Revisiting the switchers...

[MadMike1024]

For a quick test, put it next to a RSC F7 or GP7 from the HSC route.

I darkened it some and reloaded the last picture with the new changes.

[Chacal]

Yes! Now you're talking.

[MadMike1024]

Yes! Now you're talking.

I'm waiting for the updates to the switchers from Dick, then I'll upload the PRR and the UP... PapaXpress is still working on custom parts for the BN (which will be a payware SW9) and the LINC 210 (a payware SW1200f flexicoil rig) will have ditch lights. The entire library is going to be redone, so each will get some loving as it goes through. Remember, I started repainting on the switchers, so there are a bunch of them.

[MadMike1024]

A flexicoil truck equipped, long handrail SW1200... a perfect rig to run small trains in branchline areas of light track, but still capable of 60MPH operation on the main.

[GreatNortherner]

Hi Mike,

Thanks very much for taking the time to go through your old repaints again -- and creating new ones while you're at it. You have been doing so many repaints, and with such a great choice of railroads too, creating scenarios with prototypical equipment has become so much easier thanks to all your great efforts.

Cheers,
Michael

[Csxgp38-2]

Could somebody do a Laurinburg and Southern repaint please?

[PapaXpress]

please provide pictures

[MadMike1024]

Hi Mike,

Thanks very much for taking the time to go through your old repaints again -- and creating new ones while you're at it. You have been doing so many repaints, and with such a great choice of railroads too, creating scenarios with prototypical equipment has become so much easier thanks to all your great efforts.

Cheers,
Michael

Danke, Michael.

[Csxgp38-2]

Here are some L&S end-cabs. (The kid is me, these were shot in 2010, sadly these units are all gone now... )


This is the red they're supposed to be, non-faded:

Two other leasing units, these two were stored, not waiting for scrap like the others.

[MadMike1024]

The PRR SW1200 has been uploaded. PapaXpress did some custom detail parts (air cooling pipes and smoke deflectors) and helped with weathering, so it will go up as a joint project.

[GreatNortherner]

Thank you very, very much!!!
It's great to see the PRR roster growing.

Cheers,
Michael

[MadMike1024]

The UP SW1200f is in Hawk's tender care now.

'nother WIP, a TR5...



Details and weathering to do...

[MadMike1024]

Seems that there are some graphics issues that Mr. Cowen needs to address with the TR5, so it's on hold. I never rest, though;



There is a third to be done, an NW2 with the red white and blue belt.



Back to work...

[mdurdan]

What's the diference between the NW2 and the S W1?

[MadMike1024]

What's the diference between the NW2 and the S W1?

The toolbox under the radiator, square top windows on the front of the cab, and a single stack makes it an SW1 (which the above actually is)

The NW2 has rounded window top on the front of the cab, two stacks, and no toolbox. See below.



I think there was a horsepower difference between them as well, 800 v 900.