| UTAH RAILWAY GP38 UNIT 2006 |
There are a few compromises I made in this model. For one I did not attempt to make the split access doors
under the cab. I also chose to stick with the stock handrails and I could not quite figure out how to simulate the
extra lift tabs welded to the top sides of the hood roof. Other than that, the model is pretty darn close to the
prototype. I think the most challenging part of this model was cutting the notch in the nose. It was hard to make
sure the edges were all parallel.
PARTS LIST:
- Atlas
GP35 phase 1a undecorated
GP35 undecorated shell (used for dynamic brake operation)
GP7 undecorated shell (used for radiator fan)
GP40 undecorated shell (used for inertial filter hatch)
SD7 undecorated shell (used for round access cover plates)
- Sunrise Enterprises
N-205 Plow
N-326 Exhaust Stack, Short (GP/SD)
N-453 Fire Cracker Antenna
N-499 Speed Recorder with Adapter
N-501 Electrical Cabinet
N-550 MU Hoses
N-606 rear Light Cluster Bracket
N-626 Ditch Lights
N-3000 Photo Etched Lift Rings
I have to say right here. I was really skeptical of these lift rings. I was not at all sold on photo etched lift rings.
Mr. Dan Crews of Sunrise (the super excellent person he is) sampled me some of these rings. After getting
them I was still a bit hesitant to use them. I figured I had nothing to loose and put them on. Folks, they are
GREAT! I highly recommend them. I would also like to add that of all the manufacturers I have ever called, Mr.
Crews has been the most responsive and kindest person. I have actually seen in my lifetime detail items I have
suggested to him. Sunrise Enterprises is REALLY out there for us modelers. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
SUNRISE!
- Detail Associates
2501 .006 Brass Wire (grab irons)
2502 .008 Brass Wire (coupler lift bars)
2506 .019 Brass Wire (engine drain pipe on front of fuel tank)
8215 Cab Armrest
8217 Dual Headlight (late)
- Gold Medal Models
160-7 Diesel Locomotive Detailing Set (includes the windshield wipers and cab sunshades I used)
- Evergreen
.020 sheet
.010 sheet
.030 x .030 strip
- Grandt Line
5085 Lift Ring Assortment Package
- JnJ Trains
344-025 Loco & Caboose Wind Deflectors
- MV Lens
LS 700 Clear (silver)
- Microscale Decals
60-668 Utah Railway M.K. Rebuilt SD40 Locomotives
60-134 Diesel Data - Yellow - Builders Plates and data in Yellow & Red
60-527 GE and EMD Late 1980's Locomotive Data Sheet
- Custom Decals
A very nice person named Bob from the N-Scale list made me the GP38 decals that go on the sill. I am very
sorry Bob that I can not remember your last name. If you read this, please send me your last name and I will
update this.
- Paint
Model Flex 16-70 CSX Grey
Testors 4632 Guards Red
- Digitrax
DZ-121 decoder
Model Photos Before Painting:
- Front
- Right Side
- Left Side
- Rear
- Top
- Fuel Tank
The model was extremely fun to build because it is unique. I really like building non standard models. Stuff you
usually will not see running around a layout. Utah Railway rosters 10 of these beauties and guess what. No
two are a like. There are minor subtle differences in each one. I have 9 more units to build and am about 3/4
the way through my second one which will be unit 2001. My plan is to build the entire Utah Railway roster
of 24 locomotives.
10 GP38's
11 SD40's
2 SD35's
1 SD45-2
1 F45
Then there are two NREX SD20 lease units. These two will be my most challenging projects. Especially the
one that was built from an SD9. The other is built from an SD35 and has just minor changes to be made.
To close, I owe a HUGE round of thanks to two people. David Vickers from the N-Scale list and Andy Lester
from the Diesel list. If is was not for these two very kind people, I would not have gotten the entire roster on
film. I look forward to my next visit to Salt Lake City to shoot track side structures, freight cars and scenery and
of course any locomotives that may get in my way. I also owe Mr. Warren Johnson a thank you for the video he
sent me, telling me how the Utah Railway actually came up with the paint scheme and what colors to use. I
swayed from using signal red because I found the Testors Guards Red was much closer to the Microscale red
numbers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or just give me feedback.
under the cab. I also chose to stick with the stock handrails and I could not quite figure out how to simulate the
extra lift tabs welded to the top sides of the hood roof. Other than that, the model is pretty darn close to the
prototype. I think the most challenging part of this model was cutting the notch in the nose. It was hard to make
sure the edges were all parallel.
