What ever happen to the SD45 builder?

That was S Scale America. They are still with us, but also impacted by the rift in China. Stay tuned, I would imagine.

The fat lady will be singing soon I was told.  I know the gentleman doing the die work for the SD45 and it is top notch work.  I hope to talk to him in person this O scale West show.  I should say S Scale West since its a co-scale convention. 

 

Greg

Since he had the model on display with parts to be used on the model it should be ok to post these.  The model had the SP nose on it and he has a cab with the L window on the engineers side to go with it.

 

The truck side frames are great looking, didn't take a picture of the unfortunately.

Greg

That looks REALLY good...

 

Mark in Oregon

Good Evening,

 

Thanks for the news. Has a production time frame been announced? late 2014? 2015?

 

Regards,

Frank

I'm ready to buy when they supply!........................Frisco SD45's

 

Regards,

Frank

No date given but soon was all I was told.  I didn't get a chance to talk to Ron about that.

Greg

Thanks Greg!  Beautiful work!
I hope (think) the Grande had SD45s but I believe their tunnel motors were SD40Ts.
Hope Ron has some planned although I do love that SP nose and light package.  There goes the kid's inheritance.

Hi John,

 

You are correct...........The Rio Grande had SD45's!

 

Regards,

Frank

 

 

Rio Grande SD45 with the smaller logo.

 

 

Thanks Frank!  In the eighties, living on the Joint Line, I saw plenty.  Couldn't remember their road series numbers.

Hi John,

 

Working a repaint job for you to view! I should have it finished this weekend.

 

Regards,

Frank

Thanks Frank!  The Grande almost always kept their diesels washed until SP came along.  The neglect was horrid.

Hi John,

 

I had some time tonight so I finished up early. Presenting the Rio Grande SD45.

 

Regards,

Frank

Frank, looks nice but a couple of details caught my eye.  The stripes are upside down on your drawing and Rio Grande had the same stripes on the rear of the unit also.  Now your lettering is spot on.  How did you do that?

 

Greg

Hi Greg,

 

Thanks for the information on the correct the color scheme. I'll start working on the new one! 

 

Regards,

Frank