GP38-3

Ladderpipe · September 16, 2013, 05:31:06 AM

Just another project. Seems to never end!!

tcwright973 · September 16, 2013, 02:54:56 PM

Ladderpipe,

On September 1st, I caught 5801 on the Pittsburgh Line headed east out of Pittsburgh. I've spotted it about a half dozen times in the past couple of years. Thought you might be interested in the photo. Tom

NSMoWandS · September 17, 2013, 11:13:14 AM

Nice. I take it that the plow cut-outs are for 3rd rail clearance? I know CSX does it for NYC area. DE Dan

Ladderpipe · September 19, 2013, 06:41:00 AM

Thank you Tom. After viewing many pictures of 5801, it doesn't seem to stray from PA often. This was a fun project since it is slightly different from the other GP38-3s. The main reason for me building the 38-3 was because it was the last rebuild type that received the standard EMD cab.

Ladderpipe · September 28, 2013, 01:58:49 AM

All done

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NSMoWandS · September 28, 2013, 11:49:56 AM

Nice job! Did you start with a GP50 and modify the fans and DB housing? DE Dan

Ladderpipe · September 29, 2013, 12:32:48 AM

Yes sir, thats a good ol' trusty blue box 50. I cut all three rad fans off and replaced them with a Plano rad fan hatch and Details Assoc. fans (and styrene patched the center fan). The DB filter box was also rebuilt. The 5801 appears to have to the only squared off box. All of the others are angled sides.