I measured the dimensions an my AM FP-7 and the truck centers scale out to
33'-6". 6" shorter than actual. But, considering that the AM truck
wheelbase is 4" longer than the EMD prototype, the front and rear axles line
up nicely with the real thing. I chose not use the AM frame and power
assembly for my scratch built GP-40 because I wanted to do a full cab
interior (call me crazy) and the gear towers got in the way. I think that
if someone like Jim King offered a GP-40 shell that could use the AM drive,
we would all have some nice second generation power for our roads. If the
shell was configured so that separate long hood side panels and hood top
details could be attached then the GP-40 could easily become a GP-38, or
GP-39 in both early and dash-2 versions as well. That would cover
locomotives built from 1966 through the 1990's for literally hundreds of
railroads even Bill Lane's "Mighty Pennsylvania".
I forgot about the Beveridge GP-40 kit, so I must retract my statement about
one never having been produced in S. I remember them quite clearly now, and
almost bought one back then but was intimated about bending and soldering
brass. I still am and would rather build something out of styrene before I
solder anything.
Good luck Alex. I would suggest that you contact Roland Marx, who is on
this list. He's an etched brass wizzard and I'm sure he could give you some
advice.
Bob
On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 6:16 AM, Alex Binkley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
> Hi:
> all the talk about Enhorning's putative GP 40 reminded me that in my to do
> pile is a plastic bix containing a Jon Beveridge GP 40 kit. I have an AM
> drive for it (bit short I know but beyond my talents to stretch it.) I'm
> currently working through my pile of unbuilt freight cars soon to be joined
>
> by some of Jim King's waffle cars. Then I got passenger cars and locos to
> tackle including this guy. It's bunch of brass pieces. The long hood is
> already bent to shape and looks not bad. What are they like to build?
> cheers.
>
>
>
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