ELECTRO-MOTIVE SD40 (1966-1972) [Digital Train Model]

[Ericmopar]

S.P. stuff can also be used on Cajon Pass, depending on the time frame of the scenario.

[MartinVelozo]

Looks very good, will these be sold on Steam, and use Anthony's 645E3 sounds?

I believe an ATSF version might be most important since there is no ATSF on Steam store. They're great for Cajon Pass.

An SP version is always welcome ;) Perfect for Donner Pass. This is the -1 model whereas a -2 comes with the route.

Yes! Anthony Wood amazing sounds

[BoostedFridge]

Note: I notice that some of the bearings are different on that CP SD40 as well. I've never seen a vintage EMD engine with those kinds of bearings before.

CP SD40.jpg

Eric, those oddball bearings seem to be a CP only thing. The units weren't delivered that way, but seemed to acquire them sometime in the late 80's.

[DrewG]

Just remember BNSF's current rule. No sales outside of the USA, I don't think DTG will do much more or want anything more from BNSF until they change that.

[MartinVelozo]

Today work in more details

[ALCoDL540]

Nice, but do we really need it, another EMD? I for one am not tempted to buy this, when ALCo C420 and C630 units are still missing from the game for instance?

Dear Kanawha, this screens are really "raw" but, a ALCofan like me just can´t ignore your comment and put my hands in 3ds max. My work on NS Big 7s pack is almost finished and i start this new project, one of my favourite series, Century´s. I know this thread is for the great model of my friend and colegue Martin, thanks Martin for the permission to this off topic.

When works are more advanced, i start a complete thread about this model, but now, take it only like a answer to your question Kanawha

[MartinVelozo]

GM fan
Alco fan

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

Nice, but do we really need it, another EMD? I for one am not tempted to buy this, when ALCo C420 and C630 units are still missing from the game for instance?

Dear Kanawha, this screens are really "raw" but, a ALCofan like me just can´t ignore your comment and put my hands in 3ds max. My work on NS Big 7s pack is almost finished and i start this new project, one of my favourite series, Century´s. I know this thread is for the great model of my friend and colegue Martin, thanks Martin for the permission to this off topic.

When works are more advanced, i start a complete thread about this model, but now, take it only like a answer to your question Kanawha

Good start you made. I am sure ALCo/MLW models will find their clients. ALCo's have their own distinctive sounds and smoke, a locomotive model is more than a colourful shell, it needs to be animated to come alive.
Good luck with your project, and keep us updated

[The_Garbear]

Cool. Union Pacific had a bunch of these, so did PRR for use on the Horseshoe Curve, and ATSF and BN each had a handful. Cool to see the Century series get some representation too.

Have you guys thought about an EMD SD24 at all? Obviously these projects are relatively new so of course it would be a while but that would fit in perfectly on Sherman with the GP30, GP20, SD40-2 and SD45 that are currently out there in UP livery.

[MartinVelozo]

Cool. Union Pacific had a bunch of these, so did PRR for use on the Horseshoe Curve, and ATSF and BN each had a handful. Cool to see the Century series get some representation too.

Have you guys thought about an EMD SD24 at all? Obviously these projects are relatively new so of course it would be a while but that would fit in perfectly on Sherman with the GP30, GP20, SD40-2 and SD45 that are currently out there in UP livery.

We have many projects in DTM, of which I can not say much (Sorry)
Some are: SD50 DRGW - SD70 Spartan NS

[OpenRailer90]

Yes, DRGW SD50 is a great idea to do! I wonder if you guys will implement the new Soldier Summit braking system to it.

[bloodonfire3]

How about we let them decide what to do? Maybe their project will turn out to have more reliable physics than DTG's. People need to realize that the 3rd Party Developers have their own agenda and their own timeframes for their creations. I'm getting tired of hearing demands and "hopes". Hope to have the money set aside to buy the product first, before increasing your expectations. The modeler know what he's doing!

[MartinVelozo]

The next EMD SD50 DRGW

[Ericmopar]

Very nice. The SD50 that is.

[imnew]

Regarding the SD50 Credit card ready.