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Past updates - 2016
2016-12-31
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 16 GE C30-7 drawings (LN and SCL versions)
2016-12-30
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE C30-7 drawings (SCL Phase 1a version)
- 2 GE C30-7A drawings
- 2 GE C36-7 drawings (CR version)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE B23-7 and B36-7 drawings (Phase 3b versions)
- Added missing side sill hatch ahead of left rear jacking pad
- Changed horn to Leslie RS-type (CR B36-7 variations)
- GE C30-7 drawings (CR version)
- Added flange lubricators
- Corrected front left truck brake line
- Added missing right rear air pipe vent valve
- Revised top corner steps
- GE C39-8 drawings (CR versions)
- Added flange lubricators
- GE B23-7 and B36-7 drawings (Phase 3b versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- CR #5002 (GE B36-7)
- Added missing side sill hatch ahead of rear jacking pad
- Changed horn to Leslie RS-type
- CR #5002 (GE B36-7)
- Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE C30-7, C30-7A, C36-7 Phases
- Converted phases to tabular format
- Added Phases 1b and 2d
- GE C30-7, C30-7A, C36-7 Phases
2016-12-29
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- FWWR #2000 (EMD GP38-3)
2016-12-28
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE BQ23-7 drawings
- 4 GE B30-7 drawings (SCL versions)
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- SCL #5134 (GE BQ23-7)
- Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A, B36-7 Phases
- Converted phases to tabular format
- Added Phase 2d
- GE B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A, B36-7 Phases
2016-12-27
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 GE B23-7 (LN, PW and SCL versions)
- 2 GE B30-7 drawings (SLSF version)
2016-12-16
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP60 drawings (TM version)
- 2 GMD SD40-2F drawings (as modified version)
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- CMQ #9017 (GMD SD40-2F)
- CN #9511 (GMD GP40-2L(W)) - 1,000th 1:18 drawing
- CP #9009 (GMD SD40-2F)
2016-12-15
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GMD SD40-2F drawings
2016-12-14
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 5 GMD SD40-2 drawings (CP Phase 2b, 2c and 2d1 versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GMD SD40-2 drawings
- Removed plate between bell bracket
- Removed air dryer on engineer's side (Phase 1b and 2a units)
- Revised center axle shock strut (Phase 2a units)
- Shorter corner handrails (Phase 2a units)
- Added fuel gauge on front of fuel tank (Phase 2a units)
- All GMD SD40-2 drawings
2016-11-19
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP38-3 drawings (FWWR 2004-2005)
2016-11-18
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 8 EMD GP38-3 drawings (FWWR 2000-2003)
2016-11-17
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE ES40DC, ES44DC and ES44AC right-side views
- Lowered latch on hood door below exhaust stack
- All GE ES40DC, ES44DC and ES44AC right-side views
2016-11-09
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE ES44AC drawings (CSXT versions)
2016-11-07
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 GE ES44AC drawings (BNSF Phase 1b through 1d versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE ES44AC drawings (BNSF Phase 1f and 1g left-side views)
- Added walkway box behind inverter cabinet
- GE ES44AC drawings (NS versions)
- Added missing grabiron on short hood
- GE ES44AC drawings (BNSF Phase 1f and 1g left-side views)
2016-11-06
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE ES40DC, ES44DC and ES44AC left-side views
- Revised panel under cab on conductor's side (4 bolts at top on Phase 1f and later units)
- GE ES40DC, ES44DC and ES44AC left-side views
2016-10-29
- Added in Photos section:
- 23 photos from 2016-10-27 (CBNS)
- 26 photos from 2016-10-26 (CBNS)
- 41 photos from 2016-10-25 (CBNS)
- 9 photos from 2016-10-24 (CBNS)
- 63 photos from 2016-10-23 (CBNS)
2016-10-19
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 8 EMD SD40 drawings (GTW, LN and NW versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- Some EMD GP38, GP38-2, GP40 and GP40-2 drawings (BN, DRGW and DTi versions)
- Corrected Nathan M3 horn
- EMD SD40 right-side views
- Added missing lift ring at exhaust stack
- Some EMD GP38, GP38-2, GP40 and GP40-2 drawings (BN, DRGW and DTi versions)
2016-10-18
