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Post by markdeimling on Apr 21, 2012 0:37:29 GMT -5
Started with a Life Like SD9 and replaced the cab, nose, and sub base with cannon parts. I also cut off the SD9 step wells and put front step wells from a SD40. I have etched steps and a ton of other details to put on.   |
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Post by tamaman on Apr 21, 2012 8:51:40 GMT -5
Great start!
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Post by Randy Earle on Apr 21, 2012 11:33:41 GMT -5
That Details West coupler bolster goes on the inside of the front pilot.  |
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Post by markdeimling on Apr 21, 2012 13:35:03 GMT -5
Haha guess it pays to read the directions. Thanks Randy.
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Post by markdeimling on Apr 21, 2012 21:17:03 GMT -5
Thanks Jay, I redid it already and looks much better. Glad it was pointed out now before going to paint. I was going to use kadees so ill file it down soon.
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Post by spike on Apr 22, 2012 15:17:48 GMT -5
I really like this! I had the unit shortly after it was rebuilt. They did another rebuild similar to this. It had the external changes to the nose and steps, but it still had the can control stand, 6 brake, and original electrical cabinet.
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Post by markdeimling on Apr 23, 2012 11:54:03 GMT -5
Spike do you have any pictures of it by chance?
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Post by markdeimling on Apr 23, 2012 17:51:31 GMT -5
Quick update, got some more work done the last couple of days. Test fitting the shell on the frame. Just need to figure out a good way to mount the couplers since this had the open bottom pilot originally.  |
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Post by markdeimling on Apr 29, 2012 19:25:07 GMT -5
Quick Update, just painted and decaled the body, added some stanchions, bit more work to do to finish it.   |
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Post by icghogger on Apr 29, 2012 19:27:08 GMT -5
That is Excellent, Mark, Very well done!!
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Post by bikingmike on Apr 29, 2012 19:40:57 GMT -5
Very neat and tidy paint work there, it's a bit of unusual looking beast ain't it!
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Post by Randy Earle on Apr 29, 2012 23:28:12 GMT -5
Found this shot.
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Post by Packer on Apr 30, 2012 6:52:24 GMT -5
Nice loco and paint job. I suppose C&S 813 would look very similar. I like the 1725. |
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Post by jmlaboda on Apr 30, 2012 7:50:21 GMT -5
Very nice!!!
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Post by spike on Apr 30, 2012 19:19:32 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but I don't have any pictures. I believe that that I was supposed to have it on the return leg of my first run as engineer. Something was wrong with it and the reverser was not working, so the run canceled, as it was the only eastward facing unit. Shortly afterward it was used around Galesburg, just as any other SD9. I don't remember the number that this unit had before. it must have been 61xx or 62xx like the other SD9s. I also can't remember the number of the unit that got the physical changes, but not internal.
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Post by bcrmlw on May 1, 2012 15:35:44 GMT -5
Wow! Nice work Mark!
-Trevor
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Post by dekon on May 1, 2012 21:30:54 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by EMDX6043 on May 2, 2012 8:24:22 GMT -5
Nice job!
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Post by kpenn5 on May 20, 2012 23:36:21 GMT -5
This unit along with her sister, the 1552 are both in Texas and paired up together. As a matter of fact, I've had both of them numerous times on the local I work on. Both are in Temple, TX as local/city power
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Post by markdeimling on May 21, 2012 1:35:37 GMT -5
Kpenn5, thanks for the info, I have never seen them paired together. I dont think I have the patience to build another one to give it a friend. Heres an update, got all the handrails in and painted. I have one side of the frame decals on, just waiting for them to fully dry before doing the other side. Still have to put the electrical cabinet in, have not even built or painted it yet. I am waiting for the wheel slip indicators and cannon fuel tank details to come in stock at the LHS, those should be the last bit needed to allow me to paint the frame and trucks.   |
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