Diesel locos

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Central Vermont Paint Color

I'm actually planning to repaint and custom decorate diesel locomotives in Central Vermont Green & Yellow paint scheme from the 1980s. However, I have a hard time finding the right color.

Does anybody have an idea which color or mix is suitable for the CV Larson Green?

http://www.cnrphotos.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=48945

Best regards!

 

Matt

Painting engines

Just pondering things. 

  • Such as how hard is to paint engines
  • Best paint to use
  • And decaling

For example how hard would it be to replicate something like this?

Phil

Color matching different rail lines

Hi,

   I model 7 yes seven different railroad lines. I’m currently trying to paint some of my own locomotive shells. But I am wondering if there is anyone who can help me with color matching. Here are my list of railroad lines:  Union Pacific, Sante Fe, Southern Pacific, Burlington, Chessie System, B&O and Rock Island. I do not want to get into air brushing just aerosol, ie rattled cans. Can anyone help me?  

Power Trucks for Blue Box Athearn Frames

I have a couple of these old Athearn Blue Box frames (40017 and similar) and I am looking to put some trucks on them. Will any of the modern Athearn power trucks fit on these frames, and which ones? Are there any non-Athearn trucks from another manufacturer that will fit on these frames?

Decals for number boards arrived!!!

This will be a couple of posts on adding decals to number boards.  Bill Berlinger sent me a set for a locomotive I’m upgrading/updating.  I thought I’d share the journey.


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