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Four PS4427 Micro-Trains hoppers custom painted MRL.
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Four PS4427 Micro-Trains hoppers custom painted MRL.

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07 Sep 2011
MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.
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MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.

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05 Mar 2011
MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.
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MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.

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05 Mar 2011
MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.

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05 Mar 2011
MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.

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05 Mar 2011
MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.
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MRL 290, SDP40-2XR ( SDP40 ). Made with Kato SD40 on SD45 sill. The rear end was made with styrene, BLMA doors and grabs and a detail Associates headlight. The walkway behind the cab was modified with styrene (LOTS of styrene!), BLMA tread plate and GMM brass handrails. Other details: BLMA 5 chime on a custom bracket and BLMA sun shades and wind deflectors/ mirrors. The engine was modeled for a 2007 time frame, the centennial logo is faded and by this time it recieved the larger white sill stripes.

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05 Mar 2011
Soon to be MRL 290, SDP40-2XR. Made from a Kato SD40 and a Kato SD45 with alot of styrene work. Still might do some minor tweeking to the handrails on the side where the step is.
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Soon to be MRL 290, SDP40-2XR. Made from a Kato SD40 and a Kato SD45 with alot of styrene work. Still might do some minor tweeking to the handrails on the side where the step is.

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23 Feb 2011
Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.
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Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.

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19 Jun 2010
MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.
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MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.

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19 Jun 2010
MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.

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18 Jun 2010
MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.
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MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.

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18 Jun 2010
MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.
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MRL 261 SD40-2XR. Another oddball in the MRL fleet being the only unit on the roster with snow shields. Kato SD40, removed ratchet brake from nose, extended front of dynamic brake blister (-2 style/look), made -2 electrical cabinet from styrene. Details: BLMA plow, MU hoses and baby sinclair. Sunrise Ent. snow shields, rear brake wheel/stand and dynamic vent. Air horns are from Miniatures By Eric.

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18 Jun 2010
MRL 330 SD45-2. Used Pollyscale CSX blue. Relocated the horns, made the small electrical box behind the cab from styrene, added the 2 small vents on the roof (one under the horns and the other between the exhaust stack and front dynamic fan) and filled in the rear number boards. Yep, the real one still has its low-mount brake cylinders.
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MRL 330 SD45-2. Used Pollyscale CSX blue. Relocated the horns, made the small electrical box behind the cab from styrene, added the 2 small vents on the roof (one under the horns and the other between the exhaust stack and front dynamic fan) and filled in the rear number boards. Yep, the real one still has its low-mount brake cylinders.

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23 May 2010
Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.

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16 Apr 2010
Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.

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16 Apr 2010
Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.

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16 Apr 2010
Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.

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16 Apr 2010
SD70ACe MRL 4300 rear. Lowered headlight, installed BLMA grab irons and some hamemade one's. Also used Trainworx side grills, radiator cooling fans and Dynamic brake grill. Special thanks to Robert for help with the rear decals.
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SD70ACe MRL 4300 rear. Lowered headlight, installed BLMA grab irons and some hamemade one's. Also used Trainworx side grills, radiator cooling fans and Dynamic brake grill. Special thanks to Robert for help with the rear decals.

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16 Apr 2010
Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.

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16 Apr 2010
Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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Kato SD70ACe MRL 4300. Used Model Masters acryl "Blue Angel Blue". Used Trainworx SD70ACe/M-2 detail set and BLMA grab irons. Moved Headlight to the nose, shaved off number board backing to make more correct, removed smaller GPS dome and lowered rear headlight. Rear of underframe was milled to make rear grills see-through.

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16 Apr 2010
MRL 263 & 264 Relocated horns, used CSX blue. This is a older photo, but these two now have the correct high-mount brake cylinder trucks on them and plows coming soon.
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MRL 263 & 264 Relocated horns, used CSX blue. This is a older photo, but these two now have the correct high-mount brake cylinder trucks on them and plows coming soon.

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28 Mar 2010
MRL 264, 263 and 402
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MRL 264, 263 and 402

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28 Mar 2010
Finally got the revised MRL decals from microscale and the new smaller "Montana Rail Link" is still too big for the woodchip cars. Oh well, I should be happy I can even come this close to correct.
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Finally got the revised MRL decals from microscale and the new smaller "Montana Rail Link" is still too big for the woodchip cars. Oh well, I should be happy I can even come this close to correct.

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28 Mar 2010
MRL 402 Relocated horn and added a plow. I used Model Masters "Blue Angel Blue" Acryl paint on this one. This blue matches the MRL blue very well although the picture doesn't do it justice. If you use this paint for a MRL project, I advise doing the black first since the "Acryl" paints have a adhering issue and masking tape will pull it off.
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Custom MRL Montana Rail Link
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MRL 402 Relocated horn and added a plow. I used Model Masters "Blue Angel Blue" Acryl paint on this one. This blue matches the MRL blue very well although the picture doesn't do it justice. If you use this paint for a MRL project, I advise doing the black first since the "Acryl" paints have a adhering issue and masking tape will pull it off.

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28 Mar 2010
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