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Proto Engine question
« on: May 14, 2013, 02:18:19 PM »
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Hey guys.

Looking for info on an oddball engine I saw on line awhile back...cannot find the link or any reference to it now.  I believe the engine is in KCS...maybe SOO markings, but I could be wrong...it looks like an SD40-2 with a short hood from a GP in place of the normal 40 unit...and has what looks like a very long deck on the back as a result.  The article was on modeling the unit in HO Scale and was refered to as "franken-diesel" or something like that.   Ring any bells out there?  I have the makings of that engine, just need some reference to go by.  Very cool looking.

Thanks for any info you have.

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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2013, 02:37:39 PM »
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2013, 02:42:19 PM »
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Cr@p, now I have to go buy an IM SD45T-2 to hack up. :facepalm:
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2013, 02:45:05 PM »
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Joe

I believe the unit began life as a SD45T-2.  http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=77964.

Thread drift: You made a model of SP's Dayton Tower, any chance of a kit for the general public?

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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2013, 02:57:43 PM »
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Heh, looks like somebody slammed on the brakes too hard and the load shifted.   :D

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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2013, 03:00:18 PM »
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Quote from: Philip H on May 14, 2013, 02:42:19 PM
Cr@p, now I have to go buy an IM SD45T-2 to hack up. :facepalm:

Good luck getting the shell to clear the gear tower.   :|
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2013, 03:03:26 PM »
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Hey, if Superturbine can build all those articulated steam locos . . . .
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2013, 03:52:41 PM »
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Does anyone know WHY that's been labeled a B unit? Was it missing a crapper or something?
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2013, 04:00:07 PM »
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That engine has to ride a bit unbalanced.
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2013, 04:49:27 PM »
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Thanks guys...Chriss!!  finally!  Yea, funny looking but it's itching for hot tub and a few lawn chairs on that rear deck :o)  I will probably just make it front wheel drive and lash it up with something else.  Looks too cool not to do.

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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2013, 07:13:59 PM »
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Post photos. I don't think I've seen one in N scale.
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2013, 07:44:11 PM »
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Here's one someone did.  Looks like an IM tunnel motor with a Kato SD40-2 long hood.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/41620/title/n-scale-nrex-sd40-2-9/cat/500
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2013, 08:05:35 PM »
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He used the wrong hood though. It should be an early SD40-2.
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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2013, 09:24:01 PM »
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Joe

Here you go HO version:  http://www.6axlepwr.com/NREX_9402.html
12 pages worth.

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Re: Proto Engine question
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2013, 09:40:47 PM »
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SP flatfaces have a Monkey Deck , this looks bigger , so in that light a Great Ape Deck it might be coined . I can see  a beach umbrella , card table , and happy crew members .
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