Atlas GP40 Review
Atlas
GP40...
Atlas just released a GP40 model in HO scale. It
is outstanding. It is a dead ringer for the Chessie GP40's.
It comes in two different road numbers and an undecorated model.
I would highly recommend you get on of these this models. It runs
around $90 (luckily I got mine for Christmas). If you can get one
for cheaper than $80 or so, go for it. They show up on eBay all the
time.
Chessie only had 215 GP40's. To have a good roster
representation you need around 5-6 of these. My rule of thumb is
one model for each 30-50 actual locomotives owned.
The biggest problems with this kit are the bell position,
the lack of a slotted battery box, and some of the parts need to be painted
the right colors. Fixing these little problems should not take you
very long. To see a complete "how to" article look on my Atlas
GP40 tips page. For even more look on my 3690cs-b&o
locomotive page.
Below is a Dean Heacock pic of one of the units the Atlas
kit comes numbered for.
Below are pictures of my GP40.
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