Bob, Thanks for the answer! This was a hard one to track down with a lot of internet searches. There are so few pictures that show the conductors side of the locomotive. I first noticed it on a pictur

I appreciate all the answers so far and welcome more info on this item. After looking at pictures after posting, I think the ATS equipment box is the answer. On all SD35 and SD45’s I find this “box” o

in the past months I have studying pictures of Southern SD-45 fleet. I have found one item very curious and can find no information about it. The item in question is an extension of the battery box on

Scott, Here is the photo I took at Little Choo Choo in Spencer, NC of their in stock Wright Trak kits. James Wall Rural Hall, NC

Scott, Best I remember you are correct in that there was a modernized 40ft kit made but I am not sure which variants. I am going to Spencer today and I will take a pic of what Little Choo Choo has in

The David Randall guide states Southern purchased 24(2400 - 2423) of the 46 10-6 sleepers in the order. Here are the names of the rivers from the Wiley and Wallace guidebook: Alphalha Altamaha Dan Cat

I received mine from WRP weeks ago. I have scanned thru it and really enjoyed seeing some photos not published before. I have to agree I wish there was more coverage of certain areas but this is offse

Scott, The 529983 was started from an Accurail 5600 series exterior post car. I kept the sides and under frame. The ends are cast resin modifiedfrtm a 5277 end to the smaller size for 529983’s 5029CF

Scott, I did not use the Eel River car. I start with the Walthers NACC car and used only the under frame and sides. The ends and doors are newly cast resin parts. I have done more work but don’t have

Here is a picture of the near complete kit bash for this series FGE car: Clinic was presented in Winston Salem RPM this year. James Wall Rural Hall, NC