| Posted by rob216 on May 23, 2012 | |
That sure looks good. Its like they never left us.
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Nnniiiccccceeee.
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We have a winner!!!! This may be the best heritage unit yet.
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I was in Muncie today, I surely didn't see this!
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Now thats sharp! I like this scheme, it looks good on the ACe.
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Wait for it... go ahead and comment away guys!
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This one will really stand out. Wow, nice!!!
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You guys do good work! Again ... well done.
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WOW! That looks fantastic!
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Looks great NS! Best one yet. I now have two favorites. Pennsy and Reading. Wish NS still ran through my hometown, both railroads ran through town.
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Just noticed, they even put the "Safety Always" in the stairwell. Top Notch!
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Timeless. ACe's have the lines for heritage schemes.
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Beautiful! One of the best yet..
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| Posted by Renee on May 23, 2012 | |
My new favorite! Splendid, spectacular and a few other similar words.
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If NS would team this motor up with the GP30 and ALCO C630 from the RHS, we'd all be happy.
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| Posted by on May 23, 2012 | |
Sensational! Long live the Reading.
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There is no way to pick up a favorite... all EMD's heritage are perfect! Well... they are perfect for it self just to be an EMD xD!
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| Posted by on May 23, 2012 | |
Now this IS a winner! Bright colors that match...not dull or dark like others. Decent nose logo as well. This one, the Southern unit, and the Central Of Gerogia are the TOP three!
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Wow - every thought going through my head has been well echoed here! Best one yet, as if they never left us. This one will bring a tear to any Reading fan. Can't wait to catch it in person. Way to go, NS!
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NS: I can't believe the sight of these new girlfriends that you have been giving me lately. This ACe is the prettiest one at the ball.
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| Posted by on May 23, 2012 | |
Drrroooooooollllllling! This is an awesome unit. Great Job Casey! I cant wait until it comes out as a model will be gettin this one for sure!
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I remember seeing someone make a custom model of a Dash 8 or Dash 9 in Reading colors, just like this one, in Model Railroader in the mid 90s. Very cool to see this paint scheme applied to modern power!
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Unlike some of the heritage units, this one is the most plausable. If the Reading had been able to right itself, one of their SD70ACe's would have looked like this.
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Exquisitely awesome! As a guy who lived in Lansdale, PA, for a couple of years during the early 1970's, this is above and beyond my wildest dreams! Now if this beauty could just pull BX-24 up the Stony Creek Branch one night...
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EXCELLENT!!!
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Now that's what I've been waiting for. We need to get this one together with the Pennsy the LV units.
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Quite simply - the best yet
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Oh my Gosh! The nail has been hit on the head with this unit. Mark, you said it right; this may be the best one yet. Very colorful and very striking. They did their homework on this one and have done the "Reading" and it's past employees proud. A job well done. Keep up the great work Norfolk Southern. Your allowing Steam Excursions again with the #630 and the #765 and now have introduced the Heritage Units.
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I like all the heritage locos but I knew this would be the best looking one!
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WOW, they did a fantastic job on this unit! This is by far my favorite heritage unit of those released to date.
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Among all the wonderful comments posted above, this is the most perfectly-lit builder's photo I've ever seen, no detail is unseen!
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Agreed on all the comments above. This is a smashing heritage unit ... this makes me want to pressure NS to put out a dozen of these, with the dreams of a complete Reading ACe lashup. I did not expect it from the drawings, but I think this unit is the most appealing ... so far!
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Beutiful NS heritage living back into the old day's
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Awesome ! First class dress !
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| Posted by Mr. B on May 24, 2012 | |
This is my absolute favorite yet
Just beautiful and love those colors
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| Posted by Gary on May 24, 2012 | |
Now THAT looks great! One of the best yet.
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Congratulations! This is great!
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By far the best of the lot! Thanks for sharing Casey.
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There are 38 comments already ahead of mine as I write this gushing on about how beautiful this paint scheme is, and I can't agree more with them! Just beautiful! The Savannah & Atlanta or this, I'll take both.
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That is truly FANTASTIC! A huge thank you once again NS.
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| Posted by FSWood on May 24, 2012 | |
Man is that ever one handsome machine; fuel tank looks almost waxed, won't for long though!
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| Posted by on May 25, 2012 | |
EXTREMELY sharp!
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I love you NS!! Keep 'em comin'!
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So far this one the best w/NYC running a close second. Thanks NS
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imho, the SD70 ACE's are gnarly looking units, very lumpy, but I continue to be amazed at how perfect these heritage paint jobs look on these new units. My favorite is still the LV unit though.
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IMO, this is one pretty unit. The stripes on the front end plow are a good representation for safety. Hats off to all at the Muncie paint shop!
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