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Atlas Union Pacific DCC Ready GP-35 Loco
Reynold models N scale and asks:
“I wanted the DCC Ready Atlas GP35 loco in Union Pacific markings, but have just found out it wasn’t around until the 1960s. My layout… half-finished… will be set in the mid to late 50s, so I’m probably better with something a little older. I don’t need Union Pacific if that opens more options. Any ideas?”
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Bet you’d be the only one who’d know the time period is a few years off. It’s your railroad.
I can add to this. I had purchased a GP9 for my PRR. Guess what? I model up to 1952 and the GP9 came out in 1954. So? I took the dynamic brake bump off and call it a GP7. I don’t know if you can do something similar. But it’s your railroad and you can do what you want to. And don’t let anyone else tell you “what to do” or “you did a boo boo!”
You could always use it as a new purchase by your RR.
Yes I agree with Jim. I’m modeling the 40&50’s. But love the body style of the GP30. They came out in early 61-62. So when I’m ready for a change, I put away my 1940 Baldwin’s and bring out my 1950 EMD units snd then sprinkle in a run through train with a few GP30’s in brand new paint!!!!
Too bad. The 35 line started in 63-64. However, UP’s GP7/9’s were running amok during that time. All of the older Alco’s and FM’s were also around.
Most engines in that time period were steam. I grew up next to the Harrisburg, PA freight yards and there was still a lot of steam in the late 50s
It’s your railroad and can be your version of history, you can always say that it was an experimental prototype.
I’m with those that say if it’s close use it. One of the plus’s i have with my pseudo Cape Cod railroad is they bought lots of used equipment. So I pretty much use what I want
My fictional layout is the Copper Haven Branch Line, and on this layout, I put a railroad museum. Therefore, I can run anything and everything and even mix consists. This idea was my 10 year old nephews (I had to give him credit!)
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all! I will stick with the GP35 even though it came into service 2 or 3 years later.