Having to travel is a bad thing. I miss my wife and daughter terribly. So, I drown myself in trains! Don't get me wrong, I love what I do for a living...but it is tough on the road. Hobby Shops are a great advantage to working out here.
Last night on the way in from the airport I stopped at Scale Reproductions Hobby Shop and poked around. They are moving the inside of the store around so some things were piled up. Low and behold I discovered some Accurail cars. They produce a bunch of cars for the 1940's era! Goldmine!
First up was the all black Souther car #175289. It is a drop side riveted gondola. Perfect! Great price, too. Now, if I just had a screwdriver and some glue. It is a kit, which I like better than ready-to-roll. Especially in that I can weather it more easily.
Next up is an oxide red drop side lettered for the Old Reliable. This is one of my favorite railroads and I had to have an L&N car. Coalfinger Ken will love it and the lettering is nicely done.
I'll get these in the weathering shop this weekend and show you the results!
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