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Ray's Model Train Web Site Welcome to
my home page. I'm still working on this
but will have pictures and details uploaded just as soon as possible. Right now I'm working on a non-db version of
the C&NW SD45 as well as a bunch of other models. I'm also getting ready to paint 4 different
versions of Mopac's GP38-2's. I cover all the major phases with these
units. I'll post progress pictures and
of course the finished product. I'm
still working on some SD38-2's but haven't figured out the best way to complete
them. I'll also post pic's
of my other work like my MKT GP39-2, EJ&E SD38, Mopac
U23B (Athearn), plus a bunch of U-Boat combinations
and B and C series GE's. I also like to
custom paint cabooses and freight cars.
I'll also be posting my work on those as well. Most of my units involve some level of
hacking and splicing. It's easy to do
and if you follow my instructions you'll be able to do the same. Thanks for looking so far! This
is a Tyco GP20 on top of a GP35 frame/trucks/and motor. That's right, a Tyco GP20! Doesn't look like one now does it? I enclosed the pilot opening with sheet
styrene. I formed all the handrails
myself. I filled in the slot on the GP35
fuel tank. I added the air tanks that I
made from styrene tubing. Most of the
piping I made from brass wire. I hacked
down the fans and also used a PSI dynamic brake blister part for the db's. I was very
happy with this unit and also upgraded the wheels, wiring, and put a decoder in
it. I sold it when I decided to
concentrate on [ See Photos Below ] This is another Athearn unit that I made into a U23B from an U30B. I had to use the back of the U33C to make the
correct radiator section for this unit. The
front part of the U30B was correct for the U23B so I was set! I used Smokey Valley FB-2 trucks for the
wheels and also did all the underside piping.
I was very happy with the way this unit turned out! I did this unit way back in 1987 so I have
had one of these fine locomotives way before Atlas ever came out with their
excellent model. [ See Photos Below ] This was my first strip down to
plastic and re-build model. This was
back when I had lots of time and no money!
;> The nose features the
classic SP light package. I was
terrified tearing up my only powered engine at the time to make this
modification, but I never regretted doing it.
If I were to do it again I would have done something with that awful cab
arrangement Athearn had with these units. I had a top piece for the cab over the hood
but you could still see the opening in the cab if you looked at it at the right
angle. Still, I was very happy with this
unit and eventually put a decoder in it and also did all the upgrades. It was sold when I moved to modeling all [ See Photos Below ] Here is yours truly at the cab of
a real working F7! I got to drive this
baby in [ See Photos Below ] Here is the
better half at the controls of a Sacramento Northern NW-2. I think this picture tells the story of my
wife's tolerance of my hobby! :> [ See Photos Below ] 
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