KCS SD70ACe #4020

[KCSRailfan]

More to Come.

 

[bigB]

Great start Damian. Is that a MTH or Athearn?

 

[KCSRailfan]

Its Athearn of course,and thanks.

 

[KCSRailfan]

 

[bigB]

Very sharp! I tossed around the idea of doing one of these. Im just not very impressed by the work Id have to do to the Athearn (leds) and the fragile detail parts,etc. The MTH's have had alot of motor issues (including one of mine twice now).

Im probably in the minority here, but I like the Gray scheme over the Belle scheme with the ACe.

Beautiful work!

Brad

 

[ho/ttothemoss]

Wow! Great work Damian nice job.

 

[KCSRailfan]

I had no parts fall off while stripping or painting this unit,the parts are very sturdy on my Athearn ACes an I tend to be heavy handed at some times so it wont be an issue for ya,and its not hard to replace the lights. People tend to lie about the parts being fragile. I do Prefer the Gray Units over the Southern Belles. I might do another Grey unit,and get 2 more of the Athearn Southern Belle Units.

 

[bigB]

Damian,

Ah that's great to hear! Now between funding a new layout and a payment on two I'M es44dcs coming soon, I just gotta find the $.