Heritage Units Vs. Fallen Flags Units

I apologize, for not posting in a while. I have been busy with school work and other endeavors.  But I thought I would share with you a subject that recently I have been thinking about. This subject has been one that railfans have been discussing all over the United States and Canada. Are Heritage Units better or are fallen flags better? Why don't we take a look at the pros and cons of both of them

Heritage Units: 

Pros:  1. They tend to last longer than fallen flag locomotives.
          2. Excellent Public Relations tool.
          3. They are very attractive.

Cons: 1. Paint schemes can be inaccurate.
          2. Horns are never the originals.

Fallen Flag Units:


Pros: 1. They are originals from their railroad
         2. An original can be better than a copy

Cons:1. They are repainted by the railroad that they are merged or brought into.
          2. Original horns and other features are either rebuilt or replaced often.

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