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3. Comparison of the blower duct lengths on Proto
2000 SD45s
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Choosing a model to start
Modelers have a choice of SD45 models to start with. Recently
they have been produced in HO scale by Athearn, Bachmann,
Kato, LifeLike Proto 2000, and Walthers Proto. In my opinion
the LifeLike Proto 2000 model has the best shell detail; while
out of production they are frequently available at train shows
or on eBay. The Proto 2000 model does have an oddball gear
ratio which makes it run faster than other models, but this is
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