Freightrain
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Modeling CSX from 1995 to present
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Post by Freightrain on Jul 28, 2011 23:25:47 GMT -5
Taken in Springdale, AR on 28 July 2011.  |
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Post by poweredby251 on Jul 30, 2011 12:30:22 GMT -5
I believe this is actually a HR-412, Bombardier's replacement for the M-420.
John
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Post by Randy Earle on Jul 30, 2011 14:41:29 GMT -5
Nice pic. Your'e right about the model John.
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Freightrain
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Modeling CSX from 1995 to present
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Post by Freightrain on Aug 2, 2011 23:56:32 GMT -5
Could you elaborate on this HR-412 model, not familiar with this.
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 3, 2011 10:51:08 GMT -5
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Post by poweredby251 on Aug 4, 2011 22:10:15 GMT -5
After MLW stopped locomotive production, Bombardier bought the locomotive line and redesigned it, looking to make them more reliable and re-build market share. There were 2 locomotive models offered. The HR-412 (HR=High Reliability, 12=12 cyl 251), rated at 2000-2400 depending on options, was the replacement for the MLW M-420/424. The HR-616 (16 cyl 251) was a replacement for the M-630, and was built with a Draper Taper type body. After lackluster sales, there was talk of a possible redesign using Kato (not the model company!) electrical equipment, but none were built. Bombardier then announced they were leaving the Locomotive buisiness to concentrate on their growing passenger and light rail equipment. John Could you elaborate on this HR-412 model, not familiar with this. |
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 4, 2011 22:22:59 GMT -5
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Post by railfanalex on Aug 5, 2011 15:46:31 GMT -5
COOL! Didn't know that A&M put an HR-412 in service. But what's happening with the top yellow stripe?!?? It's bouncing up and down all over the long hood. I would have left it straight all the way across.  |
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Post by poweredby251 on Aug 5, 2011 20:26:33 GMT -5
To answer the paint question, you'd have to ask the Ohio Central, that's how they painted it. A&M just added their blue lettering banner to the sides and renumbered.
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Freightrain
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Modeling CSX from 1995 to present
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Post by Freightrain on Aug 12, 2011 16:17:39 GMT -5
Thanks for all the comebacks and info, I didn't even know these things were around.
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Post by jmlaboda on Nov 27, 2011 17:10:25 GMT -5
I am glad to know that the line has chosen to continue their ALCO heritage (unlike another line I know of who switched to GP38s)!!! Thanks for sharing the shot!!!
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Post by iomalley on Nov 28, 2011 15:51:17 GMT -5
I hope the HRs don't sour their love for Alcos...they are 251s mind you, but not much more Alco than that...Hitachi electrical gear IIRC.
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 28, 2011 16:07:30 GMT -5
I see Highball Graphics got a Kaslo shipment.
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