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Re: P42DC Amtrak Loco with SOUND
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Date: 
Thu, 29 Jun 2000 01:41:30 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin Loch writes:
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.


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



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  Re: P42DC Amtrak Loco with SOUND
 
Excellent model, Kevin! Nice work. I've got to check my parts now to see how close I'll come to the 40 stud drop plate you designed... I seem to recall that when I saw this P42DC Amtrak engine in person last year, the single exhaust fan that you (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)

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  Re: P42DC Amtrak Loco with SOUND
 
(...) Also, the gears for the fans should be reversed when DCC control :) KL (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)

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