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Post by sd40dash2 on Jan 15, 2023 5:40:30 GMT -8
2011-run CP Engineering Services MOW Transporter caboose conversion by Rapido. In the late-1990s, CP Rail converted several cabooses into crew vans equipped with upgraded interior furnishings to accompany work trains. Most still exist today but the window grates are rusting and they have more and more graffiti all the time. As-delivered, the model includes the grates as separate parts, so I installed them with an Athabasca storm door. Light weathering, paint touch-ups and coupler replacement/trip pin removal finished out the project.
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Post by TBird1958 on Jan 15, 2023 9:32:45 GMT -8
The last of the snow...... When the Dinosaurs ruled....   |
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Post by dti406 on Jan 15, 2023 12:49:56 GMT -8
Here is this weeks projects that were completed. Proto 2000 Northeast Caboose, blanked out some windows and painted it with Scalecoat II ATSF Red and Reefer Yellow paints then applied Highball Graphics decals to the caboose. In the early 60's the DT&I acquired 5 ex-Reading cabooses as they were retiring the wood hacks from long ago. _IMG_0265.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) IMWX 1937 AAR Boxcar kit, added Yarmouth Models sill steps in place of the plastic ones of the kit, then painted with Scalecoat II Boxcar Red #2 and lettered with Speedwitch Media Decals. NP used these for grain service and lumber service as demand needed them. _IMG_0266.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) A pair of Athearn GP40-2's with a general freight rolling thru an industrial area on the Strongsville Club layout. _IMG_0130.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) Rick Jesionowski |
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 15, 2023 13:19:46 GMT -8
the newest addition to my fleet, this absolutely gorgeous Athearn Genesis C44-9W with CN's unique 'teardrop' windshields. All I had to do to this model was install some Kadees, add the small cone antenna above the engineer's side number board, and change the horn for a Nathan K5HL (stolen from a Walthers GEVO parts shell I have) to match the unit to it's appearance circa 2020.  This locomotive was rebuilt last year by GE Fort Worth into an AC44C6M, and was delivered back to CN in November as CN 3303. |
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Post by Mr. Trainiac on Jan 15, 2023 15:15:42 GMT -8
the newest addition to my fleet, this absolutely gorgeous Athearn Genesis C44-9W with CN's unique 'teardrop' windshields. All I had to do to this model was install some Kadees, add the small cone antenna above the engineer's side number board, and change the horn for a Nathan K5HL (stolen from a Walthers GEVO parts shell I have) to match the unit to it's appearance circa 2020. This locomotive was rebuilt last year by GE Fort Worth into an AC44C6M, and was delivered back to CN in November as CN 3303. Where did the AC unit end up on these locomotives? Under the cab floor? |
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Post by 690 on Jan 15, 2023 16:09:12 GMT -8
the newest addition to my fleet, this absolutely gorgeous Athearn Genesis C44-9W with CN's unique 'teardrop' windshields. All I had to do to this model was install some Kadees, add the small cone antenna above the engineer's side number board, and change the horn for a Nathan K5HL (stolen from a Walthers GEVO parts shell I have) to match the unit to it's appearance circa 2020. This locomotive was rebuilt last year by GE Fort Worth into an AC44C6M, and was delivered back to CN in November as CN 3303. Where did the AC unit end up on these locomotives? Under the cab floor? Likely didn't have air conditioning, CP's first orders of AC44s didn't either. |
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 15, 2023 17:10:01 GMT -8
Where did the AC unit end up on these locomotives? Under the cab floor? Likely didn't have air conditioning, CP's first orders of AC44s didn't either. No air conditioning on those. Most(all?) CN locomotives didn't have it until stuff like the GEVOs and SD70M-2s came out. I think those have it. At first I thought he was asking where the AC inverter cabinet went in the rebuilt, they put it on the walkway behind the cab just like an AC4400. |
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Post by danpik on Jan 15, 2023 18:23:42 GMT -8
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Post by cr9617 on Jan 15, 2023 18:51:45 GMT -8
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Post by loco8107 on Jan 15, 2023 20:35:17 GMT -8
One hell of a great weathering job! |
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Post by patch job on Jan 15, 2023 21:01:41 GMT -8
Athearn Genesis Sd80mac from the original run, no major mods necessary. Mine came from the factory missing the lift rings on the long hood so I added those. They're not really rings but more of a tab like on the radiator but I can live with that. I stripped off the original cab numbers since they were the wrong size and replaced them with Microscale decals. There was also a small lollipop antenna on the prototype that was missing so I added that to the cab roof with a details west part. I also repainted the grab irons the correct colors as most of them were wrong. The cast on AEI tag was atrocious so I carved that off the fireman's side and added the missing tag on the engineer's side with detail assoicates parts. Weathered to match this photo:  This is actually my favorite modern locomotive and paint scheme. So much so, that I'm basing my layout around the specific time period when these were most commonly seen. Your HO scale version looks amazing...very inspiring for me. Thumbs up emoji. |
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Post by stevef45 on Jan 16, 2023 5:07:20 GMT -8
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Post by sp8234tim on Jan 16, 2023 7:20:34 GMT -8
What electronics did you use with the kitten & is it HO?
I was NOT expecting to be watched while looking at SPF.
LOL
Tim
Hanesworth
PS, this went to the cats!
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Post by stevef45 on Jan 16, 2023 7:42:18 GMT -8
What electronics did you use with the kitten & is it HO? I was NOT expecting to be watched while looking at SPF. LOL Tim Hanesworth PS, this went to the cats! Use the new JMRI update for wireless control lol |
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Post by loco8107 on Jan 16, 2023 8:18:17 GMT -8
Likely didn't have air conditioning, CP's first orders of AC44s didn't either. No air conditioning on those. Most(all?) CN locomotives didn't have it until stuff like the GEVOs and SD70M-2s came out. I think those have it. At first I thought he was asking where the AC inverter cabinet went in the rebuilt, they put it on the walkway behind the cab just like an AC4400. I believe ditto with CP involving air conditioning? |
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Post by 690 on Jan 16, 2023 8:46:45 GMT -8
No air conditioning on those. Most(all?) CN locomotives didn't have it until stuff like the GEVOs and SD70M-2s came out. I think those have it. At first I thought he was asking where the AC inverter cabinet went in the rebuilt, they put it on the walkway behind the cab just like an AC4400. I believe ditto with CP involving air conditioning? 9500s and 9600s didn't come with air conditioning, 8500s did, as did all their subsequent orders. |
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 16, 2023 9:49:46 GMT -8
I believe ditto with CP involving air conditioning? 9500s and 9600s didn't come with air conditioning, 8500s did, as did all their subsequent orders. SD90MACs had A/C as well, they were built around the same time as the 8500s. |
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Post by lvrr325 on Jan 18, 2023 19:46:19 GMT -8
Are the 'teardrop' windshields just EMD glass?
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 19, 2023 7:19:44 GMT -8
Are the 'teardrop' windshields just EMD glass? on the CN Dash 9s? No. The 'teardrop' is significantly larger on an EMD windshield than on GE's version. See the photos of ' cr9617's SD80MAC further up the thread. |
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Post by lvrr325 on Jan 19, 2023 15:02:18 GMT -8
I did see the pictures, that was why I asked
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