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Since Jack mentioned it, that was the first item I noticed.  347C is the unit in the CA State Museum.  It was renumbered from 306C (originally 39C as delivered) to 347C in July of 1973 and painted into the Yellow Bonnet scheme.  It was designated for preservation and was repainted back into the Warbonnet scheme in 1988.  It never saw commercial service on the ATSF in this road number and paint scheme. 

In terms of details, even as 306C and during it's time in Yellow Bonnet paint it did not have the lift rings. 

In that sense, the unit is accurate as the one at the museum and has seen some minimal service occasionally.  I guess it's up to the individual to determine if it's an error or simply a late representation of the Warbonnet paint scheme.  ATSF apparently borrowed 347C and F3b (renumbered to 347B) for promotional purposes prior to the reintroduction of the Warbonnet on the ATSF in the late 80's.

Knowing that doesn't diminish the attractiveness of the unit.

Last edited by GG1 4877

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