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Western Railroad Discussion > Saluting roster shots (#52): I don't wanna fade awayDate: 10/30/24 07:27 Saluting roster shots (#52): I don't wanna fade away Author: santafe199 There ain’t much left here to salute...
1. UP 5606. Tired. Old. Worn out. Photo taken October 28, 2024 at Cozy in Salina, KS. I pledge allegiance to the...... Lance Garrels santafe199 ”Tell me what can I do what can I say 'Cause I don't want to fade away” Paraphrased lyrics from Bruce Springsteen’s Top 40 tune Fade Away. This sad song broke into Billboard’s Top 40 in February of 1981 for a 6 week ride on the chart, peaking at #20. DJ Sir L Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/30/24 07:28 by santafe199.  Date: 10/30/24 07:43 Re: Saluting roster shots (#52): I don't wanna fade away Author: Curt A great gesture on UP's part, but sad to see how most of them have aged.
Date: 10/30/24 09:12 Re: Saluting roster shots (#52): I don't wanna fade away Author: Gonut1 "Oh, say can you see?", not so much so...
Date: 10/30/24 11:15 Re: Saluting roster shots (#52): I don't wanna fade away Author: PHall This was the biggest reason against UP putting those big flags on the locomotives, because we all knew how they would (not) be maintained.
Date: 10/30/24 14:52 Re: Saluting roster shots (#52): I don't wanna fade away Author: Texican65 Ya…that was a good idea back when, but it’s sad and disrespectful now to see how it has been neglected.
BN also did that, back in the early 90’s I believe, in support of Desert Storm…several old SD60M’s and such used to wear the flag on the sides of the wide cab…but 30 years later, they too are faded and neglected and most have been scraped off I think…or the engines scrapped. Date: 10/31/24 13:57 Re: Saluting roster shots (#52): I don't wanna fade away Author: pbouzide PHall Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > This was the biggest reason against UP putting > those big flags on the locomotives, because we all > knew how they would (not) be maintained. But the Pee-Arr person who likely thought of it, and the exec management who approved it probably had no idea how quickly these would get scorched or faded. |