fyparr Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) ENTERED I am happy to present my entry in the contest, a California Northern GP15-1. These locomotives come through my town 6 days a week, so I see them on a regular basis. There are 11 units, numbered 103-113, with the majority of them being ex CNW. My model is most closely based on #108, it is 34 studs long and seats one minifig. More pictures on my flickr account here. Entry Pic Another comparison shot: A little about the CFNR from wikipedia: The California Northern Railroad (reporting mark CFNR) is one of several Class III short-line railroad companies owned by RailAmerica, Inc. It operates over Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) tracks (now Union Pacific Railroad) under a long-term lease. More here. More prototype pictures can be found at rrpicturearchives Thanks for looking Edited September 28, 2009 by fyparr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aawsum Posted September 28, 2009 This looks very good I must say you realized a lot of details in the MOC that are also on the original one. Only 2 comments would be, is there a darker green to build it with ? and would it maybe look even better 8-wide ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyparr Posted September 28, 2009 Thanks for your feedback awwsum, I definitely tried to bring out the details as best I could. I suppose I could have used the dark green as seen in the BNSF, but I feel the regular green is a closer match. Seeing these engines up close, in person, and in the sun I didn't think twice about the color. As far as 6 versus 8 wide, I prefer 6 wide, but to each his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missouri_bb63 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) This little train is a stunner. I really like the colors on this and I think your choice of green was a good one. You really did capture the details well too. It wouldalso look good in 8 wide, but it would have a different character. I like this one as it is. Looking forward to seeing your next MOC! Edited September 28, 2009 by missouri_bb63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites