Nice detailing project on one here if you feel the need to get your hands dirty http://dieseldetailer.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=dash&thread=10669&page=1
They were merged with the B&O and the Western Maryland in the early 70s to become the Chessie System Rich, but were going long before that on their own. Now a part of CSX of course.
Cheers lads, she's a stunner. The one running at the show was the MTH model. There is a bit of a rivalry between the two in the US, about as friendly as Celtic v Rangers!
Great to see old faces and some new ones today, well done to the MRSI. I thought the 071s would steal the show, then I saw this. Sorry for the terrible pic, but what a beauty.
Looking forward to getting my hands on 112 tomorrow. I believe I've had another very pretty GM Loco arrive in the post today, looks like it's going to be a good long weekend!