Welcome to Rebuilding the Santa Fe! This is a collaborative project by the Society, its members, and Santa Fe modelers to “rebuild” the Santa Fe in model form! The goal of this initiative is to represent each class of Santa Fe locomotive, rolling stock, and many of its structures. We welcome all to review the modeling work of Santa Fe fans and to recapture the feel for the diverse mix of locomotives, cars and equipment that made the Santa Fe distinctive! Where locomotives and rolling stock underwent iterations in paint scheme, we will endeavor to show each one as modelers submit their work to us.
The photos are organized by steam locomotive wheel type, then class; diesel locomotive manufacturer class, then number series; passenger equipment by type; rolling stock by class; and structures alphabetically by location or type. Click on the album image to view individual models. Depending upon your computer, this may take you back to the top of the page – just scroll down again to see the images. Once in the images, you can click on the individual image that also allows you to eliminate the caption. You can return to album view by returning to the top of the images and clicking the “return” arrow. Enjoy!
ATSF Caboose #788 is a 773 class side-door wood way car built by ACF in 1910 in 1920s paint. It is a TLD Trains brass model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Caboose #1062
ATSF Caboose #1062 is a 1062 class 1918 ATSF Topeka Shops-built wooden way car with end doors, side doors, and end platforms in as built paint. It is an MDC-Roundhouse kit with additional details built and photographed by Bob Walz.
ATSF Caboose #1380
ATSF Caboose #1380 is a 1300 class wood way car built by ACF in 1923 in as built paint. These were the last wooden way cars built for the Santa Fe. It is a Walthers model with added markers, Bob Walz photo. (HO scale).
ATSF Caboose #1410
ATSF Caboose #1410 is a 1300 class wood way car built by ACF in 1923 in in 1950s paint. These were the last wooden way cars built for the Santa Fe. It is a Walthers model with added markers, Bob Walz photo. (HO scale).
ATSF Caboose #1582
ATSF Caboose #1582 is an ACF 1927 built 1500 class way car with wig wag-signals on the cupola and markers. This was the first class of steel way cars. It was equipped with Jemco staff brakes, wooden tool cellars, and is post 1942 paint. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo. (HO scale).
ATSF Caboose #1579 (model)
ATSF Caboose #1579. This model is made from an Athearn "ready to roll" Santa Fe style way car with added steel battery box, marker lights, and radio ground plane and antenna. Model and photo by Bob Walz.
ATSF Caboose #1709
ATSF Caboose #1709 is a 1650 class way car built by ACF in 1928 in "as built" paint. It was equipped with Ureco staff brakes and wooden tool cellars. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Caboose # 1842
ATSF Caboose # 1842 is a 1750 class way car built by ACF in 1929. It is shown as it would appears in the 1950s with a firecracker radio antenna, battery box and markers. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Caboose #1964
ATSF Caboose #1964 is an 1875 class way car built by ACF in 1930 with wig wag-signals on the cupola and "as-built" paint. It was equipped with Ajax brakes and steel tool cellars. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Caboose #1993
ATSF Caboose #1993 is a 1979 class way car in post-1942 paint. It was built by ACF in 1931 and was equipped with Ajax brakes and steel tool cellars. It is an Intermountain model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF #D930
ATSF #D930 is a D930 class 49 ft. drover’s car built in 1931 at the Santa Fe’s Topeka Shops. It is Hallmark brass import, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Caboose #973
ATSF #973 is a so-called "Hollywood" style temporary caboose due to the seats on the roof. It is a Hallmark brass model painted and photographed by Rob McLear. HO scale.
ATSF Combines #2312, #2309 and Drover Caboose #D947
ATSF #2309 and #2312 are combine cars. #D947 is a "Drovers Caboose" which was used for carrying stock attendants with their livestock to market. All cars are N scale, 3D printed sides and etchings from ATSF N Scale Models, MTL trucks and couplers. Models and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF Caboose #2265
ATSF Caboose #2265. This class of cabooses or way cars was built by Santa Fe in 1949. It is set up for service on the Coast Lines, as reflected by the signaling semaphore seen on the cupola. Model and photo by Master Santa Fe Modeler Charlie Slater.
ATSF Caboose #2265 left side
ATSF Caboose #2265. Built by Santa Fe in 1949, this model is outfitted for Coast Lines service. Model and photo by Master Santa Fe Modeler Charlie Slater.
