EM-1 Transformation into AC-9

[carlso]

Ted,

You are correct. I retired from Chevron in 1996 with 33 years service and I can tell you that since then I have had more things (work) to do than there seems to be hours in a day. But  they are all fun stuff, in my case, golf, model railroading, Koi pond and such. Love it.

Carl

[R.Groff]

Keep up the good work I like to see the pictures . GREAT JOB
Rick

[carlso]

A couple of pics showing how much I have removed from the B'mann chassis. I may need a tad bit more towards the cab...........................







Not a real easy project, but then I have never attempted anything like this. I am having lots of fun and that is what this hobby is all about.

Carl

[carlso]

Just to let you know that I have not quit on my project here are a couple of bad images, can't seem to find good lighting and specially hard with the high gloss finish. Once all decals are on the unit will be heavily weathered. I have a DVD which shows 3809 running on the Modoc Line. I will pay homage to its hard work and possibly its last run in the West.





Carl

[spookshow]

Hey Jason, did we finally break you? Been a while!! 

Cheers,
-Mark

[JMaurer1]

+1

[arbomambo]

I've been watching this build!...glad to see you're making progress and a beautiful job on a very unique piece of SP power!
Kudos!
~Bruce

[carlso]

Good afternoon from God's Country,

Where is Jason? Hope he is well. My build goes on. I have applied some tru-color paints and was ready to apply chalks and dry brushing when I realized that I had not applied cab ladders yet. I know the boiler is not sitting properly and the tender is a low rider. I still have not finished the "front porch". I am going to put new #'s on the boards and am leaning towards a train # such as I-943 instead of X3809.

Carl