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Reading GP35

 

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Reading GP35 3655

 

About 5 years ago I bought a group of 3 “needs help” American Models GP35. There was a possibility of a 3D printed GP30 conversion kit that did not happen. I bought 4 brass GP30 instead! I traded 2 locos of the “needs help” parts away for better shells leaving this 1 brand new shell for completing. 1 of the GP30 is going to be Reading. I might as well make a nice GP35 to go with it. The Reading Green & Yellow scheme has grown on me.

 

I have detailed locos that I had to strip the paint. It is more difficult and time consuming stripping a plastic loco. It is great to start with a brand new shell. I have already replaced the American Model plastic sideframes with brass sideframes.

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While doing other projects and collecting parts for the Reading GP35 I am building this GP35 popped up on eBay on 6-3-24. It is a little rough but the price was not bad. It might get stripped and repainted whenever my GP35 above gets completed.

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Updated 7-5-24

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