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Re: a couple of 8-wide train pictures
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 16 Oct 2000 02:40:18 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:
> I just posted the first couple of pictures of my Union Pacific SD-50 model.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1618
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> Note to the 'purists': I used a small amount of red striping tape to make the
> horizontal line around the cab. I'm still debating using some decals to add
> some detail to the model, but I think it looks pretty good the way it is now.
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> There's a yellow 9volt battery box in the back end, it will be used to power
> the headlight. And yes, it's Han Solo and Chewbacca driving it! :-)
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> I'm looking for suggestions on how to do the handrails, all the things I try
> look to 'heavy' - I want to find something that looks more to scale. Any
> ideas? (I'm tempted to leave them off completely...)
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> As always, comments and suggestions are welcome!
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> JohnG, GMLTC
John,
Your locomotive is quite excellent. However,it looks more to me like a GP-40
(without dynamic brakes) rather than an SD-50. The GP-40 is a four motor
diesel, and your engine is a dead ringer. -Harvey
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