Large Scale Central

CN GP38-2W

Modeling Motive Power
#1

The only local railroad freight operations I get to see close by is a short line that runs about a kilometer from my house. The operation until a few years ago was by the Ottawa Central using RS18 but has now been taken over by CN. The power is usually a rather sad looking GP40-2W showing some of the sergeant stripes paint scheme used in the 70s and 80s. This was always a favorite of mine and a nice departure from the 50-60s schemes I usually run. I was able to pick up a used GP38-2 that would be the basis for this project. Prototype Model Industries still produce a CN Safety Cab for large scale, it is a very basic unit but the only one available. The following photos will take us through the project so far.

#2

Looking good Steve.

Shane

#3

Some of the other projects I’ve done that also reflect the Canadian Prototype I like to model. The Ottawa Central loco was based on the RS18 used a LGB Alco shell mounted on a shortened U-boat, it at least gives the flavour I was looking for. The SD40-2W was one of those projects that was too good a deal to pass on.

#4

Nice work so far Steve!

I don’t model the Canadian stuff but I am familiar with it and certainly appreciate it.

Will follow this thread for any updates.

#5

The RS18 and the SD40-2W looks good Steve, but the first photos didn’t show up for me.

#6

OK, so it must be my computer or internet because now I can see the original photos. Your project looks great.