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AlabamaRailfanCharter Member · 348 posts

The General Electric U23B was a medium power road switcher designed for both yard work and mainline freights. Over 450 of these locomotives were built by GE between the late 60's and mid-70s. Railroads that have owned U23Bs include Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific, Conrail, Reading and Northern, Delaware and Hudson, Lehigh Valley, Western Pacific, Providence & Worcester, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, Louisville and Nashville, Southern Railway, Milwaukee Road, Chessie System (C&O), Union Pacific, Monon, Penn Central, Maine Central and others. As these units became older, many class one railroads traded in or sold their U23Bs so it is possible to find many of these locomotives still in operation today on shortline and industrial roads. There are lots of roads that used these locos, but I only skinned a handful!These locos include lots of improvements over my previous models including better polygon smoothing (especially around the nose), more modeled details (such as MU air hoses, uncoupling bars and MU cables) as well as specular lighting. Most of these models are in
the 4600 - 4900 polygon range, so hopefully they will not be too hard on frame-rates. Below are screen grabs of the eight units to be released (plus blank textures), most of which feature details specific to their prototype. Please feel free to reskin these models if you like - my only requirements are in the readme.txt files. By the way, all of these screen grabs were taken on J. H. Sullivan's outstanding CSX Blue Ridge Sub route.Chessie System (C&O) 2309: Features Blomberg trucks and no nose headlights:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 1Family Lines 3321 (ex-L&N): Features GE FB2 trucks and nose headlights:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 2Louisville and Nashville 2761: Features FB2 trucks and oscillating cab headlight:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 3Milwaukee Road 5004: Features Stratolite beacon, front snow plow and no nose headlights:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 4CSX Maintenance of Way 9550: Features GE FB2 trucks and nose headlights:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 5Norfolk Southern 3909: Features high short hood, AAR trucks, horns on both ends of unit, bell on long hood end, long hood forward operation and dual control stands in the cab:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 6Southern 3935: Features high short hood, horns on both ends of unit, short hood forward operation and dual control stands in the cab:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 7CSX 3323: Features GE FB2 trucks and nose headlights:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 8Blank template textures: high hood version - works on either version of high hood U23B (short or long hood forward versions):
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 9Blank template textures: Low short hood version works on all versions of short hood U23Bs:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 10All of the above locos have been uploaded to the Train-Sim.com library and should be available in a day or so or are available now on my site!I would like to thank the following people for their help and support on this project: Bob "plainsman" Boudoin for his physics to make this unit handle like the real thing, Kelley "Ace" Ellison for his outstanding lighting tricks and suggestions, members of the SCL A-line group (http://www.scl-aline.com) for their feedback and support during beta testing and Stewart "Stew" Clark for his encouragement and suggestions, especially in working with TrainSim Modeler.Hope you enjoy!Highball!John D. Peterson
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IcyFireCharter Member · 538 posts

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Very nice work!!! I like those csx MoW's

Shawn "IcyFire" Kenselaar
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Next repaint: Unknown
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Adam3291Charter Member · 623 posts

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LAST EDITED ON Aug-24-02 AT 09:33 PM (EDT)

Dude, I just got a GE!!!AdamJust about forgot this is post number 611! This post is in memory of the Giant Streamliner that ran excursion til 1994!! Now she sits in a museum. I say let her live again!!! LONG LIVE 611!!!Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 12

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Cell0518Charter Member · 189 posts

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GO 611. BTW NIce Locos I will enjoy the NS & SOU ones "Tanks" Chris
Love MSTS
NALW Rocks GO Big Boy!!!!
TA, Please Do 611 & 1218
Wanting the GS4, 1522, ETC.
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leesome1226Charter Member · 593 posts

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Wonderful work as always John, glad to see you getting back into Train Sim.Drop an email when you have a chance, I have some stuff to show you.Chris Lee
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dadbillCharter Member · 205 posts

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LAST EDITED ON Aug-24-02 AT 10:31 PM (EDT)

Beautiful work, really, really nice! Thank you for making them available at your site!
Funny you should pick Chessie System (C&O) 2309. I have here a mid-sixties picture of C&O 2302. wow, scary!

db
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BNSF_Dash9Member since Jul-2-02 · 82 posts

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Dude - GREAT WORK !!! - they are brilliant (Y) - well done love the Chessie System U23B - is there a P&W (providence and worster) U23B on the production line for anybody?? Cheers
Mike

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henry3Charter Member · 984 posts

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Dude, you're kicking butt!!! Those are some fine-looking U-boats, John! Thanks for sharing them with us! We should be seeing some nice repaints coming off of these.Henry

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soonerMember since Jul-2-02 · 203 posts

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Hi, John!Just sitting here grooving on some very cool Roy Hargrove sounds, courtesy of MP3 technology, and thought I'd check the old forum - and WHAM, Christmas in August! Beautiful, man.

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shadowr434Charter Member · 206 posts

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great as always john.your the man,and your works always so easy to repaint.

