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Past Updates

Latest Updates

2017-07-09

Continued addition of re-sampled versions of older analog recordings
- SLR 3209 from 2002-07-22
- SLR 3209 from 2002-07-24
- SLR 3209 from 2002-08-03
- SLR (LLPX) 3002 from 2002-06-04
- SLR (LLPX) 3202 from 2002-05-30
- SLR (LLPX) 3203 from 2002-04-27

2017-07-04

Continued addition of re-sampled versions of older analog recordings
- LLPX 2256 from 2001-03-21
- MMA 3603 from 2006-04-30
- SLQ 3512 from 2000-08 (3)
- SLQ 3512 from 2000-09
- SLQ 3517 from 2001-05
- SLQ 3519 from 2000-08

2017-07-03

Continued addition of re-sampled versions of older analog recordings
- LLPX 2232 from 2000-10 (1)
- LLPX 2232 from 2000-10 (2)
- LLPX 2235 from 2001-03
- LLPX 2235 from 2001-06-10
- LLPX 2235 from 2001-09-08
- LLPX 2238 from 2001-05
- LLPX 2238 from 2001-11
- LLPX 2246 from 2001-05
- LLPX 2247 from 2001-07
- LLPX 2248 from 2001-08-22

2017-07-02

Added re-sampled versions of older analog recordings (re-balancing sound to be comparable to digital audio recorder and reducing the effect of the mic limiter; continuing work first started in 2015)
- CN 5359 from 2003-07-06
- CN 9524 from 2001-01
- GSCX 3702 from 2000-09
- GSCX 3717 from 2000-11
- LLPX 2231 from 2000-11-23
- SLQ 3512 from 2000-08 (1)
- SLQ 3512 from 2000-08 (2)
- SLQ 8749 from 2000-09
- SLR (LLPX) 3000 from 2000-08
- SLR (LLPX) 3003 from 2003-02-07

2017-07-01

Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD60 drawings
  - Removed angled braces under front walkway extension (CNW version)
  - Corrected latches on first and last tall hood doors

2017-06-05

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 10 GE C30-7 drawings (ATSF Phase 2c, 2d versions)
- 4 GE Dash 8-40C drawings (CNW versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE Dash 8-40C drawings (late CSXT and all NS variations) and Dash 9-40C drawings
  - Changed top of short hood from sloped to flat
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE Dash 8-40C, Dash 8-40CW Phases
  - Added phases for Dash 8-40C

2017-05-31

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 EMD GP35 drawings (CNW Phase 1a1, 1a2 versions)

2017-05-30

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 7 EMD GP35 drawings (PRR versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD40 drawings (PRR versions)
  - Removed rear flag holder

2017-05-20

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD SD45 drawings (NW Phase 2a1 and 2b1 versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- Most EMD SD45 drawings
  - Removed dynamic brake roof vent (Phase 2b1 and earlier units, where present)
  - Revised fuel cutoff switch (NW Phase 1a3 and 1b2 units)
  - Revised handrail stanchion at rear of walkway blower duct (CNW, EMDX, PRR and SCL left-side views)
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD SD38, SD39, SD40, SD45 Phases
  - Added engine roof vent appearance starting in Phase 2b2

2017-05-18

Added in Photos section:
- 48 photos from 2017-05-13 (CMQ)
- 10 photos from 2017-05-05 (CBNS)
- 33 photos from 2017-05-04 (CBNS)
- 24 photos from 2017-03-03 (CMQ, SLR)

2017-05-16

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP40 drawings (NW Phase 1b version)
- 4 EMD SD45 drawings (NW versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP35, GP38AC, GP40, SD40 and SD45 drawings (NW versions only)
  - Added grabiron at top of short hood
  - Revised fuel tank bracket (GP40 left-side view only)
- EMD SD40 (BO/CO left-side view)
  - Added missing speed recorder cable
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD GP38, GP39, GP40 Phases
  - Added Phase 1b (Phase 1 units with later-style MU receptacle housing)
  - Removed Phase 2a1; previous Phase 2a2 and 2a3 became 2a1 and 2a2 respectively (previous distinction between Phase 2a1 and 2a2 was addition of electrical cabinet air filter box following the appearance of other Phase 2 features, which appears to affect few if any units)

2017-04-22

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP40-2 drawings (SCL Phase 2c1 version)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- SCL BQ23-7 #5134
  - Revised hood lettering
Revised in Logos section:
- Family Lines lettering (based on original specifications instead of modified font)