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 10 EMD GP40 drawings (DRGW and NW versions)
2016-10-17
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD GP38 drawings (BN and MGA versions)
- 10 EMD GP38AC drawings (LN, LV, NW and SLSF versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP38 drawings (with paper air filters and dynamic brakes)
- Revised shape at front of dynamic brake housing
- EMD GP38 drawings (with paper air filters and dynamic brakes)
2016-10-16
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 EMD GP38 drawings (LN and MEC versions)
- 12 EMD GP40 drawings (CBQ, DTI, IC Phase 1a3 and LN versions)
- 2 GE ES44AC drawings (NS Phase 2c version)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP35 drawings (CBQ versions)
- Changed horn to Leslie S-2M
- EMD GP38 drawings (Phase 1 versions)
- Removed duplicate MU hose connector
- Added missing fan caps
- EMD GP38 drawings (PRSL Phase 2a2 version)
- Revised fuel tank location
- EMD GP35 drawings (CBQ versions)
2016-10-15
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE ES44AC drawings (NS Phase 2e version)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE ES44AC left-side views
- Corrected minor error in rear sand hose/motor cable overlap
- GE ES44AC left-side views
2016-10-12
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP38 drawings (CRR version)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP38 and GP40 drawings (Phase 1 through Phase 2a2)
- Fuel tank supports (Phase 1 units only)
- Cab sub-base ribs (Except Phase 1a1 units)
- EMD GP38 and GP40 drawings (Phase 1 through Phase 2a2)
2016-10-11
- Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD GP38/GP40 phases
- Converted phases to tabular format
- Added minor details (fuel tank supports, Phase 2b+ cab sub-base ribs)
- EMD GP38/GP40 phases
2016-10-10
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE ES40DC drawings and most GE Dash 9-40CW drawings (NS 9129 and up)
- Added cab signalling sensor behind steps
- GE ES44DC and ES44AC right-side views (Phase 2d and 2e versions)
- Corrected grills under radiator intakes
- GE ES44AC left-side views
- Added conduit for fuel cutoff switch
- All GE ES40DC drawings and most GE Dash 9-40CW drawings (NS 9129 and up)
2016-10-09
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 EMD SD70ACe drawings (EMDX/KCS Phase 2f and UP Phase 2c versions)
2016-10-08
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD70ACe drawings (UP Phase 2d1 version)
- Added in Locomotive Dimensions page:
- EMD SD70ACe dimensions
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All EMD SD70M-2 and SD70ACe drawings
- Added missing rear platform lights on the hood end
- Center hood door height
- Large rear hood intake height
- Revised intake under radiators on conductor's side (CN Phase 2e2 and 2f SD70M-2)
- All EMD SD70M-2 and SD70ACe drawings
2016-10-04
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 EMD SD70ACe drawings (NS versions)
2016-10-03
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 EMD SD70ACe drawings (NS and UP versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD70M-2 right-side views (CN Phase 2e2 and 2f versions)
- cab sub-base door position
- revised panel ahead of central air intake
- notch above brake wheel (Phase 2f)
- EMD SD70M-2 right-side views (CN Phase 2e2 and 2f versions)
2016-09-23
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD SD70M-2 drawings (CN Phase 2e versions)
2016-09-22
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD70M-2 drawings (CN Phase 2f version)
- Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD SD70M-2/SD70ACe phases
- Added introduction
- Converted phases to tabular format
- Added Phase 2e2
- EMD SD70M-2/SD70ACe phases
2016-07-30
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD GP38 drawings (DTI versions)
- 4 EMD GP38AC drawings (DTI versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- Most EMD GP38 drawings
- Revised fuel tank supports
- Front traction motor cables (PC left-side views)
- Most EMD GP38 drawings
2016-07-09
- Added in Photos section:
- 15 photos from 2016-07-04 (CP)
- 96 photos from 2016-07-04 (CN)
- 5 photos from 2016-07-01 (CP)
- 112 photos from 2016-06-30 (CN)
2016-06-22
- Added in Photos section:
- 49 photos from 2016-06-21 (SLR)
2016-06-15
- Major update in completed
- Completed re-sizing small versions of photos (in progress all days from June 11 to June 15)
- Added various photos from 1999 through 2005 (previously online but not listed in database, or missing photo files)
