How about some locomotive pics....

[IandOFan71]

Greetings all,
I would like to share with everyone some of the locomotive painting projects that I just finished. Feel free to share some of your locomotive pics. I have several and I hope you like them.
First up is a C&O U30B #8202. I still have to add number boards but otherwise it's finished.

 

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Next up is a C&O SD40 #7562. Yes I know it's really an SD40-2, but I will eventually modify it back to a true SD40.

 

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Next is C&O SD35 #7430. I was my first Atlas engine and I mowed a lot of yards to buy it. I've had it for probably 15 years and it still runs great.

 

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Next is a pair of Penn Central C628's #6304 & 6312. These are AHM units that I bought on Ebay and repainted them. I love big power and these things were torture on rails.

 

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Next is PC GP38-2 #8064. I still have to add number boards to this one but it's otherwise finished.

 

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Here is Penn Central U28C #6533. It was originally supposed to be a C&O unit but I didn't have enough C&O decals so it's now a PC unit.

 

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Here are a pair of Penn Central SD45's #6130 & 6147. I have another SD45 that I may paint into C&O or Chessie paint just to see what it would look like.

 

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Here are a pair of powered RDC's that I got for a steal on Ebay. I haven't lettered them yet but I may letter one for C&O and one for a local mine company.

 

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These aren't locomotives but I had to show them anyway. They are a pair of PC tractor trailers that I found tucked back in a corner of my favorite hobby shop.

 

[IandOFan71]

Ok, only three left for now. But these are good ones and I think you'll like them. This is an SD20-2 #7700. I also found this little gem on Ebay and I paid more than I should have but I had to have it. True to the prototype it was modified from an SD35 and custom painted(not by me).

 

[IandOFan71]

Alright you've endured pics of average ho hum motive power and maybe the SD20-2 caught your attention but they are nothing compared to the next two pics. These are from my "What If" series. First up is B&O Dash 8 40-CW #616. At one time I planned on modelling my own freelance road in the modern era, so when I switched to PC/Chessie in the 70's I had these just collecting dust. I figured, why not see what a modern unit would look like in an old paint scheme. I'm pleased with how they turned out and I hope you will be too. Enjoy!!

 

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The second retro modern unit is a C&O Dash 8 40-C #504. Same story as before plus I'm a huge C&O and Chessie fan so this unit is quickly becoming my favorite.

 

[IandOFan71]

Ok, so I forgot one last photo. This one is of my Dash 8's together waiting for thier first run on my layout. I hope you've enjoyed seeing my roster of custom locomotives. Now that I've shown you my locomotives, I want to see what you all have on your layout. Best wishes to all and happy model railroading.

IandOFan71

 

[brakie]

So,That's what a C&O 8 40-C would look like?:thumb::mrgreen:

Sweet!

 

[chessie4155]

They all look great..:thumb: well done..:thumb:

 

[Glen Haasdyk]

What make are the RDC's? They look a little like the athearn Rubber band drive units (I have one)

 

[bigsteel]

wow,those are some GREAT looking locos! the paint job is very crisp and good lookin! those fantasy schemes loogreat,the B&O dash 8 40-CW is my favorite even though i model C&O :mrgreen:.and dont let ralph see those PC units!--josh

 

[eightyeightfan1]

Great looking locos.
Gotta love those "What ifs"

Here's a couple of mine.
SD70M, painted like New Haven's GP9's
C44-9W, painted like a New Haven U25B.

Had to paint the GE like a NH GE, and the EMD the same.

 

[Ralph]

Betcha can tell which ones are my favorites! Welcome aboard! Always great to have another PC afficianado around!

Ralph

 

[jesso]

Wow, IandOFan71! You have done a great job on those!