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Post by sd40a on Nov 7, 2013 11:32:05 GMT -8
Can someone please tell me what railroads or leasing companies owned the GP39X/GP49? I know only about the GP40X, which I would love to see in a Genesis version.
Vito L.
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Post by MONSTERRAILROAD on Nov 7, 2013 14:01:14 GMT -8
Can someone please tell me what railroads or leasing companies owned the GP39X/GP49? I know only about the GP40X, which I would love to see in a Genesis version. Vito L. Norfolk Southern until 2001 then they sold them to a leasing company. This is the first announcement locomotive for sure. Its a perfect modular match of the GP38-2
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Post by marknycfan on Nov 7, 2013 18:13:25 GMT -8
Isn't there a GP-59 that was used on the NS (only) in 3 paint schemes?
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Post by dti406 on Nov 7, 2013 18:41:43 GMT -8
Can someone please tell me what railroads or leasing companies owned the GP39X/GP49? I know only about the GP40X, which I would love to see in a Genesis version. Vito L. Norfolk Southern until 2001 then they sold them to a leasing company. This is the first announcement locomotive for sure. Its a perfect modular match of the GP38-2 The only true GP49's were the Alaska Railroad ones, of which some are still in service and the rest were auctioned off to Helm Leasing. A couple went to Chile where they were reguaged and also converted to SD49's. Rick J
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Post by MONSTERRAILROAD on Nov 7, 2013 19:38:21 GMT -8
Norfolk Southern until 2001 then they sold them to a leasing company. This is the first announcement locomotive for sure. Its a perfect modular match of the GP38-2 The only true GP49's were the Alaska Railroad ones, of which some are still in service and the rest were auctioned off to Helm Leasing. A couple went to Chile where they were reguaged and also converted to SD49's. Rick J That is correct, HOWEVER Southern Railway had the ONLY GP39X and in 1982 they were converted to GP49 which is also around the time when the railroad became Norfolk southern and they were painted NS black and lettered NS. They were sold off to Tri-Rail in 2001. That is why the choice is written as GP39X/49 on the poll.
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Post by alcoc430 on Nov 7, 2013 19:43:02 GMT -8
I wonder if the modernized loco will be the sw7
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Post by MONSTERRAILROAD on Nov 7, 2013 19:54:24 GMT -8
NO, The modernizing of a loco that is already in their lineup is just what it sounds like. IF the railroads had modernized the SD70M with all new Antennas & even different horns well then Athearn could modernize theirs since it is already in their line up of engines. I am sure that modernizing a current loco would most likely be adding the new antenna arrangements that are on the SD70ACe & ES44ACs models. However, in order to modernize the ES44ACs they would really have to add the correct newer cab, raised radiator grills and other little things before they could add the newer Antennas because the newer antennas are on the newer generation ES44AC engines. So I am thinking it will just be the SD70ACe with the newer Antenna Arrays. Just like they did on the NS heritage locos. They could not have done the NS Heritage units without putting the new antennas. Well they cannot model the newer/higher number SD70ACes without adding the new antennas so I am sure that is their "modernizing" gig.
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Post by alcoc430 on Nov 7, 2013 20:11:58 GMT -8
I take modernization as updating the loco to current standards much like what they did with the sw1500
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Post by Mark R. on Nov 7, 2013 20:42:26 GMT -8
The updated model is the SD40-2 ....
Mark.
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Post by stevewagner on Nov 8, 2013 8:58:11 GMT -8
I hope you're right, Mark, especially if it comes in at least one Canadian Pacific / CP Rail paint scheme with the proper headlight arrangement, so that it could represent locos that often ran on the Delaware & Hudson after the CPR bought it c. 1991!
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Post by ambluco on Nov 8, 2013 10:55:52 GMT -8
Was reading the SDL39 rode on export trucks. Would this be a new truck design or one already made if Athearn comes out with this thing?
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Post by carrman on Nov 8, 2013 11:11:37 GMT -8
All new truck for Athearn. It exists on some models made in Australia.
