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Bangor and Aroostook BL2 Locos and rolling stock
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Prolific poster 1,305 posts Greg Williams GregW66 Prolific poster 1,305 posts
Greg Williams GregW66

I have at long last bought a Proto 2000 BL2 undecorated unit. I am fond of anything so ugly that it is beautiful (I am a living example). I want to do it up in Bangor and Aroostook. I've found lots of pics online for detailing ideas.

I'm seeking out an expert on such a thing. I want to know at what time the solid blue scheme was applied and who does the best decals for same? Also which brand/color of paint is best for the B&A Blue?

GregW66
Greg Williams
Superintendent - Eastern Canada Division - NMRA
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Downeaster47 Active Member 40 posts
Downeaster47

BAR BL2

For decals I use Microscale MC -4133, I have a friend do my painting so I am no help there. Also check photos of the unit you wish to model, #55 had an odd bell, gong type I think.  Also on the P2k shells check the grabs on the front as I believe they are on the wrong side of the nose if that makes a difference to you.

http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1294833  shot of the nose of #56

I have a few of these as model Maine roads, some of the old brown box units I have powered with Kato drive lines, not all that hard but not easy either, but they do run so much better.  Good luck and enjoy, Jim
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fecbill Frequent poster 614 posts
fecbill

It would really look good

In FEC red and yellow????. Here is fair photo of my FEC 601

 

Bill Michael

Florida East Coast Railway fan

Modeling FEC 5th District in 1960 

 
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