DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Nov 8, 2009 21:09:11 GMT -5
Hey Guys, Well, I finally got one of my SD40T-2's done...I only have about a dozen to go! Anyway, this model is from the Special Run that Athearn did for the Rio Grande Modeling and Historical Society, painted and lettered but not numbered. So, after much research I decided to model DRGW 5356 as it appeared in the early 1990's. My options where limited as I could only chose numbers 5341-5370. The model needed cut-levers, correct plow, horn (P3), antenna, eye bolts, MU's, MU boxes, drop steps and a lot more. I'm sure any of you that are Grande fans can point out some of the other things I added. I did a few other things to make this a true "Tunnel Motor"!       |
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Post by Randy Earle on Nov 8, 2009 23:28:13 GMT -5
Really nice Andrew.
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Post by gtw4633 on Nov 8, 2009 23:31:57 GMT -5
Awesome
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Post by gnsteve on Nov 9, 2009 1:02:40 GMT -5
Nicely done. I like the light weathering, it brings out the details.
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Post by icghogger on Nov 9, 2009 11:09:11 GMT -5
WOW, that is a Great Job, Andrew!
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Post by RunningExtra on Nov 9, 2009 11:50:47 GMT -5
Agreed, great job!!
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Wammi
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18-ERS-6
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Post by Wammi on Nov 9, 2009 14:42:31 GMT -5
Sweet!
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dmir
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Post by dmir on Nov 9, 2009 20:48:20 GMT -5
Very cool! I miss watching these units between tunnels through Donner Pass
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Nov 10, 2009 23:27:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments! The baked dynamics really add a touch of realism to a DRGW model.
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Post by feCsx on Nov 11, 2009 14:19:26 GMT -5
Excellent work on that! I always liked the Rio Grande colors. There is some great looking stuff on your website too! Can't wait to see more.
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sarge
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Post by sarge on Nov 11, 2009 21:49:16 GMT -5
Tunnel motors mmmmmmmmmm.  That looks great! I need to do a string of these as well. If you could can you send me a list of parts you used? Thanks |
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Post by johnnetzlof on Nov 15, 2009 14:41:40 GMT -5
How did you manage to keep the gear tower out of the intakes?? Very nice!
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Nov 18, 2009 0:28:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments, guys!
@ sarge - I'll work on a parts list and email it to you, might take me a few days, been busy!
@ john - I removed the tower entirely, the rear truck is not powered, however, it is still used as a power pick-up.
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Post by poweredby251 on Nov 18, 2009 18:50:15 GMT -5
Ah yes, the old semi-lobotomy trick. It's not a dummy, just half dumb...... <;-) John @ john - I removed the tower entirely, the rear truck is not powered, however, it is still used as a power pick-up. |
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Nov 20, 2009 21:49:47 GMT -5
Yep, just half dumb! The 40T-2 I'm working on right now has many upgraded see-thru features over this one, pics to come soon. A Tunnel Motor just isn't a Tunnel Motor if you can't see through it!  |
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WC 7499
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Lake Michigan & Crandon Railroad
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Post by WC 7499 on Nov 23, 2009 11:54:38 GMT -5
I was wondering why this tunnel motor looks so much more realistic than all the others... The fact that I can see through it clears it up.  Please, no more DRGW... It makes me want to switch my modeling focus... Good stuff!!!!! |
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Post by Kiro on Dec 1, 2009 18:28:49 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! I like how the tunnel looks |
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Post by railfan1354 on Dec 11, 2010 19:58:41 GMT -5
Outstanding work on one of my favorite railroads and locomotives. Well done kinda like the paint under the Dynamics ! Great job Paulie |
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drgwguy
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Modeling the DRGW in the 70s-80s!!
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Post by drgwguy on Dec 23, 2010 9:50:12 GMT -5
SWEET eye-candy! I have one of the DRGW Historical releases also, and want to number it, but am half-considering leaving it as is.....un-numbered, for collector value. But, knowing me, it'll end up getting numbered and weathered anyway; I'm not the kind of person to "collect" and not "play" .... Rick |
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DRGW 5398
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D&RGW SD40T-2 #5398
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Post by DRGW 5398 on Dec 23, 2010 18:51:27 GMT -5
I figured by the time it's actually worth more than I paid for it I'll be too old to care! lol And I agree with you, I like to "play" not "collect models!
The RGMHS run is also incorrect, since the model has latched radiator access doors, the only prototype orders to have these was numbers 5374-5413, however, other detail differences only allow for modeling of road numbers up to 5373, so you're stuck either way, that's why I just went ahead and modeled one of the earlier units.
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