RLK 2211 - Ex-CP GP35

[OSR_182]

Hi All,

I thought I'd post a photo of one of the engines currently on my workbench; in fact, this one might hold the record for longest time on the workbench, about four years since I started it (can you tell I get easily distracted? )

RLK 2211 is one of five four-axle engines remaining on the Goderich-Exeter RR, a Canadian RailAmerica operation (formerly RailTex). It is one of a small group of GP35's purchased from CP (GMD-built GP35's). Sister road SOR has one, but it has been out of service for most of the last year.

This was one of the first projects I started, and was one of my first majorprojects (at the time, I considered changing the steps a big deal... not so bad now, though!). It started as a RTR CP Athern engine that was repainted with a combination of Tamiya and TLT paints. The colours represent the paint scheme when it was new (mid-1990's?), but the red and blue has since faded badly - I intend to weather it to its' current appearance. In addition to new front and rear headlights, a new bell and new pilots were added, along with a CP-style winterization hatch. Next step will be decals, using Highball Graphics sets. Then, put the handrails and some other parts back on. Hopefully I can get it wrapped up this weekend, but we'll see...

Anyway, here are some photos. The real thing:





And my rendition:





Thanks for looking, hope you like it,

Cheers,
Peter.

[CP_8530]

Oooo Canadian shortline stuff, me like.

Looks like it's coming along well. Going to use the stock handrails or aftermarket stanchions and rebend your own?

[icghogger]

Very Nice, Peter, me likey, too!!

[m a y o r 79]

Looks good Peter. But 4 years ain't gonna set a record around here, my Dash 8 project (burried somewhere in the GE builds forum now) was sitting on my bench in various states of completion for over 10 years before I finally finished it! (actually there still a little left to do, but they can at least be run again)

[OSR_182]

Thanks for the comments, guys - appreciate it!

Mrdan, seeing as I already redid the steps, I don't think the stock handrails will work, or it might take some effort to get them to fit. So I think I am going go with brass stanchions and new brass handrails; also to get that CP 'hoop' on the front and rear handrails.

Thanks for you interest,

Cheers,
Peter.

[OSR_182]

Hi all,

Just a quick update, got the decals done on this one on the weekend.





Thanks for looking,

Cheers,
Peter.