Western Railroad Discussion > A Sad Looking 601

During the end of May, Oklahoma was having terrible weather and a couple of days after the Moore tornado hit, we had another round of thunderstorms coming for Tulsa, OK the day I shot these two trains on May 30th in Tulsa's Cherokee yard. The first is a northbound off of the Creek sub from Texas with a colorful set of power.
The second was a westbound off the Cherokee sub with another very sad looking early 600 leading.
After that it was time to head indoors for more Oklahoma weather...

BNSF-6432
PQM

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That unit and 607 are probably the worst looking ATSF C44-9Ws on the roster, but still better than a coat of swoosh. I can't imagine the inside of the cab looks much better.

arizonaBNSF Wrote:
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> That unit and 607 are probably the worst looking
> ATSF C44-9Ws on the roster, but still better than
> a coat of swoosh.

Sorry, but I can't get behind that statement. I'm no H3 fan, but a clean engine in fresh paint looks infinitely better than that thing, as evidenced by the photos below.

- Jeff Carlson

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When she was new......

Bob

ATSF100WEST......Out

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Maybe the 'then' & 'now' photos of 601 should be sent to a certain Mr Buffett. It may shame him into spending some of his profits.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/16/13 01:06 by 55002.

I waiting on a single motor U-train with mow gear on board. BNSF 672 on point.

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Thank you, Mr. Finan for setting the record straight!

Why paint something that's probably gonna go back in storage or be retired for good within the next 3 years. An ugly motor pulls just as good as a repaint.

Bob---I'm going to echo the sentiments of many others on this board. Is it even possible for you to take anything but perfect photos? I'm saying no until I see proof. :)

Warrior

Everyone takes less than perfect photos, you just don't show them.