(Almost) accidental prototype for Atlas/Kato RSD-12

[cjm413]

On the subject of Alco trucks and "rebuilds"....

http://espee.railfan.net/sprsd12.html

Had Atlas offered a later phase RS-11 with a low short hood, they would have had an accurate RSD-12

[jmlaboda - RIP]

Had Atlas offered a later phase RS-11 with a low short hood, they would have had an accurate RSD-12

Not really... the RSD12s had six carbody air filters while the Atlas RS11 hood only has five... you'd be one filter short...

[Joetrain59]

But if you can get RSD12 fuel tanks, they look much better than the RS11 original tanks. Just a little trimming, and they slip right on. Tack with Goo.
 Joe D

[cjm413]

Not really... the RSD12s had six carbody air filters while the Atlas RS11 hood only has five... you'd be one filter short...

Note the reference to a later phase RS-11 that has a blank space for the 6th car body air filter (and the correct radiator)

http://espee.railfan.net/nonindex/rs11_photos/5866_sp-rs11-don_jewell.jpg

[coosvalley]

But if you can get RSD12 fuel tanks, they look much better than the RS11 original tanks. Just a little trimming, and they slip right on. Tack with Goo.
 Joe D

Was somebody asking about the RS11?..I don't understand why you mentioned this?..I think they're after the RSD12, would it use the same fuel tank?

[Joetrain59]

Just mentioned it for the modeling info. Atlas RSD12 tanks are more dimensional than what comes with the RS11. That's all.
 Joe D

[coosvalley]

Just mentioned it for the modeling info. Atlas RSD12 tanks are more dimensional than what comes with the RS11. That's all.
 Joe D

Well in that case, I agree!