2017-03-25

Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP38 drawings (BO 3800-3849, CO 3850-3899) and EMD GP40 drawings (BO 3700-3739)
  - Added circular panels hood ends

2017-03-22

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 22 EMD GP38-3 drawings (NS GP50 rebuilds)
Added in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD GP38-3 Phases

2017-03-20

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 3 EMD SD40-2 drawings (LN Phase 1a2 version)

2017-03-19

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 14 EMD SD45 drawings (BN, PC, PRR Phase 2a2 and SCL versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD40 drawings (BN version)
  - Added cab door stops
- EMD SD45 drawings (CNW and PRR Phase 1b1 versions)
  - Narrower cab sub-base ribs
  - Cab side wind deflectors (PRR version)

2017-03-18

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 8 EMD SD40 drawings (SOU and SP versions)
- 5 EMD SD45 drawings (SOU versions)
- 1 GE ES44AC drawing (IAIS Phase 2d1 version)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section and Drawings/1:36 Undecorated section:
- GE ES44AC drawings (UP Phase 1f2 version)
  - Corrected radiators and intakes (previously incorrectly drawn as Phase 2a1)
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE ES-series phases
  - Revised details concerning dynamic brake intakes and outlets
  - Relabelled Phase 1g as Phase 1f2 (since it does not apply to DC models)

2017-03-13

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD SD40 drawings (KCS Phase 1b1 and LN Phase 1a3 versions)

2017-03-10

Continued transfer of 1:55 drawings from old pages to drawing search:
- EMD SD40
- EMD SD40R
- EMD SDP40
- GMD SD40
- GMD SD40u
- NSC smooth-side boxcars

2017-03-09

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 rolling stock drawings (NSC 6400 cu-ft)

2017-02-26

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 GE ES44AC drawings (IAIS versions)

2017-02-25

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 5 GE ES44AC drawings (KCS and KCSM Phase 2f1 and 2f2 versions, UP Phase 2d1 right-side view)
- 1 GE ES44C4 drawing (BNSF Phase 2d1 right-side view)
- 1 GE ES44DC drawing (BNSF Phase 2d1 right-side view)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE Dash 9-44CW drawings (ATSF, CNW, SP and UP versions) and Dash 9-44CWL left-side view
  - Replaced 2 X-panels ahead of front air intake with single larger X-panel
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE ES-series phases
  - Added Phase 2d1

2017-02-24

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 14 GE ES44AC drawings (UP Phase 2a through 2f2 versions)

2017-02-23

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 GE ES44AC drawings (FSRR and FXE versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE ES-series drawings (versions with 4 cab side windows, except early CN versions)
  - Lowered cab sunshade location
- GE ES44AC drawings (CSXT Phase 2c version)
  - Removed second cab side mirror
- GE ES44DC (CSXT Phase 1c left-side view)
  - Added hinged panel ahead of rear jacking pad
- GE ES44AC drawings (BNSF Phase 1d, 1f and 1g left-side views)
  - Removed hinged panel ahead of rear jacking pad

2017-02-22

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE ES44C4 drawings (BNSF Phase 2f2 version)
Corrected numbering for 1:36 and 1:18 GE ES44AC drawings (BNSF Phase 1c, 1d, 2c and 2d versions and NS Phase 2f2 versions)

2017-02-20

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE ES44AC drawings (CN versions)
- 8 GE ES44C4 drawings (BNSF Phase 2f and FEC versions)
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE ES-series phases
  - Added Phase 2f2

2017-02-18

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 5 GE ES44C4 drawings (BNSF Phase 2d and 2e versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE Dash-9, AC4400CW and ES-series right-side views
  - Corrected location of 3rd handrail stanchion from rear and rear air pipe vent valve (immediately under stanchion)

2017-02-17

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE ES44AC drawings (NS Phase 2f versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE ES44AC drawings (CSXT and NS Phase versions)
  - Corrected dynamic brake outlet spacing (left-side views)
  - Revised air piping between air reservoirs (NS right-side views)
  - Revised truck castings (NS Phase 2e versions only)
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE ES-series phases
  - Added truck detail changes (Phase 2d-2f)

2017-02-15

Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE ES-series phases
  - Added Phase 2f
  - Added background information

2017-02-13

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE Dash 8-40CW drawings (UP versions)
- 2 GE Dash 8-41CW drawings (UP version)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE Dash 8-40CW, Dash 8-41CW and Dash 8-44CW drawings
  - Removed clamps from middle handrail stanchions (above fuel tank)
  - Added seam to right rear of fuel tank
  - Removed erroneous line on right rear top step (some versions with tall steps)

