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    Locating Locomotives for Layout

    I could build you one. I think. I model CP but perhaps I could inspire you to kitbash your own locos rather that wait for companies to bring them out. Here is a few pics of my work
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    Staging yard advice.

    Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing loop....Reversing...
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    new to this

    A big welcome from me. Welcome to the guage! If you have any questions, you can contact me or Mike...SD90. We both live in Calgary!
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    Kato and Atlas

    I recomend NOT using the Atlas connector but rather remove the first 2 ties of the flex or secional Atlas track and 2 Kato connectors. The Kato connectors are more reliable!
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    VIA Rail P42DC in "old" colors...

    Very classy looking paint scheme. Perhaps Via should use it?
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    CP Rail Red Barns Step by Step.....and cheap!

    That would make life easier! But, until then, I am the proud owner of the only 2 SD40-2F's in Canada (nscale). Horray for me.
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    New layout plans

    Nice, but I wont visit that site again! Pop ups and pop unders are a good way of keeping me AWAY from a site. My 2cents!
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    CP Rail Red Barns Step by Step.....and cheap!

    Sorry I didnt finish this thread on the Guage. I did on atlas. Here is 9023 in action....... Thanks for your intrest and patience.
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    CP Rail Red Barns Step by Step.....and cheap!

    Getting closer to painting, ive decided to have a few more details on this model. Additions: sinclair antenae, ditchlights and new louvers on the rear hood. The right hand door is nothing more that sheet styrene with a window made with a hobby knife Ready for painting.....notice...
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    CP Rail Red Barns Step by Step.....and cheap!

    Hello again fellow modelers. Here I will present to you a project that I have done before; a CP Rail SD40-2F. Here is the goal Here is the starting point an Altas SD60M 3 window cab and a Kaslo SD60F shell. The contents of the Kaslo box is as follows: -A high quality...
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    LifeLike F40PH with flywheels...

    ok.ok.ok.ok Thats nice and all.... But where are your SD40-2Fs?? Ill be posting a 'step by step' in the next week if you got stuck. Nice mods my friend.
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    New WARR - With pics

    Looking Great!.....Keep it comming!
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    Kato's handrails and walkway.

    Looks great Mike. ummmmmm...please remember to remove that window glazing. Painting the walkways black makes a HUGE difference. One wonders why Kato doesnt just have that piece in black plastic rather than that wanna be action red? Thats why God created airbrushes! Nice air brush ya go...
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    CP Rail GP9u Step by Step :)

    Rather than wait for someone else to do this project, ive decided to take the plunge. Here is the goal (and it can be applied to other roads as well) Taken from Trianweb http://www.trainweb.org/galt-stn/cproster/main.htm This is how I decided I would should start on this journey: An...
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    Fantasy paint of CP 9400!

    Here is a fanatical paint job I did for SD90's loco. We agreed on the scheme then I went to work and here is the result! This is with my 10% weathering!
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    CP Rail GP9u Step by Step :)

    SD70.....I used a Life Like GP 20 motor (19.99 at model expo) and an Atlas GP 7 SHELL. The cabs just pull off. Cheers
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    CP Rail GP9u Step by Step :)

    Huddy.....I use Poly S action red with a refer gray undercoat. Ive used this alot and I really like the results. For the Golden Bever, Ive never done this scheme cause its not very tasteful, but I would use Soo Line red cause thats what the big guy uses. Cheers
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    CP Rail GP9u Step by Step :)

    And finally! A dirty CP Rail GP9u(ish) ready for the yard! In the next few days ill fix the fuel tank, but untill then I am keeping with the story that this was an ex-passenger unit! A little lonely :( Much Better! Thank you for your patience on this project. Sorry it took 6...