Parts came from Lionel, and fortunately I was able to find a spring that apparently they couldn't, so now the coupler and pilots can be attached at both ends. Not that I'm ready for that, won't happen until they're painted, and hopefully everything will be painted in 2 shots, tangerine first, then blue. Not a fan of cleaning the airbrush...
Roof is filled, sanded and awaiting detail to be attached, which unfortunately won't happen until after I get the sides finished. Most of the bodywork on the cabs is finished, still some final shaping and hand sanding to do, but they're close to what they should be (except for needing to re-add holes for marker lights, running numbers, and sand filler hatches).
Got the side doors cut today after work. Can't say it was fun, and I managed to break the tips off 2 files (because I'm an idiot who should know not to use them to pry things), but they're there.
Started prototyping the side doors. All models I've seen have flush doors with windows, however the actual ones were recessed, and I've yet to see a picture of an actual engine with a discernable window in the side doors, so no windows on mine. Cab doors will open, but I don't think it's worth the effort for the side ones. Once I get the spacing and alignment down, detail such as the attachments for the grab irons and door handles will be added.
