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Randy Stone

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Hi
I'm putting together a reference chart for Diesel Locomotives available in g gauge. Most of Aristo Craft and USAT equipment is easy to list, but I need help with LGB and a few others.

What I am looking for are the manufacturer (Aristo Craft) etc, Prototype manufacturer (Alco) etc, and Locomotive designation (GP9)

Here is what I have so far:

Aristo Craft/REA:
Alco: E8/E9, FA1,FB1, RS-3
EMD: GP40, SD45
GE: Dash 9 44CW, U25-B
Prototype Mfr ?: Doodle Bug
Prototype Mfr ?: RDC

Bachmann:
GE: 45 Ton Center Cab

LGB:
Alco: F3, F7, DL-535E
EMD:
GE:
Prototype Mfr ?: Genesis

Lionel:
EMD: GP7, GP20

USAT:
Alco: PA1, PB1, S4
EMD: F3,GP7/9, GP30, GP38, NW2, SD40, SD70
Prototype Mfr ?: GG-1
Prototype Mfr ?: 44 ton Center cab

OK, what I have listed above is for the most part diesels used in North America. If someone wants to list those diesel used in Europe and Asia, feel free to list them. At this point I haven't started listing the small switchers that LGB has manufactured over the years but feel free to list them if you can. For those who really no the specifics of a certain brand and model, we could even list all the different roads the specific type Diesel was available from the manufacturer and those looking for only prototypical diesel equipment, we could even list what road names provided that were not actually used by the real railroads.

If you will help me with putting all this info together, I will post a chart with all the info once we get a good amount of info received.

What do you think?

Randy
 
#4 ·
That's Budd not the drinking kind.
The Doodlebug is EMC (pre EMD GM)
Greg is right about the EMD E-8

The GG-1 is electric so you may need a separate category for those.

You'll need a whimsical division for the Lil' Critter, AC center cab and Eggliner

I am guessing you will making this American prototypes only as there are many Euro dismals on the market

Wiki is a great resource

-Brian
 
#5 ·
By the way, I like your idea, I have a list of all the locos that Santa Fe used, and I also noted where there was a model close to the prototype. I use that for my "shopping list".

What might be a neat addition to your information is how close the model is to the prototype, like is the Aristo really an RS-1 vs. RS-2, vs RS-3..

Regards, Greg
 
Discussion starter · #6 ·
Update:

Aristo Craft/REA:
Alco: FA1,FB1, RS-3
EMD: E8/E9, GP40, SD45
GE: Dash 9 44CW, U25-B
EMC: Doodle Bug
Budd: RDC

Bachmann:
GE: 45 Ton Center Cab

LGB:
EMD: F3, F7
GE: DL535E
Prototype Mfr ?: Genesis

Lionel:
EMD: GP7, GP20

USAT:
Alco: PA1, PB1, S4
EMD: F3,GP7/9, GP30, GP38, NW2, SD40, SD70
Prototype Mfr ?: 44 ton Center cab

Whimsical Catagory:
Aritso Craft:
Critter
Center Cab
Egg Liner



Electric Catagory:
USAT:
Prototype Mfr ?: GG-1

Thanks for the suggestions and corrections so far

Randy
 
Discussion starter · #9 ·
Posted By rlvette on 07 Dec 2009 12:25 PM
Update:

Aristo Craft/REA:
Alco: FA1,FB1, RS-3
EMD: E8/E9, GP40, SD45
GE: Dash 9 44CW, U25-B
EMC: Doodle Bug
Budd: RDC

Bachmann:
GE: 45 Ton Center Cab

LGB:
EMD: F3, F7
GE: DL535E
Prototype Mfr ?: Genesis

Lionel:
EMD: GP7, GP20

MTH:
EMD: F3
GE: Dash 8


USAT:
Alco: PA1, PB1, S4
EMD: F3,GP7/9, GP30, GP38, NW2, SD40, SD70
Prototype Mfr ?: 44 ton Center cab

Whimsical Catagory:
Aritso Craft:
Critter
Center Cab
Egg Liner



Electric Catagory:

MTH:
Prototype Mfr ?: GG-1

USAT:
Prototype Mfr ?: GG-1

Thanks for the suggestions and corrections so far

Randy
 
#10 ·
Some corrections and additions:

LGB:
EMD: F7
Alco: DL535E
GE: Genesis

(LGB only makes an EMD F7, not an F3)
(The DL535E is an Alco, not a GE)
(The Genesis was built by GE)

Under USAT, should be GP38-2 and SD40-2, not GP38 and SD40. (there is a difference! ;)
USAT 44 Ton Center Cab is made by GE.

