1. Jerry Krueger MCR – Division 4
Adding Detail to RTR Models
Jerry Krueger
MCR – Division 4

2. Tools
Xacto knife w/ chisel blade
Pin Vises

3. Tools
Detail Chisel
Tapered Reamer

4. Grab Iron Drill Guide - BLMA
Tools
Flat Nosed Pliers
Grab Iron Drill Guide - BLMA
Homemade Marking Tool

5. Our Model Athearn SD40-2 BN(C&S) #904

6. Research the Prototype
Websites
BN Photo Archive

7. Prototype Photos Relocated horns Rotary Beacon
Radiator & Dynamic Brake Fans
Headlight w/ visor
Wind Deflector
Grab Irons
Front Pilot Detail
Snow Plow
MU Hoses
Coupler cut bar

8. Grab Irons
MU Receptacle

9. Let the work begin!
Other details to be added include:
Etch metal walkways
See thru etched metal steps
Operating rotary beacon
Directional headlights

10. The Beginning Point

11. Etched Metal Walkways & Steps

12. Etched Metal Walkways & Steps
A-Line Steps
Cannon & Co

13. Etched Metal Walkways & Steps

14. Etched Metal Walkways & Steps

15. Etched Metal Walkways & Steps

16. Etched Metal Walkways & Steps

17. Etched Metal Walkways & Steps
Before
After

18. Radiator & Dynamic Brake Fans
Cannon & Co Fan Set
Athearn Stock Radiator Fans

19. Radiator & Dynamic Brake Fans

20. Radiator & Dynamic Brake Fans

21. Radiator & Dynamic Brake Fans
Before
After

22. Cab Details Details West Rotary Beacon Details West 3 Chime Horn
Detail Associates Headlight w/ visor

23. Cab Details Details West MU Hose Set
Detail Associates Coupler Lift Bar
Pre-wired SMD LED with Fiber Optic Lens
Rotary Beacon w/ 1.5 v bulb installed

24. Cab Details
Before
After

25. BN GP35 #2521

26. Radiator Fans

27. Cab Detail - Headlight
Before
After

28. Sideframe Detail
Detailed
Stock
Speed Recorder
Journal

29. Freight Cars – Etched Walkways Bowser PS-2 Covered Hopper

30. Atlas Cylindrical Covered Hopper

31. Athearn BN (C&S) SD40-2 #904