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Subject:	Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains
Date:	Mon, 5 Aug 2002 03:27:55 GMT
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> In lugnet.trains, James Trobaugh writes: > > > > I have completed two of the three SD40T-2 Rio Grande Engines I'm building, > > as soon as I get the back ordered decals I'll finish number three. > > > > For now here are a few shots of the two of them together: > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=20396 > > > > jt I'm a bit slow, but I wanted to chime in and say that those engines look great. I have always loved seeing big diesels paired up like that. The windows are excellent (are they that good looking in person?) I think the mixed wheel count detracts from an otherwise awesome set of engines. Have you thought of running them as an SD/GP consist? Was a GP40T-2 ever made? Anyway, just a thought. Thanks for sharing! Chris

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		Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
(...) Glad you like them Chris, I have the third one in production now. I agree that he mix wheel count is a pain, but until LEGO makes a 6 wheel engine I'm a bit hosed. Yes GP40T-2 where made, but these really aren't "T" even though that's what (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)

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		Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
(...) Hello James, these are really impressive models. I love the 'snotted' cab-windows and the overall appearence of these impressive engines. Cool work and excellent photography (nothing is better than daylight)! Leg Godt! Ben (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)

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