BNSF GP38's Painted Blue

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I’ve seen one photo and several model manufacturers offering in a all blue painted BNSF GP38 with the “BNSF” in the “swoosh” lettering. What’s the purpose of a blue BNSF when all the other BNSF engines are in

a orange, green and yellow color, including some experimental higher tier engines?

Michael Schafer

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The locomotives were former lease locomotives, and when they were purchased the paint was in such good condition that BNSF initially just applied their logos.