A new look for the Bachmann 45ton diesel

[TheJoat]

Wow. It's been a long project, but I finally finished it up today and took it out on the maiden voyage around the layout.





I did reuse the trucks, but ended up taking the siderods off. I was also able to re-use the grills, steps, air tanks, smoke stacks, as well as some piping. Most of the rest is scratchbuilt, but I did buy some headlights!

More pictures and a log of my construction can be found over at http://www.jbrr.com/

I'm quite pleased with the results.

[Ray Dunakin]

Wow, nice work! It looks as good as a commercial product.

[John Busby]

Hi the Joat
What 44 tonner there is nothing left of it[:D]
That is a brilliant job will make a point of having a look at the construction log when I have more time.
regards John

[tangerine-jack]

Very nice work. That is a convincing model and one that will be a great addition to the roster. Now if I could only con you out of it..................................

[bman36]

Hey there,
Well done! That certainly is different all right. Do you still have the shell left at all? Later eh...Brian.

[ttrigg]

Bruce:

Anytime you want to send it out to the west coast for a test run, just let me know. Awesome. I just looked at the pic's in your construction log, will read it later. Thanks for sharing.

[TrainFreak409]

That's very professional looking. I would have never know that it was a Bachmann 45 tonner without you telling us.[:D]