2017-02-12

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE Dash 8-40C drawings (CSXT versions)

2017-02-11

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE Dash 8-44CW drawings
- 2 GE Dash 9-40C drawings
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE Dash 8-41CW drawings (ATSF version)
  - Short hood grabirons
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE Dash 8-40C, Dash 8-40CW phases
  - Converted to tabular format
  - Added Phases 2a and 2b
  - Added production dates
  - Added information about Dash 8-41CW and Dash 8-44CW

2017-02-10

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE Dash 9-44CW drawings (ATSF versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE AC4400CW drawings (Phase 2a1 and earlier) and Dash 9-44CW drawings (CNW, SP and UP versions)
  - Revised box behind front left/right rear top corner step
  - Modified steps to be individually attached in step well (Dash 9-44CW and Phase 1a1 through 1b AC4400CW only)

2017-02-09

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE Dash 9-44CW drawings (UP version)

2017-02-08

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 6 GE Dash 9-44CW drawings (CNW and SP versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE AC4400CW drawings
  - Narrower 2 rear intakes on conductor's side below radiators (except versions with taller rearmost intake)
  - Removed truck yaw dampers and brackets on CNW and SP versions and UP Phase 1b through 1c2 versions
  - Removed truck yaw dampers (but with brackets installed) on UP Phase 1d through 2a1 versions
  - Revised front traction motor cable bracket (behind where front yaw damper was located)
  - Corrected underframe line behind front fuel filler (CNW and SP right-side views)
  - Removed electronic fuel gauge and relocated fuel cut-off switch (CNW version)
  - Added light under cab (CNW version)
  - Added empty handbrake chain bracket to front right truck (all versions with Hi-Ad trucks)
- GE Dash 9-40CW, Dash 9-44CW, ES40DC, ES44DC, ES44AC right-side views (versions with Hi-Ad trucks and standard handbrake chain)
  - Added empty handbrake chain bracket to front right truck
- All GE Dash 9-40CW, Dash 9-44CW and Dash 9-44CWL left-side views
  - Corrected location of hinges on first 2 hood doors under front air intake
  - Reversed hinge/latch position of first 2 hood doors (Dash 9-44CWL only)

2017-02-06

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD70ACe drawings (UP Phase 2a version)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD SD70ACe drawings (both sides for UP Phase 2c drawings; left-side views for others)
  - Relocated traction motor cables above rear truck
  - Minor revisions to cables above front truck
  - Minor correction to rear edge of panel behind inverter cabinet (below grabirons)
  - First hood door on left side changed from bolted to hinged (UP Phase 2c and 2d1 versions only)
  - Revised truck casting text and air dryer location (UP Phase 2c version only)

2017-02-05

Added in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- BNSF #5601 (GE AC4400CW)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE AC4400CW drawings (BNSF left-side views)
  - Shorter rearmost hood door intake

2017-02-04

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 10 EMD GP10 drawings (IC Phase 3a versions)
- 2 GE AC4400CW drawings (CNW version)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GE AC4400CW drawings (SP and UP Phase 1a through 1e versions)
  - Revised batten strip behind cab on left

2017-02-01

Continued transfer of 1:55 drawings from old pages to drawing search:
- EMD F59PH
- EMD F59PHI
- EMD F69PH-AC
- EMD SD80MAC
- EMD SD90MAC series

2017-01-31

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 3 GE AC4400CW drawings (SP Phase 1a2 versions)

2017-01-30

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 1 GE Dash 9-40CW drawing (NS 8932-9008 right-side view; previously grouped with 9009-9128)
- 8 GE AC4400CW drawings (SP Phase 1a3 version; UP Phase 1b and 1c1 versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 1 GE Dash 9-40CW drawing (NS 8889-8931 right-side view)
  - Added angled panel behind right-side radiator intake
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE Dash 9-40CW Phases
  - Added production dates
- GE AC4400CW Phases
  - Added Phases 1a1, 1a2 and 1c1
Continued transfer of 1:55 drawings from old pages to drawing search:
- EMD FT
- EMD F3, F7, F9 series
- EMD FL9
- EMD E8, E9 series
- EMD SD35
- EMD SD38
- EMD SD38-2
- EMD SD39

2017-01-29

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 10 GE AC4400CW drawings (FSRR, KCS and TFM versions; UP Phase 1c1, 1d and 1e1 versions)

