CB&Q GP7 #242 - Chinese Red & Gray - Bachmann 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 #242 was delivered to the railroad in Nov-1952. It was renumbered #1598 under Burlington Northern and was retired on Sep-29-83 and sold to NI&M in Dec-1983.

This model has had the following detailing done.
1: One 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: Correct dual headlights added
10: Functioning LED lights added

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