WNC Rails

N Scale model train and railfan blog. Original content tagged #wncrails

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Just finished adding decals and weathering this hopper. Represents a modernized Big John hopper. Con-Cor's model close - it is 6" inches short and the end sloops are a little lower. I have to remove the break wheel and support posts, but used parts from another kit to construct a new one.

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Finally back at the work bench. Finished up adding decals to this Delaware Valley Airslide. Also added an etched metal walkway from Plano Model Products.

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Relettered this Roundhouse high side gondola for DJJX. Just need to find a load for it.

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New to the fleet, Con-cor 40' corn syrup tank car. Removed the trusweet logo, then weathered it.

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In progress! Soon to be GSM 538. Should look good loaded with ties and running with a couple ballast hoppers.

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FINALLY got decals add to one side of these two boxcars. It took some search to find some of the text.

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GSMR Passing by Darnell Farms

Watercolor on paper

9x12 inches

#gsmr #greatsmokymountainsrailroad #1702 #brysoncitync #swaincounty #watercolor #painting #jeffmarleyart #darnellfarms #steamtrain

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Shared this over on my art page. I think I am on to something.

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Another old project finished! I can't remember how many years ago I start working on this Roundhouse tank car. I think it was back when they sold for $5.

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Before & After

Purchased this Atlas Beer Can Tank Car from eBay. The red hand rails were just a little too much for me, so I upgraded the paint job. I left the brake wheel the original red.

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Playing around this evening and decided to recreate this scene in N Scale. Here's the consist from cover photo of the October 1984 Model Railroader featuring a Murphy Branch layout and how to kitbash a high-hood SD40.

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Another 3D printed set of bulk trailers from ExquisiteDiscoveries on Etsy. I know this is more a West Coast style dry bulk trailer, but it should look great on the shelf lay out.

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Ordered some 3D printed 1920's vehicles from ExquisiteDiscoveries on Etsy. They cleaned up nicely and looked good after painting.

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