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In between househould chores, I got the hood ends painted white on the GATX SD38-2. Now its just a matter of waiting for the paint to cure before masking for the brown. Dan

another primer shot

Here she is in primer gray

Close, They were built for Reserve Mining in 1978. In 1987 they were purchased by GATX and were sent on long term lease to BN. Dan

The other side:

Next the model:

I've finally have my GATX SD38-2 ready for the paint shop. She started out as a Athearn SD40-2 and a few cannon parts later. First the prototype:

I will be using DCC on both of my layouts (HO & Sn3). Dan

I'll say that the sign means that is not enough clearance between the sides of the car and the opening. So if the brakeman happens to be riding on the side ladder, he had better get off or be knocked off. Dan

Resumed detailing work on my GATX SD38-2. Hope to have it finished in time for the prototype modelers meet in the twin cities next Feb. Dan

It is a real shot of a model boxcar :) Dan

I would go with red handrails & stanchions. White from the first stanchion down into the steps. Dan

Most of these model railroad dispatcher's panels are used to control switches, trackside signals and control blocks. There are still crewmen for each train, they just don't have to worry about throwing mainline switches or block controls, just running their trains. The La Mesa Model Railroad...

ALCo stands for "American Locomotive Company" they where a builder of steam and diesel locomotives. Your find looks to be a "Rivarossi" model of an ALCo steam loco built in 1930. here is a site about ALCo http://scoter3.union.edu/community/project95/ALCO/ Dan

dcfxq, There are nothing but advantages when you use flex track versus snap track. So I would go with flex!! As for the code 80, code 55 question: Code 80, + Its everywhere (you can find it in just about in every toy and hobby shop). + Costs less than code 55. - oversize (scales up to be...

I might not have had a true "Muscle Car", it was a 1973 Datsun 240Z that on the winding and twisties would leave my friend and his 1966 GTO far, far, far, far behind. Heres a shot my late beauty. Boy I sure miss her.

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Pat, The kind folks at Benchmark Pubilcations (NGSL Gazette) still have back issues of this magazine available at $4.95. Give them a call at 1-800-545-4102 or fax them at 650-941-3845. Dan

There is also an exccellent article by Paul Scoles in the Mar/Apr 1999, Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette. Dan

Garry, For stripping Kato shells I use Pine-Sol. Dan