kingj63

Modern US Electric, fantasy

This one has been floating around on the drafting table for some time. Finally got all the parts to do it. Here is the end result. Of course you know I have this thing for imagining MILW never went away. This builds on that by adding re-electrification to some lines west. Call it a modern "Little Joe" If you want. I call it "Big J" J for Jeff, my name of course. I suppose this love it or hate it type modeling. No real need to explain it to death. Only basic point for those asking where did this paint scheme originate? It was a tip of my hat to the MILW DL109 engines, as delivered. Fitted to this model profile. For those who care to know. This is built using 2 Kato P24 Genesis shells. Riding on a Kato JNR EF510 chassis. DCC equipped with a TCS K1D4-NC. LEDs moved off board into the nose just behind the headlight and ditch lights for superior lighting. Actually, no choice as the Kato P42 light pipes were useless with the EF510 chassis. I guess the most asked question for those who are not familiar with these Kato JNR Electrics. No, the center truck is not geared. It simply floats like a steam engine pilot truck. There is no issues with any curve. Not that I have tried anyway. Down to 11.75". Enjoy I hope. As usual, comments welcome.

Modern US Electric, fantasy
kingj63, Jan 16, 2012
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