CB&Q GP7 #221 - "Blackbird" "Way of the Zephyrs" - Bachmann Custom HO Scale
by dcmkris
This is an Ho Scale Bachmann GP7 that was super detailed, kit-bashed and custom painted to match it's CB&Q prototype.
The real GP7 #221 was delivered to the railroad in Sept-1951. It was renumbered #1577 under Burlington Northern and was wrecked & retired on May-1972 and sold to Precision National on Aug-4-1972.
This model has had the following detailing done.
1: Two extended exhaust stack added
2: Winterization hatch
3: Steam Generator Unit added
4: Blatt air horns added
5: Cold start equipment cabinet added
7: Drop grab irons added
8: Eye bolt lift rings added
9: Fire craker antenna added
10: Sunshades with tracks added
11: Correct dual headlights added
12: Functioning LED lights added
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