https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco Model railroads and model trains Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:41:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43322 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:41:22 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43322 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all! I will stick with the GP35 even though it came into service 2 or 3 years later.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43317 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:01:53 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43317 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!)

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43274 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:23:37 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43274 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

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43273 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:20:00 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43273 It’s your railroad and can be your version of history, you can always say that it was an experimental prototype.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43267 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:54:02 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43267 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

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43264 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:29:53 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43264 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.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43258 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:06:24 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43258 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!!!!

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43257 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:04:14 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43257 You could always use it as a new purchase by your RR.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43254 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:57:46 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43254 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!”

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/atlas-union-pacific-dcc-ready-gp-35-loco.html#comment-43248 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:47:38 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5974#comment-43248 Bet you’d be the only one who’d know the time period is a few years off. It’s your railroad.

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