12-14-2023, 07:48 PM
Well, Tom, the GP40 is exactly the same manufacturer, vintage and design as the GP38 that I turned into a DCC unit last year. If there were areas that I didn't address well in that build, let me know and I'll try to focus in on those with this loco. I don't plan to take many pictures since I'll be doing exactly what I did with the LV unit above, but that can change if you need some additional information. Here's the beast out of the box:
The snowplow is coming tomorrow, but no rush on that. After disassembly I'll be working on the innards, connecting to the wheels, motor, adding LEDs.
The 5 Reading GP40-2's were the only Reading locos ever to get their road number placed on the top of the hood. Wondering if Conrail ever patched that - none of the post 1976 shots showed the roofs.
Once I get the unit working on DCC I'll be doing some moderate weathering.
The snowplow is coming tomorrow, but no rush on that. After disassembly I'll be working on the innards, connecting to the wheels, motor, adding LEDs.
The 5 Reading GP40-2's were the only Reading locos ever to get their road number placed on the top of the hood. Wondering if Conrail ever patched that - none of the post 1976 shots showed the roofs.
Once I get the unit working on DCC I'll be doing some moderate weathering.
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