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Post by m a y o r 79 on Jun 28, 2010 18:57:01 GMT -5
Thats one funky lookin GP I like it!
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spd
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Post by spd on Jun 28, 2010 22:14:30 GMT -5
Depending on whats creating the ice fog it has a tendency to stick along the ground you go 12' or so up and your over it like a cloud. I must say Kennicot mines had some, if I remember correctly GP39 with the hi cab, they also had the fuel tanks raised. Pretty unique locos. The number boards are windows.
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Smoke
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The Ski Train!!!!
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Post by Smoke on Jun 28, 2010 22:30:11 GMT -5
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Post by CP_8530 on Jun 29, 2010 0:12:46 GMT -5
Very nice freelanced road there. That GP46X looks crazy in a good way.
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spd
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Post by spd on Jun 29, 2010 0:17:31 GMT -5
thats a shot of those units in their better days. Most of them are pretty sad looking today.
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spd
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Post by spd on Jun 29, 2010 0:19:19 GMT -5
Not a loco but take a guess as to what this is? Clearance car/ice cutter
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Post by icghogger on Jun 29, 2010 8:52:06 GMT -5
I first thought it was a clearance car, but I think now it is used to break ice in tunnels. Am I right?
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Jun 29, 2010 12:09:16 GMT -5
Yeah I'm gonna go with an icicle breaker car. The Milwaukee Road fitted some of their locos with collapsable icicle breakers that looked similar.
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Post by antlorch on Jun 29, 2010 17:38:15 GMT -5
All your equipment is truely believable..Thanks for sharing and if you have more please post.........
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spd
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Post by spd on Jun 29, 2010 20:37:04 GMT -5
Both clearnace car and ice breaker I will keep them coming. Here is a rebuilt SD45 5001 I will post up one of my future project on another thread.
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Post by Lfire83 on Jun 29, 2010 21:26:21 GMT -5
Usually I see a model and I think of something I would change. On yours I can't. Do you have a snowfleet? Spreaders/Flangers/Rotaries? That's just the m/w side of me surfacing...
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spd
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Post by spd on Jun 29, 2010 23:21:53 GMT -5
Its funny I started to build a jordan spreader and russel plow mounted on a an SD60 but I was having clearance issues with the front truck so I was mounting a 2 axel truck in the front then I had width problems clearing the russel wings and truck. Needless to say I shelved it for awhile. I need more motivation. I do have a rotary with F7B power unit. I will have to dig it out and photograph.
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kcs1967
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SWLA-SETX PINE SCENTED
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Post by kcs1967 on Jun 30, 2010 1:14:16 GMT -5
4089 & 4909 are my favorites, all of these are great, keep em coming!!
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north49
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Post by north49 on Jun 30, 2010 4:04:17 GMT -5
wow great modeling work and interesting freelance railroad
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Post by icghogger on Jun 30, 2010 9:13:49 GMT -5
WOW, that SD45 is a cold-blooded KILLER locomotive!! ;D Excellent Job, and the weathering is perfect (I especially like the rusting around the door hinge points)!
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georgiaroad
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Purveryor of all things of the prototype freelance GEORGIA ROAD
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Post by georgiaroad on Jul 1, 2010 0:05:00 GMT -5
That Super CAT GP is BEAUTIFUL--I love it! I have a Blue Diamond spur that hauls limestone on my concept. I was looking at Export EMDS, but your high vis cab has me hooked!
You gotta post more!
Hank in AL
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Jul 1, 2010 12:02:51 GMT -5
The 45 looks odd without numberboards above the cab window. I dont think I've ever seen a railroad do that, gives it a unique look though.
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spd
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Post by spd on Jul 2, 2010 0:26:11 GMT -5
Here are some of my older units. These were built a long time ago in my 1st generation paint scheme. My first pathetic attempts at weathering.
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Post by Lfire83 on Jul 2, 2010 19:21:32 GMT -5
Not every unit needs the hinges super detailed! ;D For a well maintained unit that may have gotten caught up in a canadian sandstorm, it looks about right. The shroud mounted air tanks and ARR style engineer window are definitely standouts. The long hood forward would work well for moose encounters too, eh?
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Post by Jack Napier on Sept 14, 2010 11:39:21 GMT -5
I like your concept! As someone who had family in Alaska, I happen to find railroading in that state fascinating.
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