03-16-2009, 11:25 AM
Athearn Genesis BNSF SD75I. This one does not have a number but will be numbered for 8300. She needs the following done:
Inspiration Pics:
![[Image: 8300-1.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/8300-1.jpg)
![[Image: 8300.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/8300.jpg)
~~Update, March 11, 2009~~
I painted and installed the handrails on the sides of the loco. I also painted the ends BNSF Yellow to match the prototype. Ditch Lights were installed but need to be painted for touch-ups. Grab irons need to be installed, waiting for the #79 drill bits (on order, should be here sometime early next week). Here are some pics of the loco as it is right now:
![[Image: SL372683.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372683.jpg)
![[Image: SL372685.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372685.jpg)
![[Image: SL372684.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372684.jpg)
~~Update, March 17, 2009~~
I did some work on this unit as well today. I got all the grab irons installed and painted, got the rest of the handrails installed and painted, and installed the sunshades on the cab. Here is what she looks like as of now:
![[Image: SL372714.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372714.jpg)
![[Image: SL372715.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372715.jpg)
- Grab Irons Intsalled **COMPLETED ON MARCH 17, 2009**
- Windshield wipers inatlled
- Ditch Lights assembled and installed **COMPLETED ON MARCH 11, 2009**
- Sun Shades installed **COMPLETED ON MARCH 17, 2009**
- KADEE #5 Couplers Intsalled
- Handrails painted and installed **COMPLETED ON MARCH 17, 2009**
- Number the loco 8300 with decals
- Entire Loco needs to be weathered to prototype
- Install a TCS T4XP (4 functions) or TCS T6XP (6 functions) or NCE D13SRJ (6 functions) (havnt decided yet) DCC Decoder
Inspiration Pics:
![[Image: 8300-1.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/8300-1.jpg)
![[Image: 8300.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/8300.jpg)
~~Update, March 11, 2009~~
I painted and installed the handrails on the sides of the loco. I also painted the ends BNSF Yellow to match the prototype. Ditch Lights were installed but need to be painted for touch-ups. Grab irons need to be installed, waiting for the #79 drill bits (on order, should be here sometime early next week). Here are some pics of the loco as it is right now:
![[Image: SL372683.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372683.jpg)
![[Image: SL372685.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372685.jpg)
![[Image: SL372684.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372684.jpg)
~~Update, March 17, 2009~~
I did some work on this unit as well today. I got all the grab irons installed and painted, got the rest of the handrails installed and painted, and installed the sunshades on the cab. Here is what she looks like as of now:
![[Image: SL372714.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372714.jpg)
![[Image: SL372715.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372715.jpg)
![[Image: SL372712.jpg]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/engine%20pics/SL372712.jpg)