I Think they will start mass producing the model, as it seems some things I build like this, they come out with in a few months. I think there is a version of "Modelers Law" That would apply here Tom
SD 38-2, 296 and a GP was not quite enough as I have to pull these trains up a grade to send over the hump and switch , so I opted to to build another SD 38-2, (ya well I wanted to build another one anyway) this one is the SLSF 297. I believe these will do the job in fine fashion. Tom H.
Check this link for a shot of SW1500 359 with the 296 with a cut to hump at 33rd W Ave in Tulsa. http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/slsf/slsf359abp.jpg Hope it works. Steve.|-|
Thanks for all the comments and input, positive comments From Howard, Brad and Steve, from such accomplished modelers is gratifying. Howard-The projects started with RTR Athearn SD40-2's and RTR GP 38-2 rear hood sections. And allot of cutting sanding and glueing Thanks again Tom H
I tried to acquire an undecorated Kato SD38-2 from ebay one time but they wouldn't let me sell a kidney to pay for it. I bought a Missabe painted Kato SD38-2 with intentions of stripping and painting it 296 or 297. Someday. Steve.|-|
Hi Ken If I got allthe parts and clean shells to work with I'd say 2-4 weeks depending on the amount of time I have to spend on it. The most challenging part of this whole project was finding some P2K SD 9 side frames to rob the brake rigging off of, to make those specialized Frisco type sd40-2 trucks with the old clasp type brakes. I do not think I will be building anymore for a while. I have built 4 now, sold a couple non dynamic versions a few years ago. I have built so many O/W units lately I am kinda burnt out a bit. I want to direct some energy into doing some scenery on the MRR for a while. I hate no loathe scenery (gets in the way of running trains). But when its done it is nice and it provides a place for derailments to go instead of the concrete floor 54" to 70" away. Thanks, Tom H.
