Josh's Engine Roster
#1
Hi Guys, following Ralph here and starting a blog on my Engine Roster. Im going to sorta follow my old Engine Roster Thread and post new post for each loco so i can go back and update it once something new has been completed on the model. Misngth Cheers
Josh Mader

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#2
Ill start with my Atlas Silver Series BNSF Dash 8-40B. She wears #8630 and has been fully weathered. Things that need to be done to this loco:
  • Fix/Replace the sunshade on the right side of the cab
  • Install KADEE #5 Couplers
  • Install Miscellaneous Add-on Details
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder


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This loco was weathered before i got pictures for it, so the weathering doesnt really look anything like it lol

Inspiration pics:

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#3
Atlas Silver Series BNSF Dash 8-40BW. She wears number 546. Things that need to be done to this one are:
  • Weather the entire loco
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

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Inspiration Pics:

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#4
KATO BNSF AC4400CW. She wears number 5624 and is equipped with a DCC decoder. She needs the following done:
  • Weathering

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Inspiration Pics:

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#5
Pics to come soon of BNSF AC4400CW #5621 Misngth



Inspiration pics:

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#6
1st of 4 Athearn Genesis BNSF SD70MAC's. She wears # 9929 and is equipped with KADEE #5 couplers. Things that need to be done to this loco include:
  • Weathering
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

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paired with my other BNSF SD70MAC that i got

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Inspiration Pics:

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#7
2nd of 4 of my Athearn Genesis BNSF SD70MAC's. This one wears #9955 and also is equipped with KADEE #5 couplers. Needs:
  • Weathering
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

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Inspiration Pics:

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#8
3rd of 4 Athearn Genesis BNSF SD70MAC's. This one wears #9482. Needs the following:
  • KADEE #5 Couplers
  • Entire Loco needs to be Weathered
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

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Inspiration Pics:

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#9
4rth of 4 Athearn Genesis BNSF SD70MAC's. This one wears #9897. Needs the following:
  • KADEE #5 Couplers
  • Entire Loco needs to be Weathered
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

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Inspiration Pics:

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#10
Athearn RTR BNSF GP35 in the new Swoosh Scheme. This loco has since been re-built into BNSF GP38-2 #2031. Mine will remain BNSF GP35 #2031. Needs the following done to her:
  • KADEE #5's installed
  • Entire loco needs to be weathered
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

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BNSF #2031 as a GP38-2:

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#11
Athearn RTR BNSF GP38-2 #2094. This one needs the following done:
  • Handrails installed and painted **COMPLETED ON MARCH 11, 2009**
  • Install and paint grab irons
  • Install and paint Snow Plow
  • KADEE #5 Couplers installed
  • Entire loco needs to be weathered
  • DCC Decoder hard wired into the unit; TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet)

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Inspiration Pic:

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~~Update March 10, 2009~~

I painted and installed the handrails for this unit from a handrail set that came with the loco. The handrails were brand new just in a baby blue color, so i painted them and did the ends in white:

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#12
Athearn RTR BNSF GP38-2 #2257. She needs the following:
  • New Horn installed and painted
  • Install the front and rear handrails **Completed on March 5, 2009**
  • Install and paint grab irons
  • Install and paint Snow Plow
  • KADEE #5 Couplers installed
  • DCC Decoder hard wired into the unit; TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet)

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Inspiration Pics:

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#13
Latest Addition to the roster, a Burlington Northern Santa Fe SD75I in the Warbonnet Paint Scheme. This ones number is 8277. She also needs some work done to her. I got this from Eric, aka ThoroughBreed, as a trade for my un-numbered SP SD70M.

