Welcome to Rebuilding the Santa Fe! This is a collaborative project by the Society, its members, and Santa Fe modelers to “rebuild” the Santa Fe in model form! The goal of this initiative is to represent each class of Santa Fe locomotive, rolling stock, and many of its structures. We welcome all to review the modeling work of Santa Fe fans and to recapture the feel for the diverse mix of locomotives, cars and equipment that made the Santa Fe distinctive! Where locomotives and rolling stock underwent iterations in paint scheme, we will endeavor to show each one as modelers submit their work to us.
The photos are organized by steam locomotive wheel type, then class; diesel locomotive manufacturer class, then number series; passenger equipment by type; rolling stock by class; and structures alphabetically by location or type. Click on the album image to view individual models. Depending upon your computer, this may take you back to the top of the page – just scroll down again to see the images. Once in the images, you can click on the individual image that also allows you to eliminate the caption. You can return to album view by returning to the top of the images and clicking the “return” arrow. Enjoy!
Santa motive power
ATSF Diesel Locomotives
ATSF Diesel #1A
ATSF Diesel #1A, known as "Amos." Santa Fe's first passenger diesel. Delivered by Electro-Motive Corporation in 1935. This photo shows it in its later Warbonnet livery after rebuilding. The model is a Hallmark brass import, photo by Bob Walz. Ho scale
ATSF VO 1000 #2214
ATSF VO 1000 #2214 was built by Baldwin in 1939. Here it is shown in its original "zebra strip" scheme with tall stacks. Modeler unknown; SFRH&MS photo.
ATSF E1 #2
ATSF #1A #2. Built by EMC in June 1937. Delivered to Santa Fe in red and silver warbonnet. Renumbered to 2L and rebuilt as an E8Am in September 1952. Renumbered as 80L in February 1953. Traded to EMD in 1970 for GP38. This is a Key Model Imports brass model. Steve Anderson model of post-1940 and pre-1952 period. SFRH&MS photo. O scale.
ATSF E1A #4
ATSF E1A #4 was built by EMC in 1938 and was one of the first locomotives delivered to the Santa Fe in famous red and silver Warbonnet scheme. The unit was designed for the Santa Fe's streamlined passenger fleet and gave a sought after marketing boost. It is a Broadway limited model, photo by Bob Walz. HO Scale
ATSF E1B #4
The "B" unit associated with ATSF E1A #4. Also built in 1938 by EMC. It is a Broadway Limited model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF E6A #15
ATSF E6A #15 was built by EMC in 1940-1941. It was one of the first from EMC's new facility in LaGrange, Illinois plant. Santa Fe purchased 7 units, 4 cabs and 3 boosters. These units served on premiere passenger trains. It is a Broadway Limited model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF E6B #15
ATSF E6B #15 is the booster unit associated with E6A cab unit #15. Santa Fe purchased 3 of these booster units in 1938. It is a Broadway Limited model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF FT #118LA
ATSF FT #118LA were built by Electro-Motive Corporation from 1940-1945 in LABC sets. Here #118LA wears the "cigar band" paint scheme that replaced the earlier "cat whisker" scheme. This scheme was used for freight locomotives after about 1950. It is a Stewart model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF F3A/B #16LA
ATSF F3A/B #16LA was part of a massive order of 92 F3s ordered in 1946-1949. F3A/B #16LA, which was actually part of a four unit set #16LABC, was delivered in red and silver passenger Warbonnet scheme. It is Walthers Proto 2000 model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF F3 #31LABC
ATSF F3 #31LABC. Built by EMD October 1948/January 1949 as an F3A/F3B combination. Delivered to ATSF shortly thereafter in red and silver short warbonnet with horizontal slit grilles, low db fans, and stainless steel panels. Vertical slit stainless steel grilles added sometime after 1949. This model shown in red and silver warbonnet scheme. This model received a Certificate of Technical Merit for Motive Power in 2017. Model by Harlan Boyce, SFRH&MS photo.
ATSF F7A #37L
Built EMD January 1949. Delivered to ATSF September 1949 in silver and red warbonnet for passenger service. Rebuilt before June 22, 1954.
Wrecked April 1964. Traded to EMD for credit, probably in 1965. Challenger Brass model, factory paint red and silver warbonnet. Detailed for early 1950s before rebuild. Photo by Gary Green.
