Diesel Locomotives small lettering

Thanks for the reply; I am modeling 1959 (well, actually mid-50's to early 60's) so the black/gold scheme is right for my era.

 

Regarding the three numbered Stewart Frisco VO1000 models - #213 and #214 should have one stack, # 224 should have four stacks. To do a specific Frisco model, you really need a photo, as the Frisco had one, two and four stack versions of the VO. Generally, the lower numbers were one stack, the higher started to get more stacks. There was no real logic behind it other than Baldwin continually fooling around with their design.

 

According to an article on Baldwin VO1000's in the July/Aug.2002 issue of Diesel Era Pg.46. "The exhaust stack configuration evolved during the VO1000's production run. Between 1939 and late 1944, a single exhaust stack mounted in front of the cab. During the first half of 1945, a twin exhaust system was used, and in mid-1945, a four stack exhaust system was adopted." I have a slide of #224 taken 5/28/70 at Kansas City, MO. shows 4 stacks and a modified black & yellow paint scheme.

 

I will install 4 stacks on my model of 224 and one on 213. Thanks for all the help! By the way, the Stewart models run really good and I am quite impressed with them - for an R-T-R model.

 

Elden - Good luck with your Stewart Frisco VO's. I agree they run great, and the model detail is well done. I have three VO1000's (the VO's were my favorite Frisco switcher), plus two DS-44-1000's. I'm waiting for the VO660's to show up!

I only have two complaints about the Stewart model - it is a little light and is not the best puller (but OK), and as with all Stewart Frisco models, his letter font for the name and numbers is too thick. Otherwise, a great model in my book.

The gray TRRA's are neat too.

Ken

 

SLSF VO1000 224

Elden -

Here's an electronic photo I found of SLSF VO1000 224 - clearly shows the four stacks. This is obviously from the Don Ross collection; don't know where I got it, but from someplace online. Nice shot.
Ken

 

FYI, I received the set of Frisco Athearn Genesis F3's I had on order this weekend. I wanted to post an initial review for those of you who might be interested in them.

Overall rating - Terrific!

A problem - Expensive!

o The Genesis mechanism runs very smoothly. This is my first experience with this drive. It runs well with my Stewart Kato-drive F's and with my old TanCan powered TM FA1. I have not tried it with the P2K FA/FB set yet.
o Overall appearance is very good. The F3 A & B units are painted as delivered. Very well done paint job - two minor problems: 1) The yellow/gold striping and lettering is just a tad too dark, but mates OK with units I have painted with the correct shade (per my eye). These really make the very light yellow striping color on the Stewart F3's, and also the P2K FA/FB look bad, so that is a problem (though not with the Genesis units!). The Microscale F-unit decals will match well - I used them on the TM FA/FB, and 2) The green anti-glare paint on the nose of the F3A is too light. Looks like the correct color but badly faded.
o The Highliner body shell is nice, all details are well done. I'm a bit disappointed they did not include the handholds above the windshields. Perhaps they were not there as delivered. I'll have to check.
o No numbers on the side panels of either the A or B units, as delivered. Only numbers are in the number boards on the nose.
o No FRISCO name on the side of the B unit, again as delivered.
o The headlight area is really well modeled. Sure beats the old Athearn F7. I've butchered up a couple of them attempting to make the headlight look better.

I like 'em.

Ken
Meteor910@aol.com

 

Oh sure, and they come out with a Frisco-painted one AFTER I paint & decal one for myself!!!

Just kidding- the color Athearn uses looks dead-on and the additional details really help.

 

Don Wirth's SLSF 204

Forgive me for I have sinned! I have let the descpicable internal combustion beast enter the house. However, it's still 1943 in my world and it and it's 44 ton sister will be very lonely here.

 

What Font did the SLSF use on diesel locomotives?

Ron Real
MP 506 OK Sub
ronreal@earthlink.net

 

I recently purchased an A-B set of Genesis F units with sound and put two of my Frisco F3 shells on the sound chassis. The sounds are great but loud, very loud. The volume of all the different sounds i.e. horn, bell, brakes can be controlled but the prime mover sounds can't, at least not in analog control. I'm still not sure it was money well spent but they are fun to play with it.

 

Re: Texas Special

Dear Sir,
Did you acquire this model from a dealer or did you detail it yourself? I am seeking an F or E loco in something other than black and yellow. It seems like very little is offered in Frisco colors. I have modeled for many years, but off and on, so I have been out of touch. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I don't know how I missed this but Atlas will produce a Frisco painted MP15 in July. I guess Christmas does come in July!

 

Mike:

Sorry about the delay in responding to your post--I only visit this site infrequently, prob. not often enough. I recently bought a Stewart DS-4-4-1000 from MB Klein, but haven't run it yet. As I understand it, putting a sound decoder in can be a bit of an issue, mainly concerning space requirements for the speaker. ? the Loksound 3.5 might fit. I haven't asked any of the guys at my club yet. You might want to contact Tony's trains as they do a lot of conversions and might well be able to steer you in the right direction.

I've just ordered two Athearn Genesis F3 AB sets from Standard Hobby (great deal)--not sure whether I'll put sound in all four or just the A units. Don't know how having all 4 units with sound would sound--would be interesting to hear from anyone who's running a ABBA consist to see how they've done this.

Jim

 

I there a list of the e8 nos with the name of the race horse

 

Yes,
http://www.frisco.org/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=4482&d=1174158351

 

BTW, I found this link http://www.clarkjim.com/vo1000m.html describes at least one method of modifying the VO1000 to accept a Loksound decoder and speakers. If anyone knows any other good sites that include less modification, please post as well.