Detailing the Athearn SD45T-2 (Part 1)

This is the first in a series of articles by Donnell Wells describing the improvements made to Athearn's newly-released SD45T-2 model, a locomotive unique to the Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt.

This photo by Tom Fassett outlines some of the parts we will be using during this clinic. Feel free to add any parts you might feel necessary to give your model its own individual appeal!

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Bill of Materials:

Athearn:

  • RTR SD45T-2

Detail Associates:

  • 1404 Drop Step
  • 2206/2222 Eye Bolts/Lift Rings
  • 2211 Coupler Lift Bar w/Brackets
  • 2314 Windshield Wipers

Details West:

  • 139 Air Filter Set
  • 140 Snowplow
  • 172 Step/Running Lights
  • 245 Brake Vent Regulator Valve
  • 267 Trainline Hose
  • 284/285 Speed Recorder
  • 294/295 MU 3/4 Hose Cluster
  • 330 Sand Hose Bracket

Sunrise Enterprises:

  • 117 Gyralight w/Visor

Misc.:

  • Various sizes of brass or phosphor bronze wire
  • CA (Jet, Zap, Ambroid, etc.)
  • Plastic cement (Tenax, Testors, Ambroid, Tamiya, etc.)

Note: Many of the parts are included in the Details West kit listed in the introduction.

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