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NJT 500
Nov 15, 2008 12:56:03 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2008 12:56:03 GMT -5
Hello all, new here. Here's a project I finished about a year ago. This is one of New Jersey Transit's four SW1500's that have been recently sold to LTEX. NJT 500 is ex PLE 1570. I started out with a BB SW1500, painted/decaled, added hood mounted handrails, fuel filler, wipers, grabs, extra sandbox, and MV lenses to name a few. I also added the little "Compromise Coupler" hanging on to the rear plow. (the yellow blob below the cut bar) The pictures are a little bright. *Forgot to mention that the truck frames are from Detail Associates.   |
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NJT 500
Nov 15, 2008 14:14:56 GMT -5
Post by Randy Earle on Nov 15, 2008 14:14:56 GMT -5
Very nice indeed Bobby!
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sarge
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NJT 500
Nov 15, 2008 15:48:06 GMT -5
Post by sarge on Nov 15, 2008 15:48:06 GMT -5
Welcome Bobby, and nice work  |
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Smoke
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The Ski Train!!!!
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NJT 500
Nov 15, 2008 17:02:23 GMT -5
Post by Smoke on Nov 15, 2008 17:02:23 GMT -5
Beautiful work Bobby!!!
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nysw240
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Modeling the Delaware Valley
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NJT 500
Nov 15, 2008 17:38:46 GMT -5
Post by nysw240 on Nov 15, 2008 17:38:46 GMT -5
I have to start my 502 . by the way welcome to the fourm and it looks great
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NJT 500
Nov 15, 2008 22:51:30 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2008 22:51:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words everyone!  Wheeler1963- The sandbox is an Atlas MP15 part which fit on perfectly. The handrail was DA brass wire bent into place. The cool part about Atlas is that many of their parts can be ordered, and are great add-on parts that most detail companys don't sell. |
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NJT 500
Nov 16, 2008 0:06:18 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2008 0:06:18 GMT -5
Jerome- Let me do some looking around the parts boxes tomorrow, I might have an extra one. If not the part number is 990227 "Rear Sand Hatch Square". The filler cap is # 990226 "Sand Fill". Hope this helps.
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NJT 500
Nov 16, 2008 13:05:21 GMT -5
Post by liquidfantasy on Nov 16, 2008 13:05:21 GMT -5
Great Unit Bobby! And welcome to the board |
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NJT 500
Nov 28, 2008 13:49:23 GMT -5
Post by jimbethyname on Nov 28, 2008 13:49:23 GMT -5
AWESOME!
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NJT 500
Nov 29, 2008 18:52:49 GMT -5
Post by stewarttrains98 on Nov 29, 2008 18:52:49 GMT -5
looks very nice, great work, thanks for sharing.
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jbaakko
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Modern detail freak!
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NJT 500
Dec 11, 2008 14:48:13 GMT -5
Post by jbaakko on Dec 11, 2008 14:48:13 GMT -5
Awesome, I might have to order me a set of those side frames for a 2nd SW1000 (unless I buy one from the new run). I used the Smokey Valley ones on my first SW1000.
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NJT 500
Dec 11, 2008 14:55:46 GMT -5
Post by icghogger on Dec 11, 2008 14:55:46 GMT -5
Super-sweet Job, Bobby, and welcome to the forum!
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NJT 500
Dec 12, 2008 1:40:33 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2008 1:40:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments guys. Eventually whenever I get any spare time  , I'd like to model NJT 503. 503 has the unique Flat-top low clearance roof. (Kinda reminds me of IC's SW14's) Check it out here: www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPicture.aspx?id=84873All kinds of wacky detail, platform for antenna, spark arrestors/muffler, double rear pyle headlights, etc. |
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liengineerbob
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Sitting at my workbench trying to figure out what to do next!
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NJT 500
Dec 31, 2008 14:31:34 GMT -5
Post by liengineerbob on Dec 31, 2008 14:31:34 GMT -5
Very Nice....a commuter railroad unit!!! Not something you see built everyday. Great work on that unit. I have a pair planned to build someday myself.
Working for a commuter railroad, that kind of equipment is just what I like. Many a unit wound up spending it's last days working for a commuter road (who always look out for cheap power) to use in M of W service.
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jbaakko
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Modern detail freak!
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NJT 500
Jan 17, 2009 14:06:34 GMT -5
Post by jbaakko on Jan 17, 2009 14:06:34 GMT -5
Does anyone know if those side frames are still available? Walthers does not show them, and the Smokey Valley ones out out of stock. I need a 2nd set for an SW1500 now.
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NJT 500
Apr 29, 2009 22:41:36 GMT -5
Post by Jack Napier on Apr 29, 2009 22:41:36 GMT -5
I actually saw a similar unit when I visited New Jersey, so this brings back fond memories. |
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nysw240
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Modeling the Delaware Valley
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NJT 500
Apr 30, 2009 14:50:07 GMT -5
Post by nysw240 on Apr 30, 2009 14:50:07 GMT -5
Was it the M&E SW1500 you saw in New Jersey
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, I'd like to model NJT 503. 503 has the unique Flat-top low clearance roof. (Kinda reminds me of IC's SW14's)
