Is there anyone interested in these models? I believe the SDP35's all had their steam generators removed and hoods shortened well before the CSX era... pretty much all that was left was the flat rear hood. I may have few pictures to offer Atlas is making SD35's in N scale, as well as SDP35's in O scale. Trivia question: what roads rostered the SDP35's and how many were produced? Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Here's a good rear shot of an ex-SCL SDP35. Once the steam generators were removed, they cut down the long hood as well, leaving that lovely seam line. The rear hood is totally flat; in its as built configuration, it came farther back on the frame, requiring use of an anticlimber. Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Four railroads originally rostered the 35 SDP35s built by EMD. The four roads are Atlantic Coast Line with one unit, Louisville & Nashville with four units, Seaboard Air Line with 20 units, and the Union Pacific with 10 units. Other owners of these units through merger would be Seaboard Coast Line, Seaboard System, and CSX. L&Ns four were unique in that they never had steam generators. The units were purchased to be used with radio control equipment for running remote control helper operations. Trivia Question: How many of these rare locomotives are still in existence and where are they? Hint, check your LocoNotes. ------------------ Cotton Belt: Runs like a Blue Streak
Here's a shot of one from noted photographer Warren Calloway... his unit looks a little fresher than mine: Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SSW9389: Four railroads originally rostered the 35 SDP35s built by EMD. The four roads are Atlantic Coast Line with one unit, Louisville & Nashville with four units, Seaboard Air Line with 20 units, and the Union Pacific with 10 units. Other owners of these units through merger would be Seaboard Coast Line, Seaboard System, and CSX. L&Ns four were unique in that they never had steam generators. The units were purchased to be used with radio control equipment for running remote control helper operations. Trivia Question: How many of these rare locomotives are still in existence and where are they? Hint, check your LocoNotes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hmmm....I knew of one that was working for Southwest Portland Cement near Victorville, Ca. Am I right? Paul #3 ------------------ Have A Nice Day!
I think you've stumped the gallery... you may have to give us some hints Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
The one working in Victorville, CA for Southwestern Portland Cement is still there at last report. The other unit extant is the one preserved in Hamlet, NC next to the station. It is painted in a green SAL scheme. ------------------ Cotton Belt: Runs like a Blue Streak
I have that one (somewhere) in my photo collection.... it is not an operating unit, in fact, I think it is just a shell over the trucks. Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Are the TORCO SD35's still in use? (They are ex-Chessie System units) Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Ahh. one was rebuilt by MK into a MK1200C the other 2 were scraped. ------------------ Theres no such thing as having to many coal hoppers or GP40-2 when you model Chessie System LONG LIVE THE KITTEN!!! LONG LIVE BIG BLUE!!! LONG LIVE THE TIGER STRIPE!!! (I am one of those wierd Chessie,CR,BN Fans) I looked at DCC... and stayed DC!
Mankind, Can we get the "final answer?" Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Unless you are going to give us four choices.... Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by chessie: how many were produced? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I see in my train spottin' book that there were only 35 SDP35's made. ------------------ CSX and HO Scale The Newark Branch RR Ship it the good 'ole way, BY RAIL The Newark Branch Railroad
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nbrr2000: I see in my train spottin' book that there were only 35 SDP35's made. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That seems to be about right..... but which ones are left and where are they? Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Now Open! The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
