I guess I am in the same boat as Baltimoretrainworks is in. I don't know the difference between a GP 7 or a GP9 or a SD70M or an SD70ace. Yet, I have SD "something " locomotives and ES locomotives and a ton of GP 7/9 locomotives and I am having way too much fun running them on my layout. Maybe I'm breaking the rules...😉
Anyway, I don't think I care if this locomotive is a "fantasy" or a nonprototypical paint scheme. It is a really, really nice looking locomotive and since it is a Lionel Legacy I know it's owner is having lots of fun running it. I know I would if I ever got my hands it. 😁
I really like it!!!!