N scale sd45

I was wondering where can i find some N scale SD45s or is their any model on the market i could kitbash (well have someone kitbash it for me..

 

Kato makes a very nice SD45 though I still need to get some myself My local train shops usually have a couple in stock. Also several years ago ModelPower produced one but its pretty much garbage by any standards. I've rebuilt a few of these and got them to run but would not even consider them a viable alternative to the Katos just practice projects
John

 

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mjc205:
I was wondering where can i find some N scale SD45s or is their any model on the market i could kitbash (well have someone kitbash it for me.. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi and welcome aboard! I like SD45's and have a few in my fleet. (They are Kato). M.B. woo woo woo's in Baltimore had new SD45's advertised in a recent N Scale Magazine ad for $49.99 (assorted roads). I would doubt they have undecorated. Give them a call at 1-888-872-4675 and ask for Shane in the N scale dept.

So, what are you going to do with them? Custom painting? Detailing? What roads?

Harold

 

**jumping up and down with hand raised**
Might I recommend SP Kodachrome with full lights or modeling them as SD40M-2s in speedlettering Heck, even DRGW or UP would work. But hey, I'm kinda biased

[ 10 May 2001: Message edited by: John Barnhill ]

 

I was thinking maybe Clinchfield or Seaboard Coast Line, like the units I have I think he might be a Cotton Belt fan and know Kato released their SD45's in Southern Pacific, but can't remember if Cotton Belt was done too.

Harold

 

Gotta go with Chessie. An SCL SD-45 "Pulling for You" is the way to go

"Look Ahead, Look South"

 

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by chessie:
Hi and welcome aboard! I like SD45's and have a few in my fleet. (They are Kato). M.B. woo woo woo's in Baltimore had new SD45's advertised in a recent N Scale Magazine ad for $49.99 (assorted roads). I would doubt they have undecorated. Give them a call at 1-888-872-4675 and ask for Shane in the N scale dept.

So, what are you going to do with them? Custom painting? Detailing? What roads?

Harold<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well i'm modeling the Cotton Belt RR.. I dont have a certain region right now.. I dont have the space or the resources to build a layout.. but I stay in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.. A majority of my rolling stock will be SP stuff, because of the limited amount of Cotton Belt..

i have some some picks if you guys want me to post them I will.. All suggestions are welcome with open ears.. I need the advice/help
Thanks

Marcus

 

Here is a Kato SD45 I detailed and custom painted. They are GREAT!



[ 10 May 2001: Message edited by: Craig Martyn ]