SAR SD40-2f

[CPcalgary]

Just wondeering if anyone has built one of these, and if so will it fit on an Athearn frame with some modifications.

http://southernalbertarail.com/index.php?page=navleft_1col

 

[Larry]

Looks like an SD40T-2. here's a picture of 1 of mine.

 

[Larry]

This engine doesn't have the full wide shell like the picture & there's some other differences.

 

[CPcalgary]

Its a pretty unique prototype, only 25 were made, all for cp. They were produced in brass, but thats a little rich for my wallet!

 

[UP2CSX]

Never built one but, if it will fit on a Kato SD40-2 frame, it should be reasonably easy to modify it for an Athearn frame. I know of at least a couple of guys who used the Kato shell on an Athearn frame so it should work in reverse.

 

[CPcalgary]

Thats what I thought, but just wanted to make sure before i ordered it!

 

[ccool]

Hi !

Kaslo make them too.

Thanks !

 

[UP2CSX]

ccool, according to the page at http://southernalbertarail.com/index.php?page=kits, these are Kalso kits, some of which were specially produced and exclusive to SAR. Thus, you can't get an SD40-f from Kalso, only through SAR.

 

[MGWSY]

Well in case you decide on building one here are some pics that might help you out.

http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t12/mgwsy1978/Trains/CP SD40-2F 9000/

 

[ccool]

Hi !

It's just confusion because he tell that it's built in brass.

Thanks !

 

[catt]

Looks like an SD 40T-2. here's a picture of 1 of mine.

Larry,that is not a SD40T-2.It is a SDP 40 which simply means it is equipt with a steam boiler for passenger car heating.Nice looking unit though.

 

[CPcalgary]

Actually, it is as the designation states. It is an SD40-2F -full cowl body. It was built for our colder climate up here. These were built for CP long after they halted passenger service, so there is no steam gennie in them. Here is some more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMD_SD40-2F

 

[Larry]

Larry,that is not a SD40T-2.It is a SDP 40 which simply means it is equipt with a steam boiler for passenger car heating.Nice looking unit though.

Yep, you're right. Don't know why I said it was SD40T-2. Guess cause when I got it from EBay that was on the box. OH well, live & learn. I have a hard time recognizing any kind of engine w/out looking it up in my diesel book & then sometimes the pictures don't line up w/the actual engine. LOL
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