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….........…..--- Pt. 5 --- N Scale DDA35 & B Build ---

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NOTE: This is not an accurate build of a DDA35. I've tried to 'get close' but at almost 80 don't want to spend a ton of time on this. I need to get back to laying track, adding scenery and finally running a train or two.

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The start of some of the shell mods and also milling the frame for the ESU LokSound 5 Nano sound decoder and a 9 X 16mm speaker.

I cut off one end with a Dremel and then later worked it back to where it was square and flush for the GP35 cab to be glued on with a bench 1” belt sander and a file.

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I got this Bachmann DCC DDA40X for under $100 pre-COVID but they are selling for a lot more now. Don't want to screw it up but need to move on with the build.

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The speaker could go in the fuel tank area probably but getting it up at the top of the frame made wiring somewhat easier and I can add weight to the fuel tank area if there is room for more than what Bachmann put there already.

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With the frame milling hopefully done next up is modifying the shell some more as I felt that needed to also be done as you will see.

If you came into the build here you can go to the start of the build ( HERE ).

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(NOTE: Keep in mind that this is N scale and these images if viewed on a computer can be larger than the real thing.)

Will continue this when I get the GP35 in my hands in a few days........

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