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The SP SD39 Project

These three SP SD39s are being built to represent 5302, 5310, and 5323 as they appeared in 1980. See prototype photos. All are being built with Hi-Tech Details SD39 side, many Cannon & Co parts mounted on P2K Walkways to get the correct low steps and better detail on the blower duct and pilots than the Kato SD45 (Low steps) or Kato SD40 (High steps). All are mounted on Kato SD40/45 drives with high brakes.
This project is being done in conjunction with Jimmy Booth of Hi-Tech and Brian Rutherford. Each of us are doing three engines.

UPDATE 11-23-04 All the models are done and operating on DCC with full lights.

The SD39 Sides are available DIRECT only from Hi-Tech Details PO box 244, Ukiah, CA. 95482 for $15.00 a pair plus $3.00 S&H

All images (except the Tim Dickinson proto photos)are copyright by the author, and may not be used without permission. However feel free to pass along the link.
Dave Hussey
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Modified Kato Dynamic, with material added to front to move DB back
Modified Kato Dynamic, with material added to front to move DB back
Modified Kato Dynamic, inside cut away to fit over hood width
Modified Kato Dynamic, inside cut away to fit over hood width
Hi-Tech sides
Hi-Tech sides
Cannon cab,nose, sub base on a modified P2K SD45 walkway
Cannon cab,nose, sub base on a modified P2K SD45 walkway
Mounted on P2K SD45 walkway. Kato DB
Mounted on P2K SD45 walkway. Kato DB
Atlas SDP35 Dynamic
Atlas SDP35 Dynamic
Cannon Roof stock
Cannon Roof stock
Top down of Atlas version
Top down of Atlas version
Front of the Atlas DB section
Front of the Atlas DB section
Atlas DB
Atlas DB
Both DB's
Both DB's
The underside after milling out the inside to fit over the hood
The underside after milling out the inside to fit over the hood
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