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GP9B's

Started by DominicMazoch, January 17, 2011, 11:55:38 PM

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DominicMazoch

The PRR, ATSF, and UP had GP9B's.  Should not be too dificult to have a mold made for them.

phillyreading

I have only heard of the GP-9B. Is it similar to a calf engine?
A calf engine is a diesel engine without the cab feature(no crew member), diesel engine and electric motors at the wheels, and is hooked up to a full featured engine.
Some railroads hooked up three GP-9's together and had the crew in the first engine, if needed an additional crew member could ride in the second or third cab, like a brake-man.

Lee F.

DominicMazoch

A road switcher "calf", so to speak.

phillyreading

You have to remember facts like how many railroads used the engine or other item and how many were produced in real life. Some companies focus on what sells the best for them in the model railroad world, like making stuff for the major railroads; Pennsy, NYC or ATSF. However calf units don't sell that well in O gauge trains.

I would love to see some GP-38's in more of a variety for roadnames!! ;)
How about passenger cars for the northeastern railroads as well? ???

Lee F.