Things that need to be done to this loco are:
  • Remove Handrails **Completed on February 25, 2009**
  • Dust and Clean off loco **Completed on February 25, 2009**
  • Replace and Paint Handrails **Completed on March 17, 2009**
  • Sand off some minor Glue Marks **Completed on February 25, 2009**
  • Re-Paint Sanded Spots **Completed on March 11, 2009**
  • Paint metal grab irons **Completed on March 17, 2009**
  • Install KADEE #5 Couplers
  • Weather the entire loco
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

All and all, i like this loco Misngth

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~~UPDATE FEBRUARY 25, 2009~~

I took the handrails off since i bought a new set for this loco anyways. Chris pointed out that he had thought this was a SD70MAC instead of a SD70M. Its actually neither of those, this loco is a SD75I lol. No problem, I also got a set of SD70/75 handrails, so i can just use that set and paint it BNSF Silver for this model.

The reason i pulled all the handrails off and not just the ones on the front and rear (which needed to be replaced anyways because they were broken off on the bases of the rails) is because there were glue marks at the bases where the rails attached to the loco's walkways. So i sanded them down and now all i have to do is repaint the sides BNSF red and touch up the Fuel Tank that i accidentally brushed up against lol. I also need to paint the grab irons so ill do this too....

Once it is re-pained, i will also need to re-puncture the wholes for the handrails as some of them got covered when i sanded of them, and im sure some more will get plugged with paint when i re-paint the sides of the walkways and the front and rear "porches", no biggy

Here are a couple pics with the locos handrails removed and the sides, front and rear sanded down. I also did some minor sanding on the roof of the cab next to the antenna and on one of the sunshades to remove some glue marks. This only has one sunshade so i will also need to get another and add it on in the BNSF Red (which by the way i need paint to match the BNSF red so if anyone knows what to use, id appreciate some help on that). I think i might also replace the antenna and add some more details to the front of the loco... Thats later lol

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And here is the photos im going to be using to detail and weather this unit:

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~~Update March 11, 2009~~

I did a little work on this engine, first i painted the sanded areas. All that needs to be done now is the re-painting of the fuel tank on the one side. i also painted some of the grab irons. The ones that still need to be painted are all the ones on the rear of the loco. i need some silver paint (on order) to finish those off. I also installed both sides of the handrails along the sides, with the ends painted BNSF yellow just like the prototype. The front and rear handrails will be installed as soon as i can get some more tiny drill bits (#78 and #79, which are also on order with the paint, should be here by early next week). So with that said, here are a few pics:

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~~Update, March 17, 2009~~

Today i finished installing and painting the handrails on this unit. I also painted the rear grab irons with ATSF Silver, so they are not bare metal anymore. This loco is nearing completion. I also put the first coat of repair paint on the fuel tank, it will take a few more coats to cover the brushup with the sandpaper that removed the paint down to the bare plastic lol. Here are some quick pics of the loco as it is right now:

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#14
Athearn Genesis BNSF SD75I. This one does not have a number but will be numbered for 8300. She needs the following done:
  • Grab Irons Intsalled **COMPLETED ON MARCH 17, 2009**
  • Windshield wipers inatlled
  • Ditch Lights assembled and installed **COMPLETED ON MARCH 11, 2009**
  • Sun Shades installed **COMPLETED ON MARCH 17, 2009**
  • KADEE #5 Couplers Intsalled
  • Handrails painted and installed **COMPLETED ON MARCH 17, 2009**
  • Number the loco 8300 with decals
  • Entire Loco needs to be weathered to prototype
  • Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder


Inspiration Pics:

[Image: 8300-1.jpg]

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~~Update, March 11, 2009~~

I painted and installed the handrails on the sides of the loco. I also painted the ends BNSF Yellow to match the prototype. Ditch Lights were installed but need to be painted for touch-ups. Grab irons need to be installed, waiting for the #79 drill bits (on order, should be here sometime early next week). Here are some pics of the loco as it is right now:

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~~Update, March 17, 2009~~


I did some work on this unit as well today. I got all the grab irons installed and painted, got the rest of the handrails installed and painted, and installed the sunshades on the cab. Here is what she looks like as of now:

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#15
KATO UP SD90/43MAC. She wears number 8059. Things that need to be done to this loco include:
  • Order and replace the small details, Blower Housing.....
  • Weather the entire loco
  • Install a TCS DP2X (2 functions) or NCE D14SR (6 functions) or NCS D13SRP (4 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder

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Inspiration Pic:

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