S sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder Jan 19, 2002 3,073 0 36 81 Vernon Hills, Illinois Visit site Apr 8, 2002 #1 When I posted the photos of the "new EMDs for the SM&CH", I didn't mention the model EMD. mrgooch noted that fact, so...... Anyone for a guessing game????? Attachments bl20.jpg 32 KB · Views: 169
When I posted the photos of the "new EMDs for the SM&CH", I didn't mention the model EMD. mrgooch noted that fact, so...... Anyone for a guessing game?????
mrgooch New Member Mar 30, 2002 98 0 6 Toms River N.J. Visit site Apr 8, 2002 #2 Great Looking Engines They could be Atlas GP-30's
S sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder Jan 19, 2002 3,073 0 36 81 Vernon Hills, Illinois Visit site Apr 8, 2002 #3 They're not GP30s, although I did use GP35 shells because they fit the chassis perfectly. Pete
B BDC Member Sep 23, 2001 313 0 16 50 Istanbul (not Constantinople) www.railimages.com Apr 8, 2002 #4 Hmmm... I'll have to go with a GP39-2, although that dynamic brake blister sure looks an awful lot like a GP60.
Hmmm... I'll have to go with a GP39-2, although that dynamic brake blister sure looks an awful lot like a GP60.
S sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder Jan 19, 2002 3,073 0 36 81 Vernon Hills, Illinois Visit site Apr 8, 2002 #5 BDC, You got the dynamic brake, the blister is actually a foot short of the GP60. They're not GP60s, or GP39-2s, although -2 does apply.
BDC, You got the dynamic brake, the blister is actually a foot short of the GP60. They're not GP60s, or GP39-2s, although -2 does apply.
N N Gauger 1:20.3 Train Addict Dec 20, 2000 6,732 0 36 South Eastern, PA mywebpages.comcast.net Apr 8, 2002 #6 Guess??? How about GP35-2??? I think they had a letter M after them??
I IMRL393 Member Aug 7, 2001 360 0 16 Visit site Apr 8, 2002 #8 GP38-2W converted to DB ??? The GP40-2W and GP60M had three exhaust fans. - George
B BDC Member Sep 23, 2001 313 0 16 50 Istanbul (not Constantinople) www.railimages.com Apr 8, 2002 #9 The only other thing I can find is the GP59, but that had three exhaust fans too. My books don't list any rebuilds or reconfigurations.
The only other thing I can find is the GP59, but that had three exhaust fans too. My books don't list any rebuilds or reconfigurations.
S sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder Jan 19, 2002 3,073 0 36 81 Vernon Hills, Illinois Visit site Apr 9, 2002 #10 BDC, Probably too recent to be in any of the books. To all, Big hint: there are only three prototypes. Model Railroader has featured a kitbash of these engines.
BDC, Probably too recent to be in any of the books. To all, Big hint: there are only three prototypes. Model Railroader has featured a kitbash of these engines.
brakie Active Member Nov 8, 2001 2,827 0 36 77 Bucyrus,Ohio Visit site Apr 9, 2002 #11 Sure look like GP50/60s to me!
R rockislandmike Active Member Nov 6, 2001 1,257 0 36 57 Edmonton AB dayfornight.qazam.com Apr 9, 2002 #12 GP40P-2. According to my database, they only made three of the prototype, and with the -2, that would be my guess. Don't know how the "M" clue fits in, though.
GP40P-2. According to my database, they only made three of the prototype, and with the -2, that would be my guess. Don't know how the "M" clue fits in, though.
S sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder Jan 19, 2002 3,073 0 36 81 Vernon Hills, Illinois Visit site Apr 10, 2002 #13 Look at the undercarriage. GP40-2, GP50, GP60 didn't have that undercarriage.
B BDC Member Sep 23, 2001 313 0 16 50 Istanbul (not Constantinople) www.railimages.com Apr 10, 2002 #14 And having only two exhaust fans, that means a GP-39 or earlier design. How about a CF-7 (?), the F7 locos rebuilt into hood units?
And having only two exhaust fans, that means a GP-39 or earlier design. How about a CF-7 (?), the F7 locos rebuilt into hood units?
S sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder Jan 19, 2002 3,073 0 36 81 Vernon Hills, Illinois Visit site Apr 10, 2002 #15 the CF-7 was almost as ugly as the BL-2. Bigger hint: there not geeps.
S sumpter250 multiscale modelbuilder Jan 19, 2002 3,073 0 36 81 Vernon Hills, Illinois Visit site Apr 11, 2002 #17 CATT !!!!!! Good to see you back on the gauge, hope you're recovering quickly. You are right about new bodies, but they're not GP18s.
CATT !!!!!! Good to see you back on the gauge, hope you're recovering quickly. You are right about new bodies, but they're not GP18s.