Monon NW2
Over the last year, I've wanted to dedicate my train building to only Indiana railroads. I started the process by ripping apart nearly ALL of my old train MOCs. The Monon Railroad is one of Indiana's most well known, but unfortunately is now a fallen flag railway (meaning it is out of business or has been absorbed by another railroad). Many of Monon main lines were transferred or torn up. The main north-south road through Indianapolis has now been turned into a public bike / walkway and named the Monon Trail in honor of the once great railroad.
My first attempt at building the roster of the Monon resulted in a yet to be documented F7 unit and consist. Currently only the engine, baggage car, and diner car are completed. Once done, you'll find it here.
One of my favorite switcher engines is the EMD NW2. The Monon used these units as their primary switchers and had at least 7 units.
This was a particulary challenging build, mostly due to the sloping of the hood. Once I fugured out what pieces I wanted to use for it, it was clear the the hood was going to require a lot of SNOT (studs not on top). And now for the pictures:
I hope to eventually complete the entire Monon roster, with at least one of each engine represented.