Detailing LL (WKW) NYC GP-20

[Joetrain59]

I picked up a second NYC geep20 last year. Now just doing some detailing/mods to make more like NYC units. First one, I moved bell to angled bracket a bit more toward rear, added Sinclair antenna to cab roof, and moved horns to mid car body. NowI see this shot on FF site, http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/nyc/nyc2111geb.jpg
 What would that appliance on side of nose be?? Also see I have to go back and paint handrails stanchions as per photo on first loco, and this.
 Thanks.
 HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY, AND THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SERVICE FOLK WHO KEEP US SAFE.
 Joe D

[Chris333]

Looks like a hydrolic pump, but I have no idea why it would be there.

[Joetrain59]

My first thought was a signal box, then I saw this pic, and was stymied. Why do they glue the cab glass in???? Ugh!!!!
 Joe D

[Chris333]

Looks like a motor and a tank with a block inbetween for the pump head. I just can't think of why they would need it.

[Joetrain59]

Toilet???

[AVR Mark]

I think, but am not sure that the "device" in the picture is a Motor - Generator set which is part of the Automatic Train Stop equipment (note the shoe on the front axle).

Mark

[Philip H]

I concur with Mark.

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I actually just came across an article about these. Let me see if I can go find it again.

[Joetrain59]

I need Sinclair antenna's. Thought BLMA had them, but none on that side, nor Gold Medal Models. I know I had some plastic ones, from Atlas??? Have a few from Mins by Eric, but they really are crude. Who makes decent ones???
 Thanks.
 Joe D

[peteski]

I need Sinclair antenna's. Thought BLMA had them, but none on that side, nor Gold Medal Models. I know I had some plastic ones, from Atlas??? Have a few from Mins by Eric, but they really are crude. Who makes decent ones???
 Thanks.
 Joe D

Sandro (from the A-board) had them made (photoetched).  I was planning on buying some but never got around to it.  Here is more info (not sure if he still has any left).

http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?130702-sinclair-antennas-are-here!&highlight=sinclair
http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?130950-sinclair-antennas-...-new-pictures-!&highlight=sinclair

one frame of 6 antennas is us$4.00 plus shipping. payment thru paypal only.

[jagged ben]

I need Sinclair antenna's. Thought BLMA had them, but none on that side, nor Gold Medal Models. I know I had some plastic ones, from Atlas??? Have a few from Mins by Eric, but they really are crude. Who makes decent ones???
 Thanks.
 Joe D

Trainworx makes some now.  Check out modeltrainstuff.com. 

[Sokramiketes]

I was going to point you to a YahooGroup clinic that Jim Six set up regarding the detailing of NYC GP-7's.  It included lots of talk about the ATS equipment, including the shoes that need to be added on the trucks...  However, it looks like that group was shut down.

http://forum.atlasrr.com/forum/pop_printer_friendly.asp?TOPIC_ID=69886

That's the closest I can find covering his models in HO. 

[central.vermont]

Joe,

Here's a direct link to Sandro's Sinclair antenna's if you want to purchase his. They look really good.

Jon

http://www.custom-nscale.com/?sinclair-antennas,24

[central.vermont]

I think, but am not sure that the "device" in the picture is a Motor - Generator set which is part of the Automatic Train Stop equipment (note the shoe on the front axle).

Mark

Most definitely a hydrolic pump. Probably used to raise and lower the shoe.

Jon

[Chris333]

Most definitely a hydrolic pump. Probably used to raise and lower the shoe.

Jon

I want to agree because it is what I thought it was as well, but why?  Couldn't it use air from the onboard compressor.