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Re: GE 44-Tonner
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Mon, 24 Sep 2001 06:18:19 GMT
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CMASI@CMASI.CHEM.TULANEspamless.EDU
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John Neal wrote:
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> Here is a GE 44 Tonner in UP colors that my 11 yo son built a while ago:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=185
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> Produced from 1940 until 1955, they were specifically designed to be the
> largest loco that could be operated by just one man (the 1937 Diesel
> Agreement provided that an extra man would be needed for locos weighing
> more that 90,000 pounds). They gave themselves 1 ton for any extra
> add-ons.
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> I think he did a pretty good job:-)
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> -John
That looks nice.
I agree with Lar about the walkway at the front or back. A more rounded look
might peg the model as a 44-toner a bit more, but potato potato. There are only
two other things I find distracting (slightly) the gap between the clear panel
windows and the lack of bumpy things around the LEGO train motors. Can't you
spring for a couple of gray 1x2x2 windows for a prodigy like your son to fix the
window issue ;?) (Although after looking at the proto the side windows on that
engine are going to be problematic.) The way he has the motors built in really
limits the options for covering up the motors, and the motors in the prototype
are excruciatingly boring too. (I like the close fitting gray slopes, but the
plain motors are too plain.)
The color scheme is well done. The ladders are flush, and they look good that
way. The diesel engine details are cool too.
I think he did a very good job.
Chris
PS I think everyone has the stud count going the wrong way. Maybe the hood
should be 1 stud wider. Go 8/5! (Just trying to get him to use up more of your
"good" parts :).
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| (...) All I can say is that Ross is being faithful to the prototype-- I checked the schematic from which he was working and there isn't a walkway on the front or back-- the steps drop right off of the front wheel of the truck. He cleverly attached (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| Here is a GE 44 Tonner in UP colors that my 11 yo son built a while ago: (URL) from 1940 until 1955, they were specifically designed to be the largest loco that could be operated by just one man (the 1937 Diesel Agreement provided that an extra man (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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