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Post by 12bridge on Nov 15, 2023 12:20:38 GMT -8
I have been sharing photos of detail parts I have been working on in SPF for some time. I am happy to say, my webstore is finally alive and ready for orders! gothamrailmarine.com/Lots to come next year. I have numerous parts are already in the works. If I learned one thing this year, its that there is still a huge demand out there for detail parts, and I hope to help fill that void. Quite a number of the things I have available so far, have never been offered in HO before. |
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Post by gnfan on Nov 15, 2023 12:34:29 GMT -8
Good looking parts. I like the various diesel engine parts.
DavidB
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Post by Christian on Nov 15, 2023 13:45:25 GMT -8
I like the idea of the kit of parts - the C&NW Geep. There are lots of bits and greebles that I am clueless about. A kit of parts is helpful. Details West has done this for some time, but, frankly, cast metal parts just don't make it these days.
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Post by Baikal on Nov 15, 2023 13:51:09 GMT -8
I have been sharing photos of detail parts I have been working on in SPF for some time. I am happy to say, my webstore is finally alive and ready for orders! gothamrailmarine.com/Lots to come next year. I have numerous parts are already in the works. If I learned one thing this year, its that there is still a huge demand out there for detail parts, and I hope to help fill that void. Quite a number of the things I have available so far, have never been offered in HO before.
Cast off all lines! Congrats to getting underway as a business.
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Post by slowfreight on Nov 15, 2023 15:39:28 GMT -8
I might ask you to kit the parts slightly differently for my 70s-era CNW geeps...hope it doesn't offend.
Also, have you thought about F unit jacking pads?
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Nov 16, 2023 5:25:11 GMT -8
Nice site, good luck with your enterprise!
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Post by onequiknova on Nov 16, 2023 5:58:21 GMT -8
I might ask you to kit the parts slightly differently for my 70s-era CNW geeps...hope it doesn't offend. Also, have you thought about F unit jacking pads? GP jacking pads are sorely needed as well. Railflyer made some nice ones, and I stocked up when he went under, but am running low. |
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Post by cpr4200 on Nov 16, 2023 6:59:07 GMT -8
I like the Mars headlight, and who knew there were so many variations on EMD stacks?
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Post by 12bridge on Nov 16, 2023 7:00:55 GMT -8
What's wrong with the Cannon jack pads? I thought Hi-Tech made the F unit ones, but I guess not...
SD7/9 ones are on the short list, along with a proper pilot plate for them. That's just about ready to go.
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Post by 12bridge on Nov 16, 2023 7:09:40 GMT -8
I like the Mars headlight, and who knew there were so many variations on EMD stacks? One question: where does the Geep walkway equipment box go? Does it replace part of the Proto shell? That's not even all of them! I have a few more to do yet, including the GP18 flared stack. Lots of spark arrestors coming as well. The equipment box (which houses the field shunting relays) does indeed replace the Proto (and Walthers) part completely. For some reason, they tooled the part with a traditional free sanding step, whereas it is supposed to be built in as part of the sheet metal box. We opted to put diamond plate on the part to match the sill, even though that in itself is incorrect. This is just one of several details we have ID'ed that prototype modelers have been overlooking for some time, that we hope to remedy.   |
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Post by nebrzephyr on Nov 16, 2023 12:49:21 GMT -8
A really "pro" looking website. Good luck.
Any thought on various ditch light casting?
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Post by onequiknova on Nov 16, 2023 12:56:30 GMT -8
What's wrong with the Cannon jack pads? I thought Hi-Tech made the F unit ones, but I guess not... SD7/9 ones are on the short list, along with a proper pilot plate for them. That's just about ready to go. Cannon's jack pads are great, but they only make SD jack pads. GP jacking pads are shorter. They can be found on E8/9's as well. |
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Post by hudsonyard on Nov 16, 2023 19:01:57 GMT -8
Might have to start bugging you about PRR block limit signals again
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Post by 12bridge on Nov 17, 2023 7:53:09 GMT -8
A really "pro" looking website. Good luck. Any thought on various ditch light casting? Ditch lights are defiantly on the short list, in fact I measured one yesterday to make a fresh CAD drawing. While a few guys have done them since, I was the first person to offer just the "light" part, with no base so they could be mounted directly on pilots, or a bracket of your choice. I sold oodles of them through shapeways (and yet, never seen photos of them in use...). Even though they are already an outdated design, people still buy them, so I left my shapeways store up. |
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Post by calzeph on Nov 17, 2023 8:39:38 GMT -8
I like the idea of the kit of parts - the C&NW Geep. There are lots of bits and greebles that I am clueless about. A kit of parts is helpful. Details West has done this for some time, but, frankly, cast metal parts just don't make it these days. Why would cast metal parts not make it these days??? |
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Post by packer on Nov 17, 2023 8:42:29 GMT -8
Congrats
I am contemplating a beacon purchase, but I’m wondering if those tall BN geep stacks (iirc, it’s like the regular EMD one but roughly twice as tall) are almost ready. Would rather get both at once.
