Thread #2, Atlas GP38

[jbaakko]

I'm in the process of resurrecting a damaged Atlas GP38 that I got a great deal on.

(No photo's yet)

So far:
-Swapped the 2600Gal tank for a 3600Gal tank (though I'm starting to think a Railflyer 3200Gal might have been the better option).
-Replaced one missing Atlas fan & fan top
-Replaced full handrail set
-Replaced missing window glazing
-Fixed a truck with a damaged bolster pin, and re-lubricated both trucks
-Removed rear foot board (front was already missing)
-Removed Atlas early style coupler levers

Have yet to install:
-One of two coupler boxes
-Atlas wiper package

Needs next:
Atlas:
-One replacement Atlas side frame
-One drop step (One Atlas will cost me $.70)
-One more coupler box set
-One sand filler
-Number boards/light bar for front
-Coupler screws
-Lift rings

After market:
-DA fuel filler set
-DW plow
-DW air line
-DW MU hoses & cable
-F&R ditch lights
-Microscale patch decals

Maybe some underframe detailing too.

[Randy Earle]

Picture?

[jbaakko]

Here they are (if the forum stops acting up):

[Randy Earle]

I've picked up locomotives that were abused too. I can't believe it's from adults, but have found some that were abused by adults...go figure, eh?

[jbaakko]

Yeah, this unit looks like it may have taken a small fall, then got left by the wayside after the truck was found to be loose.

Stephen, I plan to keep it in BN colors, and run it in a back to back set with a Cascade Green & Black GP40M I picked up from the same guy (in far better shape).

[jbaakko]

Got the needed DA fuel filler detail pack. Project's been on hold for a few days due to my contest truck build. I'll get some new info up soon.