Hi Everyone,
I spoke to Scott about adding an NYS&W SD40-2 to the line of offerings for the SD40-2 project. He said if we can get together 5-6 units orders he will add it to the roster. If this were to be added, I'd put in 2 orders for Susquehanna scheme. We'd only need a few more to make it happen. Comment below and I can follow up with Scott.
- Jack
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Any thoughts on road numbers......I think the #3018 was the only "as built" SD40-2 operated......others were rebuilt tunnel motors or "hybrids". Apologies if I am incorrect,
The two road numbers I mentioned to Scott were #3018 and #3022. Based off of photos it looks like these two road numbers would fit the bill for the Sunset project. Pictures below (these are not my photos). #3010 and #3014 are SD40T-2 and I'd assume that those would not work with the tooling given the different radiator intakes and radiator fan grills.
@Oneonta posted:Any thoughts on road numbers......I think the #3018 was the only "as built" SD40-2 operated......others were rebuilt tunnel motors or "hybrids". Apologies if I am incorrect,
I believe you're correct, Oneonta. According to what I can find, #3022 remained in her original SD40 carbody, but was re-classed as an SD40-2 by NYSW after rebuilding.
I know a Lionel SD40-2 and a Sunset 3rd Rail SD40-2 are on different playing fields, but 3018 was done by Lionel as a custom run for METCA. Again, these might be 2 different customer bases / audiences.
Past Division Cars (metca.org)
Stu
Susquehanna only has one yellow jacket SD40-2 on their roster. They did acquire another unit from NS that is in patch job paint. 3022 is built on and SD40 carbody.
- Crank
@NOT LionelLLC posted:I know a Lionel SD40-2 and a Sunset 3rd Rail SD40-2 are on different playing fields, but 3018 was done by Lionel as a custom run for METCA. Again, these might be 2 different customer bases / audiences.
Past Division Cars (metca.org)
Stu
I live right off the NYSW main in NJ and would love one of these or similar equipment. Are there likely to be any NYSW offerings from Lionel in the future?
Sunset is doing the SD40T-2 in SP, D&RGW, and UP also. That might offer more alternatives on road numbers.
let's hope Jack's efforts get the OK from Scott. I've emailed Jack my 'yes, please' and if the SD40-2 can get done, yes Jonathan - I'll start saving for an SD40T-2!!
Jason
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