New additions to my roster part 3... LSRC 181 pictures

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

Just finished up today. CMGN 8804 with fan removed, patched sides, MV lenses for ditch lights front and rear and strobes on the cab. this is weathered/painted to pictures from 2003 (roughly).




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Last week i fnished the GP40minus2 and today i finished the u23b CM8905. This u23b has been altered with extra cab windows removed, ditch lights, MV lenses, wire grabs and custom decals.




Coming next month:
CM 2014, 2001, 2002, 5086, 5175
HESR 5086
HESR GP9 (C&O paint scheme) 101-105
HESR GP38 (C&O paint scheme) 201-203
HESR GP38 #204 "Spirit of America" (Rail America's first paint scheme).

Reserve yours soon if you want them. Thanks for looking everyone.

Chris

[astrovanman1989]

what model rr company did you use for the engine

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

This is an Atlas GP40. i have modified the exterior to be prototypical by removing a fan and patching the roof and sides as appropriate. Central Michigan had these rebuilt to the standards of a GP38-2...atleast thats what i've heard.

Chris

[GP9R]

8801-8804 were built as Chessie(B&O I think) GP40s. soon after the CSX merger they were sold to HLCX who rebuilt them and then in turn sold them to Central Michigan. I think Conrail Jon has the numbers and picture of the units before they were CMGN. Meanwhile my 8802 is still sitting as an Undec unit however I have 8905 done, I'm just waiting on my decals

[Todd Cline]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

Thanks Todd. new pictures posted on the top post of the newly finished CM8905. My layout is soon chaging focus from major class 1 to michigan shortlines. argh. I've painted over 50 locomotives in GTW/CN over the last 2 years for my layout concept...and now its all changing... i guess thats the way this hobby goes until you actually get something nailed down. perhaps if i spent more time building a layout than painting i'd stop changing my mind. I'm thinking i'll be doing the "freelanced saginaw area." this will allow me for interchange with CM, SBS, LSRC, HESR, MMRR, CSX, and i think CN/GTW somewhere up there...that should fullfill my fixes. I'll have a hard time explaining foreign power like E&LS, GRE, and MS! oh well... guess they could be on lease.

Chris

[TrainNut85]

Nicely done Chris, especially with the 8804. I usually see that come to Owosso every now and then.

[KVERBERK]

Those CM units look great. I can't wait to see the GLC unit.

[SD80MAC]

I agree. Can't wait for some GLC 385 decals.

[Railnut]

This is an Atlas GP40. i have modified the exterior to be prototypical by removing a fan and patching the roof and sides as appropriate. Central Michigan had these rebuilt to the standards of a GP38-2...atleast thats what i've heard.

Chris

Well..the turbo stack needs to replaced with a paper airfilter..other wise..great job..both loco's look nice! Yes..they are technicaly GP38-2's..but listed as GP38AC's..all 4 8800's are former B&O/Chessie GP40's.
Sorry about not getting back with ya about the CM decals..things have been real funny at my end for the last few months..grrr..I hope the decals ended up in a good home.

Dave C

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

Thank you for the kinds words. Some things i am willing to let be, i'm sure there would be a million different things i could do to make it 100% authentic. If you're still in need i have a couple CM sets left for the GP's and i may have some left for the Uboats. Let me know if you still want any. I'm expecting them to dissapear this weekend at the GVRR show.

Thanks,

Chris

[GP9R]

Chris, Would you be willing to bring 8804 and 8905 to GVRR with you. I'd like to see them in person. I'll be at the Franklin Range Divison layout all day Sunday. I'll bring mine. I'd like to compare them side by side

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

I am sure i could arrange that. I will also be painting a LSRC unit for Sunday as well... that may be a bit ambitious of me to say. I work 104 hours this week so i may not have time to finish...but i'm optimistic.

Chris

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

Well, as it turns out i was able to paint a LSRC unit #181 today on my kind of day off. This unit will be available for sale on this board until Sunday where i'll put it out at GVRR show. I don't have any pictures on me, but i will post some tomorrow night. This is Big Bertha "city of bay city."

Update on sale items:
LSRC decals:
371- SOLD OUT
798 - SOLD OUT
976 - 1 LEFT
181 - SOLD OUT
1280 - SOLD OUT
1164 - 2 LEFT
1177 - 2 LEFT
2003 - SOLD OUT
3563 - SOLD OUT
3571 - SOLD OUT
5921 - SOLD OUT

CM 8800 decals:
5 sets left

CM 8903 decals:
1 set left

thanks everyone, stayed tuned for more pictures tomorrow.

Chris

[AARR]

I supposed the CM GP38 is now a GP39 with the turbo stack instead of paper filter box

I'm drooling over your workmanship!!!

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

Thanks Don, your kind words are always appreciated. To be honest, i didn't even notice the turbo on there...completely slipped by me. If i were to do it over again perhaps i would remove it... i still may, that piece is easy to replace. or perhaps just switch it out with an actual GP38 hatch.

Chris

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

Hey everyone, I get off work in about 2 hours so i will soon have pictures up of 181. stay tuned. in the meantime here is an update on sale items:

LSRC decals:
371- SOLD OUT
798 - SOLD OUT
976 - 1 LEFT
181 - SOLD OUT
1280 - SOLD OUT
1164 - 2 LEFT
1177 - 2 LEFT
2003 - SOLD OUT
3563 - SOLD OUT
3571 - SOLD OUT
5921 - SOLD OUT

CM 8800 decals:
3 sets left

CM 8900 U23B decals:
8902 - SOLD OUT
8903 - SOLD OUT
8904 - SOLD OUT
8905 - SOLD OUT

I want to thank everyone for making this project so successful so we all can enjoy michigan shortline decals again. All of your purchases go directly into financing the artwork for the next round of road names. Hopefully we'll complete the entire schedule this year. If anyone has any suggestions on michigan roads or specific paint schemes you would like to see in a decal, feel free to throw out requests... if you can't tell yet, i like the oddballs that make things unique. I received a suggestion recently and in the future there will be 2 different MQT decal sets. keep the suggestions coming, most of these lines i've never seen in person. thanks again everyone.

Chris

[SD80MAC]

Would those 2 MQT sets be SD40-2 #3001 and GP38-2 #2635?

[OaklandCountyCustoms]

Yes, sir... i'm fairly certain that was your suggestion. I still have the pictures, they will be put to good use.

Chris

[SD80MAC]

You bet it was! I eagerly await them!