Model Railroading > 1/87 scale SD45X

To model an HO SD45X, what would be a good frame to use? Possibly an Athearn SD45-2 or SDP45? The SD45 shell should be a good starting point. Proto or Athearn. Maybe a Kato shell. Any thouhts?

SantaFeRuss

Not mine, but hope this helps-


http://www.pbase.com/tracktime/sd45x_elizabeth_allen&page=all


According to that, she used an SD50 frame. 

I'd suggest using a SD45T-2.  Same frame, drive, and at least the walkway deck.

Elizabeth



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/26/15 07:50 by Betsy.

Thanks, Elizabeth and Stottman. 

Elizabeth, I checked out your SD45X from the link Stottman provided, and your work is really outstanding. I should only hope to aspire one day to even 1/2 of your level of modeling! Liz, do you operate your models?

SantaFeRuss

Isn't the X the same length as the SDP45? I thought the T-2 was shorter. But it does have the HTC trucks already.

SantaFeRuss Wrote:
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> Thanks, Elizabeth and Stottman. 
>
> Elizabeth, I checked out your SD45X from the link
> Stottman provided, and your work is really
> outstanding. I should only hope to aspire one day
> to even 1/2 of your level of modeling! Liz, do you
> operate your models?
>

Thanks, it's mostly that I have had any years pf practice.  ALl the models are operable, though I only get the chance once or twice a year, and usually at the La Mesa layout in San Diego.  Here's a couple links to some photos of mine and others models on that amazing layout. 

http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?3,3707257,3709339#msg-3709339

http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?3,3051691,3051691#msg-3051691

For the record, the SDP45, SD45X, SD40T-2 and SD45T-2 are all the same frame.  The Althearn SD45T-2 has a more accurate frame than the SD40T-2, and the walkway deck is separate, so it's a good starting point for building a SD45X.

Elizabeth