Tecnical drawings?

[CPRSD40-2]

Where could I find technical drawings of locomotives, with dimensions and things like that. I am thinking of building a BIG model locomotive for my daughter to ride on. I would like to get the exact dimensions of an SD40-2 before I start building it. Thank you in advance!

 

[MCL_RDG]

I would start with...

...Model Railroad magazine's website. I believe they have a searchable index of magazines. They have printed many articles on locos with dimensioned drawings. Find what issue the SD40-2 was printed in and see if you can get a back issue.

Mark

 

[billk]

Check out http://trainiax.0catch.com/mescaleloco.htm - no dimensions but they're to-scale so with one known dimension, a good ruler and a little imagination ....

 

[CPRSD40-2]

Thanks, that website,
http://trainiax.0catch.com/mescaleloco.htm
was just what I needed!

 

[MasonJar]

You could also try:

http://paintshop.railfan.net/emd3.html

about 1/3 of the way down the page. All drawings on this site seem to be profile only though...

Sounds like a neat project!

Andrew

 

[DanRaitz]

If you have or can get a copy of Kalmbachs "Model Railroader Cyclopedia - Volume 2, Diesels" in it you will find drawings of the SD40-2. You will also find drawings of a lot of other diesels.

Dan

 

[cidchase]

37.95 new at amazon.com + free shipping,
beats $50+ at the LHS IMHO.

 

[SD90]

Thank you everone, bye the way, I'm now SD90, I changed my handle, thanks for the info and links, I think they will work.