2016-06-11
- Major update in progress
- Changed method of displaying images in Photos section, using two image sizes instead of three
- Started re-sizing small versions of photos from maximum of 800 x 600 to maximum of 800 x 300, with EXIF data removed
2016-06-06
- Added in Photos section:
- 83 photos from 2016-06-06 (SLR)
2016-05-09
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE C39-8E drawings (version with Rockwell trucks)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE C39-8E drawings
- Added missing front class lights
- GE C39-8E drawings
2016-04-29
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 EMD SD38-2 drawings (EJE versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD38-2 drawings
- Added truck details behind steps (CNW and LN versions)
- Revised rear section of dynamic brake housing (SLSF 296-297)
- EMD SD38-2 drawings
2016-04-23
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD GP35 drawings (EMDX versions)
2016-04-20
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD38-2 drawings (LN version)
2016-04-19
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD38-2 drawings (CNW version)
- 6 EMD SD40-2 drawings (CNW versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD40-2 drawings (SOU Phase 2a2 and later versions)
- Corrected end handrail error from previous update
- EMD SD40-2 drawings (SOU Phase 2a2 and later versions)
2016-04-18
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD SD38-2 drawings (SLSF versions)
2016-04-15
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD40-2 drawings (ATSF and BN versions)
- Revised front class lights (no outer gasket)
- Removed rear number boards and class lights (ATSF versions)
- EMD SD40-2 drawings (ATSF and BN versions)
2016-04-14
- Major update completed
- Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD SD40-2 phases
- Added Phase 1b2, 1c1, 1c2, 2a1 and 2d2 (previous 2a1 through 2a3 are now 2a2 through 2a4)
- Revised existing detail descriptions
- EMD SD40-2 phases
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All EMD SD40-2 drawings
- Revised steps - redrawn steps with deeper angled sheet on Phase 2a2 and later units; minor step revisions on earlier units)
- Revised jacking pads on some Phase 1a2 through 2a2 units (no casting hole)
- Added round front platform lights (BN units)
- Minor corrections to side sill, cab vent and short hood vent on isolated BN and RI units
- Changed phases to reflect updated SD40-2 phases
- All EMD SD40-2 drawings
2016-04-12
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD40-2 drawings (NW 6189-6207)
2016-04-09
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD40 drawings (BN version)
- Continued addition of 1:55 drawings to drawing search:
- EMD SD45-2, SD45T-2 and SD45X drawings
2016-04-08
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 10 EMD SD40-2 drawings (SOU versions)
2016-04-07
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP50 drawings (SOU 7073-7092)
- 3 EMD SD40-2 drawings (SOU Phase 1a versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP39X and GP50 drawings (SOU versions)
- Added conductor's side short hood hatch
- Added short hood flag brackets
- Removed engineer's side fuel gauge (Phase 1a2 version) and short hood light
- Revised end handrails
- EMD GP39X and GP50 drawings (SOU versions)
2016-03-29
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE ES44DC drawings (CSXT versions)
- Revised cab side windows
- Added grabirons to hood side of Phase 1e version
- GE ES44DC drawings (CSXT versions)
2016-03-04
- Added in Photos section:
- 22 photos from 2016-03-03 (CMQ)
2016-03-03
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD38 drawings (PC version)
- 2 EMD SD40 drawings (PC version)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All EMD GP38 drawings
- Roof hatch around radiator fans
- EMD SD40-2 drawings (NW versions)
- Minor truck details
- All EMD GP38 drawings
2016-03-01
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- CEFX #2040 (EMD GP20D)
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD GP18 drawings (BM versions)
2016-02-29
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP18 drawings (IC version)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- Most EMD GP8, GP10 and GP11 drawings
- Added hood grabiron behind cab on engineer's side (GP8, GP10)
- Added pipe conduit behind cab on conductor's side (GP8, GP10)
