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Union Pacific Side Rod

This is my attempt at a Side-Rod locomotive in the Union Pacific livery. Unlike the previous two UP engines I made (NR 41 and the V8), this version is based on a slightly simpler version of the UP livery as seen in the present day. This version just has a UP crest on the front and sides, and lacks the 'Building America' slogan. Some locomotive types that carry this version of the livery are as follows:

EMD GP38-2
EMD GP40-2 and GP40N
EMD GP60
EMD SD40N
EMD SD70M (at least one SD70)

The number carried by my reskin - 9033-9 - is that of a real-life Hitachi Side-Rod. Incidentally there is also a real Union Pacific locomotive with the number 9033, but this is an EMD SD70ACe.

This is NOT a direct remake of the first UP Side-Rod, which is - quite frankly - rubbish. There is absolutely NO rule that states only one person in the Rolling Line community can make a certain livery. Another rule that DOES NOT exist says that the person who was first to make the certain livery is the only one allowed to make it, and no-one else can without crediting the original. Again, that rule DOES NOT exist. So - as far as I'm concerned - I have every right to make this reskin. Frankly, I think my one is miles ahead of the previous UP Side Rod. If you are the person who made the previous one, and you end up getting butthurt or upset by what I have just said, I refer you to a comment on my Union Pacific V8, which was made by 'Son of Sevenless'. That comment said - and I quote:

'Better models come out on top, that's just the way it goes. I prefer a textured model over one with a simple repaint any day. There's nothing "petty" about this at all and he shouldn't have to apologize for anything. This is a community that works together and there's no room for being butthurt or jealous over the attention of another persons model, especially after you challenged us with the "sense you can't make one" remark. Not a good play on your part, bud. Later on down the road when you become a master at texturing rail vehicles and do a better job than this one, they hey, maybe I'll swing through and subscribe to it.

Now, onto the model itself. Trainspotter, great work. This looks awesome.'

I could not agree with Son of Sevenless more, and I truly appreciate them saying their bit on the Union Pacific V8 reskin. It seams they pulled the 'sense you can't make one' line again with the Side-Rod. That's real petty, mate. And no, I will not apologize for not crediting the person who made the first UP Side-Rod. If they improve their skills in the future, maybe I'll consider changing by mind. But as for right now, that person can forget about being credited. Honestly, I think the Rolling Line community deserves better than a lazy pile of rubbish with a giant UP crest slapped on the front.