CLLX snoot SD40-2

[EMDX6043]

Here's the next addition to the lease fleet. She's not based on any particular unit, so I'll be adding everything that I want to, but mainly keeping with a Canadian-style theme, minus the pain in the ass ladder steps. The streamlined pilot was added just because I think they're cool. I've already blanked the nose doors and handbrake (relocated to the long hood), and snowshields, internal main res tanks/air dryers, etc. will be added as time permits. Scheme will be standard CLLX gray/black.




I already added Athearn main res tanks, but I'll have to take them off again since someone mentioned they should go inside the carbody to really be Canadian!

[SD45T-2]

Looking good Dave.

[EMDX6043]

UPDATE:
Main reservoir tanks have been removed ("relocated" inside carbody), now I just need to do the underframe, fuel tank, trucks, snow shields, ditch lights, cut levers, M/U stands, and on and on. Maybe by the end of the week I'll be ready for paint.




I purposely mismatched the air intakes on the left/right side rear doors...just something different.

You can see the prep for installing the MBE snow shields.

[icghogger]

Nice Work, Dave! Why were the air tanks relocated inside the carbody?

[EMDX6043]

It's something they did to winterize them...I've only noticed it on CP and ICE/DME power though. The spitter valves like to freeze up in the cold and snow, too. Makes a good excuse to play with fusees!

I also thought I had an extra winterization hatch in the parts drawer, but I guess I need to make a trip to the LHS again.

[milw199]

For example:



And inside. There is enough room in the back to stick these inside.

[deez]

Very cool build Dave!