GEC's Layout Progress

[Green_Elite_Cab]

Yeah, they have some freaky stuff out here. NJ transit runs the OLDEST passenger locomotives in the country, the former CNJ GP40Ps (they are now GP40PH-2As or something like that). The only real difference between them in the 1970s and now, is that they had there Steam generators traded for HEP generators, and in the 1990s, they had their hoods flared all the way down (rather than a square rear). if you see a GP40 in the 4100 series, its a an old CNJ (until you hit the GP40FH-2)

Those GP40FH-2s are also pretty ancient, considering they are built from 1970s GP40s and F45 parts. I'm thinking alot of these locomotives (and even some of the newer electrics like the ALP44) are going to be going soon. there are only 4 GP40FH-2s left. they aren't particularly exciting in there own right, but on the other hand, they really are the last of a design, kinda like F-units. You won't see many GP40-based passenger engines soon.

In other news, my Silverliner IIIs are moving along nicely. Now i just need to find a gentle way to strip them, or at least smooth out the paint. the old coat that was on them is crumbling off the model too easily. i want a fresh base to start.


how would you strip paint from a resin shell?