Big Blue has inspired some purchases

[TMo]

This little snowplow project led me to think about 5304 - a Stewart Hobbies C630 that's also on my roster.  It currently has no plow.  Did a little digging.  The Reading bought two orders of C630's from ALCo in the late 60's.  The second order, after looking at some pictures came complete with High AD trucks, the "Bee Line" logo and a snowplow.  I started thinking about adding a plow.  However, the first order (of which 5304 was one) didn't have any of these features - no plow.  My C630 is safe from potential mutilation!  Then I got to thinking.  That unit is tailor made for a Conrail patch job and has not been weathered...  something to think about for the future.  Anyway, I painted up the plow - a base coat of dark gray and then a bright yellow that I'll hit hard with rust and other weathering implements.  Once I get it about right, I'll mount it for good and reattach the MU hoses and coupler.  On another side note, on my search for SD45 details I ran into this guy's 3D print of an SD45 cab.  I've pinged him to see if he'll sell me one...  https://jlandtrailroad.blogspot.com/2021...ished.html

Here's a shot of the mounted and pristine painted plow.  Weathering to commence very soon!