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danielb Wrote:I can't see the last batch of images, not sure why?
From the previous posts though there's some nice work going on in this thread. ![Big Grin Big Grin](https://bigbluetrains.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
The photos are still there, so the problem is likely at your end, Daniel.
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Great workmanship Matt!
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The chipped paint and the weathering look very impressive.
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Yeah,
![Applause Applause](https://bigbluetrains.com/images/smilies/extra/applause.gif)
very nice work, but it's disappointing to know that some of the CNR locos actually got to such a sad-looking state.
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There was a cartoon of 2 CN loco cleaners working on one of the N.A. map locos and one saying something about "Look what you've done, rubbing so hard."
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Quote:but it's disappointing to know that some of the CNR locos actually got to such a sad-looking state.
Just look in the Books By Greg Mcdonell and you'll find a lot more.
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I've seen them in my area, too...I wasn't inferring that that look was unusual. I was never too crazy about the black and orange scheme with the noodle, but that look on the sergeant-stripe paint scheme, in my opinion one of the all-time great paint schemes for hood units, was really distressing.
As for the North American map scheme, it took me some time to realise what it was - I thought it to be an area of peeled paint, with grey primer showing through.
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Is there a story behind the zebra/sergent stripes paint scheme? The old wet noodle is well-known, but not this one.
We all thought the CN America logo was peeling paint... Another "nice" concept that doesn't stand the test of reality!
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I love what you have done with these older RS units, Matt.
I recently was given a proto1000 RS-11 but it is missing a lost all of the handrails as well as some grab irons. I was wondering if the Atlas handrails would fit if I can't track down the proto parts?
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cnrglen Wrote:I love what you have done with these older RS units, Matt.
I recently was given a proto1000 RS-11 but it is missing a lost all of the handrails as well as some grab irons. I was wondering if the Atlas handrails would fit if I can't track down the proto parts?
Sorry! I've completely missed your question. I hope it's not too late. I don't have the locomotive with me, but I recall the handrails had a very similar spacing. However, I think you'll have to enlarge the mounting holes since Atlas handrails are bulkier than Proto.
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Thanks Matt. Unfortunately I have since passed the engine onto another modeller and turned my attention onto an atlas RS-3 instead.