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Magazine Articles:
  • "Red, White and Blue: A Salute to EMD's SD-40-2," Frank Cicero. Railroad Model Craftsman. Sept 02, 50+.
    Superdetailing CR and CPR models.

  • "Conrail SD-40-2s: Solid, Dependable Locomotives," Paul K. Withers. Diesel Era. Nov/Dec 00, 39+.
    Photos, roster, and more.

  • "Conrail SD-40-2 from Athearn’s Kit," Bob Rivard. Railmodel Journal. Oct 00, 36+.
    I don't own this issue. Any details would be appreciated.

  • "Diesel Detail: EMD SD-40-2 As Conrail 6409, 6410." Railmodel Journal. Jan 99, 18-19.
    Usual RMJ article with brief prototype information and detail part lists.
    • CR 6409, 6410

  • "Ask Paint Shop: Conrail SD-40-2 (Star Below Number)." Model Railroader. Sept 92, 137.
    Tells what the star is for, long range testing, and what decal sets to use. No photos.

  • "Action on the Nation's Busiest Helper District Locomotives of the Cresson Helper Pool," Jim Six. Model Railroading. April 92, 16-23.
    Great overview of the area when Jim Six was going to model the area. General tips for modeling the SD-35, SD-40, SD-40-2, SD-45-2, SDP-45/SD-45M, and SD-50. Many photos. First in a series of articles.
    • Too many photos to list!

  • "Diesel Detail: EMD SD-40-2 as Conrail 6391." Model Railroading. Aug 87, 47.
    A bit dated, but still a decent start for detailing. Overhead view photo is nice but a bit murky for b&w.
    • CR 6391 b&w



















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