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Post by trainboyy on Nov 17, 2023 14:32:38 GMT -8
Any chance for this style of marker light? They're found on several EMD engines, most notably the SD80MACs.  |
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Post by SCL618 on Nov 19, 2023 21:06:07 GMT -8
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Post by cnw4251 on Nov 21, 2023 9:08:54 GMT -8
I ordered the geep set at 9:40pm last Wednesday. It was delivered Saturday after lunch. Hard to beat that.
It shipped in a sturdy box, so there was no chance of damage. I'm very pleased with the parts and the instructions.
Not a sock puppet; just a happy customer.
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Post by 12bridge on Nov 21, 2023 9:15:03 GMT -8
The CAD work is already done, it will be in the next batch of parts released! |
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Post by 12bridge on Nov 21, 2023 9:17:24 GMT -8
Any chance for this style of marker light? They're found on several EMD engines, most notably the SD80MACs. If somebody could come up with some good measurements of them, I would be open to doing it. |
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Post by 12bridge on Nov 21, 2023 9:25:39 GMT -8
Congrats I am contemplating a beacon purchase, but I’m wondering if those tall BN geep stacks (iirc, it’s like the regular EMD one but roughly twice as tall) are almost ready. Would rather get both at once. They are on the list for sure, Probably around January or so. |
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Post by 12bridge on Nov 21, 2023 9:28:50 GMT -8
I like the idea of the kit of parts - the C&NW Geep. There are lots of bits and greebles that I am clueless about. A kit of parts is helpful. Details West has done this for some time, but, frankly, cast metal parts just don't make it these days. Why would cast metal parts not make it these days??? In some cases, the older cast metal parts are just getting tired. The detail is soft, and the mold parting lines are...not good. By no means am I knocking using them, my parts bins are full and I use lots of them, but for many parts, we can do better now. Just look at Donnell's snowplows! One of the biggest things I have found with numerous older detail parts spread across many companies (many of which are just gone now..) - is scale issues. Its clear some parts were never properly measured or scaled. |
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Post by 12bridge on Dec 12, 2023 19:38:00 GMT -8
We have a slew of things to announce today, our first announcements since taking the store live! First up – EMD GP7 “Tall” MU stands. These were the first MU stands used on the GP7’s and have an angled receptacle. This is mounted on to a 90° conduit connector and runs down to the deck. There were a few options on how these were attached to the handrails, which can be left off, or modeled with some .005” styrene. Includes a drill jig that will fit either the Walthers/Proto shell or flip it over to fit the Genesis shell. gothamrailmarine.com/product/tall-gp7-conduit-mounted The second version of this stand is the “modified” version of the tall GP7 stand. It uses the same angled MU receptacle and conduit; however, it is now firmly mounted to the locomotive on a piece of C channel welded to the pilot. Almost all of the GP7’s with the tall stands received this modification. Includes a drill jig that will fit either the Walthers/Proto shell or flip it over to fit the Genesis shell. gothamrailmarine.com/product/tall-gp7-channel-modification/ Three new stacks! We received numerous requests to do the C&O style spark arrestors, and we listened. We spent the better part of two weeks deeply researching these spark arrestors. These spark arrestors are made from a piece of brake platform grating (Its actually a pretty useless design...) bolted onto two flat uprights. We are offering 3 versions: #3012 – “Tall” Stack Version: This is the taller (most common) version of the spark arrestor, printed as part of our EMD 1st Generation “stock” stack. This style was used by C&O, NKP, N&W and likely others. B&O had a very similar version, but I think it’s slightly different – still researching this. If there is interest, we will offer this spark arrestor on our “flared” EMD stack. gothamrailmarine.com/product/co-spark-arrestor-stack/ #3013 – “Tall” Spark Arrestor: This is the standalone spark arrestor detail part which can be added to various models. gothamrailmarine.com/product/co-nw-nkp-spark-arrestors/ #3014 – “Short” Stack Version: This is the same as #3012, however the grating portion is mounted lower to the stack. DTSL used this style, and possibly others. gothamrailmarine.com/product/dtsl-spark-arrestor-stack/  Next up – EMD GP7-9-18-20 cab heater pipe return line duct. A basic sheet metal duct covers the water line that returns the hot water cab heat back into the cooling loop mounted to the hood on top of the field shunting relay box. This has never been offered as a stand-alone detail part before and is missing a significant portion of models. Now, not every engine has this and is something to look at prototype photos of. Very early GP7’s lacked this as they used a different style of heater, and later engines and rebuilt engines often had this removed when electric heaters were installed. gothamrailmarine.com/product/gp7-20-cab-heater-pipe-duct/ You asked for it, were making ditch lights! While many other companies are now making them, GR&M was the first to offer standalone Pyle style ditch lights through our Shapeways store years ago. Having the stand alone ditch lights allows you to mount them directly to the pilot or build your own bracket. Our ditch lights are 100% scale ( I double checked this twice after printing them to make sure!), and we are offering two kinds to start. Both of these products are cored, with a mount inside for a 0402 LED (Pico size if you like Evans Designs). Installation is easy, glue your LED to the part (You must use thin magnet wire) and install. Depending on how well your LED is assembled, you may need to counter bore the pilot slightly to fit the LED and have the part sit flush. #3022 – “Pyle” style light. This is the most common type of ditch light, and uses the basic Pyle rounded bulb mount (same as their headlight) on a thin base. gothamrailmarine.com/product/pyle-ditch-light/ #3023 – “Universal” style light. A lesser common type, more of a thinner profile, with external screw mounts. A lot of rebuilders used this style of light. gothamrailmarine.com/product/universal-ditch-light/ This is just the start of several ditch lights and styles. Along with the new parts, we have done a restock on the majority of the lower/out of stock items, including the hood access doors, SW headlights and others. We have revised these two parts: #1002 Federal Commander Rotating Beacon: New, better fitting lens. #8003 Switch Brooms: Revised the “notch” to easier fit the wire handle. Thanks guys for all your support! |
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Post by simulatortrain on Dec 13, 2023 7:51:19 GMT -8
I'm going to have to check all my geeps now for what needs that heater duct!
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Post by 12bridge on Dec 13, 2023 9:02:04 GMT -8
I'm going to have to check all my geeps now for what needs that heater duct! Its one of those details that so many modelers have overlooked over the years, just like the GP7-GP9 lift ring usage, that some of the mfg's have still yet to correct. |
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Post by simulatortrain on Dec 13, 2023 9:24:03 GMT -8
Interestingly, I found that WM GP7s had the pipe but no duct, as did approximately the lowest numbered third of the GP9s. The middle third of GP9s had nothing, and the upper third had these. Again, roughly speaking by splitting into thirds. And this is in the 70s.
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Post by 12bridge on Dec 13, 2023 9:49:07 GMT -8
Interestingly, I found that WM GP7s had the pipe but no duct, as did approximately the lowest numbered third of the GP9s. The middle third of GP9s had nothing, and the upper third had these. Again, roughly speaking by splitting into thirds. EMD. Each Made Different. |
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Post by rteusink on Dec 13, 2023 10:10:15 GMT -8
Interestingly, I found that WM GP7s had the pipe but no duct, as did approximately the lowest numbered third of the GP9s. The middle third of GP9s had nothing, and the upper third had these. Again, roughly speaking by splitting into thirds. And this is in the 70s. The WM GP9 fleet was delivered in three parts: 25-28 Ph I 29-38 Ph II 39-45 Ph II long hood with the lower profile side sill and fuel filler moved forward. |
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Post by csxt8400 on Dec 14, 2023 16:50:54 GMT -8
Love the universal ditchlights, a must for WC. Looking forward to CSX batwings that are scaled correctly.
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