Photo by Brian Banna Oct. 1999

PHOTOS:

- Front          Model (81kb)          Prototype (66kb)
- Right Side   Model (92kb)          Prototype (44kb)
- Left Side     Model (98kb)         Prototype  (76kb)
- Rear           Model  (71kb)         Prototype  (58kb)
- Top            Model (112kb)

Model by Brian Banna finished 11/25/99

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 (77kb)
- Right Side (87kb)
- Left Side (89kb)
- Rear (72kb)
- Top (59kb)
- Fuel Tank (61kb)

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.