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Post by markfj on Nov 8, 2013 11:29:25 GMT -8
Here are some more clues I just read from Diesel Detailer (posted about an hour ago):
These were posted by Brian Banna of 6axlepwr.com:
“The two that I know of are nothing I can use. I was just surprised that they are producing at least one of them. There were so few of them made. The other I am not. Nothing is "off" limits to Athearn anymore so really we should not be surprised at anything they produce.”
This post has led to speculation that at least one of the releases will be a GE product, since it is widely believed that Athearn considers GE locomotives as "off limits". Brian is a stand up guy with excellent modeling skills, so he won’t divulge any secrets. However, reading between the lines, I’m guessing that one of the release will definitely be GE and the other a 4 axle GP. Brain stated in another post that he doesn't need any more 4 axle Geeps.
Thanks, Mark
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Post by PennCentral on Nov 8, 2013 11:57:13 GMT -8
DD35 and DD35A? SP and UP plus EMD Demo. Throw in a brand new GP35 for the demonstrator set.
I guess I'm getting bored waiting for the announcement.
Jason
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Post by thebessemerkid on Nov 8, 2013 12:18:15 GMT -8
Here are some more clues I just read from Diesel Detailer (posted about an hour ago): These were posted by Brian Banna of 6axlepwr.com: “The two that I know of are nothing I can use. I was just surprised that they are producing at least one of them. There were so few of them made. The other I am not. Nothing is "off" limits to Athearn anymore so really we should not be surprised at anything they produce.” This post has led to speculation that at least one of the releases will be a GE product, since it is widely believed that Athearn considers GE locomotives as "off limits". Brian is a stand up guy with excellent modeling skills, so he won’t divulge any secrets. However, reading between the lines, I’m guessing that one of the release will definitely be GE and the other a 4 axle GP. Brain stated in another post that he doesn't need any more 4 axle Geeps. Thanks, Mark Maybe stretching the B-B-B-B frame to do a GE demonstrator Turbine??? 100 minutes to go, must hold on... not sure I can make it
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Post by jaygee on Nov 8, 2013 12:54:12 GMT -8
HOOOOOOOOooooooo Boy ! ! ! If they do this demo, can a #50 be far behind? Already got the OML version of #50, but this demo would be welcome anytime. It also means that our beloved 8500GTEL cannot be that far away ! BTW, you PRR and Plate freeks can have a ball with this thingie!
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Post by thebessemerkid on Nov 8, 2013 12:58:19 GMT -8
1 hour to go. 68 people viewing this forum. This place is a beehive of activity. Am guessing the networks are some. Everyone is champing at the bit. What will it be? What? What! WHAT!!! Al Internet traffic is centered on Milwaukee:
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Post by carrman on Nov 8, 2013 14:01:53 GMT -8
Well we have the Cat demo and the blue demo SD70ACe's.
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Post by carrman on Nov 8, 2013 14:02:43 GMT -8
We have a Topeka Cab ATSF GP7
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Post by carrman on Nov 8, 2013 14:05:05 GMT -8
The skyline casing Mt-4.
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Post by stevewagner on Nov 8, 2013 14:07:08 GMT -8
I.e., the Southern Pacific 4-8-2 that was at least preliminarily announced some time ago.
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Post by carrman on Nov 8, 2013 14:08:04 GMT -8
In 1972, Santa Fe began rebuilding their GP7 and GP9 fleet with “chopped” short hoods for improved visibility and a host of internal improvements and upgrades. These units sported the unofficial designation of GP7u and GP9u by railfans - the “u” indicating “upgraded”. Hundreds served all over the vast Santa Fe system in a variety of roles.
