Re: SMMW GE Locos Project
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Bob....Great question!? That "thing" on the roof is actually a two sided number?board.? They were unique to the Sacramento Northern 44 tonners and the Tidewater Southern 70 tonners.? See attached pics. Bob Hogan
Very beautiful paint on the GE's paint Bob, also the crosswise AC
unit--was that unique to the WP or for GE's in particular?
This also brings up some observations on the time it takes SMMW,
EastWest, PreSize and others kits to actually become 'semi
'commonly seen on S layouts.? Back in the days of runs of 300cars
X 12(schemes) from SHS/SSA/AM's RTR? cars/engines it would be a
matter of a day or two.? Now the pipeline seems so much slower
getting unto the mainline.?
I'm certainly guilty as my FM switcher is at an impasse at 50%
completion and my ribbed boxcar is at 90%? waiting on the paint
shop!? Whoops, our weather had been great but now garage and yard
cleanup will be taking over starting this PM!
Bob Werre
Phototraxx
?completed GE 70 tonner #201 (one of two on the SN) and the
nearly completed 44 Tonner (Phase 1) #147.? This was the only
Phase 1 on the SN roster and was built for the Napa Valley in 1942
(jointly owned by SN parent Western Pacific).? SN numbers 141-146
were the later post war 44 tonners.? I still need to add cab
shades (HOT in the Sacramento Valley summer sun) and am awaiting
the arrival of NWSL Stanton Drives.? Thanks to Jim for producing
the very nice resin castings for both of these models.
Bob Hogan
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