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Re: Atlas SD 35 coupler height
« Reply #90 on: February 15, 2026, 01:49:20 PM »
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My two DC CR GP38-2's from the latest release are fine.


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Re: Atlas SD 35 coupler height
« Reply #91 on: February 15, 2026, 06:14:03 PM »
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My two DC CR GP38-2's from the latest release are fine.

So I noticed on the newer run GP38 and 38-2 that I have (both with factory sound) that the cab end of the shell does not fully seat. This is Conrail 8205 and FURX 5525. I always thought they looked higher in the front but thought maybe it was an optical illusion.
Anyone else have this issue?

Until I read the post from @crrcoal , I knew of no reported issues with the new GP38s. I'll check mine.

My older, detailed and weathered SD-9 shells fit over the new chassis without trouble.
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Re: Atlas SD 35 coupler height
« Reply #92 on: February 15, 2026, 07:13:39 PM »
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No issues with the new GP38 shell over the new chassis.
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Re: Atlas SD 35 coupler height
« Reply #93 on: February 15, 2026, 07:53:25 PM »
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So on the FURX unit I gotta lift the rear of the shell to level it out. The Conrail shell is a bit tighter. Won't go press down any further in the front.

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Re: Atlas SD 35 coupler height
« Reply #94 on: February 15, 2026, 07:56:46 PM »
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Re: Atlas SD 35 coupler height
« Reply #95 on: February 16, 2026, 07:50:38 AM »
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Maybe it's my Android phone camera, or maybe it's a chassis issue after, but there appears to be a slight in the cab end of the frame. Will check that out with a straight edge.
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