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Re: P42DC Amtrak Loco with SOUND
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Date: 
Thu, 29 Jun 2000 01:27:28 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin Loch writes:
I just uploaded pictures of my latest train creation.  I modeled the
P42DC Amtrac locomotive seen here:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=6386

I originally tried to duplicate the color scheme in that picture but
it look so good.  Instead I used the classic 4558 color scheme:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=770

It's built on a custom 40 stud drop-down wagon plate and includes lights,
spinning fans and authentic diesel sound.


Also, the gears for the fans should be reversed when DCC control :)

KL



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  Re: P42DC Amtrak Loco with SOUND
 
(...) Oops, I just looked at an overhead picture of a real P42DC, and it apparently only has one fan. I'll have to delete the aft fan. KL (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)

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  P42DC Amtrak Loco with SOUND
 
I just uploaded pictures of my latest train creation. I modeled the P42DC Amtrac locomotive seen here: (URL) originally tried to duplicate the color scheme in that picture but it look so good. Instead I used the classic 4558 color scheme: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains) ! 

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