https://flic.kr/s/aHsmX1oyKN These are pictures of the Engine I would like to find the type of. I think its in the GP series, but im not sure, anything would be helpful. I got this loco from my Grandfather (its been in a box since the 80s or 90s I think) and as you can see, it needs some parts. Please and thank you.
Well, that's a GP40.
It doesn't just need parts though, it's completely destroyed. The side is melted completely through.
Chris van der Heide
My Algoma Central Railway Modeling Blog
Take a picture of that one. Find another GP40. Keep the picture, toss the original engine. If the motor got hot enough to melt through the hood casting, then putting a new hood on it won't help.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
I agree that damage such as that does not "just happen" and that the locomotive is not salvagable or repairable to working order. But hey it's from someone's grandfather so other than just keeping it in a box (which costs nothing and does no harm by the way) I'd look for some way to keep it but make it a static display. The internet has many photos of diesel locomotives being scrapped and with some strategic cutting of the melted portions and rusting and weathering, this item could be made into a neat bit of layout detail. The used locomotive dealer, which often doubles as a scrap yard, or a large scrap yard that accepts items as large as a locomotive can both be interesting switching destinations and interesting layout features. Used locomotive trucks are also seen as flatcar loads if salvagable or gondola loads if being sent to scrap.
Dave Nelson
Thanks dknelson, thats a good idea, I thought of turning it into a dummy locomotive, but static display sounds alot better.
Wyatt