Whimsical Catagory:
Aritso Craft:
Critter - no real prototype, Aristo used Alco RS3 parts.
Center Cab - no real prototype, Aristo used Alco RS3 parts
Egg Liner - no real prototype, Aristo used passenger car parts.

Electric Catagory:
USAT:
Pennsylvania Railroad: GG-1
(prototype manufacturer was the PRR)


hope that helps..list looks good!
Scot
 
Discussion starter · #11 ·
Posted By rlvette on 07 Dec 2009 01:01 PM
Posted By rlvette on 07 Dec 2009 12:25 PM
Update:

Aristo Craft/REA:
Alco: FA1,FB1, RS-3
EMD: E8/E9, GP40, SD45
GE: Dash 9 44CW, U25-B
EMC: Doodle Bug
Budd: RDC

Bachmann:
GE: 45 Ton Center Cab

LGB:
Alco: DL535E
EMD: F7
GE: Genesis

Lionel:
EMD: GP7, GP20

MTH:
EMD: F3
GE: Dash 8


USAT:
Alco: PA1, PB1, S4
EMD: F3,GP7/9, GP30, GP38, NW2, SD40, SD70
GE: 44 ton Center cab

Whimsical Catagory:
Aritso Craft:
Critter
Center Cab
Egg Liner



Electric Catagory:

MTH:
Prototype Mfr ?: GG-1

USAT:
Prototype Mfr ?: GG-1

Thanks for the suggestions and corrections so far

Randy
 
#12 ·
Technically, the LGB DL535E should probably listed as MLW, not Alco.
they are Alco designs, but built by MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works) in Canada.
MLW was Alco's Canadian subsidiary..

actually, saying "Alco-MLW" as the manufacturer would probably make the most sense..
that covers all the bases! ;)

(you still need GP38-2 and SD40-2 under USAT..and technically it should be SD70 MAC..the regular SD70 is a slightly different loco than the SD70 MAC)

Scot
 
#13 ·
Bachmann Davenport - Gas Mechanical made by Davenport Locomotive Works

Accucraft Whitcomb - Gas Mechanical made by Whitcomb Mfg. Co.
Accucraft Plymouth - Gas Mechanical made by Plymouth Locomotive Works

LGB also made 2 and 3 axle little diesel switchers (Caterpillar?)
 
#14 ·
Posted By Scottychaos on 07 Dec 2009 01:20 PM
Technically, the LGB DL535E should probably listed as MLW, not Alco.
they are Alco designs, but built by MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works) in Canada.
MLW was Alco's Canadian subsidiary..

actually, saying "Alco-MLW" as the manufacturer would probably make the most sense..
that covers all the bases! ;)

(you still need GP38-2 and SD40-2 under USAT..and technically it should be SD70 MAC..the regular SD70 is a slightly different loco than the SD70 MAC)

Scot


See that, you learn something new everyday, i didnt know the Gp-38 was a Gp-38-2 thanks Scot for bringing that to my attention
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Discussion starter · #16 ·
Update:

Aristo Craft/REA:
Alco: FA1,FB1, RS-3
EMD: E8/E9, GP40, SD45
GE: Dash 9 44CW, U25-B
EMC: Doodle Bug
Budd: RDC

Bachmann:
GE: 45 Ton Center Cab


LGB:
Alco/MLW: DL535E
EMD: F7
GE: Genesis

Lionel:
EMD: GP7, GP20

MTH:
EMD: F3
GE: Dash 8


USAT:
Alco: PA1, PB1, S4
EMD: F3,GP7/9, GP30, GP38-2, NW2, SD40-2, SD70 MAC
GE: 44 ton Center cab

Whimsical Catagory:
Aritso Craft:
Critter
Center Cab
Egg Liner

Gas Powered Switchers
Accucraft:
WMC: Whitcomb - Gas Mechanical
PLW: Plymouth - Gas Mechanical

Bachmann:
DLW: Davenport - Gas Mechanical

LGB:
Caterpillar?: 2 and 3 axle Switchers


Electric Catagory:
MTH:
Pennsylvania RR?: GG-1

USAT:
Pennsylvania RR?: GG-1


Thanks for the suggestions and corrections so far

Randy
 
Discussion starter · #17 ·
Posted By Nicholas Savatgy on 07 Dec 2009 01:44 PM
Now Randy once your done with this one, you will need to do one for steam locos as well
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Nick, let's see how things go with the Diesels before I commit to doing the Steam Engines.
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#18 ·
Posted By Nicholas Savatgy on 07 Dec 2009 01:44 PM
Now Randy once your done with this one, you will need to do one for steam locos as well
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We already have one! ;)

http://gold.mylargescale.com/scotty...guide.html

although I never thought to add "prototype manufacturer" info..that could be useful!

Scot
 
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