Frank Roberts
Fed Ex Freight
P&D DriverDude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 70

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AlabamaRailfanCharter Member · 348 posts

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LAST EDITED ON Aug-25-02 AT 02:42 PM (EDT)

Thank you one and all for the kind words! I really do appreciate it! It is what makes the hard work worthwhile.I have four different models partially done and I am trying to decide which to finish first. You guys have any input?GE U18B
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 71GE B23-7 (which would be an excellent starting point for B30-7 and B36-7)
(no pics of this one yet, but I have started it)Alco C420
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 72EMD MP15DC
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 73Thanks again, guys!Highball!John D. Peterson
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IcyFireCharter Member · 538 posts

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That alco looks pretty spiffy...

Shawn "IcyFire" Kenselaar
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michaelnscaleCharter Member · 17 posts

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Toss up for me would be the U18B and the MP15DC & of course the B23-7...not much help I know but being a CSX and predecessor fan the U18B, B23-7 and MP15DC would be welcomed. Awesome units. Many thanks!!!!!Michael

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csxt602Charter Member · 291 posts

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>I have four different models partially done and I am trying
>to decide which to finish first. You guys have any input?
>
>GE U18B
>GE B23-7
>Alco C420
>EMD MP15DCShoot John, what a quandry! Let's see, CSX had the U18B (MOW), CSX had the B23-7, CSX has MP15DC's and L&N paint would look sweet on that C420. I really have no preference. I like them all, and they aren't even done yet! Chris Denbow - Baltimore, Md.
CPL - http://cpl.railfan.net/

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tlml67aCharter Member · 67 posts

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Being a CSX fan, my vote would be for the U18B....I can just see those various paint schemes now: SCL, FLS, SBS, CSX...awesome!Thanks for asking our opinion. MichaelHere's some sights to view with the various paint schemes:http://www.csxfan.railfan.net/locomotives/U18B/U18B.htmlhttp://www.northeast.railfan.net/diesel12.html

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utah_ryMember since Aug-19-02 · 10 posts

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My preference would be the U18B first, then then MP15, then the B23-7...not into the Alco that much. Thanks!

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MKT1972Charter Member · 349 posts

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LAST EDITED ON Aug-25-02 AT 03:55 PM (EDT)

Agree on the AAR trucks on the low hood, but I don't need the plow...perhaps an alphable part?Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 78Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 79 1972Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 80"I am the game and you don't want to play me." Lemmy Kilmister--Motorhead

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Claude350Charter Member · 506 posts

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You old sly dog you.Well those babies made it to the real world.Now that they're out maybe NALW will release their GEs.Job well done.

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shadowr434Charter Member · 206 posts

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they all look nice and will be a great adition but that alco I think would be first on my list.We will love any one you release.

Frank Roberts
Fed Ex Freight
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BNSF_Dash9Member since Jul-2-02 · 82 posts

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Those models are Brilliant - John - i always enjoy visiting your site - i can see your bit of a GE fan? (just a guess there) - the U18B looks the best i think (mainly cos its a GE) - they would look really great in Providence and Worster colours - i have pictures of them in real life if you would like some. Keep up the Brilliant work John (Y)Take Care
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AlabamaRailfanCharter Member · 348 posts

RE: Conrail/LV/MKT shape files!

Thanks guys! For MKT1972 and Enocell and anyone else interested, here is a couple new shape files!Here is a link to a new shape file with AAR trucks and a snow plow (even moved the horns back to make it better Conrail/LV match):
http://www.alabamarailfan.com/msts/aar-with-plow.sHere is the same shape file, but without the plow:
http://www.alabamarailfan.com/msts/aar-no-plow.sAlso, don't forget to grab a copy of aar.ace as these new shapes will require this for the bogie textures: http://www.alabamarailfan.com/msts/aar.acePreview:
Dude, you're getting a GE (U23B models released)! – image 83Can't wait to see the upcoming skins, guys!Highball!John D. Peterson
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leesome1226Charter Member · 593 posts

RE: Conrail/LV/MKT shape files!

Lovely John, all the Northeasterner's were waiting for you to give the skinners a go at CR/LV.Drop by the chat for a few when you get a chance, we all like to thank you in real time.Chris Lee
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yellowdogCharter Member · 335 posts

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Wow. I have absolutely no interest in these particular paint schemes, but I have to say what a class-act John is for all the hard work he does (i.e. putting those shape files out there so quickly in response to requests). Not to say that no one else is, but here's kudos to you, John. Thanks! Clayton

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AlabamaRailfanCharter Member · 348 posts

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Looks outstanding!I didn't have much luck finding a photo from the top down of these locos. I guess you already know that the top part of the nose is mapped from a different area than the front or sides.Hope this helps a little!Highball!John D. Peterson
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Mark_BlumCharter Member · 185 posts

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John..THANK YOUAnd thanks to Kelley, Bob and Stew for their help. The models are better than most, as always - I think you've really raised the bar here.Watching you post a new engine is kinda like dropping bread crumbs on a north Alabama river - all of a sudden there's a ruckus, and they just get gobbled up! Good to see you in the forum and thanks again for the contributions.Mark
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enocellCharter Member · 873 posts

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I'm waiting for response from Dekosoft, and the new shape file for the older GP38AC.To John Peterson: I found the area for the top of the nose, but the stripes are quite hard to get to match.

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