by Steph Dale
Hi guys,
My first post here - so here goes:
I've just managed to get hold of a Proto 2000 model of a GP18 lettered as CN #4346, in 'noodle' livery. From what I've managed to find out this is a bit strange - #4346 should be a Phase III GP9, and be on Flexicoil trucks.
So; have P2K made an error in choosing the subject for their model (were any GP18s actually supplied to CN?). And (maybe more importantly) were there any PhIII GP9s with Blomberg trucks?
In short, is there a prototype (or reasonably easy conversion) for this model into a loco I can use on a 1970's-set layout?
Thought I'd start with an easy one before I start asking about things like FPA4s or rebuilt F-units...
Many thanks for your help/interest,
Steph
My first post here - so here goes:
I've just managed to get hold of a Proto 2000 model of a GP18 lettered as CN #4346, in 'noodle' livery. From what I've managed to find out this is a bit strange - #4346 should be a Phase III GP9, and be on Flexicoil trucks.
So; have P2K made an error in choosing the subject for their model (were any GP18s actually supplied to CN?). And (maybe more importantly) were there any PhIII GP9s with Blomberg trucks?
In short, is there a prototype (or reasonably easy conversion) for this model into a loco I can use on a 1970's-set layout?
Thought I'd start with an easy one before I start asking about things like FPA4s or rebuilt F-units...
Many thanks for your help/interest,
Steph