GP15-1 Keep-alive installation
Installation of a keep-alive device on the BC&W GP15-1 Step-by-step installation of a keep-alive in an Athearn Genesis GP15-1. I purchased a Soundtraxx CurrentKeeper™ item no. 810140 to provide keep-alive capabilities to the Tsunami2 decoder. The Tsunami2…
GP9 Final Details
Adding final details to the BC&W GP9 #171 The final missing details on the Buffalo Creek & Western GP9 no. 171 were the numberboards. After testing some Microscale decals, I decided to design my own custom set…
ESU LokSound 5 installation
ESU LokSound 5 with built-in keep-alive installation on an Athearn Genesis GP9 Step-by-step installation of an ESU LokSound 5 DCC decoder with built-in keep-alive on the BC&W GP9 #171. I started by removing the clips that held…
Weathering a locomotive
Weathering a Buffalo Creek and Western GP9 locomotive After custom-painting the Athearn Genesis Great Northern GP9 locomotive, I started weathering it. First, I applied a light tan wash on the walkways and the nose pilots using Vallejo…
Testing the track plan
Testing the track plan with a 1:1 scale drawing Before committing to layout construction, testing the track plan is an important step. So, I printed the plan in full 1:1 scale and laid it on the floor…
Buffalo Creek & Western Railroad
Serving Montana Heartland Since 1979
