Breaking Down 9,900 Green Horses - in HO Scale SD45, SD40, U33C

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

I'll give a little clue to the answer to the question asked in the video... There is a pretty obvious error in the artwork on one of the engines shown that needs to be fixed. I'm going to work on that for an upcoming video. I'm not trying to hide it!!!

[@HartfordWhaler]

I love the historical context. Always makes op’s more enjoyable when you have a robust back story.. Thanks for sharing.

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

@HartfordWhaler The upside to this one is that I didn't have to make up a backstory. Pretty easy research on each of these units if you know where to look. I love the research and I love the ops. Thanks for watching!

[@scotabot7826]

Beautiful, classic locomotives!!! Very cool video.

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

@scotabot7826 Thank you very much! I had a ton of fun making this one!

[@jaxithfox]

The real GN 400 Hustle Muscle lives not far from where I live sporting it's original GN paint.. Really cool that BN kept the name thru the repaint.

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

@jaxithfox I can't recall whether I've seen it in person up there or not. Minnesota is full of really cool Hill Lines stuff! I agree that its cool that they retained the Hustle Muscle lettering. The GN guys in some shop probably insisted? Northtown? For those keeping track of restored BN engines, the NP 3716 duluthtrains.com/powerup3617/ is another SD45. That's the engine that I referenced in the video that my buddy Operations Manager Tim helped restore. I'm not sure if both of the SD45s are in Duluth now, but they've been photo'd together there. So cool!

[@TwoRailfans]

Very informative video about the prototypes and the models. You've added some great details to these. Nice to see them in action on the layout too.

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

@TwoRailfans Thanks for watching, John & David! Can't decide which thing I like the best about model railroading... working on engines, operating, research, layout building or hanging out with guys like you!

[@TwoRailfans]

@@blackhillsandeasternrailroad it is a great hobby for all ages, and we have met many wonderful people through model trains, yourself included!

[@GreenRC24]

Great looking roster!

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

@GreenRC24 Thanks! it is easy to look good with that shade of green!!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

@johnbanicki7232 Thank you sir for watching!!!

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR VIDEO

[@blackhillsandeasternrailroad]

@scotabot7826 You're welcome! Thanks for watching!