Does anyone know of a source for the "Extra" and other flags posted on engines and cabooses? I'd like to denote several engines as "Extras" and "Last section" for trains running on my layout and at a local club. 

If not commercially made, does anyone have a list of materials, scale sizes and instructions for HO scale locomotives.  I was thinking of using stiff paper and small straight pins but would bow to expertise of someone who has done this. Pictures would be helpful for placement as well.

Thanks.

I have an Atlas/Roco GP 38 high nose that is in need of repower.  Motor has a bad winding on the armature so it has almost no pulling power.  Question is, what would be a good replacement motor that could be had for a budget project.  This is a regular locomotive on my roster and I'm thinking of "shopping" it for a full overhaul. Should I just cannibalize another locomotive for another motor, or is there something a bit more modern of a motor i could use?

This is my first post here on MRH though I've been following many of the blogs on here for over a year.  I thought I'd start off by sharing some of my recent weathering projects.  First up are a couple covered hoppers.  These are Kato and Atlas 2 bay cars.

I was given a locomotive from a friend and was told that it is roughly 40 years old. After some cleaning up, it runs like a champ. I am trying to identify the make and model of the loco (the "real" manufacturer and model), and possibly the maker of the train (HO gauge). The only identifying stamping is on the fuel tank cover and it says "Made in Yugoslavia". I'm sure that someone will immediately recognize the locomotive, but I have been looking at various photos and have come up empty.

Thanks, Rich