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@pennsyfan posted:

It Christmas in July or I really went overboard last week. After reading about the WIF SS boxcars that I posted. I found out that they also ran Reefers. Well lo and behold I found WIF SS reefers on PDT. So I ordered 2, and a Schafer car popped into my cart. While I was reading I noticed that they also ran PFG reefers. So of course one popped up on the bay and it was a PRR car to boot. How could I say no. Well that wasn’t to bad; but then that devil in TN (AKA Leaping Larry)  reached  out that he had a NOS NYC S2 and a NOS JC FM. After we settled that; he hung the carrot out with a NOS John Bull set. Having wanted that set since it  first came out; once again I couldn’t say no. FedEx. Is still on the way today with the PDT order. I can’t go up to the train room because I have landscapers installing sprinklers in the plant beds. So pictures later.

Personally, I’d go with Christmas Sounds like a great haul, Bob… enjoy!!!

@Apples55 Here is the John Bull.
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...2#185846710940622272

@Yellowstone Special posted:

Well, on the GP9s, I was referring to the Amour yellow paint not being the exact same shade as well as the different graphics. At least with the GP35s, they're more closely matched.

I can understand your concern. But unless both units were brand new or even had just been through the paint shop together , there would be a slight tone change. due to age of paint or weather.   yes I love the matched color ideal, and I practiceit myself. but in the real world it is not to be.

@Apples55 posted:

Personally, I’d go with Christmas Sounds like a great haul, Bob… enjoy!!!

Going overboard seems to be a catching disease, even though we aren't talking about boating

@Guttersnipe posted:

I can understand your concern. But unless both units were brand new or even had just been through the paint shop together , there would be a slight tone change. due to age of paint or weather.   yes I love the matched color ideal, and I practiceit myself. but in the real world it is not to be.

Good point. But exactly-matching paint colors aside, I also didn't like the horn on the powered GP9 along with the fact that I seemed to get bored with both units quickly. So, when I spotted the newer GP35s on eBay both at the same time and both at reasonable prices, although from different sellers, I grabbed them and am glad I did.