by Slobo
Looking for more information about the freight RS-1s "as delivered in the mid-late 1940s. These were the freight version without steam generator (#246-256 even). Ive searched the web high and low for early photos but am only finding a few of S-2s.
1. All were delivered in the Maroon & Grey original scheme (I'm pretty sure) but I'm looking for any other detail info as I review an Atlas RS1 in this scheme. For example, when did they get their horns moved to the cab roof from cab front (or were these particular ones delivered that way)? When did they start receiving the allover silver with maroon stripe paint? Were there other detail differences/anomalies from "stock" RS-1 as modeled by Atlas as delivered (like windscreens, etc.)?
2. Where were the freight RS-1s typically assigned and what was their typical operating climate? Did they frequently run solo or lashed in twos? Did they often run short hood first?
Any help on these pre-repaint would be greatly appreciated.
1. All were delivered in the Maroon & Grey original scheme (I'm pretty sure) but I'm looking for any other detail info as I review an Atlas RS1 in this scheme. For example, when did they get their horns moved to the cab roof from cab front (or were these particular ones delivered that way)? When did they start receiving the allover silver with maroon stripe paint? Were there other detail differences/anomalies from "stock" RS-1 as modeled by Atlas as delivered (like windscreens, etc.)?
2. Where were the freight RS-1s typically assigned and what was their typical operating climate? Did they frequently run solo or lashed in twos? Did they often run short hood first?
Any help on these pre-repaint would be greatly appreciated.