Newest Models

Sunset AC-4

Being a Southern Pacific modeler, I have always owned Cab Forwards, these have been the older Rivarossi AC-12s. Any modeler that owns these models knows that they are (although nice for the day) difficult to run due to flange depth and the mechanics of the model are somewhat mediocre at best. As a kid I always wanted the Brass versions of these locomotive types. So with that said over the last year I invested in two Sunset Model Cab Forwards.

Sunset AC-6

As they appear to be identical in the photo's, there are small differences between the two variations. As time permits I will begin to tear them down for paint, decoders, sound,and weathering.

I am a big fan of Sunset Models, they are somewhat reasonably priced as compared to the higher end brass available today. The level of detail is very nice (includes cab detail) and as far as I can see are identical to the prototype. Moreover, the later year versions have can motors, sprung drivers, and great drive train which makes for a easy DCC conversion.