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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2023, 05:30:35 PM »
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I would like to comment on the subtle beauty of the N&W autorack.

Yes, very very nice look.   And Trailer Train to boot.   Do one just like that for BN or SP and I'm all over it.
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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2023, 06:59:42 PM »
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I do not own a single piece of Conrail equipment. Never have, never will. It doesn't exist in my alternate history. But that 3 pack is EXACTLY the look more of the MT weathered set releases need.

I wonder how long that NW autorack ran in that condition before getting an NS repaint?

The decks on the bulkhead flats are impressive. I love UP, but probably not buying these.  We need longer bulkhead flats.
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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2023, 12:03:05 PM »
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@Rossford Yard  Do you?   :P :trollface:    Drawing lines isn't your strong point.   :D

I would take one of the UP cars if you want to split up a 3-pack.

New Year's Resolution......for this year, last year, 2021, etc.  Maybe this time it will stick.

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2023, 11:43:36 AM »
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@Rossford Yard  Do you?   :P :trollface:    Drawing lines isn't your strong point.   :D

I would take one of the UP cars if you want to split up a 3-pack.

Check your PM.

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2023, 02:14:36 PM »
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who loves ya baby?   ;)
not you...I need 1950's So-Cal cars...

those look great, keep up the good twerk

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2023, 11:19:54 AM »
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 :D
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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #21 on: May 29, 2023, 05:21:11 PM »
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These are in at MBK and there's a 10% off code still good for a few hours.

Mine will likely be ready for pickup tomorrow.

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #22 on: May 30, 2023, 10:55:02 AM »
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@MTLJoe , can I put in another request for a run like this of "boring" Conrail cars?
I now have so many awesome works of art that I now need some boring old filler.

Stuff like these:
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170111-class-be52a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170225-class-be50e
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170525-class-857b-0
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170525-class-857b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-172967-class-857b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-213752-class-x56b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-214830-class-x56c
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-229974-class-936b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-229893-class-937b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-230208-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-230477-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-230272-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-231747-class-br50l
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-232450-class-907b-0
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-232450-class-907b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-260315-class-896b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-267838-class-be52d
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-267608-class-be52c
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-268442-class-be50e
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-268788-class-856b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270253-class-x56-0
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270253-class-x56-1
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270254-class-x56
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270253-class-x56
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270567-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-271835-class-x56a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-272789-class-x51
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-363645-class-br55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-365706-class-935b

Also, how has THIS not been done yet?
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/nh-40509

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #23 on: May 30, 2023, 11:16:23 AM »
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Also, how has THIS not been done yet?
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/nh-40509

Hey, hey, no cuts !  He has to get this one out first....



Here's the other side that I just stumbled on
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4856800

I'd like a 3 pack of these guys.  KWT has a ton of fallen flag roads, or just plain jane cars that have no obvious previous owner markings.  Dal-Tile gets them on a regular basis.  Caught this one awhile back


« Last Edit: May 30, 2023, 11:24:53 AM by mu26aeh »

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2023, 11:48:23 AM »
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That car looks interesting, but due to possible legal issues, MTL no longer uses prototypical accurate graffiti on their models.  We sure  live in a strange world.
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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #25 on: May 30, 2023, 12:22:08 PM »
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That car looks interesting, but due to possible legal issues, MTL no longer uses prototypical accurate graffiti on their models.  We sure  live in a strange world.

They just do "close enough" graffiti.  While I think it's bull, that's the legal system for you. And we just need to live with it for now.

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #26 on: May 30, 2023, 03:38:21 PM »
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I wonder how long that NW autorack ran in that condition before getting an NS repaint?

There is a photo of that very # on Railcarphotos - dated 12/7/1992, so this one made it at least that far.


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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #27 on: May 30, 2023, 08:54:51 PM »
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All I can say is sploosh.

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They're not absolutely perfect. I'll likely hit them with some dullcote at some point just to help bring everything to the same level of flatness, but damn, do they REALLY look good out of the box.

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #28 on: May 31, 2023, 12:11:12 PM »
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Actually have been working on a line of "boring" cars...these fill the bill nicely  LOL   Thanks, I'll submit them for review.

Cheers

Joe



@MTLJoe , can I put in another request for a run like this of "boring" Conrail cars?
I now have so many awesome works of art that I now need some boring old filler.

Stuff like these:
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170111-class-be52a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170225-class-be50e
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170525-class-857b-0
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-170525-class-857b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-172967-class-857b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-213752-class-x56b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-214830-class-x56c
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-229974-class-936b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-229893-class-937b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-230208-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-230477-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-230272-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-231747-class-br50l
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-232450-class-907b-0
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-232450-class-907b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-260315-class-896b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-267838-class-be52d
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-267608-class-be52c
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-268442-class-be50e
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-268788-class-856b
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270253-class-x56-0
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270253-class-x56-1
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270254-class-x56
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270253-class-x56
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-270567-class-x55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-271835-class-x56a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-272789-class-x51
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-363645-class-br55a
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/cr-365706-class-935b

Also, how has THIS not been done yet?
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/photos/nh-40509
in my civvies here.  I only represent my grandmothers home made Mac and Cheese on Railwire.

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Re: May 2023 MicroTrains Weathered Releases
« Reply #29 on: May 31, 2023, 01:37:45 PM »
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Actually have been working on a line of "boring" cars...these fill the bill nicely  LOL   Thanks, I'll submit them for review.

Cheers

Joe




Awesome! Happy to be of help.