Interesting Bicentennial Ruger Item

[Watertender]

In 1976 for the Bicentennial the Shawmut Line Railroad painted several of their locomotives to celebrate the 200th anniversary of America.

One was given the number #1949 and named
Bill Ruger.

 

[eveled]

Man we were on fire with patriotism back then! I wonder if the 250th will be as much fun.

 

[contender]

I really like that! Thanks for sharing!

 

[mr.deerstalker]

that's great...

 

[contender]

Got me to thinking of how to build a display around it for one of our ROCS shows.

 

[Watertender]

Got me to thinking of how to build a display around it for one of our ROCS shows.

It would be interesting for sure

 

[Watertender]

We have another car for the Ruger train!

 

[jimbo1096]

I guess someone on the Shawnee was a Ruger aficionado.
Both of those are cool.
More info on the model RR car?

 

[Watertender]

I guess someone on the Shawnee was a Ruger aficionado.
Both of those are cool.
More info on the model RR car?

A friend sent me the picture of the railroad car. The locomotive was painted for the Bicentennial and I believe left in those colors for some time after 1976.