Large Scale Central

Diesels?

General Discussion
#1

I’m looking through how long “G” gauge has been around and see many variants of steam engines, but yet there has really only been a handful of diesels. I’m modeling roughly '75 to '90 (or should I say “trying” to) and am very dissapointed in the selection of available engines.

Has Bachman ever built a g scale diesel? Can anyone produce a diesel that isn’t a “F” or “P” did you know ALCO also made a Century line? 420, 435, 628, and they made more than an RS-3, check out an rs-36.

I realize that waiting for these engines to be built from USA or Aristo, might be a LONGGGGG wait.

Any suggestions on how to bash a Alco 420 or rs-36? what shell might be best? or would ya just say screw it and make one from scratch from syrene??

#2
mark Dash.... said:
Has Bachman ever built a g scale diesel?
It depends on your definition of "g scale".

Bachmann made a really good 1:20.3 scale model of a 3 foot gauge 1955 General Electric 45 ton side rod diesel. GE designed this unit as a standard gauge locomotive with trucks that could be provided in gauges ranging from 30" to 66". Most of the U.S. domestic ones are standard gauge, and many still exist, with some in operation. They also tend to be favored by operating museums. Until recently, the same GE 45 tonner was still being built in Brazil. The S. American ones tend to be narrow gauge.

I have several of the models, and plan to convert at least two of them to standard gauge (70.6mm in 1:20.3 scale). That will be the prime motive power on my SG shortline Sequoia Pacific RR.

Happy RRing,

Jerry

#3

Norfolk Southern kept a pair of GP9s on the roster til the mid 90s. There are alot of them rattling around on shortlines still today…

#4

Yup and there are still a BUNCH of Alcos rattling around shortlines in NY state too…

#5

I’ve been toying with the idea of building an RS11 using the RS3 as a starting point. It wouldn’t be an exact model but capture the feel. But I’m with many others…just begging for an Alco Century…preferably a 4 axle version. May have to scratch one to get it. I’ve seen a couple nice U30B’s done from the U25. And I’d like to see a modern switcher too. (SW1500 etc.) But nobody listens. They would rather release the 4th version of the GG1…If electrics just HAD to be done it could have been an AEM7…:frowning: I don’t understand why we have 3 or 4 different versions of the Big Boy yet no decent standard gauge Connie. :confused:

#6

Rattling is the key word, here. :smiley:

mark, if you want one of the later Alcos, your best bet is to get out the styrene and have at it. Keep us “posted,” with lots of picture of the build.

#7

(http://www.trainweb.org/rgs/MandERR04.jpg)

Find a few rattlin around here, too…

#8

BNSF still has an SD9 or two rattling around the yard in Spokane. One has a chopped nose. Looks kinda neat, like an old Alco.
I too, would like to see a Century of some kind produced by USA Trains.

TOG

#9

Guilford has a GP9 stationed right near here, and a couple of GP7 on their roster up in Maine…

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/bob_mccown/_forumfiles/Guilford52.jpg)

#10

Unfortunately, the two Geeps on the roster at the Housatonic have gone down recently. 1802 ran still painted in it’s P&W colors and 7324 in Housy colors.

(http://www.cvsry.com/images/HRRC-1802-3.jpg)

But they still have an RS-3 on the roster and in-service. Doesn’t have an Alco prime-mover though. Jon