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.
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...
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...
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.
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....
Some new – old – hoppers showed up today at Elizabeth Oaks yard.Ready for coal hauling service on the Celveland & Eastern.