Posting a link to avoid copyright foulups:
I know aristocraft makes a larger G scale model similar to this 1/1. But I can’t find any 1/1 pictures of the rear of the prototype’s cab. Does it have a bump out like on the Aristocraft model? (like this link):
http://www.collector-modeltrains.com/dash/universe/catalog_item/MT-0308299/
If anyone knows where to find pictures, it’d be really appreciated! Thanks. Dan
Don’t spend too much time trying to find photos of the rear of that locomotive in the real world. It only exists as a figment of Photoshop.
If you go to the page it came from originally, http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8257&whichpage=3 it’s one of two fanciful Photoshopped diesels by the same guy. The photo of the Penn Central version was less well done, and is more obviously a 'shop’ing when you compare the “cut-down” diesel to its grainier background.
One of the tip-offs is that the part of the locomotive that was removed is the part that contains the engine itself.
On the other hand this one on a three axel truck is real:
http://www.tractivepowercorp.com/2014/11/12/trains-magazine-featured-article/
and heres a two axel shop switcher
http://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/another-neglected-prototype-shop-switch-engines
Well, if that’s a photoshopped hoax, I fell for it hook, line and sinker![:$] And I still intend to build it.
I usually have a good eye for these things. Oh well!!!
Thanks for the replies! (and links)
Edited in… I went back and looked at the photos again and then did see the tell-tale signs, and maybe a few other subtle giveaways. I hafta laugh a little at myself, and feel just a bit “had”.
Still, as I mentioned above, I might as well go ahead with my 'bash project. I like the looks of the little beastie. The Aristocraft model’s sideframes make more sense for a critter of this type and size. Progress will be posted. The yolk’s on me!
Aristo made the Lil Critter switcher from the nose and cab of their RS3. It’s completely made up.
Yeah, kinda figured something like that at this point. But, I like “phantom” models.
Not going to far off topic I hope, here’s one I built, a 1985 Dodge “L700” service truck, based on a van. Click on the picture to see more of it if you wanna see more.
And a '65 Dodge ACF 100; say Dodge copied Willys forward control pickup idea…
Southgate
Nice trucks!
Dave