I missed the first release of FlyerChief GP7s and throughout 2018 so much wanted the UP version, compelled in part by the color scheme and also because my first engine, which I’ve owned since I was 6 years old, is a UP (4-8-4 K335). But alas, the new UP Geep was backordered everywhere. By the end of Early fall, I realized there were no UP GP7s on Lionel’s shipping schedule and ordered a Great Northern instead. Since it’s arrival (finally, on Dec. 27th), I have been elated at how much I like this engine. There are some subtle things about the GN version that I really like — the GN paint scheme on the roof, the silver accent on the (pilot) steps, the dark green railing color somehow, for me, minimizes the railing-size issue. I am happier than I ever imagined to have what I consider an s-gauger’s dream engine — for the price.
Ken
