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Ed's Era would be more like this unit, some with lots of LV red bleeding through the blue...
You need a pair of sharks.
Quote from: learmoia on August 20, 2019, 08:10:54 PM. . . linger longer . . .Try to say that 10 times fast. When I used to roam the B&M (um, Guilford) yard in Somerville, MA in the mid-80s, I recall seeing some D&H GP 38-2 mixed with the B&M locos.
Stock Atlas GP39-2 RDG 3402 patched to D&H 7402......the decals used for this one were an HO number for the 7, don't know which one exactly, and the Tichy D&H/C&O hopper set for the actual patches.
Don't know exactly what you are aiming for in terms of sticking exactly to the prototype or not, but here is a fun lashup, with available equipment given some of the details above:This first one is all Atlas GP units. Going through each one:Stock Atlas GP39-2 7610. These units were delivered to the D&H shortly before CR day 1. For the GP39-2s, the 76xx series was built new for D&H, 74xx series is ex-RDG. 7610 is one number off from being cab signal equipped (of course), but depending on how much you want to stick exactly to the prototype, you can say it has cab signals. If you do decide to change the number, large logo lightning stripe may be appropriate, check prototype photos to see if any locos in your number scheme were repainted.Stock Atlas GP38-2 7319. This one was released several years ago, and it is hard(er) to find, siblings 7317 & 7318 are just as difficult. These are ex-LV units received from the CR merger. Blue was applied randomly as they went in for major shopping. They did not, as far as I can tell, carry lightning stripe until they were renumbered in the early 90s.Stock Atlas GP39-2 RDG 3402 patched to D&H 7402. The ex-Reading GP39-2 units were in various paint schemes by the mid 80s, 7412 is a good one, as it was never repainted, just patched. The decals used for this one were an HO number for the 7, don't know which one exactly, and the Tichy D&H/C&O hopper set for the actual patches. A friend of mine in my club patched it for me, so I am unsure of how exactly the job was done. If you would like more detail photos of this one, I can upload some.Stock Atlas GP38-2 LV 310. Haven't gotten around to patching this one yet. Also holding out hope for LV 322, as that one actually went to D&H (310 went to CR). Either way, the ex-LV GP38-2 units were painted more so than the RDG ones, so check to make sure that the number you choose to patch was not repainted by your modeling date.Finally, stock Atlas GP39-2 7603. Basically the same description as 7610 mentioned above.That is just one wacko lashup you could possibly have modeling the D&H at this time period, I specifically model 1981. The later you go, the more foreign power you will get, primarily Guilford roads, MEC, BM, etc..., but also BAR, NW (also leased pre CR), CR (GE B23-7/B36-7 is what I have seen the most in photos), etc..., depending on what was on lease at the time.
D&H subsidiary Napierville Junction Railway ran into CP's St. Luc yard. I'm totally stoked Bluford Car Shops produced NJ bi-centennial transfer van #39 to go with my Atlas U23B.
This, and PAs too!Ed, I have an extra copy of Thunder and Lightning Stripes, Free for a PM of your address.I do have a copy of Bridge Line Blues 1976 to 1986, Cheep, make me an offer. Also, A Decade of the D&H, which is a softbound 1967 to 1977, if you are interested. Also cheepYou cannot, for any price, have my copy of Jim Shaughnessy's DELAWARE & HUDSON.I grew up next to the D&H Penn Division in South Scranton until 1967, I know, before what you're looking for,but a VERY cool NE Railroad.Be careful , it's a very deep rabbit hole, but a very interesting one.Let me know,Greg O.
Let me tell ya sister, I've thought about it. I've definitely thought about it. But not yet. I need to focus on the plausible first.
Geez, you know it's been a busy week when I missed this!Yes, I will take you up on the offer. Give me a minute to figure out a fair offer.
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