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csolivais1979

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GP38 vs. GP38-2
« on: July 06, 2009, 08:09:36 AM »
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What are the major cosmetic differences between a GP38 and a GP38-2?

Also, can anyone recommend a good book/website to learn how to detail locomotives and rolling stock?

Thanks
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Re: GP38 vs. GP38-2
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2009, 08:59:17 AM »
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A little light reading for you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_GP38-2
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Re: GP38 vs. GP38-2
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2009, 08:59:21 AM »
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Quote from: csolivais1979 on July 06, 2009, 08:09:36 AM
What are the major cosmetic differences between a GP38 and a GP38-2?

Also, can anyone recommend a good book/website to learn how to detail locomotives and rolling stock?

the GP38-2 has several differences - the sight glass on the engineer's side of the long hood is the quickie tell.  the battery boxes are bolted on the dash 2 instead hinged.

i recommend getting the classic The Diesel Spotter's Guide from Kalmbach - try to find the 2nd or 3rd edition - this can be had for under $10.00 at any train show.

and then get Kalmbach’s Field Guide to Modern Diesel Locomotives to fill in the happenings over the past 30 years.

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