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

Southern Pacific/Cotton Belt
SD45T-2R

see also SP SD45T-2 Info Page

see also SSW SD45T-2 Info Page

Models available:

• N Scale:
  • Intermountain
  • in the mid 1980's Key imported from Taiwan a model of the SD40T-2. It had truck mounted pilots, but was otherwise a fine model. It was produced in undec, DRGW and SP.

• HO Scale:
  • Athearn SD45T-2 redetailed as an SD45T-2R

• O Scale:
  • Central Locomotive Works
  • Mike's Train House

Model References:

• Model Railroader, Jul, '72 Page 60 - 45T-2 Plans.
• Railroad Model Craftsman, May, '73 Page 43, - 45T-2 Plans.
• Model Railroader, Nov, '92 Page 96 - Athearn T-2 Kitbash.
• Railroad Model Craftsman, Apr, '92 Page 54, - Athearn T-2 Kitbash.
• RailModel Journal October 2001 pages 40-49 - Athearn T-2 Kitbash (almost a scratchbuild) Part 1.