01-13-2014, 04:41 PM
I weathered the two units, added numbers to the numberboards, and added Microscale FM builder plates. I numbered them N&W 162 and VGN 63, only because these were the only combinations that would work with the remaining numbers on a Shell Scale numberboard set. I'm pretty happy with how the weathering turned out -- it took the "out of the blue box" look off and gave the units a little more credibility. I think I'll convert at least one to DCC soon:
I also got some Model Railstuff pier pilings to add to Pier 27. These are exactly the right size:
(Actually, speaking of Fairbanks-Morse, my wife is a Beloit College grad and was first runner up for the Miss Beloit contest an undisclosed number of years ago.)
I also got some Model Railstuff pier pilings to add to Pier 27. These are exactly the right size:
(Actually, speaking of Fairbanks-Morse, my wife is a Beloit College grad and was first runner up for the Miss Beloit contest an undisclosed number of years ago.)