Need designe help: GE E-70

[V&AL]

Ok, I'm making a new locomotive: a GE E-70. I'm starting with a Spectrum E-33, and installing a GE wide Cab. I need something for the rear portion of the unit that looks newer than what's there, but that doesn't look like a straight -9 rip. I'm thinking something like the rear end of an SDP-40 or perhaps an SD-90... I tried using a spare SDP-40 shell but it had soaked in brake fluid for too long, and the shell splintered...

so, I'm open to suggestions, and if anyone has a spare part that will be perfect, let me know and we will see what we can come up with...

 

[V&AL]

"concept photo"

cab will be lowered to match contours of roof...

 

[kenw]

wouldn't the pantographs normally be mounted in the lower recess behind the cab?

anyway, I think anything that basically squared off the rear end would look just fine.

I like your idea, keep us posted on the progress.

 

[V&AL]

that "recessed area" is caused by the -9 cab being taller. On the E-33 base the cab roof is even:

I tried to squeeze in the pans, but they are too wide when retracted...

 

[V&AL]

also, the -9 cab will be lowered to match the roof profile of the E-33... ther will be no "dip"...