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It's funny you mention that. I have already confirmed that I can order the handrail set from Atlas very cheaply. I was actually thinking of ordering all the detail parts for the SD-35 from Atlas and seeing what I could do to my IHC. I also need to replace the cab roof on it since the...

And finally a side by side comparison. In this photo the differences reqally stand out. It appears that the IHC is out of scale compard to the Atlas. The entire locomotive sits too high and also appear "beefier" than the Atls does. Also notice the bell on the Atlas. The IHC has one...

Next the IHC

Here's some pics of my two SD-35's I have First the Atlas

If you are looking for great detail right out of the box I would suggest Atlas, mind you they are pricey. (read 20+ USD per car) If you dont mind a bit of detailing work to get them up to the "standard" of the Atlas models then go for either the MDC (Blueprint series is great detail but...

Thanks so much for the tips. I got really lucky on this kit, I only piad 6 dollars for it and I REALLY wanted to try my hand at a truely finescale rolling astock model for a change, especially after comparing my new (Used) Atlas Loco to my other locos. Only my IHC steamers come close to...

Well I finally took the leap into things and bought my first ever resin kit. upon opening the box my first impression was.......My gosh look at all that flash I have to trim!! It is a Funaro & Camerlengo (I never heard of that company either) B&M Well Hole Flatcar with Load. It...

I may as well throw my bit in here as well. I have rolling stock that runs the full range from Blue Box all the way up to RTR Atlas and from a standpoint of what runs better I can honestly say that all my rolling stock run about the same. The big thing to me is this. Can I, with my...

That is a perfect example of what I was talking about. When I get off work ( I work third shift as a security guard) I will try to remember to take a similar pic of my two SD-35's for a comparison of the detail levels of non modified units. Honestly I actually prefer the Athearn type...

I have a chisel blade that is acyually a sort of crystal type sbstance of some form I picked up somewhere. It doesnt work all that well though it acts like it doesnt have enough bite to cut the plastic. I will keep my eyes open for those blades. Maybe someone will post that blade number...

I got extremely lucky today and purchased my very first Atlas locomotive. It is an Atlas Master series SD-35 in CSX Blue and Grey paint without a road number. It was the locomotive that ran on my LHS's layout for the past year or so and she still pulls like a champ. (besides I only paid...

Thanks guys/ I guess i am a bit of a perfectionist in many ways. Goes back to my college days when I painted wargaming miniatures as a hobby. Talk about tiny details!!! I love working on trains and making them look great. I have finally taken the step up from Athearn quality up to...

I am working on my first Gauge car right now. It is a custom B&M Well Hole Flatcar with Load kit by Funaro & Camerlengo. It is a resin kit (MyFirst ever resin kit BTW) And is definitely an unusual beast. It was a car that was custom built by B&M to haul ships drive gears back durning...

Qustion for you Shaygetz. How do you shave off the molded on things that are on the flat sides of the cars like the ladders and grab irons? I have tried but it always looks like somthing was shaved off and not like it was just the side of the car. I am stumped as to how to get...

I have searched the academy as well as the rest of the site but havent found any details on techniques for shaving off those out of scale molded on details we find on so much rolling stock and Locomotives out there. I am wanting to superdetail some of my things but I am a bit worried about...

I am definitely getting into this one just for the heck of it. Can't promise anything spectacular but I just bought me a Tichy B&M Well Hole Flatcar kit with a uniquie crate included for shipping huge gears for Navy Ships which is just begging to be comverted into a Guage car and Box :D...

I know what you mean Shaygetz. There is something about taking someones unwanted toy and turning it into something that is uniquely yours that just seems to be more satisfying than putting together a shake the bow kit or even getting a Atlas or some other brand RTR car. When your done...

You are most definitely a man after my own heart. I love taking old cars that nobody loves and making them into gems like this. Some of my oldest examples of weathering here on the gauge started out as tyco cars just like this one. I used to have a pair of Blue Anthracite Coal cars by...

Well Clinchcross Model Trains in Fletcher,NC has been sold and the current owner's last day will be next Saturday. I went today with my mother to say our goodbyes to the owner as well as see what he had left. I picked up a 4 car set of B&O streamliners and the stores Atlas SD-35 in CSX...

They are slightly larger than the standard Digitrax decoders and have what looks to be a 3/4 inch speaker. Unfortunately I dont think they will work for N Scale unless you rig them in a boxcqar or something behind the loco.