Here are a few pictures of a couple kitbashes using Lionel EP-5 Shells. The painted one is a PRR E2B Electric, this was done using the EP-5 shell and a AHM C-Liner drive. Not the best puller but defiantly a neat piece you don't see on everyone's layout. The unpainted is a New Haven Jet using EP-5 shell, plastruct, and Keil-Line sideframes and an All-Nation Drive, that was specially made for this application.
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Very nice work.
Excellent! We had considered bashing an Alco FA to create am E2B, but I like your solution better.
I have been (im)patiently waiting for some manufacturer to come out with an E2b. Now it looks like you have found a better solution. Very well done.
Chris.. the prototype carbody was built by GE, as was the EP-5, hence this is a more natural fit.
A stunning job! It looks great! Malcolm
Stunning, as Malcolm used, is the word. Absolutely beautiful. It's one thing to plan the conversion, and another to do it. Impressive indeed!
Very nice work, I love the results you've achieved,very pleasing. Is the AMH drive the two motors or just the one ? Stephen (cTr...Choose the Right)
I have been (im)patiently waiting for some manufacturer to come out with an E2b. Now it looks like you have found a better solution. Very well done.
And now, John, you have no excuse but to get busy and build 2 or 12 of these asap instead of stealing more hubcaps from your neighbors....
the AHM drive is a single double shafted motor in the middle of the truck driving both axles.i have two of these power monsters under this loco which was fine for the 2.5 x 12 foot layout i've had for years. now that i have moved and have a 14x45 foot area with an additional 18x10 foot area at one end this needs to have more power!
probably all nation drive with a pittman can motor
That is some outstanding modeling work. Great job sir!
Regards,
GNNPNUT
I agree. I would not have thought of that, but they look accurate from here. Nice work.
Great work, looks terrific!
Tin
Agree, great job; I'm fascinated with reworking these heavy and difficult cast shells and would love to have seen some step shots of the E2B while in process to see how you did it, where you cut it, angles etc..
The EP-5 is equally cool, though you know you'll have your hands full applying that McGinnis scheme if indeed that's where you're going, few care for the three versions the PC black they wore, either before or after the Park Ave tunnel fire and their exile to Morrisville
Again excellent work and thanks for posting.
Pete
Nice, nice work. beautifully done and special!
Amazing model. Thank you for sharing. That was a great use for an EP5 shell.
Great job on the modeling. I do have a question though. Isn't the Lionel Jet a bit short in length? Williams had one with 6 wheel trucks that looked longer than Lionel's version.
Greg
thanks for all the great reviews. i appreciate all your comments. both models were built in the mid 80' and yes atlpete the jet has been on the back shelf of the paint dept.... have the decals and the paint just looking for a "round to it". also have 5 american standard nh cars to build lets see i'm 64 now and with a layout to build tons of pennsy to build maybe around my 105th birthday ????
greg elems yes the lionel jet is short if you look closely at the pics you will see that 2 lionel bodies sacrificed their lives for 1 scale jet. the splices are in the area by the side vents
Great pics of the E2B. Where did you get the pantographs?
Fred
Exquisite conversion jobs. Bravissimo!
Mitch
Exquisite conversion jobs. Bravissimo!
Mitch
I agree. Extremely well done.
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