Your response is absolutely uncalled for on this forum!!!
Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but certianly not in the manner in which you deliver it.
Post professionally, or don’t post at all!!!
I think its time Bergie puts this thread to bed…for good.
I’ll take it, that you don’t quite get where I’m coming from. So, in fairness, perhaps it’s better if I back up a little and explain. I’m not saying that I disagree with you. In fact, I probably agree more with your opinion than you realize.
No, the new paint won’t directly affect the profitability of a railroad, but I don’t believe this is neccesarily a black and white issue. The locomotives need to be painted some color-right? I guess I, personally like that KCS is doing something differently. But, that’s just me. Now, if there was no reason at all to have a locomotive look like anything other than a pile of junk, why would the railroad paint them at all? So, while there is a need to have the units painted, it’s somewhat debateable just how much paint they require. The answer to that, is as varied as the number of people that are asked the question.
In reading your posts, some questions come to mind. Are you saying the railroad shouldn’t waste money on paint jobs, as it doesn’t accomplish anything? Or, are you saying that they are spending money on paint, that they should be using to raise their pay scale?
To egmurphy. Thank you for initially posting the photo of the new KCS paint scheme. It’s to bad there are so many negative responses to it. It’s also ahsame that some of the negative repliers can’t just voice their oppinion once and let it be. I think zugmann is just turrning most of this threads viewers OFF by trying to get the last reply in. To those who like and understand the new scheme, Great I’m with you! To those others, enough is enough. No replies are required from the negative viewers such as zugmann!!
Can we all just be mature, swallow our pride, (or choke it down) and STOP ARGUING? Why must everytime someone posts an opinion we all argue over how their opinion is wrong.
Could I really give a flying frick how KCS paints their engines? NO! Why? Because I dont ship with KCS and they dont operate near me. Do I like it? It is kind of catchy, but I think it would look better on E’s and F’s. Thats my opinion, so why do you have to shoot it down?
From here on out, STOP ARGUING and start being mature.
Well it looks like the DMIR finally got part of the action!
What does this thread have to do with Mexicans of a certain religious denomination painting an engine…?
Judging by your post, I could say, " Oh, BNSF painted their engines…Must have been done by some white catholics"
Was your post just some random shoot-off, or is there something I missed?
You need to reread my recent post above.
Let it go already or don’t post!
Im sorry, but I fail to see where I mentioned that I worked for a Class 1 Railroad Company? Can you enlighten me?
Oh, and for the record once again…I still like the new Pan Am (formerly Guilford) paint scheme.
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You’re not helping by posting this way.
Everybody needs to relax and calm down. Emotions are running wild here.
egmurphy, Thanks for posting the pics. I no have new fodder for my screensaver.
Wow. Kinda hard to believe such a big tiff erupted over a hot dog.
I actually liked the KCS grey (or the white for that matter). I would, however, agree that the hot dog scheme might look better on an E or an F unit. Unfortunately, those motors are long gone.
Back to my french fries and ketchup.
or my hot dog.
or my ketchup and mustard.
okay I’ll stop now.
nice paint for sure…boosts company moral a bit when a brand spankin’ new locomotive goes by fellas workin on rr. they have a bit more pride too, in company.
most of the public i know of…if a newly painted engine goes by not much is ever said …but they sure like some of that there graffitti painted on box cars and auto racks. that catches their eye more than the engine.
ROFL! Love it Solz! Meh, I guess I’ll just enjoy looking at the grey engines while you can. Cant wait till some of these get dirty, the paint chips, and they get fire damage! She’ll look like a million bucks!
Alec
1st, I personally don’t fancy paint schemes on freight trains. Passenger trains - there’s another story.
You nailed it with your last statement above. Fancy paint jobs with lots of masking costs a lot of money compared to dip jobs. I’m wondering how loaded the engines are on the inside. Of course they should raise their pay scale… who doesn’t like to be paid? Someone wanted a new image for KCS - that’s fine. All I’m saying is who will even notice? Railfans, employees (depending how rested they are…) and maybe… anyone else? Some people think this means improved customer satisfaction… but the customer will be jus as happy when one of those old UP leasers comes to switch the cars.
Pssst, Dude… it was a joke… [:D]
Using big orange letters is not mature. Calm down, or you’ll have a heart attack before you hit 20!
Yea, actually had it normal size before…but you all are being so immature about this, then I try to get peoples attention and I get shot down…
When will we see the new KCS / KCSM Covered Hopper and Coil Car photos?
Andrew
Zugman,
Since you live in PA you of course know how the KCS treats its employees. So it will come as a shock to you that my many friends and neighbors who work for the KCS (T&E crews and shop men) are proud of the Company and pretty well satisfied in their jobs. They certainly don’t look down on or feel threatened by their brethern who work for the KCSdeM.
Let’s see, you don’t like Mexicans, railfans or railroad management. Did I miss anything else? Are you also a regular contributor to CSX Sucks?
Mark
Just having the employees notice alone would be justification enough.
The self proclaimed “tightest ship in the shipping industry” just redid its logo and keeps it’s equipment spotless. Why?