my ESPEE MODELERS ARCHIVE

California's Railroad to the U.S. 1861 - 1996

Southern Pacific B36-7

A major difference that has come up, concerns the engine compartment door arrangement. David Thompson went to the trouble of researching the door arrangement, in response to requests on the Newsgroups.

With his permission - I have reproduced his post here B30-7\B36-7 Door Arrangement

Modeling one of these will require converting a B23/30-7 model. To be accurate you may need to rearrange the hood doors.

Models:

N Scale:

• Possible kitbash from an Atlas B30-7

HO Scale:

• Bachmann B23-7/B30-7
• Rail Power Products B23-7
• Possible kitbash from an Atlas B30-7

O Scale:

• ?

Model References:

• Railroad Model Craftsman August 1998 pages 60 to 66 - plans, history and roster
• Railroad Model Craftsman August 1998 pages 67 to 71 - modeling a Conrail B30-7