Dear Customers: We just received the following information and image from Overland. I'm sure many of our UP customers and Denver Rio Grande Fans will find it of particular interest. We are taking orders now for these in HO, O and N Scale for delivery in 2007. So enjoy! June 17, 2006 Greetings Modelers! This morning Union Pacific unveiled its newest locomotive to the Union Pacific Heritage Series, the UP-D&RGW SD70ACe road #UP1989. The locomotive is beautifully painted black/ aspen gold, shale gray with silver underframe and truck sideframes. The nose has a colorful D&RGW ?Mainline Thru the Rockies? logo, while the nose sides have a black and white Rio Grande/ Royal Gorge/ Moffat Tunnel/ Scenic Line of the World logo. The black part of the nose and long hood is an enlarged mountain range similar to the nose logo but draped over the body. The long hood then has 4 black stripes running toward the rear of the unit and wrapping around to the other side. Separating the orange and shale gray paint you will also notice a small black stripe to help accent the colors. This locomotive is part of the Union Pacific 2006 order and is different than the 2005 order. The rear end details have changed along with a number of underbody details that are quite noticeable especially on the left side of the unit. This is the 4th Heritage units, preceded by the MP/ WP and MKT units. Later this summer Union Pacific will release the C&NW unit followed by the SP unit. Orders for the Overland Models HO scale units should be placed immediately to assure delivery in late 2006 or early 2007. O and N scale models should also be reserved for a 2007 delivery. Customers should also place their orders now for a spring 2007 delivery. Considering the many detail changes from the 2005 EMD production Overland will have tomake a number of mold changes to accurately reflect the detail. Have a great day and enjoy our great hobby of model railroading. Sincerely, Brian Marsh Overland Models, Inc. / Tower 55 Products To Order Call Pacific Western Rail Toll Free at (866) 840-7777 |