PC Coal Hoppers Finished

Finished up the repaint and letter of 4 Western Maryland coal hoppers into PC livery.  I picked up all 4 hoppers at our LHS.  Three of them were new old stock and the 4th was mint condition. All 4 were in the bargain bin for $13 ea. which is very cheap for a good 0-scale car.  This the same bargain bin where I found that nice PRR boxcar a couple of weeks ago.  I think these cars were in the bin because the road name not being all that popular.

Here they are stripped and primed.

Here they are painted and decaled.  This is my first attempt at weathering and I have to say it was great fun.  Being a toy train guy the thought of weathering anything was never a thought for me.  However, I became a fan after seeing John and Ralph's beautiful weathering jobs.  I can see where this could become addicting.

 

Some other projects underway is the wiring of the Transfer Table as well as a number of operating accessories in the new Industrial Complex. Also try my hand at some scenic details.  Should be able to post some photos of that  in a few days. Progress is slow but moving ahead.