BN GP39E conversion from a GP30

[Anonymous]

I was looking for a quick loco project last week, so I decided to update my P2K BN GP30 to the timescale I am modelling - the early 1990's.

There's not much to remove, apart from the small fan, nose and classification lights. there's also a few detailling bits to add. Here's how it went.

First the removal of the unwanted details.










Jon

[Anonymous]

The loco was quickly repainted and re-detailled.













Jon

[Anonymous]

Finally, a couple of shots in action on the test track.





This has been an interesting little conversion for little outlay - the plough was from a bag of add-ons from another P2K loco and the electrical cabinet air filter box was made from some scrap plastic.

I now have a reasonable representation of a new class of loco[^]

Jon[:)]

[Anonymous]

Cool engine! Even though I don't model BN or BNSF this would be a neat project!

[Anonymous]

That looks amazing!!! I might have to try that someday. Great way to add variety to my fleet, when I get the money and time.

[Anonymous]

Looks awsome![8D]

[trainfan1221]

Looks good Jon, many happy runs with it. Always good to have variety on your roster.

[Anonymous]

can you custom do conversions for people i have a gp30 i want in gp39 can you do the conversion???
Daniel

[Anonymous]

i got bored once and did a BN GP39E that was built from a former SOU high nose GP30. one of these days i'll actually fini***he paint and decals [:D] i really messed up the paintjob so I am probibly going to strip and redo it.





these units had the GP30 cab remobed and recieved a regular EMD cab with some other detail changes. here are some in progress photos: