SD80 or AC6000 build? (G)

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I hate to start any kind of discussion that could go wrong. I am on the fence over my next scratch build in G scale. I have drawings of the ES44 and figured that would be my next attempt originally. I have the MTH Dash 8s and want to expand the modern power fleet! I still haven't finished my SD70ACe or the MP15AC. I just want to start something else while the weather is warm to utilize my outside shop power tools. It takes me a long time to build something!

I had planned to attempt a CR SD80MAC. I just got one in O scale too. It was suggested that I attempt several other locos. One that appealed to me is the AC6000 or even the AC4400. I narrowed that to the AC6000 really because I like the looks of the massive tail radiator section. I even came across a great picture of the top for helping with the building. I was so into the planning and research, I forgot about the Cadillac.

Worse of all is I had to redo my computer and lost all my research. I had a fantastic site about Conrail's full fleet.

So I guess I may do them both someday but I need to decide. I really can't so what would you build first???

7/18/1510:41 PM

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rtr12OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I can't imagine building an engine myself, I wouldn't know where to start. But, since you have the ES44 drawings why was that one left off the list? I would need a lot more than drawings.

Between the SD80 and AC6000, personally I have sort of been wanting an AC6000 in O gauge for a while. I think I also like the big radiator. Couple of problems with mine however, I want it in BNSF livery and I spent my entire train budget an engine and a bunch of those nice new command control operating accessories that Lionel just came out with, so there will be a slight waiting period on that one. Oh, and I want to expand my layout too...

7/18/1511:13 PM

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big trainOGR Forum Member

The Conrail Cyclopedia perchance?

I personally vote in this instance for the ac6000. Just remember that BNSF never had any, if you are concerned about that. Just CSX, UP, and BHP.

Jim

7/19/151:34 AM

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Thank you for that link!

The one I had looked different. That one looks great too!

7/19/1512:27 PM

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prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Just remember that BNSF never had any, if you are concerned about that. Just CSX, UP, and BHP.

And don't forget the "green Machine" Demo unit too!

7/19/1512:42 PM

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

PRR HSC, Whose engine house is that? Very nice!

7/19/156:41 PM

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SwaffordOGR Forum Member

My vote.......................GE AC6000CW! You got to go with the 6000 hp!

Regards,

Swaffor

7/19/156:50 PM

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CNtomatoOGR Forum Member

Can you post some pics of some of the locos you built? I would really like to see your work. I vote the AC6000, I too like that flared radiator at the back.

7/19/156:53 PM

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Can you post some pics of some of the locos you built? I would really like to see your work. I vote the AC6000, I too like that flared radiator at the back.

Boy, I'd love to. My computer wouldn't go online and had to be reset. so I need to re-load old pictures.... if they exist!