GP60M Trio

It's bright and early and the crews got the front handrails applied. Once these set good and tight I'll get on the left side handrails. The left side will need some modifications to match the GP60M handrails verses the GP60 design.

 

If you look at this photo, you can see right behind the cab that the GP60M only has one tall stanchion then the bend, while the GP60 has two tall stanchions and then the bend. I will use the LL handrails, cutting the railing at the last small stanchion then using the JnJ handrail kit, add the proper stanchions and bend new railing.

 

Here's the kit Flash....some wire and the stanchions in different sizes.

 

I usually just order direct from JnJ.
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Russ, that GP60M is a brass import. I used it just for reference.

 

The JnJ shells will be put on the LL GP60 frame.

 

Today I finished the walkway handrails on the left side of the GP60M's. The JnJ set did not have the right size tall stanchion so I had to piece-mill the handrail.

 

Once they all finish setting up I will paint all the handrails the right colors.

 

My camera is still on manual focus till I get a new one so sorry about the quality of the shots. Here's a good side shot of the completed handrail. Hopifully it will hold up to careful handling, being close to the cab. If not, we'll try something else. It should be OK as long as William doesn't have a run-away on Cajon and derails the units.:rn-biggrin:

 

It won't be long and they will be cruising Pinole.

 

Today I started painting the railings on the front and the steps.

 

I used Floquils Railbox Yellow. It matched the front decals closer then ATSF Yellow.

 

I started painting the left handrails also. After this dries, I will hit the bottoms with red, and paint the rear handrails and steps.

 

These are quickly nearing completion and then it will be time to test them out on some fast freights.

 

Wow, those look great, Jerry! This downtime at least is productive in a way!