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This board is the place where questions and information specific to MODELING the Reading Company, its equipment and operations can be shared - questions like "What was the window arrangement of AF Tower in Alburtis?" and "What color paint do YOU use to paint the Reading's cream-and-brown buildings?" We also want to hear about YOUR Reading modeling projects!
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Show Us 10 years 11 months ago #3622
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Rob...good job on the station...looks great.
I needed a break from the green and yellow so I decided to see red.I picked up two Athearn GP9 phaseIII's three weeks ago and finally finished the first unit.Of course both will be LV units 300 & 301.Still haven't decided if 301 will be in the yellow band scheme or painted as 300. Anyway,300 started as an undec. Genesis unit.The unit did not come with sun shades,winterization hatch or speed recorder.Also,the head light housings were two different styles.I used P2K parts for the sun shades and winterization hatch. The unit was painted using MM insignia red.The orange used was MM insignia orange.Weathered black for the trucks and fuel tank.Microscale decals were applied and the weathereing was done with pencil,paints and powders. Engineer's side three views    Roof area  Fireman's side two views   |
Show Us 10 years 11 months ago #3624
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300 teams up with 318.I completed 318 about six months ago.
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Show Us 10 years 11 months ago #3625
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Show Us 10 years 11 months ago #3626
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Chris, those LV units look great! Is number 318 one of the new Genesis GP38-2 models? I was tempted to get one until all the ruckus came up about the paint color being off. The thought of stripping and repainting a $200 plus “new” model doesn’t have much appeal to me.
 Thanks for sharing, Mark |
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Show Us 10 years 11 months ago #3627
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Show Us 10 years 11 months ago #3650
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 Here's an overview of my latest project: an addition to my Merkiomen 2 (www.readingmodeler.com/index.php/photos/model-photos) based on MR's Virginian Thin Branch. Out of sight on the right in the first picture is a 3 track staging yard. In the foreground is Moyers on the original layout. Picture 2 is Stover's Mill. The GP7 is the work of 2771-Chris.  In photo 3 we see the obligatory crossing of the Merkiomen.  Down on the farm in the 4th.  |
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Did You Know?
October 8, 1958
The diesel facilities and shop at Newberry Junction are destroyed by fire, and are rebuilt the following year.
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Operations Information
A variety of Reading Company operations related documents, etc. that may be of use in your modeling efforts.
Operations Paperwork
A variety of Reading Company operations paperwork, such as train orders, clearance forms, etc. that will help you operate your Reading layout in a prototypical manner.
Timetables, Rulebooks, Etc.
Public Timetables, Employe Timetables, and Rulebooks that provide much useful operational information.
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Rolling Stock Reference
Downloadable reference documents on the various classes of Reading Company Freight and Passenger rolling stock.