BNSF 8266??

[nosloptrianman]

I see this BNSF SD75, #8266 as soon to be released?
All the photos I see online, show BNSF 8266 in the old AT&SF paint with BNSF BLOCK LETTERING on the side, NOT SANTA FE, and NO BNSF stenciled under the engineers side window.
Also, all the shots of BNSF 8266 I see have the headlights in the NOSE, not above the cab.
I am confused here.
I am still looking for the prototype photos that were worked off of to paint this unit for the upcoming release.
There is a great shot of BNSF 8266 on www.trainpix.com that "paints" it in a whole different picture.
Can anyone clarify this mystery for me?
Thanks!

[Rich_S]

I'm not an expert on the Ex-Santa Fe Super Fleet, but it appears RSC did not do all of their homework. It looks as though their engine matches the older members of the fleet.

http://archive.trainpix.com/BNSF/EMDORIG/SD75M/8249C.HTM


and not the newer members of the Ex-Santa Fe super fleet.

http://archive.trainpix.com/BNSF/EMDORIG/SD75M/8266.HTM

From the information on Charles's site, it appears the 8200 through the 8250 were originally delivered as ATSF 200 through 250 and the 8251 through the 8275 were delivered as BNSF units.

Regards,
Rich S.

[Csxgp38-2]

Typical of RSC, they mess up on little details all over the place. Should be just an easy number fix though.