N~Gauger's 2010 Spring Bash Challenge

[ngauger]

The Challenge:

~ Cut 2 straight lines through the gons and not "mess it up". Basically, I'm Lopping off the 2 ends.

~ Alter the trucks to accept another coupler on the "inside end" that usually does not get a coupler

~ Make another "gondola end for that same end that was cut in the first line (see Mess it up)

~ Prime and paint and letter to MFW RR specs Circa Steam/Diesel era

~ Paint in colors usually seen in a mine (Greens and grays) detail with lots of coal dust