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Life-Like Proto 2000 SW8 body with dynamic brake resin kit parts

LV SW8 "Pups" #256 - 273
Dynamic Brake Conversion Kit

THE MODEL

This is a resin conversion kit for the Life-Like Proto 2000 SW8, consisting of five parts:

• One piece replacement for the rear hood section, with all dynamic brake parts cast in
• 36" exhaust fan
• Step-over box for rear drop step
• Horn bracket for mounting 3-chime horn on cab front
• Filler plate for heater duct location in front cab wall

THE PROTOTYPE

The Lehigh Valley's "Pups" were dynamic brake equipped EMD SW8's with MU capability.  They were generally used in set of three to five, and were originally purchased for use on the mine runs on the Hazelton branch.

The Valley purchased 18 of these units in 1951, numbered 256 through 273.  All were transferred to Conrail in April 1976.  See the Pups page on the Lehigh Valley Railroad Modeler website for more information.