It matches the decals better... And looks spiffier. Now I just need a pair of SD45s...
Alex
It is suppose to be a BN Cascade green, but the BN locomotive darwing I used for the color was a brighter version of the color. I try a more true Cascade Green on the next locomotives I paint.
I kinda like the darker green. What do you guys think?
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IDK, I like the Lemon-Lime Twist...
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Its too late anyways... Decals have already been produced for the SD45s.
But if they were lemon-lime twists you would probably end up with a headache after two minutes of operation.
But then they wouldn't be Lemon-Lime Twists!
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WCfan Well I have a new WIN scheme, what do you guys think of it? Also what do you guys think of this slogan "Powering Wisconsin", Alex says it's blah, but idk, we'll see how you guys think.
Well I have a new WIN scheme, what do you guys think of it?
Also what do you guys think of this slogan "Powering Wisconsin", Alex says it's blah, but idk, we'll see how you guys think.
It's not bad, but DEFINATELY change the colours. The bright green and yellow don't exactly go together. I would suggest something a little more dull (not boring, just less bright) for the base colour. Of, course if you change the base, you may have to change the stripe colour accordingly. Perhaps a darker green?
TrainManTyA REAL White River Southern Railroad might qualify for government funds to buy a Genset... But the model WRS doesn't!
TSRy does! The government that supplies the funds is called "Christmas"! Or "a job."I figure that if each state gov't (CT, NY, and NJ) each buy and/or chip in for one genset, than I can have one running in each state as a switcher unit! I can see it now:"Introducing the Low-Emissions Genset Switching Locomotive (LEGS Loco): Keeping the Tri-State area from becoming even more intoxicated than it already is!"
In case you're wondering, yes, I'm in a good mood today.
A REAL White River Southern Railroad might qualify for government funds to buy a Genset... But the model WRS doesn't!
I do see at least a few of the old WRS units moving to partner roads, like MSRR and QNE. We'll see...
Jordan, I think it looks good, but it looks like it'd be kind of tricky to mask. "Route of the Packers" still sounds better!!
Joe, I don't think anyone will come out with an MP20B-3 anytime soon, it took 5 years for someone to come out with gensets after all. I'm still looking for a C636; I found something from a few years ago that said Tiger Valley Models was working on one. I Wonder if they are still in buisness and if so, do they have them available? That or wait for stewart (they have the C630 with the high-ad trucks), just change the shell a bit and they'll have it.
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.
Something about the stripe seems wierd to me, but I don't know. Maybe just because it's so early (I'm not even sure why I'm up!)And I like the slogan, although it seems a lot like WSOR 4053...
Schweet, thanks.
Also forgot to mention that I came down the shore today! YESSSS!
PackerJoe, good luck on ditch lights. If you use indiviual bulbs for them what they are so that I can get some for beacons.
I was going to use Accurate Lighting part 144-29. Sorry, but good luck with the beacons anyway!
For 2201 (I might also order parts for 4100 while I'm at it), I'm going to add ditch lights, drop steps, snowplows, MU hoses, Nathan K5LAs, cab air conditioners, antennas, and all weather windows. I think that's everything, but if I'm leaving anything out, please let me know. I'm going to pass on details for 1300 since it's currently stored, and I'm not exactly sure about it's future (I'll either get a motor for it or just make it a display).
Atlas is coming out with NJT GP40s 4300-4303 (N scale ones came out a while ago), so I'll have to grab one (since NJT owns the line, they need some kind of MOW locos). Now if only someone could come out with a MP20B-3...Also, anyone know when the Atlas 3GS-21Bs are coming out? I've seen the pre-production photos, but Atlas never put an official announcement with a date on their site.
Vincent: CSX just got a couple gensets for service in NJ paid for by some company (I forget exactly who, and I'm too lazy to look it up). The TSRy. one(s) will be paid for by the state in order to promote fewer emissions WOOO! Free gensets!
Nope! They're selling the 5817 and replacing it with a Genset. I expect them to make a small profit given the amount the 5817 will go for, and the cheap price they can get the Genset for. Increased Fuel Savings and PR because they're less environmentally unfriendly. Also 600 more horsepower than 5817!
So the WRS doesn't qualify for reduced costs on gensets?? (supposedly some RR's get them for free)
Here's the sound install:
They wouldn't be scrapped, just sold off to another railroad, probably Merrimack & Souhegan
They really don't fit in with the general operating scheme, and WRS will need money to fund the purchase of 4 GP40s, and a Genset.
Ty, why would 5817 and 2752 be going to scrap?
Joe, good luck on ditch lights. If you use indiviual bulbs for them what they are so that I can get some for beacons.
