Studio Shots: Atlas O Milwaukee Road SW1200.

Those look great! Those do not look like Atlas handrails, did you make new ones? Malcolm

 

As always, beautiful work!

 

I have two that need a similar face-lift. What did you use for your stanchions?

 

Coming from you, this is a huge compliment. Thank you!

 

I did re-use some elements, but the hand rails are all from scratch.

 

 

Thanks, Bill! I used 0.20 brass from Precision Metals. You'll need to drill some plastic parts. Not too much work for a good looking engine, I think.

Really great work!  I especially like all the handrails, grabs and cut levers.  You really can tell the hard work you put into those details really comes through in the finished model.

Very sweeeeeeet!

Very nice.

Your work really takes the model to a whole other level.   Your attention to the details makes such a huge difference,  and a more enjoyable model.

Thank you gents!

0.20, the gold standard for grab irons. all the rest look like baseball bats!!    Santiago, Master Craftsman.

Outstanding work Santiago!  One more thing that really helps complete the realism is laser cut flush window inserts. I think they were from Chooch (might have been Tichy?). I haven't seen them in a while but I did put a set on a SOO SW1200 (that I ended up trading for a TH&B or I'd post a pic). It made a huge difference to the "thin-wall look" of the cab.

 

Keep up the excellent work - you are an inspiration to me. 

 

Pete      

The only problem I see with this otherwise-fine model is that it looks too clean.

MILW's budget was in the pits at the end and their motive power looked horrible.

Weather the heck out of this loco and it'll be perfect!

You guys are awesome! Thank you for the input and nice comments.

 

Mark, You know it! Thank you buddy!

 

Pete, you are right the windows could be better. I may do something about it down the road.

 

Lee, weathering is a skill I have yet to learn. You need some guts to do it! Maybe in time I will.

Santiagop23:

Thank you for sharing. doesn't look like the same model.

Stephen

Santiago you are a true prodigy. I just love seeing your work.

Added a video:

 

So fantastic; you made my morning. ☺️

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Santiago,

 

Just a fantastic video as it really showcases the work you put into your MILW switcher!

Santiago,

My Man !

 

What a fantastic job !

That locomotive is a winner.

Scrapiron

 

I love it, watched it 3 times!
Malcolm

It needs one of your Cabooses.  

Thanks again guys ! This engine sure is fun to operate.

 Thank you  The Atlas SW series has a  very good horizontal motor that does well even in older models without any speed control.   First available around 1998 with Dallee Electronics in three rail, then in the early 2000 some of the First TMCC electronics. Atlas has done the SW in many different roads.   I liked the custom handrails.

Horizontal motor.