USATC GE45T switcher
By Phil Burkett
Base model
Bachmann Spectrum GE44 ton diesel switcher (item number 80034).
Cab
Cut down from original by 3mm. Forward and rear centre windows filled in.
Body
Pilot footsteps removed, buffers added. Valencing below cab sides reduced and reshaped.
Detailing
Exhaust stacks cut down to match new cab height. New location holes drilled in cab front and rear for hand rails.
Paintwork
Patched where necessary using colour-matched brush paint.
Chassis, motor, drive train,
wheels, couplers, markings
Original.