GMTX GP38-2 #2648

[conrailjon]

Starting my first ever build! Seemed like a good idea to start off simple so I'm doing a GATX Geep. #2648 is a GATX GP38-2 rebuilt from a former Conrail (ex PC) GP38 that is currently leased by our local shortline, Marquette Rail. It's pretty basic as far as GP38's go.



I started tonight by disassembling the unit, removing the cab and headlight glass, attaching the right fuel tank, and using my pin vise for the first time and drilling a hole in the dynamic hatch for the horn stand. Since I'm back and forth between home and college this build won't be going as fast as I'd like, but I think I'm off to a good start!

[atsf90]

Looks like you are off to a good start.

I wonder if the painter knows that he missed a spot, like most of the roof.

[Randy Earle]

It's a former Conrail unit. They all had that oxide red on top.

[conrailjon]

Jan 24, 2010 8:55:40 GMT -5 @nbec said:

The painter didn't miss the roof Eric it was painted that way because it was in the cheap build category ;D Are you going to use decals from Highball Graphics Jonathon?

I think so. Haven't really started thinking about that yet.

Yes, the roof is blue, as it will be on my unit. In the future I'd like to give it a good "rust dusting" like so many CR Geeps had once my weathering skills improve a bit. ;D

[conrailjon]

Well I ordered the decals from Highball today, 2 sets just incase I screw up