Re: On3/On30 diesel project...

USAF_Andy Wrote:
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> A friend and I are collaborating on designing an
> On3/On30 diesel. We are right now doing two
> versions, one that would fit on an Athearn blue
> box SD-40-2, and another using an older Life Like
> Proto 2000 GP-30 chassis. We have done some
> preliminary 3d prints, and have the part of the
> body and how it attaches to the chassis worked
> out. I am aiming for close enough for the actual
> designs of the shells, and a lot will depend on
> what detail parts I can come up with. The idea is
> to eventually market them, but that is another
> thread... For the SD-40-2 chassis, I am looking
> to base the body on the 1203, formerly of the
> Georgetown Loop and currently on the Durango and
> Silverton. Like I said, not necessarily going for
> exact on it. I am looking for some rough
> dimensions of this locomotive, in particular the
> frame at the front steps, the hood width and
> height, and cab length width and height. I am
> also looking for detail pictures of the rear/cab
> of the locomotive. I will post some pictures as
> things develop. A long term goal is to design and
> 3d print a White Pass MLW unit, but that is a ways
> away. Attached are a couple pictures I have found
> on the internet for these locomotives and am using
> in the design process. Thank you in advance.
>
> Andrew Gillette
> Sumter, SC
> [attachment 45614 SSDurangoandsilverton1203.jpg]
> [attachment 45615 20171004_175346.jpg]
> [attachment 45616 georgetownloco.jpg]

It has a very similar look to a VO1000 which were built by Baldwin I believe in the early 40's. Cool project, look forward to your progress.

William
aka drgwk37