Norfolk Southern are painted black...but which one?

[Charlie B]

Mark, as easy as fresh paint is to remove why don't you try to get away without primer. I have had very good luck with the black gloss from the dollar general, Marcal brand. Just try it to make sure it is compatible with the plastic in that locomotive. I haven't had any problems with what I have done, but you never can tell. I think you said you didn't use an air brush. That is the real answer, but the DG paint seens to be thin enough to apply very light wet coats. I use it at times so I don't have to mess with my air brush.
Charlie