2017-01-28

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE AC4400CW drawings (UP Phase 1e2 versions)

2017-01-27

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 12 GE AC4400CW drawings (CEFX, CSXT and FXE versions)

2017-01-26

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 GE AC4400CW drawings (UP Phase 1g2 and 2a1 versions)
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE AC4400CW Phases
  - Added subphases of 1g and 2a
  - Added additional minor details
Changed drawing list pages in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section (undecorated by type) so that links to phases are model-specific (rather than linking to the main Phases page)

2017-01-25

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GE AC4400CW drawings (UP Phase 1g versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE Dash-8, Dash-9, AC and ES locomotives with the wide-nosed cab
  - Revised cab side window size and location (slightly shorter for 4 windows, slightly taller for 3 windows; moved slightly upward)
  - Revised sunshade (early NS ES40DC variations only)
  - Added 4 holes behind left front jacking pad (AC4400CW and ES-series only)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- AMTK #505 (GE Dash 8-32BWH)
- CDTX #2052 (GE Dash 8-32BWH)
  - Revised cab side window size and location

2017-01-24

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 5 GE AC4400CW drawings (UP Phase 2b and 2c versions)
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE AC4400CW Phases
  - Converted to tabular format
  - Added subphases of 1c and 1e
  - Added phase production dates
  - Added introduction and background information

2017-01-23

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 9 GE AC4400CW drawings (BNSF and UP versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE Dash 9-40CW and some GE Dash 9-44CW left-side views
  - Fuel tank seam (Dash 9-40CW variations from NS 9129 to 9811)
  - Piping behind fuel tank (except CN versions with external pollution collector tank)
- GE Dash 9-44CW, ES44AC and ES44DC right-side views
  - Revised piping between air reservoirs (BNSF and CN versions with no air dryer only)
  - Corrected uncoupling lever error above plow (All ES44AC and ES44DC variations with standard-sized plow, except CN versions)

2017-01-21

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 8 GMD SD40-2(W) drawings (Phase 1a2 and 1a3 versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- GMD SD40-2 drawings (CP Phase 2a and 2b versions)
  - Removed casting hole from jacking pads
- GMD SD40-2(W) drawings (Phase 1a1 versions)
  - Revised handbrake chain with pulley (left-side views)
  - Added ditch light brackets (as-built versions)
Added in Locomotive Phases section:
- GMD SD40-2, SD40-2(W) Phases

2017-01-20

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 ALCO C-430 drawings (NYC version)

2017-01-19

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 ALCO C-425 drawings (NH version)
- 2 ALCO C-430 drawings (RDG version)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All MLW C-424 drawings
  - Added missing end transoms to Type B trucks
  - Added short hood top grabiron (left side views only)
  - Revised rooftop dynamic brake vents
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- APA #97 (MLW C-424)
- CP #4237 (MLW C-424)
  - Added missing end transoms to Type B trucks
  - Added short hood top grabiron (left side views only)
  - Revised rooftop dynamic brake vents
  - Changed wheel colour from black to brown/silver (APA #97 only)

2017-01-10

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD GP35 drawings (RDG version)

2017-01-09

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 2 EMD SD40 drawings (IC version)

2017-01-06

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 GMD SD50F drawings
- 2 GMD SD60F drawings
Added in Drawings/1:18 Painted section:
- DMVW #5454 (GMD SD50F)

2017-01-05

Added in Locomotive Dimensions page:
- GMD SD40-2F dimensions

2017-01-04

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 4 EMD SD40 drawings (LN Phase 2b versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- EMD GP35, GP40 and SD40 drawings (LN versions)
  - Removed hand brake

2017-01-03

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 12 EMD SD40 drawings (BO and CO versions; GTW Phase 2b1 version)
- 2 EMD SD40-2 drawings (BO version)
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- EMD SD38, SD39, SD40, SD45 Phases
  - Converted phases to tabular format
  - Added details and dates for SD38-SD40 (phases were previously only for the SD45)
  - Added Phase 2b2

2017-01-02

Added in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- 12 GE C30-7 drawings (ATSF Phase 1a, 1b and 2b versions)
Revised in Drawings/1:18 Undecorated section:
- All GE C30-7, C30-7A and C36-7 drawings
  - Removed extensions from the ends of the truck bolster
  - Added fuel cut switch on engineer's side

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
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
Updated in Locomotive Phases section:
- GE C30-7, C30-7A, C36-7 Phases
  - Converted phases to tabular format
  - Added Phases 1b and 2d

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

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)