mark s posted:Maybe 30 years ago, the Santa Fe war bonnet scheme was cited as the most recognizable image in the railroad industry by the general public. Perhaps Lionel had much to do with that. Of today's paint schemes, due to lack of variety and monotony, suspect no scheme is memorable to the general public.
You can bet your "bippy" that Lionel was a major factor. Can you remember seeing ANY other Lionel scheme as often? I have trouble even remembering any other scheme! LOL
As for recognizable modern schemes, maybe UP or NS depending on what end of the country you live in. As for BNSF, I think they kinda butchered that one! 3 classic color schemes down the drain to get a rolling Lifesavers ad. (opinion)
Simon