I have recently fell into this hobby but have always been interested in trains. I am fascinated by the power and size of such mechanical wonders. And please forgive me I know nothing about one train to the next. Does it really matter though? I just want to be able to relax in my nicely landscaped backyard, enjoy cold lemonade with family and friends and conversate as trains loop around in the yard. And so as I venture to share with you my progress I would like to encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions, insights and know hows. I have plenty of questions that I am sure will be answered here and there but mostly this might help someone else just starting out. So relax and enjoy as we watch this backyard empire or not...unfold. :)
My first question is what era is this Sante Fe diesel from? 70's? 80's? Help me discover this jewel I bought at a liquidation sale.
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My first question is what era is this Sante Fe diesel from? 70's? 80's? Help me discover this jewel I bought at a liquidation sale.
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posted by Rick at 7:00 PM
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I'm at work right now and can't verify that I'm right.
I believe your loco is an LGB Queen Mary Series. I think mine is just like it.
The were a special run. They were built as a generic diesel that has no specific prototype. Mine is about 15 years old.
The SF Diesel was made by LGB after they first made a model of the White Pass & Yukon Narrow Gage ALCOA diesel. For the LGB Santa Fe and Rio Grande (Queen Mary versions), they changed the fans on top of the diesel to GMD (I think). So you have a model of a NG diesel that LGB took the liberty to change the looks and paint to resemble a Standard Gage loco. They are very good runners. I have four of them in SF Red and Silver. Enjoy.
Ron/ABQ NM USA
(post from forum at Mylargescale.com)
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