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Hey Folks. Thought I would say hello and introduce myself. My name is Patrick, I am building a Proto 48 layout based in central Michigan. 1996, Conrail switching. Point to point and the main feature is a large paper mill. Look forward to learning some stuff from you guys. Anyone doing 2...

I want to detail a sd40-2 with all the details -- my problem is i would like to have a schematic of a conrail sd40 for io know where to put the details. So far i have a older bb athern repowered with a new arthern motor/board from a genisis a digitrack dh163 decoder. Also what could i use for...

My first photo's @ Sebring MRRC

End detail shot, showing the KAdee brakewheel, modeled as though it would be a replacement for a worn old CR / PC one.

Side view of Conrail 1956 idling as an air test is conducted. Amazingly clean and rust free for a Conrail B23! :O) Module by Jered Slusser of Finger Lakes Model RR Club Photo Credit Mike Roque RIT Model RR club.

Conrail GP38 #7894 trails sister unit 3008 on the way back from dropping off cars at the interchange. Atlas Master Series GP38 weathered with an airbrush for that classic grimy 38 look.

Conrail GP40 #3008 rolls down the hill with a GP38. Atlas GP40, weathered with airbrush.

An eBay find. Factory painted RPP Shell. Microscale numberboards, front classifcation jewels, walkway chains, MU hoses. Weathered with that heavy Conrail G.E. road grime look. Powered with Atlas C30 Chassis

Hank Hill ponders if his F-150 needs to be washed as he waits for the Conrail local to finish switching the plastics plant. Conrail 1956 - Atlas Master Gold B23-7 Custom numbered with microscale decals Photo Credit Mike Roque RIT Model RR club.

Payloader is a Wiking model, oversprayed with yellow and CR logo decal. Truck is a Boley GMC Topkick. Decals from Matt Snell - Conrail Modellers

Walthers Crane Kit - Started off as an NS crane. Rubbed out lettering and decalled to CR prototype photos. See my gallery for prototype pic.

A work in progress. Need headlights and trucks still! Custom built from an Atlas RS11 with styrene sides and cannon & company doors.

Proto 2000 SD60M custom painted and detailed.

Here is a side view of the E8A. This unit was used on many Office Car Specials around the Conrail system. You can see that OMI captured the correct color. In this light the green shows through more.

A factory painted Conrail OMI 4020 and unpainted OMI 4022 in HO Scale. Soon I will be painting the 4022.

End view

Conrail MT-4 Road Slug Kitbashed Atlas RS-11, Athearn GP trucks, Microscale Decals, Shell Scale Number boards

Brass model. Atlas trucks, Microscale Decals.

Kitbashed model of Conrail N-11E Transfer Caboose Bachmann shell, Athearn handrails, KDs, Atlas trucks, Microscale decals, simulated plated over windows, faded weathering (roof and ends). Didn't place in a previous model contest. Silly Judges!