I managed to finish the quartet of covered hoppers.After painting and applying the decals, all cars got a decent subtle weathering and are put into service. For the weathering I used my preferred method with powdered pastels and applicated them either dry or wet.
Kategorie: rolling stock
Expanding the roster
I recently started to convert 4 covered hoppers for service on the C&E.Two 4740cuft PS2-CD and two 4750 cuft Thrall covered hoppers. While removing the paint I accidentally damaged the bottom outlets on the PS2 hoppers. The Thrall had no modelled outlets at all, they also lost their handbrake wheel some time ago, an on...
Adding some hoppers to the roster II
I managed to finish the new hoppers today. I added a total of 6 H21 hoppers for the coal service. And did some zebra-skewers … more on the skewers at the end of this post. All six hoppers in various aged states … yes, there are 7 in the photo. The one on the upper...
Adding some hoppers to the roster
First task in 2022 … we need more hoppers in coal-service …I started to convert some old Bowser H21 4 bay hopper kits for the C&E coal service.
C&E 1295, Part 1
I am currently converting a second EMD GP18 for my C&E Railroad. I had this engine sitting in the spare parts box, without a motor, for a long time now.But luckily I got hold of a spare motor and could revive this GP.As a base livery, I choose the light green and black under frame....
New string of used hoppers
Some new – old – hoppers showed up today at Elizabeth Oaks yard.Ready for coal hauling service on the Celveland & Eastern.