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Weekend Photo Fun 10/23/15 HONGZ

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CNJ 3676CNJ 3676OGR Forum Member
For our friend Jeff (chessie1971), my contribution to this week's thread takes the form of N scale Chessie System locomotives built by Atlas. As the Chessie roster was dominated by EMD products, I've selected models of EMD units for this post. From top to bottom we have GP40-2 4108, GP38 4806, GP7 5705, GP9 6606, GP30 6948 and SD35 7421. 
 
When viewing the different models, variations in how the Chessie paint scheme was applied over the years become apparent. For example, the height at which the nose herald was positioned depended upon where a particular locomotive was painted. Note the position of the top of the herald to the bottom of the vermillion stripe on each model to see how some of them differ. Additional variations which can be spotted include the color of the walkway deck and headlight casing. Also, take note of the large "B&O" lettering on the 4108's cab. The early GP40-2s were delivered by EMD in this manner and they were the only units to bear initials of this size. Atlas has been very good regarding the accurate reproduction of the Chessie scheme depending upon the specific locomotive numbers being released. 
 
Other details of interest are the 5705 which has the Chessie herald at the end of the short hood and the 6606 which has its herald at the opposite end. Instructions for applying the scheme called for the herald to be positioned at the end designated as the front on the locomotive. C&O's GP7s were set up to operate short hood forward whereas the B&O GP9s were configured to run long hood forward which explains why the herald is applied at different ends on these two units. Lastly, the 6606 was among a group of B&O GP9s equipped for passenger service and the air tanks have been displaced to the roof from their usual location adjacent to the fuel tank to permit a larger tank to accommodate water for the steam generator. This larger tank can be easily discerned in the picture of the 6606 particularly when it is compared to the standard sized tank on the 5705. 
 
I hope you enjoy the pictures along with my brief synopsis of the Chessie System scheme and some of its variations. I have more Chessie units which will be covered in a subsequent post but I first have to speak with the roundhouse foreman about setting up another photo session!
 
Bob 
         

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taycotrainstaycotrainsOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

My Tyco score at York..."ya gotta look under them tables"

 

I don't usually buy "looseys" but this was to good of a bargain box to pass up !

 

The early red box stuff might make up a cataloged set...but I need the GP20 (really just the box) to complete a set I have its mint and the handrails are still in the envelope...the later red box Burlington F units are both powered.

 

Came to 10 pieces with 3 power units and 2 cabooses plus a still sealed uncoupling ramp and early Tyco instruction sheet. Plus 4 mint Atlas remote switches.

 

All for 80.00 dollars...I didn't even try to get it for a better price.

 

 

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trainroomgarytrainroomgaryOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Originally Posted by taycotrains:

My Tyco score at York..."ya gotta look under them tables"

 

I don't usually buy "looseys" but this was to good of a bargain box to pass up !

 

The early red box stuff might make up a cataloged set...but I need the GP20 (really just the box) to complete a set I have its mint and the handrails are still in the envelope...the later red box Burlington F units are both powered.

 

Came to 10 pieces with 3 power units and 2 cabooses plus a still sealed uncoupling ramp and early Tyco instruction sheet. Plus 4 mint Atlas remote switches.

 

All for 80.00 dollars...I didn't even try to get it for a better price.

Hi Bob

     A very classic find at "York" Congratulations

I agree, at train shows all the good stuff is under the tables or in plastic bins.

     I always like looking for old train magazines.

Gary

• Cheers from The Detroit and Mackinac Railway 

RT Rusty TraqueOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by Tony Wright:

Rusty:  Nice looking CF-7.  I used to see several of them on the various branches of the Santa Fe around Oklahoma. 

 

Am I correct there were a couple of cabs they used?  Perhaps one style that was more angular...?

The first CF7 used the side windows from the F7, the following units had larger windows with the rounded roof.  The angular cab was added on later builds (I think, don't have my reference stuff handy.)

 

Rusty

CNJ 3676CNJ 3676OGR Forum Member

The cab configuration from round to angled was a change made during the CF7 rebuilding program so it was the later units which were built with the angled cab. In addition, some of the earlier CF7s later had their round cabs swapped out for the angled version. 

 

An excellent resource for CF7 information is Mr. Cary Poole's book titled "CF7 Locomotives: From Cleburne to Everywhere" which tells the complete story of these locomotives. It is one of the finest books pertaining to a single class of locomotive I've seen. As this is a "photo" thread, I've posted a picture of the book's cover below.

 

Bob

 

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laminglamingOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER
Originally Posted by taycotrains:

My Tyco score at York..."ya gotta look under them tables"

 

I don't usually buy "looseys" but this was to good of a bargain box to pass up !

 

The early red box stuff might make up a cataloged set...but I need the GP20 (really just the box) to complete a set I have its mint and the handrails are still in the envelope...the later red box Burlington F units are both powered.

 

Came to 10 pieces with 3 power units and 2 cabooses plus a still sealed uncoupling ramp and early Tyco instruction sheet. Plus 4 mint Atlas remote switches.

 

All for 80.00 dollars...I didn't even try to get it for a better price.

 

 

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Ooooo! I like the Tyco stash you purchased!

 

Did you see any Lindberg?...

 

I figured not!

 

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