ATSF #999060
ATSF #999060 is a Ce-1 class way car rebuilt at the West Wichita shops 1966. It is in in the black roof paint with cupola numbers. It is a Centralia Cars Shops model, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF #999022
ATSF #999022 is a Ce-1 class way car rebuilt at West Wichita shops 1966. It is in in the later all red paint. It is a Centralia Cars Shops model, Bob Walz photo. (HO scale)
ATSF #999640
ATSF #999640 is a CE-7 class way car released from the San Bernardino shops in this sharp Christmas paint. The windows are not accurate in that they should be rounded sealed pane but otherwise this is an accurate model. Model by Athearn, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Coach, Baggage, Caboose #2306
ATSF Coach, Baggage Caboose #2306 is a 2300 class coach, baggage, caboose built from coach 927 in 1940. It is a Walthers wood, metal and plastic model built and photographed by Bob Walz
ATSF Coach, Baggage, Caboose #2625
ATSF Coach, Baggage, Caboose #2625 is a 2622 class coach, baggage, cabouose built from chair car 1282 in 1950. This model was kitbhased from a Walthers plastic model with wood and metal and was built and detailed by Tom Teeple. Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Dynamometer Car #29
ATSF Dynamometer Car #29 was part of the Santa Fe's engine testing equipment. This model started as a Hallmark brass model and was extensively modified. Rob McLear model and photo.
ATSF Superintendent's Car #406
ATSF #406 is one a series of 40' steel business cars built for its division superintendents. This is an old Walthers kit with wooden roof and crude details for "background" use, but has aged well. Rob McLear model and photo.
ATSF Wa-5 #191238
ATSF Wa-5 #191238 is a Wa-5 class work car, a former Ga-5 class Caswell gondola converted to MoW service in 1953. Model by Intermountain, Bob Walz photo.
ATSF Caboose #999371
ATSF Caboose #999371 is a Ce-2 class waycar. The model is a heavily modified Athearn waycar with molded details removed; windows modified using AMB windows and window blanks; Plano metal roofwalks, platforms and steps; Moloco cushion underframe parts, and various detail parts. The modell is painted and decaled to represent the car in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but needs some additional weathering. Model and photo by MSFM Denny Krausman.
ATSF Superintendent's Car #402
HO model of Division Supt. Business Car ATSF #402. Hallmark model detailed with A/C. radio platform and antenna, Waukesha underbody details, closed platform railing, Microscale Shadow Stripe decals. Model won 2nd Place at SFRH&MS Convention. Model by Tom Cockle Photo by Tom Cockle.
ATSF Business Car #30
ATSF Business Car #30 as it looked circa 1959. Body and frame from Branchline Trains Pullman core kit; all material between window sill and letter board was removed and replaced with New England Rail Service windows and panels in the correct window pattern. Rear vestibule removed and open platform created. Trucks are Central Valley.
Roof was modified with detail parts from NERS, Bethlehem Car Works, Palace Car Co. and custom steam ejector AC parts from Tom Madden and NKP Car.
Underframe was detailed with parts from various vendors sourced from NKP Car and Bethlehem Car Works.
Complete custom interior was created using parts built from scratch, along with Palace Car Co and Red Cap accessories. Model and photo by Randal Merzdorf.
ATSF Business Car #30 interior
ATSF Business Car #30 as it looked circa 1959. Body and frame from Branchline Trains Pullman core kit; all material between window sill and letter board was removed and replaced with New England Rail Service windows and panels in the correct window pattern. Rear vestibule removed and open platform created. Trucks are Central Valley.
Roof was modified with detail parts from NERS, Bethlehem Car Works, Palace Car Co. and custom steam ejector AC parts from Tom Madden and NKP Car.
Underframe was detailed with parts from various vendors sourced from NKP Car and Bethlehem Car Works.
Complete custom interior was created using parts built from scratch, along with Palace Car Co and Red Cap accessories. Model and photo by Randal Merzdorf.
ATSF Ditcher #94817
ATSF Ditcher #94817 was built on top of an ATSF Ft-G flatcar. This version dates to 1912. The ditcher is a brass model by Wiseman. The Ft-G is kitbashed from an Athearn 50-foot flat. Both models and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF 120-ton Crane #199778
ATSF #199778 is a 120-ton crane built by Industrial Works in 1911. This is a Tichy plastic kit. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF 90-ton Shovel #199562
ATSF #199562 is a 90-ton steam shovel built in 1907 by the Bucyrus Company. The model is scratchbuilt except for the trucks and couplers. It won Best of Show as part of a diorama at the 2010 Convention in Denver. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF Caboose #999641
ATSF #999641 is a Ce-7 class caboose or way car. This is a Centralia Shops model. Photo by Stuart Aaron.
If you have an image of one or more of your models that you would like to share as part of this project, please upload a digital jpg image file of each model (at least 1 MB size) and in a separate Word document or email a description of what is represented (for example, locomotive class and number, rolling stock class and number, structure location), the model manufacturer, if any, and the approximate date represented, plus the name of the modeler and photographer. The image files and Word document should be uploaded to https://www.dropbox.com/request/TzIAEG5EdOT70RFyyVtN. Emails should be sent to . All submitted materials are considered donated to the Society with the right to use them in promoting the modeling of the Santa Fe.
