02-06-2014, 09:13 AM
Rscott417 Wrote:Is there anyway to trim or file the platform of the newer genset? Even though you shouldn't have to make such a modification like that on trains priced the way they are these days, but maybe if you got it to the shape of the older genset you won't have as much trouble.
That picture shows a good comparison of the thinner handrail replacements to the ones that come with the engine.
You would have to add something to the corners of the platform to ensure the platform is larger than the handrails. But you would also have to paint it and add a perfect golden line and end up with a model with a phantasy platform shape. A simple black wire to couple the engines is much easier.
Now, that is all far from perfection but CSX runs Genset quite frequent as single units. That makes it easy for me to run them as two single units or couple them some times with the black wire to run a pair. They match also perfect with Atlas/Trainman GP38/38-2 and 39-2.
Reinhard
