UP #1359 (ex DRGW)

[lucas]

Hi guys, I`m comming with unit this time:

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I started with an Athearn RTR model that came very poor in details as I spect, I thought in the newest tunnel motors but no... it came empty for me... Sooooo, I decided to do some improvements...

Firts, I decided to replace the stock cab for one from Cannon & Co. and keep a door open for share the interior.



Then, I replace the fans with better ones from Cannon too...



The out of the box frame seems to be the oldie from the BB series, so, with the help of some epoxi and a Cannon fuel tank detail set, lokks better...





New steps and walkway from Cannon. The front mars light is from Details West.







New air tanks and bell from Details West



Well, that`s all for today, I worked in this unit for the last 3 days... hope you like it!!
More to come.

[iomalley]

Lookin' good!

Did you mill down the bolsters to get her down to the right height?

[enginseer]

Really nice work!

[BNSF Jay]

Nice work, can't wait to see it finished.

[lucas]

Thanks guys!! No, I Didn´t mill down. For give a better look, I cut part of the frame ath the sides, and in the body, I glued two C channels. Will add a couple of pics showing this later.