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GAP Railroad Kitbashing

We are currrnetly working on this section of the site. We have some excellent images of engines and cars that have been modified with details on how this was done. We hope to get these posting up very soon. Images displayed are only placeholders for coming images.

Jupiter and 19th Century Trains

The famous 19th Century Steam Locomotive 'Jupiter' which represented the Central Pacific Railroad at the 'Golden Spike' Ceremony. There is also some interesting history provided about Jupiter. Also, includes one of Richard's recently recovered 'S' Gauge 'Generals'.

Diesel Engines These engines are the 1st generation diesels. Richard rode the Santa Fe, The Hiawatha, and the Burlington Zephyr and other passenger trains of that era. The Diesel roster also includes other engines from Aerotrain, Rock Island, Southern Pacific, Alco P-A, and Union Pacific.	Steam Engines Chosen for their fit in the time frame of our layout, and for their historical significance. The Steam roster includes engines such as the Y6b N & W, WM Challenger, Bur. 0-8-0 SW, GS-2 Milw., UP 8444 & UP 827.
Passenger Trains Passenger trains were selected again because of the era involved. At the same time they were unusual and only a few were built such as the Aerotrain, (2 only ) & UP M10000. The other trains Richard chose because he liked the paint colors, and rode them many times growing up as a boy.	Freight Cars Box cars, Flat cars, Refrigerator cars, Tank cars , Depressed Center cars, Gondola cars, and Trailer Train cars. Some were selected because honor given to people, places, and things.