Jerome's Switcher Roster

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The undecs come with different sideframes? Wow, if I knew that, I would have bought the ones going for $60 on ebay! I really want some SW1500s for NS, but I looked at the sideframes in the photo and noticed that they were incorrect for NS. DOH!

Actually, how hard would it be to renumber a factory painted RTR model? Athearn makes 3 numbers for NS, none of which fit the modern roster *rolls eyes* (LHS has them for $77.98 a piece)
 
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Jerome, you have any idea on what to do with the wavy handrail on the P2K SW9's? Should I snip it at the eye bolt and then drill it out? What size brass wire would I use?
 
Jerome, how hard would it be to renumber a factory painted RTR model? Athearn makes 3 numbers for NS, none of which fit the modern roster, but if renumbered and redecaled with a horsehead logo, would fit right in.

Steve, I'd just replace the Walthers eyebolt with a metal one.
 
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Jerome, how hard would it be to renumber a factory painted RTR model? Athearn makes 3 numbers for NS, none of which fit the modern roster, but if renumbered and redecaled with a horsehead logo, would fit right in.

Steve, I'd just replace the Walthers eyebolt with a metal one.
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I use a bit of thinner on a Q-tip. Slowly rubbing the number off. then re-decal it, re-gloss it, then weather. I've done a bunch for myself and Mark that way. Or you can sand it off, repaint, gloss, decal, gloss, weather.
 
There's a guy on YouTube that goes by the name of conrailsd40guy that did a video about how he uses a rounded exacto knife To scrap the factory numbers. Look it up. I tried his way on my guilford models and it worked very well
 
can you link me? I can't seem to find the video that you've mentioned.

EDIT: Nevermind, found it
 
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Steve, just yank it out like I did this one.

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You'll need to shave off the 3 lift rings and replace them with these.

http://www.1stplacehobbies.com/cgi-bin/p_229-1105_n.asp

Then use some of this to form new handrails. The bolt detail stays on the hood at each end.

http://www.1stplacehobbies.com/cgi-bin/p_229-3503_n.asp
 
Steve, they have good close up pictures of most parts. So it's a good reference site. I get most of my parts through Mark.
 
i may order some stuff too. I'm not going to go nuts on this SW9, just upgrade whats there. Same for the PRR SW9 i just got also. So many projects, not enough time.
 
The bristle antennas look great Jerome. Because they are flexible, have you ever had a problem with the paint coming off of them? It's also good to see the 415 back in the finishing booth, I have been anxious to see this one finished.
 


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