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Lima, a model train manufacturer from Italy, used to produce the only model of a GM export diesel in HO that I know of. It was a model of a South African 6-axle diesel, I'm almost sure it's the one on this photo: http://emdexport.railfan.net/africa/safrica10.html It could be used as a starting point for kitbashing one of your low-nose diesels, nos. 60-62. The truck sideframes would have to be replaced, the turbocharger cooling fan/intakes/grills removed, fuel tank modified.... I'll try to get the catalog number of the model & overall length. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued. Maybe try ebay? The mechanism of this model was somewhat unusual - it had a centrally placed can motor with a single shaft, driving only the rear truck. But, if you're considering the kitbash, you could use the IHC SD40 made by Mehano, Slovenia - it has the correct trucks (not the latest in detail, but better than Lima originals) and they are both powered. The same model of the SD40 but with the older motor and only 4 axles powered was sold under the AHM and Model Power brands, some with flywheels and body mounted couplers and trucks different from those on your prototypes, some with talgo trucks which were correct for you. The chassis is plastic, so it's easy to shorten it and fit the Lima body to it. But somehow I get the feeling you're not really interested in what I propose since you weren't mentioning locos nos. 60-61. Have fun, Oliver
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