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Aug 21, 2009 1:36:37 GMT -5
Post by gnsteve on Aug 21, 2009 1:36:37 GMT -5
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sarge
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Aug 21, 2009 1:44:37 GMT -5
Post by sarge on Aug 21, 2009 1:44:37 GMT -5
That is awesome Steve!
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Freightrain
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Modeling CSX from 1995 to present
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Aug 21, 2009 4:31:48 GMT -5
Post by Freightrain on Aug 21, 2009 4:31:48 GMT -5
This one is a Cat repowered unit, it looks amazing.
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Aug 21, 2009 11:58:22 GMT -5
Post by m636 on Aug 21, 2009 11:58:22 GMT -5
Very nice work!,I like the handrails  job. |
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Smoke
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The Ski Train!!!!
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Aug 21, 2009 12:20:16 GMT -5
Post by Smoke on Aug 21, 2009 12:20:16 GMT -5
Nice work all around!
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Aug 21, 2009 13:39:46 GMT -5
Post by icghogger on Aug 21, 2009 13:39:46 GMT -5
Magnificent Job, Steve, Very Well Done!
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Aug 21, 2009 15:57:03 GMT -5
Post by mrogden on Aug 21, 2009 15:57:03 GMT -5
Cool looking unit. Didn't the C&NW have a pair of those as well or was it the ATSF? They both did, CNW 6000 (SD45) ATSF ####? (SD45-2) which was rebuilt to a SD40-2 and worked on the UTAH RWY. |
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Aug 22, 2009 0:09:24 GMT -5
Post by DRGW 5398 on Aug 22, 2009 0:09:24 GMT -5
Now I like that...looks very sharp and clean! Great work and attention to detail.
As for the ATSF, the CAT re-powered unit was SD45-2 #5625. Rebuilt in July 1987 with a 4200-horsepower Caterpillar Model 3612 engine; renumbered to ATSF 5855, later sold to Morrison-Knudsen in March 1993 where it was reconditioned and equipped with Maxitrax wheel slip control. Unit was part of a 12 unit order for SD40M-2's from M-K, 9001-9011, with UTAH 9012 (Subject loco) being the odd duck.
In 1995 the Caterpillar engine was removed and a standard 20 cylinder EMD engine rated at 3200 horsepower was installed and it was set back to the UTAH Ry. in 1996.
Lease ended in 2001 and it was sold to HELM Leasing under the same number, HELM 9012.
Just a little info!
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Aug 22, 2009 1:37:46 GMT -5
Post by mrlfan on Aug 22, 2009 1:37:46 GMT -5
Steve you did a heck of a job on this unit. I want to build one of these sometime. Do you have any pictures of the twin exhaust stacks. Glenn
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Aug 22, 2009 16:28:18 GMT -5
Post by mountaingoatgreg on Aug 22, 2009 16:28:18 GMT -5
Steve,
This is another great model!! Do you have nay in progress photos of your creation?
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Aug 24, 2009 1:02:05 GMT -5
Post by riss2509 on Aug 24, 2009 1:02:05 GMT -5
SWEET!!!!! I remember seeing this unit come through on the BN going to Aurora IL. Awesome AWESOME job!
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Aug 24, 2009 23:21:35 GMT -5
Post by gnsteve on Aug 24, 2009 23:21:35 GMT -5
Glenn, the only roof shot I've seen is of a Santa Fe unit so I don't know if my single exhaust was a mistake. I'm sure there is a picture somewhere.
Greg, I think I took slides before it was primerred but it will take some time to find them.
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Nov 28, 2009 16:29:29 GMT -5
Post by diesel on Nov 28, 2009 16:29:29 GMT -5
That came out SWEET! I love the unique units. I bet this was ambitious! Nice job.
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kcs1967
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SWLA-SETX PINE SCENTED
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Jan 15, 2010 19:06:06 GMT -5
Post by kcs1967 on Jan 15, 2010 19:06:06 GMT -5
Great Job, honestly I notice the slight color difference between the black on the shell and frame, and the color of the Trucks, very nice touch.
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bcrail
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Jan 15, 2010 19:08:06 GMT -5
Post by bcrail on Jan 15, 2010 19:08:06 GMT -5
She's a right beaut. Great job
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cbq2bn
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The Zephyr - The only way to Travel
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Feb 23, 2010 4:18:59 GMT -5
Post by cbq2bn on Feb 23, 2010 4:18:59 GMT -5
that is really nice looking, and not that I'm partail to SD units.
Can you give us some tips on how you did the rings and chains on the handrails?
Are they metal rails or plastic?
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Feb 23, 2010 22:42:43 GMT -5
Post by gnsteve on Feb 23, 2010 22:42:43 GMT -5
When I built this engine I thought I'd try to have the chains run between units (my CP 5482 being the other one). I drilled #79 holes in the front of the stanchons for DA eyebolts. The chain was attached to one eyebolt and the other was cut partially open to receive the chain. The stanchons are Smokey Valley and the rails are Detail Assoc. wire.
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job.
