jbaakko
Superintendent
Modern detail freak!
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Post by jbaakko on Aug 20, 2009 11:57:44 GMT -5
Since I have little to no money to spend on parts, yesterday I started work on my model of Metrolink's F40PH #800. This unit started its life as Amtrak #396. The model is a Walthers Trainline F40PH, Undec. I spent about 2 hours yesterday drilling, chiseling, and filing out the fans. I then installed 3 Q fans and a DB fan salvaged from a scrap P2K GP60 shell. Once that was done, I started on the turbo hatch. Unfortunately for me, Cannon & Co does not make the correct hatch, so I opted to use the molded on hatch, with a new exhaust stack. To find the correct exhaust was fun, I wanted a see-though one, but the only version I have in my collection (and only one I know of like this) was on a DB hatch from an Athearn GP50. The prototype looks to have the thicker center bar. rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1204666I used another photo of an F40PH with a similar hatch to guesstimate the location of the new exhaust. www.locophotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=66595And here's the "completed" work. I still need to install an AC unit, ditch lights, the center single lens light, and underframe details.
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Post by mrogden on Aug 20, 2009 16:43:08 GMT -5
Looking good!
MrOGDEN
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DRGW 5398
Chairman
D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Aug 29, 2009 1:19:21 GMT -5
Looks good, the P2K fans don't look bad either! I've been wanting to get one of these to do just that...rebuild it! My favorite F40's are the Metra units, they have the Gyralights!
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