Model features: All-new tooling Three versions: Phase I GP7u: 86” tall engine compartment doors Phase II GP7u: 86” + 82” tall engine compartment doors Phase II GP9u “Topeka” cab with interior “Blanked” dynamic brake housings where applicable ATSF-modified slotted and deleted sidesill “skirts” Blomberg-B “modified” truck sideframes with outer brake shoes deleted ATSF-added “pointed” pilot plows where appropriate Long or Short step box behind cab on conductor’s side where appropriate Cab roof details as appropriate Air conditioner Prime Stratolite warning beacon Antenna ground plane ATSF-added inertial air filter hatch plate as appropriate Salem air filter detail as appropriate
Item numbers, road numbers, retail, and ETA: TBD
Disclaimer: Locomotive assembled with early test parts and is for representative purposes only. This is not the final model.
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Post by thebessemerkid on Nov 8, 2013 14:09:40 GMT -8
That's a funny looking SD18...
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Post by carrman on Nov 8, 2013 14:11:37 GMT -8
And the GP39X/GP49.
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Post by atsfan on Nov 8, 2013 14:18:55 GMT -8
In 1972, Santa Fe began rebuilding their GP7 and GP9 fleet with “chopped” short hoods for improved visibility and a host of internal improvements and upgrades. These units sported the unofficial designation of GP7u and GP9u by railfans - the “u” indicating “upgraded”. Hundreds served all over the vast Santa Fe system in a variety of roles. Model features: All-new tooling Three versions: Phase I GP7u: 86” tall engine compartment doors Phase II GP7u: 86” + 82” tall engine compartment doors Phase II GP9u “Topeka” cab with interior “Blanked” dynamic brake housings where applicable ATSF-modified slotted and deleted sidesill “skirts” Blomberg-B “modified” truck sideframes with outer brake shoes deleted ATSF-added “pointed” pilot plows where appropriate Long or Short step box behind cab on conductor’s side where appropriate Cab roof details as appropriate Air conditioner Prime Stratolite warning beacon Antenna ground plane ATSF-added inertial air filter hatch plate as appropriate Salem air filter detail as appropriate Item numbers, road numbers, retail, and ETA: TBD Disclaimer: Locomotive assembled with early test parts and is for representative purposes only. This is not the final model. Was this announced?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2013 14:28:30 GMT -8
In 1972, Santa Fe began rebuilding their GP7 and GP9 fleet with “chopped” short hoods for improved visibility and a host of internal improvements and upgrades. These units sported the unofficial designation of GP7u and GP9u by railfans - the “u” indicating “upgraded”. Hundreds served all over the vast Santa Fe system in a variety of roles. Model features: All-new tooling Three versions: Phase I GP7u: 86” tall engine compartment doors Phase II GP7u: 86” + 82” tall engine compartment doors Phase II GP9u “Topeka” cab with interior “Blanked” dynamic brake housings where applicable ATSF-modified slotted and deleted sidesill “skirts” Blomberg-B “modified” truck sideframes with outer brake shoes deleted ATSF-added “pointed” pilot plows where appropriate Long or Short step box behind cab on conductor’s side where appropriate Cab roof details as appropriate Air conditioner Prime Stratolite warning beacon Antenna ground plane ATSF-added inertial air filter hatch plate as appropriate Salem air filter detail as appropriate Item numbers, road numbers, retail, and ETA: TBD Disclaimer: Locomotive assembled with early test parts and is for representative purposes only. This is not the final model. Was this announced? Topeka Cab was the first announcement
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Post by dstark on Nov 8, 2013 15:18:23 GMT -8
Of course, where (Facebook) and right about when (1600 Central time) Athearn promised. If it wasn't announced I suppose Carrman's post would be an elaborate hoax. It's not.
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Post by mlehman on Nov 8, 2013 16:56:17 GMT -8
We was robbed at the polls! The SDL39 led the whole way here Danged elections are fixed.
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Post by atsfan on Nov 8, 2013 16:58:20 GMT -8
So Athearn announced this? It isn't in their catalog. And I don't look at facebook.
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Post by marknycfan on Nov 8, 2013 19:56:02 GMT -8
So Athearn announced this? It isn't in their catalog. And I don't look at facebook. They just announced it so not in any past catalog
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