Has anyone ever made a brass GP40-2 in O scale?

I don't think so. The closes I have seen is the CLW GP40

OMI aka Overland

I see them ALL the time on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/O-SCAL...7:g:xBsAAOSwOgdYqyyQ

There is also an upcoming version from Midwestern Model Works

http://midwesternmodelworks.com/future-projects/

Get yer check book out.

Simon

I have a brass CLW GP40 without dynamic brakes, however I have never seen a GP40-2 in 2 rail.  The links above from Simon Winter are SD40-2's

I know Overland produced the GP 40 and I believe they did a GP 40-2 also, the engines were built on the same length platform unlike the SD40 and the longer platform SD40-2 [3' = 3/4" O scale] I think at some point in production over the years Overland improved their drive train, perhaps some one on the forum knows when.

My Bad,  I ignored the letters in front, but MMW has a GP40 on their to do list. Wander on over there and submit what you want to see built.  My opinion, but half that junk looks so much alike I can't tell the difference.

Simon

I have seen the CLW GP40 a few times. There is a unbuilt kit on Da bay right now I am considering. Slap some P And D trucks in it and a pitman and oh,about 50 grand in detail parts and it would be a nice model. ( I kid about the detail parts price...but not much ) really don't have time to mess around with it but it may come to that. Anyone know where to find a list of all of overlands o scale offerings by any chance? And thanks for the inssight so far guys. It's appreciated. I find it hard to believe we don't have a GP40-2 in either brass or whatever the case may be yet. If 3rd rail does one I need four of em. Would sell well me thinks. But who knows 

I looked through Brasstrains.com's listing and Overland did them in 1985. You could go to their website and want-list it and they will E-mail when/if one becomes available.

https://www.brasstrains.com/Br...more-Ohio-EMD-GP40-2

If you want any of this newer stuff, Overland is pretty much the stock answer as Importer.

Simon

I didnt think OMI did the Dash 2s.  Any Pics?

Brass Trains appears to be the definitive guide for brass imports if they have it listed it was probably made, you could  Email Overland Models also.

Overland DID do the Gp40-2, it may have had their catalogue number 280 or thereabouts. I think the only difference was the coolant sight glass on the hood. Erik at MWMW might still have one for sale with his drive.

n.

Nice. Now I must find one! Who is Eric and MWMW? I am sure I probably know the name. But not the acronym.. great help so far guys. Thank you 

theteejmiester posted:

Nice. Now I must find one! Who is Eric and MWMW? I am sure I probably know the name. But not the acronym.. great help so far guys. Thank you 

 Eric Stott (think I got the last name correct)

Midwestern Model Works

http://midwesternmodelworks.com/

Simon

There are more differences between a GP40 and a GP40-2 than just a sight glass on the engineers long hood side. You also have a scale 88" nose as compared to the standard 81" nose. The rear grills are of the SD40-2 type rather than the GP 38 type. Depending on the road and you are modeling, if it's a dynamic brake equipped unit, there is the dynamic brake hatch that extends the dynamic brake side bulge on the fireman side all the way to the intake grill.

If you don't need brass, you could follow the 48 to the ft article on converting a Weaver GP38 to a

GP40-2!

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

There are more differences between a GP40 and a GP40-2 than just a sight glass on the engineers long hood side. You also have a scale 88" nose as compared to the standard 81" nose. The rear grills are of the SD40-2 type rather than the GP 38 type. Depending on the road and you are modeling, if it's a dynamic brake equipped unit, there is the dynamic brake hatch that extends the dynamic brake side bulge on the fireman side all the way to the intake grill.

If you don't need brass, you could follow the 48 to the ft Reticle on converting a Weaver GP38 to a

GP40-2!

You got that one dead in your sights. 

I'm not a modern era guy but if you fellas want choices you'll have to support Erik and/or Scott Mann when they do SD40-2's.

Pity that SD40-2/GP38-2/GP40'2's aren't available in O scale in Kato-like quality.   These locomotives are some of the finest power ever produced and will likely run on for as long as they can be rebuilt.

I have two SD40-2's on reserve from Scott and team. And if they do GP40-2's I would do at least two. Good reminder I have to switch my order over to 2 rail with the SD40-2's . Thanks for all the info guys! 

Someone has a standard o scale brass GP40 ( NO dash2) in SP on the bay NOW!

If you want Sunset to do a GP40-2 make sure you reserve them informally with Scott.  I think they would do better than the SD40-2s but he's not seeing the interest; except from me.