BNSF (ex-ATSF) B40-8 #8625

[kpack]

This started out as an Atlas B40-8 that I picked up from a train show for 50 bucks. I chose to model BNSF #8625, one of only two B40-8's left in the warbonnet scheme. Prototype shots can be found here:

www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1162625
www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1495356
www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1994285

Here is the finished model on a neutral background:








Side by side with a stock unit (mine didn't come with a plow though)



Front end close-ups:



What was done:
-moved light to nose, cab roof details added, moved horn, replaced exhaust stack plate with custom etched brass
-details on pilots, ditch lights, A-line etched steps
-air tanks with DW kit, heavily modified to match proto
-TCS A4X with LEDs all around
-airbrush fade, initial weathering on doors, roof, grills
-decals placed and second layer of weathering on cab, etc
-3rd layer of weathering on underframe and pilots.

[EMDX6043]

Nice!

[annarborfan]

Nice and crusty, I dig it.

[icghogger]

Damn Fine Work, Kevin, VERY realistic finish!!

[m a y o r 79]

Wow very impressive!

[sgoti]

Very nicely done, sir!

[bcrmlw]

Wow! That's some amazing weathering! I love the burn marks on the long hood. I tip my hat to you sir!
-Trevor

[atsf90]

It is sad to see a Santa Fe locomotive in that condition. However the weathering is fantastic! What did you use to fade the paint?

[gnsteve]

The burnt paint draws the eye in and the rest of the details and weathering is worth several looks also. Very well done.

Steve

[spud7378]

awesome weathering, great looking loco!

[tamaman]

Great weathering job! Nice unit.

[bikingmike]

Outstandingly good! I love the variation in the different types of weathering, like the exhaust stains and the degradation from rust.

Brilliant!

Cheers from Aotearoa

Mike A

[manny]

You SIR are my new inspiration for getting some of my own Santa Fe models done!! Bravo very nicely done indeed!!

[capnsean520]

Nice work! I really like the rust effects. My dash 9s will receive the same treatment soon, as well as my tunnel motors. Keep up the great work!

[phillipnr]

She's amazing! I just keep coming back to this post over and over because of that amazing transformation!
As soon as I can find one of these I'd certainly try to model it, too. (Though I can guarentee mine won't look half as great as yours)

Can I ask how you made that little housing around the headlight?

[spike]

It looks really good. The rust looks right for them. They were rough riding. If the hostler set it to lead, we would see if we had a good leader on the other end. Then we'd see if the yardmaster would route us , so the power would end up turned.