- Fewer bolts around radiator intake screens (late GP9 and GP18 rebuilds)
- Most EMD GP8, GP10 and GP11 drawings
2016-02-28
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP28 drawings
- Revised cab awning (fabric instead of metal)
- EMD GP30 drawings (UP versions only)
- Revised cab mirrors, armrest and awning (fabric instead of metal)
- EMD GP28 drawings
2016-02-27
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP11 drawings (IC 8720)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP30 drawings
- Corrected pilots, support plates and footboards (representing GP18-GP30 version rather than GP35 and later version)
- EMD GP30 drawings
2016-02-25
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP35 drawings (GMO versions)
- Revised horn
- EMD GP35 drawings (GMO versions)
- Added in Photos section:
- 6 photos from 2016-01-22 (CMQ)
2016-02-22
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All MLW M-630 and M-636 drawings
- Added minor truck casting details
- All MLW M-630 and M-636 drawings
2016-02-20
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 5 GE ES44AC drawings (BNSF versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE Dash 9 series, ES40DC and ES44DC drawings
- Added traction pin in center of trucks
- All GE Dash 9 series, ES40DC and ES44DC drawings
2016-02-19
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 18 EMD SD40-2 drawings (ATSF versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD40-2 drawings, SLSF version
- Removed dynamic brake hatch batten strip
- EMD SD40-2 drawings, SLSF version
2016-02-18
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 8 EMD SD40-2 drawings (MKT versions)
2016-02-15
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD40-2 drawings (NW Phase 2a2 versions)
- 4 GE ES44AC drawings (BNSF Phase 2c and 2d versions)
- Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD/IC GP8 and GP10 phases
- Changed order of roster sorted by phase (now also sorted by sub-phase details)
- GE ES series phases
- Converted to table format
- EMD/IC GP8 and GP10 phases
2016-02-14
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 EMD SD40-2 drawings (NW versions)
- 2 GE C39-8 drawings (NS Phase 1b versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All EMD and GMD SD40-2 and SD40-2(W) drawings
- Corrected brake line on trucks (in front of truck chains, rather than behind)
- All EMD and GMD SD40-2 and SD40-2(W) drawings
2016-02-13
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 10 GE C39-8 drawings (NS versions)
- Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD SD40-2 and GE C39-8 phases
- Converted to table format
- EMD SD40-2 and GE C39-8 phases
2016-02-11
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE C39-8E drawings
- 11 GMD SD40-2 drawings (CP versions)
2016-02-10
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP40-2 drawings (RDG versions)
2016-02-08
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 8 GMD SD40-2 drawings (CP and ONT versions)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GMD GP30, GP35, GP38-2(W), GP40-2(W), GP40-2L(W) and SD40-2(W) drawings
- Revised rear headlight housing contour
- GMD GP30, GP35, GP38-2(W), GP40-2(W), GP40-2L(W) and SD40-2(W) drawings
2016-02-06
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP20C-ECO drawings
- 2 MLW M-630 drawings (as-modified versions with original air intakes)
- 4 MLW M-636 drawings (as-modified versions with original air intakes or square air filters)
- Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP15D and GP20D right-side views
- Corrected speed recorder cable (GP15D)
- Added missing cab door latch and hinges
- GE Dash 9-40CW drawings (left-side views of NS 8889-9128)
- Shortened rear-most hood intake under radiator intakes
- MLW M-630, M-636 drawings (as-built versions)
- Removed end drop steps
- EMD GP15D and GP20D right-side views
2016-01-12
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP15D drawings (CEFX version)
- 2 EMD GP20D drawings
2016-01-09
- Added in Photos section:
- 48 photos from 2016-01-09 (CMQ & SLR)
- 2 photos from 2015-11-12 (CMQ)
- 21 photos from 2015-10-30 (CMQ)
- 8 photos from 2015-10-12 (CMQ)
- 45 photos from 2015-09-22 (CMQ)
- 25 photos from 2015-09-12 (SLR)
- 3 photos from 2015-08-29 (SLR)
2016-01-05
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE C30-7 drawings (CR version)
2016-01-04
- Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SW1001 drawings (RDG version)
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