Athearn n scale f & fp45 run

[wcfn100]

I really like how they list the era for each unit.  Saves some research time on just for the heck of it purchase.

Except that I think the 1971 date on the #1 and #3 MILW units is wrong.

Jason

[sundowner]

Hell, I wouldn't mind a Super Fleet Santa Fe FP45 to go with my FVM ATSF GP60.  I have no use for it, and it's several years beyond my 1983-86 era, but they are cool and something I drooled over in my teens back in the day.

Can someone explain the models' road number, era, paint differences (if any), for example:

#100: Era 1989-90
#91: Era 1990-95
#93: Era 1990-99
#98: Era 1990-98

Thanks,
DFF

ATSF renumber the FP45 from the 100's to the 90's because of the then new GP60M were number in the 100's in 1990.

[CBQ Fan]

Except that I think the 1971 date on the #1 and #3 MILW units is wrong.

Jason

I understand the era to be in line with the orange and black, as opposed to the UP scheme.

[wcfn100]

I understand the era to be in line with the orange and black, as opposed to the UP scheme.

But not the Block Lettering.  I believe that wouldn't be until '75.  And to say 1971+ for the other schemes is misleading as they would have been repainted into the Block Lettering.

Not a big deal, I'm just making a point about trusting manufacturers vs. doing your own research.

I had picked up an undec from the first run to do in MILW, but I couldn't fabricate an electronic bell that looked right so it's still on my desk.  If these come with a beacon, that sound price might be too hard to pass up.

Jason

[Smike]

I have no use for FP45's in my era, but man, 140 for sound OEM? I might bite...

[CBQ Fan]

But not the Block Lettering.  I believe that wouldn't be until '75.  And to say 1971+ for the other schemes is misleading as they would have been repainted into the Block Lettering.

Not a big deal, I'm just making a point about trusting manufacturers vs. doing your own research.

I had picked up an undec from the first run to do in MILW, but I couldn't fabricate an electronic bell that looked right so it's still on my desk.  If these come with a beacon, that sound price might be too hard to pass up.

Jason

A MR expert I am not      As I have only seen it on a ETailor website, do we know if it that way on Athearn's site?

[lock4244]

I have no reason to buy any, but they are so tempting and a unique prototype.

Now, CN did own a few ex BN F45's (think four in total, but only know 6609 & 6611 for certain). They never ran for CN, and not sure why they bought them (parts?) as they never had a 20 cylinder 645.

[Scottl]

Maybe CN acquired them with the WC?  WC ran some F45 units.

[packers#1]

Oh man, a Milwaukee unit would be great!

[lock4244]

Maybe CN acquired them with the WC?  WC ran some F45 units.

They picked them up mid 1980's, so the purchase predated the WC, let alone CN's purchase of WC.

[GN63]

Saw the sound for $140, might have to get me a pair in BN.

I just did -

[Scottl]

These are sweet.  So tempting but must resist.

[basementcalling]

And I thought I successfully resisted this temptation and here it is again.

Utah Railway also was a second hand owner/leaser of those BN units.

A pair of MRL units might show up on my freelanced Idaho Belt as run through power.

[w neal]

Santa Fe Super Fleet #91. Perfect for the WC!


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