Paint scheme

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Hi I am new to the forum and have been an armchair modeler for many years. I am wanting to start doing some actual building and I have always been a fan of the F series of Locomotives, so I thought I would try creating one of my favorites. Many years ago MRR had an article about an F9 that was used by I think it was the Burlington Northern and it had a white body with orange stripes and black lettering. Can anyone point me to a picture of that engine? I know Google is my friend in this case, however it seems to be letting me down on this one. Any help would be appreciated.

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Daveo

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ASK PAINT SHOP column - April 1993 Model Railroader page 156 has black and white photo and color info on F9 A+ B numbered BN1 and BN2 they were painted Dark Green and Cream with Black trucks

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Thanks DSchmitt, The one I am thinking of was creme and orange. Maybe in was not Burlignton. Those however are really good looking engines!

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For BN, this is the closest thing that comes to mind from your description:

It’s an E9, not an F. Is that it?

Ed

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The below engines are F9s, not in the scheme you are seeking but great looking locomotives never the less.

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Here is a tiny image of what I am looking for except the red is a more orange color

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Gidday Daveo, [#welcome] to the forum.

I think you’re after the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy.

Here’s a link…

http://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr382.htm

Cheers, the Bear.

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PAINT SHOP Model Railroader Feb 1986 page 140

Burlington F7 article with color photos

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Well, the CB&Q paint is red, not orange. The Burlington ran the Colorado Zephyr in connection with the Rio Grande and the Western Pacific. WP used orange and silver on their F units, so maybe it was one of them you’re thinking of?? Form the side, it would look a bit like the CB&Q scheme…

http://www.vistadome.com/postcards/emd_rr/wp805d.jpg

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I think Jabear has it. Thanks all of you so much for your help! Now off to find the 1986 MRR and get a cool F7 to make this thing!

Thanks so much!

Daveo

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The actual paint scheme color is red but I have seen some photos of CB&Q F units where the red band has faded to an orange shade from weathering.