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Scratchbuilding PRR MP54 - Thaddeus - 05-23-2011
Does anyone have some good pictures of the roof and pantograph of the PRR MP-54? I am looking for something clear enough to model off of.
Also, does anyone know if the PRR used the same pantograph on the MP-54s and the P5s?
Re: Scratchbuilding PRR MP54 - ocalicreek - 05-23-2011
No, sorry to say I can't help you with any pictures...
But I will say a great big, Big Blue
to the forum.I bet there are some folks here who can point you in the right direction and get the pictures you need. Good luck!
Galen
Re: Scratchbuilding PRR MP54 - ngauger - 05-24-2011
Ooooooohhhh Another PRR guy??????
Do you mean the "Owl" cars or later models?? I have to look and see if I have any pics, but let me know what era or model you're looking for
................and Welcome Aboard Big Blue!!!!!!
Re: Scratchbuilding PRR MP54 - Green_Elite_Cab - 05-24-2011
there are MP54 kits out there, such as those from Funaro & Camerlengo, and if you have big bucks, RTR powered MP54s by Concor. I to have several different MP54 kits, including the old Walthers ones, and the F&C ones. (speaking of which, i need to finish my F&C ones)
that said, if you still want to scatchbuild, a recent PRRH&TS "Keystone" has good plans for the MP54.
The May 1974 issue of Model Railroader has a good article on scratch building the pantographs, including different dimensions for particular types (GE, Westinghouse). However, i think the author was modeling based off of New Haven types. I think the MP54s really did have larger pantographs like on the locomotives (unlike say, Reading company Green/Blueliners).
Re: Scratchbuilding PRR MP54 - Thaddeus - 05-24-2011
Thanks for the replies everyone. I guess i failed to mention I am kitbashing a "bride and groom" in G-scale (1:29). Everything is so expensive in large scale I can have a whole train with two or three cars.
I am planning on the "owl" type. I have the PRRH&TS "Keystone" from last winter, it is a great article, it just doesn't have the money shot I need for the roof detail. Hopefully I can find that May '74 MR.
I wish there was more PRR in G scale, I would love to have an M1!
Re: Scratchbuilding PRR MP54 - Green_Elite_Cab - 05-24-2011
Thaddeus Wrote:Thanks for the replies everyone. I guess i failed to mention I am kitbashing a "bride and groom" in G-scale (1:29). Everything is so expensive in large scale I can have a whole train with two or three cars.
I am planning on the "owl" type. I have the PRRH&TS "Keystone" from last winter, it is a great article, it just doesn't have the money shot I need for the roof detail. Hopefully I can find that May '74 MR.
I wish there was more PRR in G scale, I would love to have an M1!
There isn't a whole lot going on atop the roof of a MP54. One "good" picture can be found in the PRR, PC, and Conrail CT.290 manuals. they have a picture of the pantograph area around an MP54. They are clear enough to make out the important parts. After that, most of the MP54 roof is barren.
I know there is a PRR and a PC CT290 online somewhere, but for the life of me i cannot find them. I do have the PRR one downloaded, and maybe the Penn Central. I also have two of the Conrail CT290s, which still feature MP54s, but i don't know how clearly i could scan it in.
PM me your Email, i'll try to send you the PRR one.