GN F45's in N scale!

[HemiAdda2d]

They are Kaslo/sar F45 kits from Grant Eastman.
To mitigate the risk of repeating myself, the build is being documented here: http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=94331

They'll be BSB, and as faithful to the prototype as I can get, down to the lift rings.

Does anyone have a rooftop shot of a GN-era F45? I know they are scarce--delivered 3 batches in mid '69, merger day was March 1970. I need to know where the beacon, horn and other details are placed.

[HemiAdda2d]

Here they are so far:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1049/paint_shop_done_4.jpg

[Doug A.]

Pretty. Very pretty.

[WolfWorks]

Nice Hemi, thought I would add a pic of mine, these are very nice kits wish I could have done better on them.

[Triplex]

Ski Train F45s? That's a fantasy scheme I've never thought of. They look like they were born to wear it.

[OC Engineer JD]

They look great! What a cool idea! :)

[HemiAdda2d]

They look great, WW! I like the silver steps on the underbody. very nice!

[WolfWorks]

I originally had three undec Kato F40 I was going to do but for some reason I just did not like their looks so when I saw SAR come out with these I just had to sell the F40 for the F45 coupled with the power car, now I just need some passenger cars. I thought about getting some Kato Amtrak superliners and repainting them but have not decided, Any thoughts on what would be best and where to get them.
Thanks for back slaps.

[HemiAdda2d]

Nobody makes the current Ski Train cars in N; but the ex-NP heavyweigts are likely feasible. Find some old Rivarossi cars, and they could be a close or correct representation.

[HemiAdda2d]

Pictures say a thousand words:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1049/decals3.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1049/decals2.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1049/decals4.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1049/decals5.jpg

[Kurt Moose]

Awesome!! A Z-scale one in the works soon?:rolleyes: I would love to see one in the "Omaha Orange and Pullman Green" scheme for a change of pace, if GN had never switched to the "Big Sky Blue".

[HemiAdda2d]

Maybe--if Grey One does decide to have me build an EB schemed unit, then you'll get your wish. I doubt I would build one for my fleet, however.
Z scale? Not a chance I have the time and parts to kitbash one. Besides, AZL makes (brass) F45's already.

[HemiAdda2d]

The F45's are ever nearer completion:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1049/pilots_detailed1.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1049/jack_pads_bell_grabs_handrails_pilots.jpg