I gonna say the Southern Pacific Black Widow paint scheme like on the 3s and 7s. Santa Fe’s red warbonnet is second.
What do YOU think was the coolest scheme on any F unit?
The Rock Island passenger “Rocket” scheme on their F7As (all three of them).
Next best is the RI red and black freight scheme, IMHO.
But then again, I even like RI maroon, so what do I know ???!!
That would be my second favorite… But I have a lot so I’ll post my top 5:
1. CB&Q “Greyback” scheme
2. RI Rocket scheme
3. CNW Yellow/Green
4. GM&O 2-tone red/maroon
5. Western Pacific California Zephyr F’s
I like the great Northern F units. I was so stoked when I saw that the BNSF had a paint job similiar. They rock!!
Santa Fe Warbonnet!!
My favorite paint scheme is the Northern Pacific Passenger “pinetree” from 1946. Great choice of colors and accents. Also, the Milwaukee Grey & Orange, and I have to admit Soo Line Red & White looked good on the cowls. Of course, BN Green is a favorite as well.
Not Warbonnet. Too cliche.
The best paint scheme on the F units would, to me, be any and all-- except Ontario Northland"s blue/yellow and maybe CN’s and offspring green/yellow.
The body style of the F’s are what really made them attractive. Asking what was favorite paint scheme on them is like asking preference of jeans/dress/swimsuit (not all three at one time hopefully) on your wife or girlfriend or favorite model or actress.
Jay
SOO!
The passenger version of CN’s classic Green & Gold (With the black lower panels). It looks even better on E units.
After that, I’d have to say ATSF Cat Whiskers.
Santa Fe Warbonnet!!!
CGW is one of the most sophisticated schemes. Very tough to mask for. LOL
Just kidding - it’s only one color (red or maroon) plus the emblems. Nonetheless, its quite elegant in its simplicity.
Seriously now, while I don’t model the road, the CNJ’s blue and orange scheme is very handsome. Really there are many striking scheme’s - too many to mention. That’s probably because the F units can make just about any scheme look good.
Original Green Yellow Red on the WP FT’s.
Its a simple answer really. Great Northern in Big Sky Blue.
The New Haven’s Mc Ginnis paint scheme on the FL9
I’d have to say the WSOR’s paint scheme. Not because there my favorite railroad, but I like the way the Red and the Light gray go together.
Noah
B&O Black, blue and gray with gold striping.
or
C&O blue and yellow “bow wave”
Both have impressed me over the years. More recently, I likes the scheme the Maryland Midland used. Shame the locos are now gone
I go with the Santa Fe warbonnet. Hands down the best of all the diesel paint schemes.
Enjoy
Paul
- AT&SF warbonnet
- NYC lightning
- CN (can’t remember the name)
- CP action red (have a soft spot for that one)
- SP black widow
- C&O bow wave
I have a question… was any F unit painted emerald green and silver? I can’t remember any
Has to be the the Milwaukee Grey & Orange!
Hey SWCheif - You have no sen the original CGW red/maroon paint scheme - quite nice, and Microscale has the decal sets. I would have to agree that the ATSF ‘War Bonnet’ scheme is what most others are measured against!
Jim Bernier