Finishing up some final details but pretty much complete. The headlight lenses look weird because I'm using Micro Kristal Clear and it hasn't set completely.
I've seen some conflicting stories online regarding this locomotive. Apparently 1961 and 65 were closely related from a natural gas engine refit program. Were those two locomotives operated together, or were they independent programs? This locomotive appears to be off BNSF/BN roster by the late 90's, now CRSX 1965. I like how they kept the BN lettering, but color swapped it to make a new paint scheme.
Thanks for the info. I looked at a lot of pictures to try and get this right. It may not be 100% but I'm happy with it. The CRSX pics show the best detail for the windows and door on the short hood but I couldn't find any clear pics on the roof and exhausts. Seems like it's been with and without a strobe,antennas, and several different horns.
Different programs, 1965 was to add space for additional crew members for when cabooses were removed, but trains still had 5 person crews.
Five people in the cab on a GP9? So they're in the same vein as the BQ23-7 and GP50 Quarters Cab units. Extra space for crews on cabooseless trains... (I'll keep my caboose, thank you...)
Why it failed toilet was removed I believe don't quote me on it A caboose table desk installed To tight in the nose for one person let alone 2
Yep, and all of the BN ordered GP50s had 5 seats in the cab, so BN 3110-3162, just the last 5 had the extended cab, which gave the crew room for racks to put their grips.
