NS GP50

[Stan]

Anybody created a HH GP50 from an athearn low nose GP50? Or is there something that is closer to start with? I ask because I found an undec one locally for < $30

[hotshot3305]

Sept 17, 2008 10:04:27 GMT -5 Stan said:

Anybody created a HH GP50 from an athearn low nose GP50? Or is there something that is closer to start with? I ask because I found an undec one locally for < $30

The Athearn GP-50 is the only game in town unless you want one from brass.

Bob

[MONONC420]

Doesn't the GP50 have a dash 2 cab?
Christian

[Stan]

I maybe completely wrong here but in this photo is what Im going after www.nsdash9.com/images/NS7046bh1.jpg

[Randy Earle]

Yes, the GP-50 in that photo has the dash 2 cab and sub-bases. You can either replace the cab and sub-bases with Cannon parts or just cut the numberboards off the cab and use the Cannon & Company High Hood. If you can afford it, the 3 Cannon parts really bring an Athearn to life. Here is a shot of my Athearn SD40-2 with the Cannon Hood, Cab, and Sub-base kits.



Here on my ROCO SD-35, you can see the Cannon & Company 35 Line Cab, Hood, and Sub-base....the hood is the same, but the other two parts are different from the Dash Two parts.

[Stan]

Yep thats pretty much the look Im after other than GP not SD.
I see the difference in the subases now. Im struggling with seeing the difference in the cabs on the high hoods. The low nose are pretty obvious in the differences. Any tell tale signs?
So the GP50s are essentially dash 2s?

[Randy Earle]

Yes, the GP-50 are in the dash 2 line. The dash 2 cab has a plate that covers the whole upper side of the cab around the window, the 35 line cab does not.

[hotshot3305]

Sept 18, 2008 9:50:34 GMT -5 Randy Earle said:

Yes, the GP-50 are in the dash 2 line. The dash 2 cab has a plate that covers the whole upper side of the cab around the window, the 35 line cab does not.

The -2 cabs also have an angle on one end of the cab next to the inertial filter screens whereas the 35 line does not.

Bob

[Stan]

I see what your saying now. Man I need a better book on spotting. The one I have doesnt mention any of these subtle details. You know of a good one? Is that a vent on side the #7046 photo i put in the link. And what is that on your first photo on the side of the cab just in front of the electrical cabinet? Its brass or at least colored that way.

[Randy Earle]

The thing on my SD40-2 is a cab vent I liberated from a UP unit. Yep, that's a vent on #7046.

[Stan]

Do the Cannon short hood and long hood ends come with grabirons or do they have to be purchased? The photos on their website show them but doesnt say specifically.

[Randy Earle]

Sept 18, 2008 18:27:39 GMT -5 Stan said:

Do the Cannon short hood and long hood ends come with grabirons or do they have to be purchased? The photos on their website show them but doesnt say specifically.

They do not come with them, and you have to drill the holes.

[Randy Earle]

I started my Southern RY GP-50 project tonight. That makes 32 projects I'm working on now. I've got the Cannon radiator screens, a sub base kit, a Dash 2 cab, blower duct, dust bin, and the high nose. Just ordered the intake screens and I see the one on the right side is shorter than the one on the left. Anything else I should watch for?

[Randy Earle]

I've got them in my wooden train cases, in my display cases, and in my storage cabinet.

[diesel]

Hey nser,... now that you've noticed the difference in the BB details and the cannon parts (I remember when I first saw how much better the cab looked) keep looking at photos of prototypes and then back at your model. You will become way more aware of details and eventually be able to pick out what parts you need to do a job. -you'll also drive youself nuts once you realize the amount of small details you can tend to, -some free like cutting notches or drilling holes in the pilots if your prototype has them ect.

[Randy Earle]

Here's where I am on my GP-50.

[SP_Modeler]

Now thats going to be one classy locomotive Randy.
;D
When's it going to get some paint? Cant wait to see more of it!

Paul

[Randy Earle]

Still have some work to do on the pilots.

[icghogger]

Excellent Start, Randy! Whose tread plate and steps did you use?

[MONONC420]

Randy, all it needs now are ditch lights.

Christian