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The Atlas GP40 is fully operational and did have to get a new motor. Naturally we put in a REV1 motor.

This old school Atlas GP40 would not detect in decoder pro - let's open it up and see what we can see....

We've got 13 locmotives from the deadline of my favorite operating layout. Can we make all of these run again? We shall see.....

After the disaster of pulling the scrapping train into the spaghetti bowl, we need to fix Karsk 11. To do that we must put in a washer to raise the body high enough so the wheels don't scrape the bottom. To bring the couplers down to the right height we'll use Bachmann EZ Mate 2 overshank couplers. We're going to coat them with Zep Dry Graphite Spray and polish them with a dollar store makeup brush.

The deed is done, the job is finished and now we must pack up the Athearn Blue Box SW1500s that we made into Southern Pacific NW2s 1335 and 1337. They're in excellent operating condition with Digitrax DH126D decoders.

Southern Pacific 1335 and 1337 Athearn Blue Box SW1500 total rebuild is complete. Now let's do some operations! Equipped with the REVOLUTION 1 Motor and silicone drive shafts, Digitrax DH126D decoder and running Engine Driver on a Digikeijs layout.

Number boards and sunshades from scratch. Anyone can do this! Athearn Blue Box SW1500 Southern Pacific 1335 and 1337. May not be entirely accurate to say totally final details because these engines are just too cool and we might have to toss in a couple more details!

A small split in one of the light housing calls for some Citadel Liquid Green Stuff to the rescue.

This is the lighting setup for a Digitrax DH126D decoder in an Athearn Blue Box SW1500. We also made glass for the cab using some scrap bubble wrap and Amazing GOOP.

Here's a sneak preview of the pair of Athearn Blue Box SW1500 Southern Pacific switchers 1335 and 1337. Time to see if the new REVOLUTION 1 can handle the heavy weight of Pug's super scrapping train!

Mounting the REVOLUTION 1 motor with silicone shafts.

Time to assemble, lube and start the wiring on the Athearn Blue Box SW1500 Southern Pacific.

Installing Waterslide Decals

Once again we must perform the Hefty Stud Modification which is a special baking soda and superglue fix. Athearn Blue Box SW1500 Southern Pacific.

After removing decals we need to do a little magic to clean up where the old decals were placed. Athearn Blue Box SW1500 Southern Pacific

Refreshing old paint and using a marker to outline windows.

Zep graphite spray vs Kadee Couplers.

Let's match Southern Pacific gray paint using craft paint and a wet palette.

Fixing loose rivets on Athearn Trucks the easy way.

Wheel Prep for Southern Pacific Athearn Blue Box SW1500.

Total Rebuild of a pair of Southern Pacific Athearn Blue Box SW1500.

Total Rebuild of a pair of Southern Pacific Athearn Blue Box SW1500.

The secret to Athearn and Proto 2000 axles starts at 11 minutes. The techniques and info shown here require tools and practice. Do not give up. If I can do this, you can do this.

Craftsman bandsaw model 124.3299 vs Brass Rod 3/16". Now that we solved the bandsaw mystery, we can cut many different things accurately - so here is some brass rod. This is and excelletn tool for the price. I love it, but it takes some studying up to make it work the way you want it

Curing JB Weld using heat from a barn light.