Atlas/Kato SD7/9 sound conversion

Carl Sowell Mar 19, 2019

  1. Carl Sowell

    Carl Sowell TrainBoard Supporter

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    A couple of months ago, I purchased one of the new Atlas SD35's with ESU Loksound 73199. However, I got an NW high hood #1574 version. I thought about painting it up in SP tiger stripes but decided against that. However, I had a complete, new condition, Atlas/Kato SD7/9 shell that I decided to try placing on the new Atlas mechanism. I did have to remove a small amount of the shell plastic about mid point of the length in order to clear some decoder components. Worked well, looks good, runs well, sounds great, what more could I want.

    Here are some images of the completed job. My weathering doesn't match what most of you can do, but I am happy as is.

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    One of these days, I'll post a YT vid with a 4 loco consist, all with ESU Loksound. "Drive hold" is cool!

    Thanks for looking and as always have fun,
    Carl
     
  2. SP-Wolf

    SP-Wolf TrainBoard Supporter

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    Thinking outside the box -- bravo!!

    Wolf
     
  3. DCESharkman

    DCESharkman TrainBoard Member

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    Looks great, and your happiness is all that matters! I am toying with the idea to do the same sort of thing.
     
  4. Onizukachan

    Onizukachan TrainBoard Supporter

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    Your weathering is better than mine, Carl!
    Nice loco.
     

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