does anybody know what the visual differences between a mopac b23-7 non-dynamic braking vs a b23-7 with dynamic braking
If they are like any other typical early GE's, there shouldn't really be any major external diffs between d/b and non-d/b. GE mounted the d/b grids in the radiator compartment, and it wasn't until the late production Dash-7 units, like UP and NS's C36-7's, that GE mounted the dynamics in the "box" behind the cab. Paul #3 ------------------ Have A Nice Day!
I'm thinking of getting two B23-7's to custom paint in the MP blue scheme. My question is, does any one know what undec model to get???? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to this model series. Thanks! ------------------ Craig Martyn Best Looking Models Around Custom detailing AND N scale detail parts. BLMA N Scale Detail Parts BLMAinfo@aol.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Craig Martyn: I'm thinking of getting two B23-7's to custom paint in the MP blue scheme. My question is, does any one know what undec model to get???? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to this model series. Thanks! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of their units to look at. If you could steer me toward some sites with good pics of the MP's B23-7's, I could help you figure which version would work. Paul #3 ------------------ Have A Nice Day!
For the dedicated MOPAC fan, the book "Missouri Pacific Diesel Power" by Kevin Eudaly is a must. It's not cheap, but it's been worth it's weight in gold. Craig, if you're interested, I can probably photo copy some picks from the book and fax them to you. Just E-mail me if you're interested. I too plan on putting several onto my rails in MOPAC blue. MOPAC 1
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Craig Martyn: I'm thinking of getting two B23-7's to custom paint in the MP blue scheme. My question is, does any one know what undec model to get???? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to this model series. Thanks! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Craig, Have a look at - http://www.trainpix.com/mopac/ge/B23-7/MP2313.HTML http://www.trainpix.com/mopac/ge/B23-7/MP4608.HTML Looks like it's a knuckle style latch and thin anti-climber (obscured in shadow on the Jenks unit) Gary. ------------------ Gary A. Rose The Unofficial TC&W page TrainBoard Moderator and Member No.377 N to the Nth degree!
From what I can make out in the EuDaly book, the MoPac engines had the short nose (or is that low?), thin anti-climber and FB-2 trucks. The latches I'll assume to be knuckle, since I really don't know and can't tell. I know I'm going to need a couple of these puppies, though! ------------------ Jenks - the REAL Big Blue
Thanks for the info guys! ------------------ Craig Martyn Best Looking Models Around Custom detailing AND N scale detail parts. BLMA N Scale Detail Parts BLMAinfo@aol.com
