04-12-2014, 01:56 PM
Hi jwb and many thanks for your prompt response.
I like the look of the CF7 which I think - from what I can gather on the net - were fitted with a Topeka(?) round or angular topped cab. I think I'm right in saying that a model of either type isn't available, although I think I read that a manufacturer was thinking of releasing one in the near future?
With regard to the S-2/4: funnily enough, I have one (an Atlas model) which I purchased second hand a couple of years ago with a view to turning it into a Santa Fe loco in black/dark blue with silver/white decals. I went as far as stripping the loco of its Central Illinois livery and purchasing the appropriate (Micro Mark?) decals from the States. Unfortunately, to protect the delicate handrails etc from the stripping agent (Dettol), I removed them and put them somewhere for safe keeping: so safe, I still can't find them, even after searching high and low!
Consequently, I have to persevere with my only remaining loco i.e. the GP 38. I do like the look of the red loco in the photo you've kindly attached to this thread, and this is definitely worthy of further research; even if I may have to use modeller's license and warp history slightly to the effect that the rails along District 22 remained in service several years later than they actually did.
Thanks for your help,
jonte
I like the look of the CF7 which I think - from what I can gather on the net - were fitted with a Topeka(?) round or angular topped cab. I think I'm right in saying that a model of either type isn't available, although I think I read that a manufacturer was thinking of releasing one in the near future?
With regard to the S-2/4: funnily enough, I have one (an Atlas model) which I purchased second hand a couple of years ago with a view to turning it into a Santa Fe loco in black/dark blue with silver/white decals. I went as far as stripping the loco of its Central Illinois livery and purchasing the appropriate (Micro Mark?) decals from the States. Unfortunately, to protect the delicate handrails etc from the stripping agent (Dettol), I removed them and put them somewhere for safe keeping: so safe, I still can't find them, even after searching high and low!
Consequently, I have to persevere with my only remaining loco i.e. the GP 38. I do like the look of the red loco in the photo you've kindly attached to this thread, and this is definitely worthy of further research; even if I may have to use modeller's license and warp history slightly to the effect that the rails along District 22 remained in service several years later than they actually did.
Thanks for your help,
jonte