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Hello everyone, first post. I've been lurking for quite some time, but now that I have access, I can finally get in the mix. Glad to be here.

So my first question, where is the SD7/9? You know, something nice with fixed pilots, non molded grabs and such. If I remember correctly, more than a few roads ran them?
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If I remember correctly, more than a few roads ran them?

 

They were never as popular as the GP versions.   GP-7, 2729 units vr 188 SD, GP-9 4115 units vr 515 SD.   On the scale model side the three axle truck will either require blind wheels on one axle or require broader radius curves.  If you do make an axle blind, which one?

There SD9 versions from both Max Grey and USHobbies.   USH is the descendent firm from Max Grey.    The USH stuff  usually has slightly better details (lost was instead of sandcast in some cases) and often cast gearboxes instead of fabricated.

 

That said, I have an MG version and I really like it.   It runs really well and will take a 48 inch radius without blind axles (it does chatter just a bit).   there is a wealt of detail.   I remotored mine with a Pittman can motor.

Yes, I agree.  The SD24 is actually my favorite old SD loco, but CB&Q didn't have them in blackbird........so I made my own!  This is actually one of my HO creations, which I know doesn't belong here, but give me some time.  I'm following Dad into O and as soon as I get my hands on a nice O SD24, SD7/9, GP30, etc,  well let's just say I will probably run out of decal sets(I bought all I could find, they are hard to come by).

 

 

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