GP50M

[sarge]

This is a GP50 shell that had been striped of its cab and all other removable parts. I was trying to decide what to do with it. Well, I also had this RPP dash-8 CW shell laying around. I figure I will call it a wreck rebuild. But would it be an M or CW

[crblue]

GE uses the C designation on all of their locomotives that ride on six wheel trucks, since your model will ride on four there would be no need for the C. Maybe this unit could be a GP50W or GP50WR.

[Randy Earle]

Looks like where I was headed a few weeks ago with that GP38-2M and later decided to make it into a GP38-2W using a Canadian Cab. I still have that EMD "M" cab.

[Randy Earle]

Looks like a GP-50W to me!

[sarge]

I would say GP60M. I am still thinking about changing the blower and DBs to turn this one into a 60. Are there any othe robvious differences?

I realized it wouldn't be a "C" after I posted it, just didn't go back and fix it.

[sarge]

Aug 12, 2008 7:18:52 GMT -5 @sigfanusaf said:

Sarge, I'd go with the "W" designation.
We need to figure out what rail rebuilder is creating these abominations and put an end to it

Dave
The "W" sound better to me as well, and yeah I guess we need to figure out who did it

Were are or did you relocate your hand brake wheel too?

[sarge]

I was looking at Railflyers kit to mount it in the side of the long hood like the Canadian GPs

[Randy Earle]

I relocated the brakewell on my GP38-2W, I just haven't taken a pic of it yet. I'm thinking about getting some of those Plano louvers also.

[Randy Earle]

Aug 12, 2008 0:51:46 GMT -5 @wheeler1963 said:

Randy, looks like a GP50 but with 2 (besides the cab) noticeable differences that make it a GP60. Angled blower housing with step and taller and wider dynamic brake blister. It also has the incorrect handrails on the brakeman's side. I'll replace those with these soon.

Notice how these handrails have a second bend in them right at the blower housing?

I didn't notice it right away. I'd say with the 4 window Canadian Cab it's a GP-60W. Had you put the cab I had on my Geep it would have definitely been a GP-60M.

[sarge]

Here is an update on this project, the "GP50R-W"

I noticed after I took the pics that when I put the shell on the frame it popped the cab up some. Turns out the piece of styrene filler hit the frame. Should be an easy fix though.

[sarge]

Here it is in the RG&S/KP merger paint waiting for decals

This has a lot of details that I never did before, but learned here

[sarge]

Oct 27, 2008 19:49:55 GMT -5 @nbec said:

Slap some decals on and "Git her done" ;D

Started them today, realized I have the wrong nose stripes.

[antlorch]

Looks like we are not the only ones who use the orange/silver/black paint...

[antlorch]

Yeah I just found that the other day as a matter of fact,i was doing some searching and came across it....Don't remember where now though.....

[sarge]

Ok, mostly done. Still need to order AMB windows and MV lenses. I did a lot of details that I learned here, also the first time I had to use a magnifing glass to put on decals

What do you think?

[antlorch]

Jim I think that looks awesome......

[sarge]

Thanks Anthony, you got mail

[sarge]

Updated Pic with new nose stripes and wipers.

[RunningExtra]

You are just busting these RGS units out, great job Sarge!