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Pic of my new custom GP9u

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  • From: Kokomo IN
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Pic of my new custom GP9u
Posted by climaxpwr on Monday, December 22, 2008 11:47 PM

I finaly got my custom low nose GP9u from Shawmut car shops.  Engine was low nosed, dual air horns, snow plow, custom painted and decaled.  I added a working LED strobe from Scaletronics, single pulse white strobe, uses the lense from a USA SD40 and a custom base.  She is painted for the shortline that ran here in Kokomo IN from 89 thru the mid 90's with these units, line is now run by Rail America.  Just wish the weather was better so I can test run it outdoors.  I managed to catch the strobe flash when I took the pic.  Enjoy.   Mike

 

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Posted by red p on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 7:39 AM

WOW, that looks good. You did a good job with it

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Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:30 AM

I ain't the world's biggest diesel fan, but that looks real nice.

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Posted by g. gage on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:58 AM

Nice job, keep up the good work.

Have fun, Rob

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Posted by climaxpwr on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:58 AM

Here is a pic of the real one, back in the mid 90's.   Mike

LHS mechanic and geniune train and antique garden tractor nut case! 

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