funnelfan
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I finally wrapped up my full P2K SD9 rebuild of a SP SD9E. Years ago I semi detailed Athearn models, but they hardly compare. For my first rebuild, I chose unit 4433 which has had a long career in Oregon that last well after the SP went away. I fully detailed the unit and did the light package with the working Gryalight. I'm soooo happy to have this unit done now as the SP SD9's were a favorite on mine that I saw in action plenty of times. Now I can recreate some of those scenes not seen since the 80's and early 90's. I hope the diehard SP fans will feel the same way I do looking at these recreated scenes....of good railfanning times gone by.
Here we're chasing the Hill City Turn back from the Mill down the Hill City branch to the mainline. Having assembled it's train of outbound lumber and woodchips, the train departs for the mainline at Anderson. The lone SD9 and train eases along the branchline trackage, stopping briefly on one of the iconic wood trestles to enjoy the view.
Here we're chasing the Hill City Turn back from the Mill down the Hill City branch to the mainline. Having assembled it's train of outbound lumber and woodchips, the train departs for the mainline at Anderson. The lone SD9 and train eases along the branchline trackage, stopping briefly on one of the iconic wood trestles to enjoy the view.