Two more units

I spent much of my free time last weekend working on more locomotives. Starting with the GP9, I used a Proto 2000 model. This unit is a Ph III locomotive that came undecorated as a kit. After assembling the shell, I added a N&W-style nose bell and "firecracker" antenna from Details West. All of the KY&N's GP9's were delivered as "short hood forward", most other details were stock parts, such as the "oversized" winterization hatch for the 48" fans common on the later GP9's.

Once again, the unit was then painted Hunter Green and 1/8" yellow stripes were applied to the nose and long hood and bonded with Solvaset.

GP9 #553 was the 9th of 16 units built by EMD in March of 1958. Originally numbered 953, it was renumbered in 1960 after the last of the steam locomotives were retired.

The other unit I worked on is KY&N GP35 #622. Being an older Athearn "Blue Box" locomotive, this actually started as a practice shell I had modifications to in years past. I removed the nose headlight and filled in with squadron putty and sanded smooth. I also trimmed off all of the handrail "pockets" on the side sills and both pilots. After stripping the shell in 91% alcohol and cleaning, I added MU Hoses, Radio Antenna and 5-chime air horn from Details West. I also added cut levers from Details Associates.  

The standard Hunter Green paint was applied, as well as the 1/8" yellow striping. I thought it turned out pretty well for an old Athearn shell with well-documented scale problems.

GP35 #622 was the 3rd of 10 units built by EMD for the KY&N in April of 1964.