3D parts for an ACS64

The model file that you are referencing is from "blender".  I have minimal knowledge of blender other than it is a sculpturing tool. The objects in you file are solids.  You will need to modify them for your needs.  Doable but not sure if its worth it.  Having an accurate model of the outside is a good start.

I have taken a blender file and printed it on an FDM printer.  However, one cannot generally send the file to a printer without slicing.  It needs to be converted to an .stl file first.

I was only interested in the external shape.  It did require repairs as there were "holes"  and other artifacts.  I imported it into FreeCAD, and it detected most of the errors and managed most of the repairs automatically.  FreeCAD exported the .stl file.  I tried several slicers before I found one that would produce a printable .gcode file.  The sliced model still had a few very minor artifacts that were fixed with a knife.

Slicers have evolved over the past year so you might find one that will import the blender file.

Jan

I guess I don't want one of these bad enough to try to make that model into something that could be used to create a working locomotive.

I would enjoy a model of an ACS-64.  I saw my first run by the platform of BWI station at over 100 mph and it was a pretty awesome experience.  They are every bit the powerhouse of a locomotive the HHP-8s were not.  Trucks and wheels share a common platform with a lot of Siemens locomotives including the Chargers.  Internationally the ACS-64 shares a common platform with the Siemens Vectron locomotive which is used all over the world.  It might another source to start piecing together this locomotive in O scale. 

The second link points to the first.   It states it is ready for "subdivision".  That means more work to fit on the printer, break in multiple parts along with scaling it to the right size.  Along with everything jan stated.   There is still a lot of work invovled. 

Thank you everyone, for taking the time to reply.  I’m going to start with the pantographs and work my way from there.  I’ve learned more about 3D printing already, not all of it encouraging, and I hope to learn more.  If I make any progress, I’ll post here.

Bruce