Almost an art supply store should have glosscote and dullcote or be able to get them for you.

You may also want to do some weathering on ore cars.  They were generally beat up pretty badly from the loads they carried and being loaded and unloaded.

There are many weathering suggestions on the internet.  Google model railroad weathering or the like for ideas and supplies needed.  Powdered chalks and diluted paint washes are good ways to go.  Get some prototype in-service pictures to help you.

Phil

Richg,

Who is Litchfield?  Can you provide an address, etc.?


Thanks,

Phil

I have a new Spectrum DCC Sound N&W Class J.  Just test ran it last night.  The locomotive seems very stiff, hard to get started, the chuff precedes the movement of the loco from a dead stop.

What is the chance that running will loosen up the binding or stutter, etc.?  Would I be better off to return it to Bachmann now?

Anyone have any experience with the new Js??


Thanks,

Phil Bostian