I just finished reading the SD60 review, and I have more to add. The paint colors for UP, Oakway, EMD demo, and SOO were all too dark. Furthermore both the Oakway and EMD Demo models were missing the black outline around the EMD badge on the long hood. Both the plows and MU hoses where cast way too thick and I recommend that they be replaced with Details West parts. I was also tempted to replace the dynamic brake fan with parts from a Athearn SD70M, as the Athearn model features detailed grids and a etch metal grill.
But don’t let these items dissaude you from buying, as the SD60 is perhaps the best model locomotive ever offered. Enough detail parts were included to make almost any detailer happy.
Ted Curphey
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