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GP60B Part 2

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MacsterCharter Member · 2896 postsDec 9, 2004 6:57 PM

Continuing Discussion of GP60B. Previous thread 56k no no

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RE: GP60B Part 2, Claude350, Dec-09-04, 07:39 PM, (1) RE: GP60B Part 2, NW 1218, Dec-09-04, 10:58 PM, (2) RE: GP60B Part 2, Claude350, Dec-10-04, 00:20 AM, (3) RE: GP60B Part 2, USRailFan, Dec-10-04, 02:32 AM, (4) RE: GP60B Part 2, NW 1218, Dec-10-04, 07:26 AM, (5) RE: GP60B Part 2, oakwaysd60, Dec-10-04, 07:48 AM, (6) RE: GP60B Part 2, Claude350, Dec-10-04, 09:28 AM, (7) RE: GP60B Part 2, BNSF4999, Dec-10-04, 11:20 AM, (8) RE: GP60B Part 2, Claude350, Dec-10-04, 11:51 AM, (9) RE: GP60B Part 2, Macster, Dec-10-04, 01:51 PM, (10) RE: GP60B Part 2, Claude350, Dec-10-04, 03:13 PM, (11) RE: GP60B Part 2, LRC_lover_9th, Dec-12-04, 11:04 AM, (17) RE: GP60B Part 2, huddy, Dec-10-04, 04:38 PM, (12) RE: GP60B Part 2, NW 1218, Dec-10-04, 08:33 PM, (13) RE: GP60B Part 2, NewEnglandRailFan, Dec-10-04, 09:08 PM, (14) RE: GP60B Part 2, NW 1218, Dec-10-04, 09:35 PM, (15) RE: GP60B Part 2, AtlanicPacificGarrett, Dec-11-04, 02:36 AM, (16) RE: GP60B Part 2, NW 1218, Dec-12-04, 12:23 PM, (18) RE: GP60B Part 2, drgw12, Dec-12-04, 01:08 PM, (19) RE: GP60B Part 2, NW 1218, Dec-12-04, 02:14 PM, (20) RE: GP60B Part 2, NW 1218, Dec-12-04, 10:56 PM, (21)

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Claude350Charter Member · 2491 postsDec 10, 2004 12:39 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

The unit looks good and runs good but there is a big gap between the couplers when coupled to other units.I'd also change the color of the radiator fans from brown to silver like the rest of the unit.Claude Debnam NS Piedmont Division Raleigh East GP60B Part 2 – image 2

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NW 1218Member since Sep-7-02 · 1195 postsDec 10, 2004 3:58 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

I removed the GP60B from my site due to these problems. We are going to work on the fans and making them more boxy then flat and round. Also, we WILL fix the coupler gap. The engine will be ready by next Wendsday. In the mean time, remember that MASW has only released ONE of it's four items on the list. Next up: The KCS SD Pack v1 including:
2 KCS SD40-2s (One white, one gray)
1 TFM SD40-2
1 KCS SD50 (Gray)
For now though, lets stay on track with the GP60B.

John Means
MASW Founder and President
The MASW site is www.freewebs.com/klwtrainsim
www.blueridgerails.com GP60B Part 2 – image 3

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Claude350Charter Member · 2491 postsDec 10, 2004 5:20 AM

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I'm glad to hear that you guys are working on the problems listed.Claude Debnam NS Piedmont Division Raleigh East GP60B Part 2 – image 4

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USRailFanMember since Jun-19-04 · 341 postsDec 10, 2004 7:32 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Get some better physics on 'er, too

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NW 1218Member since Sep-7-02 · 1195 postsDec 10, 2004 12:26 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

I just contacted Bob about the physics. It's Friday so I should be able to work some with Nick on the GP60B. The date on which I would like to release the engine with all fixes is Wendsday of next week.

