GTW GP60M

[c415rock]

Hi Everyone,

This is a cheap what if build from some parts that I had laying around.

The parts used are the following items

2 Blue box GP60's
2 Detail Associates GP60m Safety Cab Kits
2 Details West Photo Etch sun shade sets
2 Details West Buffer plate sets
2 Details West long Sinclair antennas
2 Details West short EOT antennas
2 Details West K5HR24 air horns
16 Details Associates lift rings
4 Details Associates E & F unit ladder grabs
4 Details Associates EMD sand filler hatches
2 Details Associates curved grab irons
12 Tichey drop grab irons
.015 brass wire

These are just some for fun units and may get some more details as they progress. If so I will let you know what I use.

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Erik

[EMDX6043]

Nice job, Erik. I've been kicking around that GP60 widecab idea too.

[liengineerbob]

Now that is cool......I always liked that paint scheme. I just picked up some Microscale decals to do an Alco S2 in the blue and orange scheme!

[catt]

Looks like a could have been that should have been.

[iomalley]

I like where you're going with this! In reality tho, CN would've stole this cool unit for themselves and given GTW some POS GP40s....

[c415rock]

Sean

I do agree with you on CN keeping them. The CN purchase of the ex ATSF GE's was kind of the inspiration for these units.

Erik

[spike]

I freelance a New England road. Most power is big 4 axle, like B&M. I have a large GP60 fleet. This includes 3 of the M version. I modified it to look Canadian. I put the bell between the number boards, added class lights, and snow shields. These were intended to be Canadian leaders for CV/CN run through.

[zakc]

Eric, the unit looks good

[Deleted]

I like the idea of a Canadian style GP60M. Sounds like something that would look at hone on my modern D&H!

Sent from my GT-I9100 using proboards

[enginseer]

Looks really good!

I tried building that cab and eventually gave up. I think the one I had was modelled incorrectly... thats my justification anyway.

Question though, you did such great work on this GP60M, but you didnt add the recessed brake lever in the rear quarter.

Are you adding a modification of some kind later on?

[Blackie]

Jan 11, 2013 15:28:45 GMT -5 c415rock said:

Hi Everyone,

This is a cheap what if build from some parts that I had laying around.

The parts used are the following items

2 Blue box GP60's
2 Detail Associates GP60m Safety Cab Kits
2 Details West Photo Etch sun shade sets
2 Details West Buffer plate sets
2 Details West long Sinclair antennas
2 Details West short EOT antennas
2 Details West K5HR24 air horns
16 Details Associates lift rings
4 Details Associates E & F unit ladder grabs
4 Details Associates EMD sand filler hatches
2 Details Associates curved grab irons
12 Tichey drop grab irons
.015 brass wire

These are just some for fun units and may get some more details as they progress. If so I will let you know what I use.

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Erik
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[Blackie]

Erik,
Another fine looking loco, will this ever run on the Warren Bay, or will it be an interchange on the Clinton Valley Railroad ;-)

[mikeinwi]

Nice project. I have a P2K GP60 chassis, and a Rail Power GP60 frame and shell. It's going to be my next project. Trying to fix up a couple of Atlas/Roco yellow box GP40's right now. Waiting for some parts.

Mike.

[Randy Earle]

That's great! I have a couple of those cabs kickin about here also.