ATSF "Erie-Built" #90L
ATSF #90L was built by Fairbanks-Morse and delivered to the Santa Fe in 1947. The unit typically ran as an LAB set and was sometimes paired with an Alco PA/PB. The unit was retired after 16 years. It is a Life Like Proto 1000 model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Eric-Built #90A
This is the "B" unit from the Erie-Built #90LAB set. The Santa Fe obtained one of these units in 1947. It ran for 16 years. It is a Life Like Proto 1000 model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF F7A #315L Yellowbonnet
ATSF F7A #315 in its later "yellowbonnet" scheme. The 300 series F7s were delivered in LABC groups for passenger service in the red and silver Warbonnet scheme. The yellowbonnet scheme was adopted when these units were placed in the Amtrak lease pool after 1971. It is an Athearn model with added details, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF CF7 #2512
ATSF #2512 is a CF7. Originally built by EMD as an F7, it was rebuilt by the Santa Fe giving it the new class "CF7." This model shows a CF7 with the round roof, and an MU stand and hoses. Model and photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF CF7 #2633
ATSF #2633 is a former EMD F7 converted by Santa Fe into a CF7. This model shows the version with the angular roof, a Sinclair antenna, and MU stand and hoses. Model and photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF PA #75
A 3DTrains rendering of ATSF Alco PA #71 on Train No. 4 at Wellington, KS. The 3DTrains work is by Rick Grout and Herb Kelsey captured on Open Rails Train Simulator by Herb Kelsey.
Alco S4 #1528-Tom Cockle
HO model of ATSF Alco S4 #1528, detailed from Bachmann model. Details include wire grab irons, new stack, radio box, new horn, sunshades. Model won 2nd Place at SFRH&MS Convention. Model by Tom Cockle. Photo by Tom
ATSF RSD-7 #605
ATSF RSD-7 #605, shown here in zebra stripes, was built in N scale from a modified C-628/630 Atlas frame and trucks, added a 3D printed shell and etchings from ATSF N Scale Models, DCC Tsunami decoder with a speaker in the dummy trailing unit, MTL couplers. Model and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF RSD-15 #814
ATSF RSD-15 #814, known as an "Alligator" for its long nose. Shown here in early zebra stripes. This N scale model was built from a modified C-628/630 Atlas frame and trucks, a 3D printed shell and etchings from ATSF N Scale Models, a DCC Tsunami decode and sugar cube speakers with MTL couplers. Model and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF GP20 #1107
ATSF GP20 #1107 was built by EMD in 1960 as one of 75 engines in the 1100 class. This model represents the "as delivered" blue and yellow bookend scheme. This class was renumbered three times and ended in the blue and yellow Warbonnet. It is a Life Like Proto 2000 model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF GP50 #3811
ATSF GP50 #3811. Built by EMD February 1981. Delivered to Santa Fe in blue and yellow warbonnet with an RCE receiver unit. Renumbered to BNSF 3164 on June 24, 1998. Model by Master Santa Fe Modeler Charles Slater showing 1981 to 1998 appearance. HO scale.
ATSF SDF40-2 #5265
Ex-Amtrak 649, obtained by ATSF in September 1984. Rebuilt as a ATSF SDF40-2, renumbered 5265 and repainted to blue and yellow warbonnet in April 1985. Renumbered to BNSF 6974 March 10, 1998 and retired May 2002. Model by Sammy Carlile. It received a Certificate of Technical Merit for Motive Power in 2017.
ATSF U25B #1610
ATSF U25B #1610 was built by General Electric in 1963. The Santa Fe had 16 of these engines. Here it appears in its as delivered blue and yellow book end scheme. It is Stewart model with added details, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale
ATSF SF30B #6419
Ex-U23B 6332, wrecked, rebuilt as SF30B, renumbered second 7200 and repainted in blue and yellow warbonnet July 1987 at Cleburne.
Renumbered 6419 after October 1988. Renumbered BNSF 4276 January 29, 2000 (rostered by BNSF as a B23-7). Model by Sammy Carlile in SF30B appearance post October 1988. It received a Certificate of Technical Merit in 2017.
ATSF F7A #332L
ATSF F7A #332L was one of 462 units owned by the Santa Fe. It was originally delivered by EMD in 1951 in the red and silver warbonnet scheme. It was repainted in 1972 to the "bluebonnet" scheme. This model shows the post-1972 appearance. It is an Athearn Genesis model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF BW40-8 #549
Santa Fe BW40-8 in red and silver Super Fleet scheme. Prototype built by GE and delivered in October 1990. It is a Walthers model with added details, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
RDC #191 and #192-Tom Cockle
HO Model ATSF #DC-191/DC-192. Proto 1000 models details for Santa Fe by converting front vestibules to safety cabs, adding diaphragms between cars, wire grab irons, steps, and ladders, ATS shoe added, painted interior with passengers and window shades, changed horns, individual LED headlights. Cars won 2nd Place at a ATSFRH&MS Convention. Models by Tom Cockle. Photo by Tom Cockle
ATSF Box Cabs #1 and #1A (Amos and Andy)
Box Cabs 1A and 1B - "Amos & Andy - Super Chief (Division Point models) as delivered - tests conducted in the late summer and autumn of 1935 - after extensive testing - a schedule was determined - and the first trial run Chicago - Los Angeles was set for November 1935. Unfortunately on this run - a fuel line problem resulted in a fire that damaged the units. After repairs and a simplified new pain scheme - they began service on the Super Chief in May of 1936. Photo by Tad Calcara.
