OTHER Trying to find a railroad

Triplex Apr 3, 2006

  1. Triplex

    Triplex TrainBoard Member

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    I don't know if it's a fallen flag or current, so I just decided to post here so more people noticed.

    I have a very clear recollection of a picture I saw at least 10 years ago. It was in a book, but I have no idea what book. To the point -

    It was an F-unit, notable for its eye-popping paint scheme. The top half was yellow and the bottom half was violet. The separation line had a slight upward wave on the front: a typical EMD paint scheme element. The letters UW were on the side.

    I believe the U stood for Utah, with the railroad name being Utah & Wyoming or maybe Utah Western. According to this page http://utahrails.net/utah-rrs/utah-rrs-list.php both names existed - in the 19th century.

    I have a disturbing feeling this engine didn't exist, but then how could I have seen the picture of it? And yes, I'm sure it wasn't a model.
     
  2. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Ya, that's definetely an eye popping paint scheme! :eek: It's funny you mention the colors, so close to Easter! :rolleyes: Would make a good "Easter Egg Express"! :D
     
  3. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Right now, this doesn't sound familiar. Hmmmm..... [​IMG] Could it have been painted up for a special event/presentation? Which happens now and then.

    Boxcab E50
     

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