I was browsing my local hobby shop and noticed they had three Athearn blue box F7s in various road names on sale. I decided to buy myself an early Christmas present and purchased one in Northern Pacific livery. Since it was mostly black already it was easy to convert it to a Penn Central F unit. Most of my locomotives are pretty dusty and road weary but I think I'll keep this one shiny clean.



Ralph

WHAT????????
You're not gonna get it dirty?
How dare you.....!

The guys at the engine yard are pretty particular about this unit for some reason. Here's the super radioing for more handi-wipes to catch a missed dirt spot.




Ralph

Ralph Wrote:......and purchased one in Northern Pacific livery. Since it was mostly black already it was easy to convert it to a Penn Central F unit. Most of my locomotives are pretty dusty and road weary but I think I'll keep this one shiny clean.

Ralph

Nice job, Ralph. I recall reading about Penn Central re-painting and re-lettering some boxcars that belonged to another railroad, but never a locomotive.

Wayne

Love it!!!!! Being a PRR fan - it looks great!!

Very nice work! Looks right at home. What LHS were you at?

Hi Kevin! It was Becker's in New Brighton off Silver Lake Rd. He deals only in HO if you haven't been there.
Ralph

Ralph Wrote:Hi Kevin! It was Becker's in New Brighton off Silver Lake Rd. He deals only in HO if you haven't been there.
Ralph

I havent, I will check it out for sure!

Nice Ralph!! I like the new paint on the loco :mrgreen:

Ralph, wow, I really like you first pic, great scene and nice engines.

love the old athearns definitely a classic. Even if you are not going to weather it, may I suggest painting the metal shiny part behind the truck frames black?

That's a good thought.

Ralph

Don't let Steve know that you painted over a Northern Pacific!
I like how your crew it taking special care of the locomotive.