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Show Us 10 years 9 months ago #4016
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Nothing says Chessie more then GP40-2.I bought these Atlas units when they were first introduced(2008 I believe)and I finally unboxed my second unit and weathered.
4138's engineer side.  Fireman's side.  Three unit lash-up of Chessie power.The first two units are 40-2's.I weathered 4151 and 3690 a couple of years ago,3690 is a GP 40.   |
Show Us 10 years 8 months ago #4049
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Since setting up a double track 5 by 12 oval and running some trains I've been going through some of my stored rolling stock and adding weathering and some upgrades.
First up some RDG gons.I added the extra bracing using evergreen angle(291),painted and weathered.If you recall this gon was part of a three car RDG set offered by Athearn years ago.  Side two  The following two gons were painted years ago using floquil RDG green and EL yellow.When I did these their interiors were painted yellow along with the top edge.I added the extra bracing and painted the interiors with a weathered black.Both car were decaled with HK offerings. Side one  Side two  Side one,notice the use of the faded HK decals on this unit.  Side two  All four of my green and yellows   |
Show Us 10 years 8 months ago #4050
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I also worked on weathering some visiting road covered hoppers on my RDG lines.The first car is a con-cor unit.I added metal wheels,painted the trucks and added some more weathering.
Top  Side one  Side two  Next a Walthers offering.I weathered this with a black wash awhile ago but added more effects using chalks. Top  Side one  Side two  |
Show Us 10 years 8 months ago #4052
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Another Walthers offering.Weathered with chalks,black,gray,rust shades,white and green patina.
Top  Side one  Side two  note;the patina below the E&H is not the result of a finger print.When I applied the powder with the brush that's the result. The final is an Itermountain offering.I picked up two of them from a bargain bin for 12 bucks.Still have one to do.Same application as on the LV unit. Top  Side one  Side two  |
Show Us 10 years 8 months ago #4053
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Trying something new...hope it works.
Ok worked in preview.I'll work on better focus. |
Show Us 10 years 8 months ago #4100
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Videos are cool, I like doing to prove the project actually work too. For videos in general I switched to youtube mostly because the videos imbed in themselves into forums well.
I was playing around on the diorama last weekend taking pictures of finished stuff. It was mostly to get a feel for lighting and angles. I think In the spring I will take it outside for some really goo natural light and get pictures of everything that is done.    I thought this one did turn out really cool though.  |
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Did You Know?
January 1, 1955
The Reading begins Trailer-on-Flatcar (TOFC) service between Philadelphia and Chicago in cooperation with the WM, P&WV, and NKP (the "Alphabet Route").
Downloads
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.
Modeling Goodies
Signs, billboards, and other FREE goodies for your use. We ask only that you help spread the word about The Reading Modeler!
Rolling Stock Reference
Downloadable reference documents on the various classes of Reading Company Freight and Passenger rolling stock.