John Means
MASW Founder and President
The MASW site is www.freewebs.com/klwtrainsim
www.blueridgerails.com GP60B Part 2 – image 5

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oakwaysd60Member since Aug-16-03 · 347 postsDec 10, 2004 12:48 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Ill bet this fixes her...-NickCentral Illinois Locomotive Works Founder
CILW's Web Site is http://home.insightbb.com/~rkelsey/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html

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Claude350Charter Member · 2491 postsDec 10, 2004 2:28 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Looking real good.Claude Debnam NS Piedmont Division Raleigh East GP60B Part 2 – image 10

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BNSF4999Member since Aug-21-02 · 560 postsDec 10, 2004 4:20 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Those end platforms still arent right....look at pics, the anticlimber come out over the pilot...one of the few things that could be fixed to make it look a lot better.Kevin V.
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Claude350Charter Member · 2491 postsDec 10, 2004 4:51 PM

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I missed that one Kevin.You're absolutely right.Claude Debnam NS Piedmont Division Raleigh East GP60B Part 2 – image 11

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MacsterCharter Member · 2896 postsDec 10, 2004 6:51 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Major Kudos to you guys.. keeping this very clean, controlled and the company working with customers to get the locomotive perfect... this is how it should always be Well Done

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Claude350Charter Member · 2491 postsDec 10, 2004 8:13 PM

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I'll second that Brian.Claude Debnam NS Piedmont Division Raleigh East GP60B Part 2 – image 13

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LRC_lover_9thMember since Jul-19-04 · 225 postsDec 12, 2004 4:04 PM

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huddyMember since Sep-10-03 · 86 postsDec 10, 2004 9:38 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Looks much better!

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NW 1218Member since Sep-7-02 · 1195 postsDec 11, 2004 1:33 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

You're absolutely right Brian. This is very good. I was running the GP60B and the coupler thing is fixed. Now we need to add smoke.

John Means
MASW Founder and President
The MASW site is www.freewebs.com/klwtrainsim
www.blueridgerails.com GP60B Part 2 – image 14

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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 1462 postsDec 11, 2004 2:08 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

I just want to give an overall thank you to you guys. There was only one real request that was on everyones list that no one had made yet, and you guys answered the call with a purdy darn good looking machine, though with some flaws. I'm sure within a couple weeks you guys will have yourself an awesome product to release to the public.Once again, a MAJOR thank you
-Dave

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NW 1218Member since Sep-7-02 · 1195 postsDec 11, 2004 2:35 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Thanks guys. We will have this engine out by Christmas. (Hopefully) As I type this, we are fixing numerous problems and it will be ready soon.

John Means
MASW Founder and President
The MASW site is www.freewebs.com/klwtrainsim
www.blueridgerails.com GP60B Part 2 – image 17

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AtlanicPacificGarrettMember since Jul-11-04 · 36 postsDec 11, 2004 7:36 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

LAST EDITED ON Dec-11-04 AT 02:38 AM (EST)

The angles on the end of the unit look way too flat. The centerline end of the hood should be about a 18" longer than the ends of the hood sides. That was the first thing I noticed that needs work. Atlanic Pacific Garrettedit typo

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NW 1218Member since Sep-7-02 · 1195 postsDec 12, 2004 5:23 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Thanks for that. Problems have been noted and will be worked on.

John Means
MASW Founder and President
The MASW site is www.freewebs.com/klwtrainsim
www.blueridgerails.com GP60B Part 2 – image 18

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drgw12Member since Jun-30-04 · 26 postsDec 12, 2004 6:08 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Here is a great view of the roof of a GP60B. Hopefully it will clear up some small issues with roof details. GP60B Part 2 – image 19 Image from Golden State Railfan http://www.trainweb.org/goldenstaterailfan/pgs/atsf.htmlSteven

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NW 1218Member since Sep-7-02 · 1195 postsDec 12, 2004 7:14 PM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Well, some bad news. We have hit a spot. After trying to fix the coupler issue where the spacing is to far, the model won't load in the sim anymore. We get a UID error. Anyone know what to do? Appearently re-exporting the engine is impossible at this point. I will send Nick the old model and we sill start from what I have which includes all fixes up to the coupler thing. I hope this can get fixed.

John Means
MASW Founder and President
The MASW site is www.freewebs.com/klwtrainsim
www.blueridgerails.com GP60B Part 2 – image 20

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NW 1218Member since Sep-7-02 · 1195 postsDec 13, 2004 3:56 AM

RE: GP60B Part 2

Bump.

John Means
MASW Founder and President
The MASW site is www.freewebs.com/klwtrainsim
www.blueridgerails.com GP60B Part 2 – image 21

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