PARTS LIST:
- Atlas
GP35 phase 1a undecorated
GP35 undecorated shell (used for dynamic brake operation)
GP7 undecorated shell (used for radiator fan)
GP40 undecorated shell (used for inertial filter hatch)
SD7 undecorated shell (used for round access cover plates)
- Sunrise Enterprises
N-205 Plow
N-326 Exhaust Stack, Short (GP/SD)
N-453 Fire Cracker Antenna
N-499 Speed Recorder with Adapter
N-501 Electrical Cabinet
N-550 MU Hoses
N-606 rear Light Cluster Bracket
N-626 Ditch Lights
N-3000 Photo Etched Lift Rings
I have to say right here. I was really skeptical of these lift rings. I was not at all sold on photo etched lift rings.
Mr. Dan Crews of Sunrise (the super excellent person he is) sampled me some of these rings. After getting
them I was still a bit hesitant to use them. I figured I had nothing to loose and put them on. Folks, they are
GREAT! I highly recommend them. I would also like to add that of all the manufacturers I have ever called, Mr.
Crews has been the most responsive and kindest person. I have actually seen in my lifetime detail items I have
suggested to him. Sunrise Enterprises is REALLY out there for us modelers. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
SUNRISE!
- Detail Associates
2501 .006 Brass Wire (grab irons)
2502 .008 Brass Wire (coupler lift bars)
2506 .019 Brass Wire (engine drain pipe on front of fuel tank)
8215 Cab Armrest
8217 Dual Headlight (late)
- Gold Medal Models
160-7 Diesel Locomotive Detailing Set (includes the windshield wipers and cab sunshades I used)
- Evergreen
.020 sheet
.010 sheet
.030 x .030 strip
- Grandt Line
5085 Lift Ring Assortment Package
- JnJ Trains
344-025 Loco & Caboose Wind Deflectors
- MV Lens
LS 700 Clear (silver)
- Microscale Decals
60-668 Utah Railway M.K. Rebuilt SD40 Locomotives
60-134 Diesel Data - Yellow - Builders Plates and data in Yellow & Red
60-527 GE and EMD Late 1980's Locomotive Data Sheet
- Custom Decals
A very nice person named Bob from the N-Scale list made me the GP38 decals that go on the sill. I am very
sorry Bob that I can not remember your last name. If you read this, please send me your last name and I will
update this.
- Paint
Model Flex 16-70 CSX Grey
Testors 4632 Guards Red
- Digitrax
DZ-121 decoder
Model Photos Before Painting:
- Front
- Right Side
- Left Side
- Rear
- Top
- Fuel Tank
The model was extremely fun to build because it is unique. I really like building non standard models. Stuff you
usually will not see running around a layout. Utah Railway rosters 10 of these beauties and guess what. No
two are a like. There are minor subtle differences in each one. I have 9 more units to build and am about 3/4
the way through my second one which will be unit 2001. My plan is to build the entire Utah Railway roster
of 24 locomotives.
10 GP38's
11 SD40's
2 SD35's
1 SD45-2
1 F45
Then there are two NREX SD20 lease units. These two will be my most challenging projects. Especially the
one that was built from an SD9. The other is built from an SD35 and has just minor changes to be made.
To close, I owe a HUGE round of thanks to two people. David Vickers from the N-Scale list and Andy Lester
from the Diesel list. If is was not for these two very kind people, I would not have gotten the entire roster on
film. I look forward to my next visit to Salt Lake City to shoot track side structures, freight cars and scenery and
of course any locomotives that may get in my way. I also owe Mr. Warren Johnson a thank you for the video he
sent me, telling me how the Utah Railway actually came up with the paint scheme and what colors to use. I
swayed from using signal red because I found the Testors Guards Red was much closer to the Microscale red
numbers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or just give me feedback.
Photo by Brian Banna. Salt Lake City,
Utah, Oct. 1999
Utah, Oct. 1999
Model by Brian Banna finished 11/25/99