I maganged to get around to putting that 2nd-generation EMD sound decoder into my SD40-2. I thought of hooking up the beacon that is installed on it but haven't came up with idea I could do with what I have on hand. Because of where it sits and the fact athearn uses 2 mini-bulbs instead of a light board it would be very tricky to get it to light. Fiber optics and MV lenes could work, but it'd still be tricky. I also have to ger resistors since the soundtraxx's light function output is 12v, which I found out the hard way and lost 2. I ordered 2 extra sets and will use the others for beacons in my U30C and SD45s, and maybe for the mars light on my 2 non-sound SD24s if there are enough left.
I weathered my new Walthers Airslide hopper this week... I used a mix of paint washes, fine-grit sandpaper (for fading the lettering), and pastels. The graffiti was brush painted on.BEFORE:AFTER:Questions and comments welcome, as usual.
No Alex, 1402 is staying... It might be a helper (although my sidings are now too short for helpers to be actually needed) or it might just sit at the engine terminal. Eventually I'm going to ditch the black nose though. Visibility of the front really suffers with all black! That's why the Phase I scheme includes a B&M white stripe. Red will work better on PII locos.
Thanks! Maybe once I'm done, I'll post a tutorial on NTRES or something.
I was looking at those Gensets a while back, but couldn't find a reason to justify having one. Now since TSRy owns the line, I can have one. I need something for the Watchinson switcher (not to be confused with the local, which will have a geep). Currently, I have 2201, but it will eventually go into MOW service. The SW1500s (1300-1302) are stored dead, and is retired and used for parts. So basically, I currently have nothing for a switcher. Maybe the state can fund some money for a green switcherAlso, I have a GP30 on my roster, but it is one of the (many) locos that I don't have a model for. We'll see once you get ready to sell it.
Did you know that 35% of all HO scale GP9m locomotives are obese? That's from a new NMRA study.
All kidding aside now...
Joe: Good luck with ditch lights! I need to add them to several locomotives in my roster, so if you could keep us updated it would be helpful.
Since I plan to replace most of my locos this winter when Atlas comes out with their GP40-2LW units, I only need to add ditch lights to the units I plan on keeping. That'll be 9423 (GP18 assigned to the local), 8569 (GP7 on a transfer job), and 1402 (SDP35, most likely a helper unit. Then I'll have 4 GP40-2LW locos on both manifests and a Genset (also coming out this winter by Atlas) in the yard.
I'll need to sell most of my current locos though... 2306 (U23B), 3243 (CSX U23B), 5817 (GP7), and 2752 (GP30) will all have to go to finance the GP40-2LWs and Genset.
So in late winter you'll see some new WRS locos... Jordan, Alex, and I are still working on the paint scheme.
GG: Thanks for the tips for the GP9! Nice job detailing, even though it is obese
I started on 2201 yesterday. I can't really do much on the detailing, since I don't have any parts yet (haven't ordered them). But I removed the horns (I'll add two Nathan K5s, one on each end) and started filing the frame to make room for the ditch lights.I've referenced David Popp's article on how he added his to a SOO SD60, I believe (it was in MR about a year ago, IIRC). Similar to the Athearn model used in the article, there are little "wings" around the coupler pocket. You have to file these away to make room for the wiring. There is also a taller "second nose" on the frame that fits inside the actual nose. I will also have to shave this down, either on top or on the sides (not sure which yet, but probably the sides. Then the rest SHOULD be fairly straightforward.
Yup, I'm right here... There's several more locos painted in WRS colors, but since they were painted and decaled in two days, (paint arrived on Thursday, ops session was Saturday) they don't look as good. Also the Phase II paint isn't nearly as cool as Phase I.
1701 (the fat one on the right) is the one Alex detailed. But nothing can fix the fat hood...
Vincent, I think that's the case, unfortunately......
I think I'm gonna go nuts. I've had some paint on order, and a part for my airbrush, idk when they're gonna get in, I'm calling my LHS monday. Which means, even if they come in, I won't be able to get them unless they're already in, because we'll be in the Blue Ridge Mountains from Tuesday to some tiem that weekend. So it looks like I'll be starting those locos in July. I'll paint the GP9 first, I messed up the sill on one side because some excess glue fell over it when I was in a hurry, and I scraped it off a couple hours later, so it damaged the detail, but it can still be used in operation and also the other side is able to have pics taken. I'm gonna end up getting a new shell for it someday though.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
They were painted for Tyler (TrainManTy) who has been pretty quiet lately...
Thats some nice painting! Is this at some sort of MRR club or is this at your or your friend's place?
The one on the right is the trainline, and the ine on the left if the P2k. The P2k has much better paint and a scale hood.
The old trainline was sold, and I'm pressuring Tyler into buying a fleet of GP40-2Ls for road trains!
Here was the road power last time I was over, all painted by meeeeeee!