Another Western Pacific GP-40

[gtw5812]

Here is another idea I came up with this evening.... The multi-striped earlier version of the WP GP-40's. There were 2 versions, one with one stripe like the Perlman green GP-35's in the game, and these multi-striped ones which I really like. You can see what the rear of the unit looks like, in the second photo. Maybe someone could do one of these!

Thanks!

Galen

[buzz456]

That's a easy one. I think I finally have that nightmare of a GP38-2 GT figured out.

[gtw5812]

That's a easy one. I think I finally have that nightmare of a GP38-2 GT figured out.

Sorry I "cursed" you with the GTW Geep!!! LOL!

[gtrtroger]

Bring it on……

“Beginning in 1970 many changes were in store for the Western Pacific. In addition to the discontinuance of the California Zephyr, the railroad also developed a newer solid green paint scheme with orange stripes and lettering, in an effort to reduce painting costs. GP40 3506, a 1966 built locomotive, was wrecked in November 1969, and was sent to EMD for rebuilding. It returned to service in August 1970 with the new colors and also signal lights on the short hood and a pilot snowplow. Every new or shopped locomotive would now receive green paint. Contrary to many rumors, Alfred E. Perlman, who took over as president of the WP in August of 1970, did not initiate the new colors. He did, however, change the shade of green in later years to what became known as “Perlman Green.”

Returning to EMD for additional GP40’s in August 1970 units 3517-3526 were delivered equipped with the now standard snowplow pilot and twin sealed beam signal lights between the number boards and on the low nose.

Eighteen more GP40’s, nearly identical to the previous order, came to WP in 1971 numbered 3527-3544. Trade ins for these units were F3’s, F7’s and FP7’s; also included were 4 hood units, Nos. 726 (GP9), 3505, 3516 (GP40) and 3011 (GP35).

Notable among this order were the WP’s 2 Bicentennial Units, GP40’s Nos. 3540 and 3541. They received red, white and blue paint and were renumbered 1776 and 1976 for various Bicentennial and official functions. Both were repainted back to standard green/orange in 1979.”

[gtw5812]

Bring it on……

Notable among this order were the WP’s 2 Bicentennial Units, GP40’s Nos. 3540 and 3541. They received red, white and blue paint and were renumbered 1776 and 1976 for various Bicentennial and official functions. Both were repainted back to standard green/orange in 1979.”

Buzz took care of that!!

[buzz456]

WIP.

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[gtrtroger]

That looks great Buzz

[buzz456]

Going to beta tomorrow.

[gtw5812]

WIP.

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Between you and "Slick", all of my western power needs are becoming a reality! Looks really good Buzz, thank you. I am testing Steve's BRGW GP-30 as we speak, it also is "Outstanding"!

R/
Galen

[Chacal]

https://railworksamerica.com/index.php/ ... e-repaints