I built this GP about 25 years ago. It is unpowered. It was a high nose. I cut down the nose, made the front wall and did some detailing. It is a model of an actual WM GP that had a red reflective nose marking for a short time. I would like to power this engine up. I'm looking for any information about a suitable chassis / motor that the body will fit on. I know I can use a powered GP7 or GP9 Athearn chassis, but I am also looking for a new chassis. Maybe a Proto Power West? Are there any additional suppliers that may have a powered chassis for this? Can I use a new motor and drive system on the original chassis? Will any other Athearn chassis fit this model? I am new to the forum and this is my first post, so bear with me. Thank for any suggestions or recommendations.
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Athearn GP7 Blue Box chassis question.
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As you see, it will use a standard GP-9 frame with motor and gear drives.
Here is a GP-35 low nose to give you a comparison of the frames and drives.
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OK, How about this (or these)? A proto 2000 WM GP9 loco which will have both a heavier chassis and motor
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334169520120?hash=item4dce0e37f8:g:56YAAOSw72JhTfpF
plus a new Lines West Cab/low nose kit and make a new kit bash?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334169520120?hash=item4dce0e37f8:g:56YAAOSw72JhTfpF
plus a new Lines West Cab/low nose kit and make a new kit bash?
Lines West-Western Maryland GP9 chop nose conversion kit 2 door nose HO scale | eBay
Western Maryland GP9 conversion kit. Cab/nose combination. Made to fit the Walthers/Life Like GP9. Shortened nose with 2 doors. Kit includes;.
www.ebay.com
trailrider
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This is a WAG, but with the low front hood, an original might not have room for the front gear tower. Or at least, the weight would have to be cut down to fit.
I have been thinking that too. I found some "modern" motors for Athearn engines and I just found some geared trucks on Ebay. I don't know if Athearn used the same trucks on other engines, or if I have to find GP trucks. I'm thinking that Athearn may have a parts catalogue that I can research. Thanks for the help! I appreciate it.
Good thought. I think Athearn only made high nose models of the GP's. Maybe that is the reason. Thanks for the thought! I will do some research on that.
Thanks for the suggestion. I saw the "chop nose" kit on Ebay while I was looking for a powered chassis. That is another idea!OK, How about this (or these)? A proto 2000 WM GP9 loco which will have both a heavier chassis and motor
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334169520120?hash=item4dce0e37f8:g:56YAAOSw72JhTfpF
plus a new Lines West Cab/low nose kit and make a new kit bash?
Lines West-Western Maryland GP9 chop nose conversion kit 2 door nose HO scale | eBay
Western Maryland GP9 conversion kit. Cab/nose combination. Made to fit the Walthers/Life Like GP9. Shortened nose with 2 doors. Kit includes;.www.ebay.com
As you see, it will use a standard GP-9 frame with motor and gear drives.
Here is a GP-35 low nose to give you a comparison of the frames and drives.
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