ATSF Box Cabs #1 and #1A (Amos and Andy)
Box Cabs 1A and 1B - "Amos & Andy - Super Chief (Division Point models) as delivered - tests conducted in the late summer and autumn of 1935. PHoto by Tad Calcara.
ATSF Box Cabs #1 and #1A (Amos and Andy)
ATSF Box Cabs #1 and #1A as delivered in September 1935. Photo by Ted Calcara.
ATSF GP50 #3853
ATSF GP50 #3853 is an Athearn Genesis unit. Model and photo by John Dulaney on his Peavine layout. HO scale.
ATSF Dash 8-40B #7417
ATSF #7417 is a GE Transportation Systems 40B-8 (Dash 8-40B) road locomotive built between 1988 and 1989. This is an Atlas Railroad model. Model and photo by Roger Liska.
ATSF TR4 Cow and Calf #2279
ATSF #2279 is an EMD SW-7 TR4 "cow and calf" set typically used in heavy yard service. Only 15 pairs were manufactured by General Motors Electromotive Division between 1949 and 1951. This is an older Athearn model. Model and photo by Roger Liska.
ATSF H12-44 #1217
ATSF #1217 is an H12-44 class yard switcher built by Fairbanks-Morse from May 1950 to March 1961. Santa Fe had 59 of these locomotives. This is a Walthers model with DCC and sound. Model and photo by Roger Liska.
ATSF H16-44 #3013
ATSF #3013 is a Fairbanks-Morse roadswitcher manufactured during the period April 1950 to 1951. Santa Fe had 200 of these locomotives. This is an Atlas model with DCC and sound added. Model and photo by Roger Liska.
ATSF PA-1 #58
ATSF #58 is one of the Santa Fe's famous PA units. This one shows the passenger warbonnet scheme. It is a Walthers model with the single chime horn replaced with a five chime Leslie horn and shows how the unit looked prior to the nose multiple unit connections and antenna platform added. Model and photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF SD30 #4011
ATSF #4011 is an SD39 built by EMD and shown in the blue and yellow "bookend" scheme. It is an Athearn model. Photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF SD39 #4004
ATSF #4004 is an SD39 built by EMD. It is shown in the blue and yellow "bookend" scheme. It is an Athearn model. Photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF GP40X #3802
ATSF # 3802 is a GP40X originally built by EMD and later modified. It is shown in the blue and yellow warbonnet scheme. This is an Athearn model. Photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF SD45-2 #5701 bicentennial scheme
ATSF #5701 is a SD45-2 shown in the Santa Fe's "Bicentennial" scheme. This is an Athearn Genesis stock model. Photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF C44-9W #606
ATSF #606 is a General Electric C44-9W (W for Wide Cab) engine. This model is by Kato with additional roof detail painted. Photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF C44-9W #669
ATSF #669 is a General Electric built C44-9W (W for wide cab) locomotive. The locomotive is shown in Santa Fe's "Superfleet" scheme. The model does not have the correct sideframes for this unit. Photo by Stuart Aaron.
ATSF S4 #1528
ATSF S4 #1528 is a 1000 horsepower switcher delivered by Alco in 1952. It is shown in its initial zebra strip paint scheme. It is a Bachman model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF 44-tonner #468
ATSF 44-tonner #468 is a model of a light switcher built by GE between 1942 and 1944. Santa Fe had 9. This shows the engine in its second, "zebra strip" paint scheme. It is a Bachman Spectrum model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale
ATSF DDT #4366
ATSF #4366 is a DDT class Plymouth Industrial Diesel built by the Plymouth Locomotive Works beginning in 1937. This is a Model Power model with DCC and sound. Model and photo by Roger Liska.
ATSF U28CG #352
The U28CG is a General Electric model intended to compete with EMD's popular SD series. This is an Athearn model. Photo by David Churry.
ATSF #5067
An example of the newer "digital" or "virtual" modeling, created by John Kennedy.
SAnta Fe Passenger EQuipment
Santa Fe Freight Equipment
Santa Fe Company Service Equipment
Santa Fe Structures and places
If you have an image of one or more of your models that you would like to share as part of this project, please upload a digital jpg image file of each model (at least 1 MB size) and in a separate Word document or email a description of what is represented (for example, locomotive class and number, rolling stock class and number, structure location), the model manufacturer, if any, and the approximate date represented, plus the name of the modeler and photographer. The image files and Word document should be uploaded to https://www.dropbox.com/request/TzIAEG5EdOT70RFyyVtN. Emails should be sent to . All submitted materials are considered donated to the Society with the right to use them in promoting the modeling of the Santa Fe.
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