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October 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm #7377James PruittParticipant
Nate,
You only need two examples. TRUCK 2 is for both the front and rear. The single high mount cylinder swaps sides depending on where it is used (front or rear).
Truck 1
Left side high/high
Right side high/highTruck 2
Left side high/low
Right side low/lowBrian
October 23, 2015 at 3:13 pm #7378madonnasuffolk30ParticipantBrian,
I looked at photos and reread what you said. I want to make sure this is correct for the brake cylinders:
Any position truck (front or rear):
Right side: high/high
Left side: high/highFront truck only:
Right side: low/low
left side: high/lowRear truck only:
Right side: low/high
left side: low/lowNate
October 23, 2015 at 5:34 pm #7380James PruittParticipantNate,
Yes, this is correct.
Brian
@obermeyern wrote:
Brian,
I looked at photos and reread what you said. I want to make sure this is correct for the brake cylinders:
Any position truck (front or rear):
Right side: high/high
Left side: high/highFront truck only:
Right side: low/low
left side: high/lowRear truck only:
Right side: low/high
left side: low/lowNate
October 24, 2015 at 9:28 pm #7382princessclyne69ParticipantPardon me for taking this discussion down to 4-year-old level, but where can I get an SD-40 (not a -2)?
These would be the 1967 order, 700-719. They’re really still too late for me, and they weren’t permitted on my division as far as I know, but I’m curious.
Ron Merrick
October 24, 2015 at 11:52 pm #7383kenrisParticipantRon –
I think that Kato made an SD-40 in HO. However, the models were probably made with dynamic brakes. I’d look on ebay.
October 25, 2015 at 5:25 pm #7386madonnasuffolk30ParticipantRon,
The new Athearn RTR model being discussed is a SD40 and not a SD40-2. The Missouri Pacific numbered ones they are selling were built in February 1969. I would think only a few minor changes would get an accurate 700-719 that you’re looking for.
I’ve had enough former Mopac employees tell me that the Mopac would occasionally run unit grain trains with 6-axle locomotives from Atchison to Concordia on my line and is a good excuse to include the model. Even today the KYLE runs SD45T-2s and I have photographed U30Cs in the past on the same rail. From my understanding the issue was the 6-axle trucks on the steam-era turnouts. They had a habit to stress and tear them up.
I’ve got one of the 3039 on order and look forward to receiving it. Here is a link to the announcement. I placed an order with Spring Creek Models where I was able to find a good price on it.
http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/092515/03_RTR_SD40_092515.pdf
Nate
@mopacfirst wrote:
Pardon me for taking this discussion down to 4-year-old level, but where can I get an SD-40 (not a -2)?
These would be the 1967 order, 700-719. They’re really still too late for me, and they weren’t permitted on my division as far as I know, but I’m curious.
Ron Merrick
November 10, 2015 at 6:48 pm #7474Jim DobbinsMemberI just realized I have several images of the 3038 already, except they are in either the full VMV Lease scheme, or in the VMV scheme with C&NW markings on it.
Mixed brake cylinder arrangement of Hi-low under cab as you view the unit’s fireman’s side, and Hi-Hi on rear truck.
So, that means the engineer’s side would have hi-hi on rear end and low-low under cab.
I had been planning on doing the 3038 or 3040 in full VMV Lease scheme with C&NW markings on it, and probably using one of my undec. Athearn SD40 kits for said unit. :~)
Now I need to look over both closer and see which has the “cooler” details/truck mix.Dan Schmidt
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