01-05-2014, 01:08 PM
With Christmas over I am able to get back to work on some projects. I managed to get the two LNE RS-2's ready for paint. I just need a break in the sub zero weather so I can pull out the airbrush and toss some colors around.
I had to fabricate the MU system from various spare parts. I think they are the ALCO factory MU system. It consists of two receptacles ( one larger than the other ) and two air lines. The big problem that I see with system is that it blocks the walkway between locos, it forces you to climb up and down each unit in order to cross from one to another. As far as I can tell they kept this system on all the switchers and road switchers until the CNJ take over when they were sold off to other railroads or scraped.
you can also see that I replaced the horns, adding one over the short hood as well. But, it can be seen better in this pic.
Another detail that I added is a circular cover on the cab on the short hood side. I don't know what this is for but, I used a thin cross-section of plastic rod for it.
Now if mother nature would corporate a little I can get some painting done.
I had to fabricate the MU system from various spare parts. I think they are the ALCO factory MU system. It consists of two receptacles ( one larger than the other ) and two air lines. The big problem that I see with system is that it blocks the walkway between locos, it forces you to climb up and down each unit in order to cross from one to another. As far as I can tell they kept this system on all the switchers and road switchers until the CNJ take over when they were sold off to other railroads or scraped.
Another detail that I added is a circular cover on the cab on the short hood side. I don't know what this is for but, I used a thin cross-section of plastic rod for it.
Now if mother nature would corporate a little I can get some painting done.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew