Just rec'd my new WbB Rock Island GP-9 loco today. Can't wait to put her on the tracks for a go around. Unfortunately, my layout is partially torn up so the tryout will have to wait a few days or so. She certainly is a beaut.... I feel like a kid again.....
Regards,
GTBob ;D
I love my WBB FA-1 engines in Rock Island colors. I had to find an Atlas O Trainman RI caboose, because no one else seems to offer a decent Rock Island caboose. Fortunately, Walthers still had some in stock.
Quote from: Mike_AA9ZY on October 11, 2010, 04:43:46 PM
I love my WBB FA-1 engines in Rock Island colors. I had to find an Atlas O Trainman RI caboose, because no one else seems to offer a decent Rock Island caboose. Fortunately, Walthers still had some in stock.
Funny-----I too had a heck of a time finding a really good looking RI caboose. Took a few months B/4 I found a MTH RI Bay Window caboose. Once I had the caboose, I then ordered the RI GP-9 loco. The WbB GP-9 and the MTH caboose really do compliment each other.
GTBob
"Now, you are one fine looking locomotive.."
"Well, caboose, you're not too bad looking yourself.."
In the late '70's, I did see a REAL GP in Ft Worth, from the Amtrak LONE STAR. Enjoy!
I think the Rock Island red, silver, and black paint scheme was one of the snazziest color schemes for a railroad.
So far, I have the WBB FA-1 set and BL-2 in RI colors. I may eventually buy the Geep too.