in dusty areas and on units which are over worked!

Cheaper in using less paint colors.

Ralph

Hello Tom M...........

 

I AGREE, I just bought ABA set last month. I bought it new in the box and had to replace the 2 bad armatures (bend shaft) nevertheless I loved the colors. It is now my favorite F-3's.

 

the woman who loves the S.F.5011,20678,2003,200

Tiffany

 

Exactly!! That's the way I feel.  It's the bold contrast of the yellow nose against all that deep blue paint.  So cool looking.  Brian, I know you're a man of impeccable taste -- as evidenced by the gorgeous layout you have -- but I sure hope someone does this someday.     It's no substitute for a warbonnet or yellowbonnet, to be sure.  But I do think it would look great in O.

That is the long established Santa Fe freight color scheme, and NOT the scheme the original poster is discussing.

I doubt anyone would ever make them just because it was experimental, didn't last long, and only 4 or 6 sets were painted that way. It has got to be one of the easiest paint jobs to do yourself, and Microscale has the decals. I thought about doing a set myself, just because I want one of all the SF paint jobs.

I have that ABBA set and it's sweet.

 

Mike

"Exactly!! That's the way I feel.  It's the bold contrast of the yellow nose against all that deep blue paint.  So cool looking.  Brian, I know you're a man of impeccable taste -- as evidenced by the gorgeous layout you have -- but I sure hope someone does this someday.     It's no substitute for a warbonnet or yellowbonnet, to be sure.  But I do think it would look great in"

 

Since it is you Mike, I hope they make this set for you. As it was used for freight service, it would not fit in for me anyway.

I love the blue warbonnet scheme that was used for freight.  The one I can't stand is the yellow version.  Of course, the red passenger version is the best in my opinion.

 

Art

 

 Marx flavored version.

 

 Steve

 

 

 

See?  It would be a win/win for both of us!    

 

As as you said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  

Mike buy a set of the new Sunset FT's and I'll paint 'em for ya

Hello Steve.........

 

Did you paint that yourself ?  It REALLY looks good !!!!!!

 

the woman who loves the S.F.5011,2678,2003,200

Tiffany

 

 

Yes I painted it and used Microscale decals.

Steve

Very nice. Dark blue with just the yellow "cigar band" and stripe up the nose has an all business - look

Steve, I agree with Tiffany that your diesels look fine.     Love those Marx E7s, whether factory or custom.  Looks like you slid somebody else's running gear under the powered unit, eh?

Mike, I think I saw a Varney H0 version of this back when I was a kid. I remember thinking it looked mighty plain compared to the Lionel Warbonnet.

What about this one

 

 

 Tom, I have this set on the Forum, For Sale section. And...yes they are gorgeous. My email is in the "ad" Thanks. 

 

PTC, as a die-hard Santa Fe nut I must say I agree with you 100%.  It is jugly.

 

I would say this one is ULGY HGLY.  

Wonder what the story is behind this one?

 

Not exactly my favorite;

 

 

These last two, Gold nose and Green nose, are both neat 'EXTREEE' oddities.

Thank you Matt and Papa, for posting.

Ralph 

PHOTOSHOP!

 

Just like this one:

 

Rusty

And only lasted for a few weeks.

 

Rusty

It was an ill-fated attempt, during the Korean War, to save a few bucks on paint.  The railroad didn't like it and abandoned it after painting only a small number of units.  I don't like it either and would personally not ever spend money on a unit in this scheme.  It's one of the forgettable moments in Santa Fe history.

With the same good luck that put me at trackside for the one and only trip of 4-6-4 3460 (Blue Goose) to the Los Angeles Division, "I was there" for this, too.

 

I was in 8th grade at St. Mary's School in Fullerton, and, after school, I walked down to the LAMTA bus station for the bus toward home.  The bus station was adjacent to the Santa Fe station, and the gold PA1 was sitting on the house track, coupled to 3 or 4 streamlined prewar Budd passenger cars with their trucks painted gold, displaying GE appliances to distributors and dealers.  I went immediately to the engine.  A Fullerton police officer tried to run me off, but, fortunately, the Assistant Trainmaster, Mr. Rose, saw me and gave me carte blanche to poke around as much as I liked.  Naturally, I missed my bus, but they ran hourly and I was only in a little trouble for coming home late.  It was worth the scolding.

 

And, Santa Fe Jim . . . the engine actually looked better in person than it does in the photo.