ARNOLD A KLOIAN posted:Thanks for the feedback...Yes, I knew about U.P. and their silver trucks, its just that the comparison of the long age
Gilbert diesels with the long wheel bases, in what I thought was gray seemed more complimentary to the rest of the colors ; gray and yellow. but, it could be the photos, or the flash that is highlighting it too much....And as pointed out about the fidelity of the trucks to that of the prototype, I wonder what set off the designers at (lionel) or associated modelers, to not make the truck more narrow looking...<snip>
Gray-painted trucks would appear less undersized than silver-painted trucks. I kinda like the old handrails, because they give the piece a more Gilbert-like 'look' that is in keeping with this GP-7's 'mission'. Given the price, my NKP sample continues to please.
Bob
