shortliner Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 It would be nice if somebody brought out one of these! Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Looks very cool, indeed. Thanks, Jack! Â Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh wizard Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Looks  a bit like those old V engined Alco switchers that lifelike once made ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Is this the beast you mean? - the Alco C415 - one of those "Whacked severely with an ugly-stick" locos http://espee.railfan.net/nonindex/model_photos/2409a_sp-c415-ken_perry.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Is this the beast you mean? - the Alco C415Â - one of those "Whacked severely with an ugly-stick" locosExactly - saved me from going looking for a picture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 It is quite attractive, isn't it ? Â Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I've had one for years..in the process of re-motoring, then found some more shots of one in 'logging RR's of BC'...they had three different cab heights...so modelling the various types is easy, as the cab detaches [well, mine does, anyway]....so decided to make my own Hi-ad truck sideframes.....three so far, then the project stalled somewhat...but it's all there in a box....just waiting...probably for some nice handrails....I loved the old Lifelike Alcos...they are what really started me off in US muddling....[including an attempt at a C630 from a C628........I still have packets and packets of UP decals...]   sigh........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Actually makes sense from an operational point of view, guess this layout might cost more to build though..... hence the 'one off' nature? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWB Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The 2005 was a prototype, which is the reason it's unique. Since then, the UP has been using the production 3GS21B units from NRE, although there is a later style now being produced by NRE. The 2005 was built using an MP15 chassis, which might be a place to start for a kitbash. It also seems to be using a set of GP9 hood doors and vents on the longer hood. If I were doing one, I'd start with an MP15 chassis and (assuming I could get one, I haven't checked) an Atlas Trainman body shell, with a GP9 shell donating hood doors. There'd still be a lot to do, but it would be a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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