N&W J Class Aux Water Tender

[thx1950]

I have a question with respect to the separately available auxiliary water tender for the Class J 4-8-4.  Does the paint on the aux water tender match the satin finish loco and tender or the version with the higher gloss paint scheme?

[simkon]

There are two different J class auxiliary water tenders, there is the version with the orange stripe that has a glossy finish and a version with no stripe that has a normal finish. You can use clear coat to achieve the finish you are looking for.

[hotrainlover]

I used the plain black one for "another" road.  Just repainted the sides black, and then re-decalled it. Then, I clear dull coated the water tender.  I figured that the water tender would NOT look as "freshly shopped" as the engines.  A lot of "rust" was added to the top and sides.  Using DCC, I also made the water tender rear light "non - functioning" as I have NOT seen any in the local yard have a back up light.